trust us this country's got something for everyone welcome to mojo travels and today we're counting down our picks for the top 10 destinations in germany for 2021.
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we're limiting ourselves to 10
destinations for the sake of efficiency
but know that this list is just
scratching the surface of everything
this country has to offer
number 10 bomb back we begin our german
highlight reel in the bavarian town of
bombach in upper franconia
on the river regnitz this historic town
spans seven hilltops
each of which is topped with a church if
that sounds like something out of a
medieval fantasy realm
brace yourself because that's just the
tip of the iceberg of bomback's old
world charms
the town dates back to the 9th century
ce if not earlier
and its long history can be felt
everywhere you look
somehow bomback has managed to avoid
having its character marred with the
addition of contemporary structures
which are
all but non-existent while bomber as a
whole
is painfully charming its crowning jewel
is the aalstadt
or old town while exploring the
picturesque town which is often referred
to as franconian rome be sure to sample
baumbach's distinctive brew
a smoked beer number nine
cologne germany's fourth largest city by
population
colon doesn't always make the itinerary
on shorter trips
but it really should be made a priority
as it's bursting at the scenes with
cultural
and historic attractions the obvious
highlight is the famous cologne
cathedral which stands as an
awe-inspiring example of gothic
architecture
but there are also medieval churches and
a number of museums to explore
if you're interested in perfume the
farina fragrance museum will provide a
crash course in the history of the
city's namesake
o de colon add to that cologne's vibrant
nightlife
eclectic architecture including notably
modern structures
and the local brew kush and you've got a
uniquely balanced
destination cologne also makes for a
great home base for exploring the
rhineland
an area of land bordering the rhine
river characterized by its beautiful
landscape and
charming villages number eight
holtenberg
optetalber another franconian gem
rottenborg's somewhat wordy full name
translates to red fortress above the
taobao
like bombay this bavarian walled city
overlooking the tauber river earns its
place
on our list because of its extremely
well-preserved historic buildings
as you walk the streets of waltenburg
you can help it feel as if you've been
transported back to medieval times
just with all of life's modern
conveniences coming along for the ride
a small town best appreciated when
aimlessly wandering
hotenbulk is a good place to do your
christmas shopping regardless of the
time of year
home to a beloved christmas market with
over 500 years of history the town's
close
ties with the yuletide holiday is such
that there are store-selling
christmas-related products
year-round there's even a christmas
museum
regardless of whether you celebrate the
holiday or not however hottenburg objet
albert is sure to inspire awe with its
simple beauty and charming atmosphere
number 7. mines when many people think
of germany
beer is typically the first beverage
that comes to mind but germany is also
amazing for wine
and so is maine's the capital and
largest city of the rhineland-palatinate
state
maine's sits at the juncture where the
main and rhine rivers meet
the city is of roman origin and dates
all the way back to the first century
bce
it's worth a trip to maine's for its
history alone even if the majority of
the historical buildings were destroyed
in world war ii
but the main draw nowadays is wine
maine's is the enophile capital of
germany
with wine growing practices dating back
to the time of roman rule
the city is located in the rhein-hessen
area germany's largest
and most celebrated wine region so
whether you want to tour vineyards or
simply sample the local offerings you're
truly spoiled for choice
number six traisden a city that was
decimated during the second world war
dresden certainly bounced back with
style before bombs reduced much of it to
rubble the city was known for its
opulent construction
and wealth of art and today thanks to
extensive restoration efforts and new
construction
it shines bright anew the capital city
of saxony state brysden is considered a
major hub of german culture and art
some of the city's most notable museums
and collections include new and old
masters galleries and the green vault
the latter is the largest known
collection of treasure in all of europe
and is full of precious gems
jewelry and artwork made of various
valuable materials
it's among the world's oldest museums
but one needn't be a lover of the arts
to
appreciate treisden the city as a whole
is absolutely stunning
and the abundance of green spaces paired
with its location along the elba river
make it a pleasure to explore number
five
rugen when you start fantasizing about
taking a trip to germany
what are some of the mental images that
come to mind no matter how long we give
you
something tells us that the beach is
unlikely to come up
popular with locals and their european
neighbors but often overlooked by
international travelers germany's rugen
island makes for a dreamy getaway
located along the pomeranian coast it's
the country's largest island and boasts
a wide variety of activities and
attractions
in addition to the resorts water sports
and beaches specific highlights include
yasmund national park
which is famous for its towering chalk
lifts and the architectural sites
like rausvik castle because the
coastline is hundreds of miles long
it's easy to find a quiet slice of
paradise to call your own
even during peak season like we said
germany has really got a bit of
everything number four the black forest
we've described a number of destinations
as fairy tale like today
and germany's relationship with fairy
tales runs far deeper than the
architecture
two of germany's most famous sons the
brothers grimm collected and published
many of the most popular fairy tales
known today in fact those with a passion
for such stories can follow the german
fairy tale route which spans
370 miles and stops at various locations
relating to the work and careers of the
brothers grimm
if you really want to get to the root of
german folklore however
you have to venture into the ancient
black forest
encompassing just under 100 square miles
of land in the german southwest
this massive densely wooded mountainous
area has given birth to countless folk
stories
legends and myths you don't need to
believe such things however to be
carried away by the magical atmosphere
of the black forest
whether you're hiking amidst the story
trees driving the country roads or
exploring one of the area's small towns
or villages the black forest
makes for an inspiring destination
number 3.
munich here in the bavarian capital
tradition
and modernity make for an unlikely but
undeniably happy marriage
the biggest event on the calendar is the
city's world-renowned oktoberfest
which consistently attracts upwards of 6
million thirsty visitors to partake in
the festivities
but the fact that roughly 70 million
people visit the city annually stands as
a testament to the year-round appeal of
munich
the city's famous brewing traditions
make it a mecca of sorts for beer lovers
and home brewers
who are sure to want to extend their
stay there are simply too many beer
halls and beer gardens to cover in a
single trip
but for all the beer being consumed
munich is equally known as a city of the
arts
the residence all the new pinakote and
the glyptotake
house some of the most popular exhibits
and galleries
but the city has museums covering a wide
range of subjects
including a dedicated bmw museum plus
there's no better place to try the many
traditional bavarian dishes
number 2. nyschfeinstein also located in
bavarian germany
towering over the small town of huen
schwanngau this epic 19th century castle
needs to be seen in person to be
believed
built in the romanesque revival style
neischweinstein was erected at the
command of king ludwig ii of bavaria
built to honor iconic composer richard
wagner whom the king held in the highest
regard
and considered a friend built atop the
ruins of a medieval castle
neischweinstein took 17 years to
complete and grew
increasingly elaborate over the course
of its construction
but it's hard to argue with the results
the castle has since been visited by
over
60 million people with an average of
about 1.3 million annual tourists in
recent years
we're sorry to bring our subject back to
fairy tales again but there's a fun bit
of trivia about this castle that's just
too fun to leave out
cinderella's castle at disney world
pulls from a number of real world
structures for its inspiration
but neischweinstein castle served as the
central and most
direct model number 1. berlin
germany's capital city might seem like
an obvious choice for our top entry but
it lives up to the hype quite frankly
there's so much to say about berlin it's
hard to do the city justice in a single
entry
the city has numerous museums historic
sites and attractions
with highlights including blonden wool
gate the remnants of the berlin wall
and museum island which is an entire
complex of museums
while berlin makes for both a
historically and culturally fascinating
destination
it's equally a vibrant modern metropolis
the city is on the cutting edge of
fashion
cool fostendam is a shopaholics dream
come true
if you visit during the holiday season
the christmas markets transform the city
into a winter wonderland
and then there's the nightlife no city
knows how to party into the wee
hours of the morning quite like berlin
add to that the culinary scene and
you've got a city that knows how to
scratch
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