Discover Germany
Germany is a country of grand architecture, deep history and a famously inventive nightlife.
From Berlin's late nights to Bavaria's storybook villages, Germany is incredibly varied.
Capital
Berlin
Currency
Euro (€)
Best Time
May to October, December for markets
Vibe
Varied, cultured, efficient
Budget
$$$Why Germany
Germany surprises people — every region feels like its own country, and the mix of efficiency, design and easygoing beer culture makes travel here especially smooth.
Must Try
- A Weissbier with weisswurst in Munich (before noon, technically)
- Spätzle with crispy onions
- Glühwein at a December market
Must Visit
- Berlin's East Side Gallery
- Munich's Englischer Garten
- Hamburg's harbour and Reeperbahn
Before You Go
- Carry cash — many bars and bakeries still refuse cards
- Jaywalking is socially policed by everyone
- Sundays close everything except restaurants
Local Legend
The Reinheitsgebot of 1516 — the German beer purity law limiting beer to water, malt and hops — is one of the world's oldest food regulations still partly in force. It explains why German lager tastes like German lager.
Explore by Category
What to Visit in Germany
Cities
- Berlin
Landmarks
- Berlin's East Side Gallery
- Munich's Englischer Garten
- Hamburg's harbour and Reeperbahn
Nature Spots
- The Black Forest by car
Stories from Germany
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Local insight
A Friedrichshain bar served travellers drinks until 6am, then put on coffee and breakfast without changing music. The night just kept walking into the morning as if no one had told it to stop.
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A local legend
The Reinheitsgebot of 1516 — the German beer purity law limiting beer to water, malt and hops — is one of the world's oldest food regulations still partly in force. It explains why German lager tastes like German lager.
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The one line that stays
Berlin makes its own time zone, and the rest of Germany builds the trains to it.
4 Quizzes about Germany
View allFood Lover Quiz
Which Germany signature bite matches you?
Destination Quiz
Which Germany region should you visit first?
Culture Quiz
Test your Germany everyday habit know-how.
Adventure Quiz
What's your Germany explorer type?
On the map
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