Explore Germany's top sights, attractions, and exciting events
Discover the best sights, attractions, and events in Germany! This fascinating country, known as the homeland of poets and inventors, delights with a wealth of cities that stand out for their impressive architecture, iconic landmarks, and diverse landscapes. With over two thousand cities, selecting the most beautiful destinations is an exciting challenge. In our guide, you will find the best cities in Germany, which vividly reflect this diversity and offer perfect orientation for your next trip. From idyllic small towns that invite you to linger, to vibrant metropolises with their cultural highlights – here you will discover everything you shouldn’t miss! Visit the stunning castles of Bavaria, the historic old towns in Saxony, or the lively art scene in Berlin. Enjoy regional delicacies at traditional markets and let yourself be inspired by the many festivals and events taking place throughout the year.
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Semperoper Dresden
Discover the Semperoper Dresden, one of the most magnificent opera houses in the world and a significant landmark of the city. Located at the picturesque Theaterplatz, right next to the Dresden Zwinger, the Semperoper combines impressive architecture with a rich history. Experience the fascination of this cultural gem, which has delighted countless visitors with its first-class performances and magnificent interior since its opening in 1878. Immerse yourself in the world of opera and let the unique atmosphere of the Semperoper…
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Frauenkirche – Church of Our Lady
The Frauenkirche in Dresden is one of the city's most impressive landmarks and a masterpiece of Baroque architecture. With its monumental sandstone dome, it dominates the cityscape and is one of the largest sandstone buildings in the world. After its destruction during World War II and decades of remaining as a ruin, the church was rebuilt after the reunification and today stands as a symbol of peace and reconciliation. Visitors can tour the church for free and enjoy a breathtaking…
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Miniatur Wunderland
According to Guinness World Records, the Miniatur Wunderland Hamburg is the largest model railway system in the world and is one of the most important sights in the city of Hamburg. Plan plenty of time, there is a lot to discover for young and old.
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Elbphilharmonie
Since its completion in 2016, the Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg has been one of the most important sights and landmarks in the city of Hamburg. It is located in HafenCity, a district of Hamburg on the right bank of the North Elbe.
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Charlottenburg Palace
The Charlottenburg Palace is located in the Berlin district of Charlottenburg and is Berlin's largest and most magnificent palace. It is embedded in a beautiful garden. It was named after the first queen in Prussia, Queen Sophie Charlotte, who had the summer palace built. After almost 100 years of construction, the castle with the orangery, the castle park and the ancillary buildings is now one of the most beautiful and best sights in the city of Berlin.
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Potsdamer Platz
The newly created heart of Berlin is Potsdamer Platz. Today it is the focal point with restaurants, cinemas and theaters as well as a popular shopping center thanks to the shopping center. Every time you visit Berlin, Potsdamer Platz should also be on the agenda. Potsdamer Platz is one of the best sights in Berlin today.
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Gendarmenmarkt
The approximately 3.3 hectare Gendarmenmarkt Berlin is located in the Mitte district of Berlin. The name comes from the cuirassier regiment Gens d’armes originally located there. It was laid out in 1688 as part of the city's expansion and was given its current appearance between 1780 and 1830. It is considered to be the most beautiful place in Berlin and one of the best sights in Berlin.
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Museum Island
The Museum Island in Berlin Mitte is one of the most important sights in Berlin. Here you will find information, tours and tickets for Museum Island Berlin.
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Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church
The Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church on Breitscheidplatz in the Berlin district of Charlottenburg, near the Berlin Zoo, Kurfürstendamm and KaDeWe, is one of the city's most famous landmarks. The church was badly damaged in World War II. Today there is still a 71 meter high tower ruin as a memorial against the war. The tower ruins were supplemented with a new four-part building ensemble. It is one of the best sights in Berlin. Here you can get information about the…
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Neuschwanstein Castle
The Neuschwanstein Castle, created by King Ludwig II of Bavaria in Schwangau in the Allgäu, is the fairytale castle par excellence. It served as a template for the famous Disneyland Castle. Here you can get information, tickets and tours to the fairytale castle Neuschwanstein.
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Reichstag
In the Reichstag in Berlin you can watch the German Bundestag at work. The Reichstag building is located on the Platz der Republik in Berlin and has been the seat of the German Bundestag since 1999. The dome and roof terrace of the Reichstag building can be viewed free of charge. The Reichstag, built between 1884 and 1894, is undoubtedly one of the most important and best sights in Germany. Here you can find information about the Reichstag in Berlin.
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New palace
The New Palace located on the west side of Park Sanssouci is one of the great sights of Sanssouci Park. In this article we would like to introduce you to the baroque palace, which is also known as the “Fanfaronade”.
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Babelsberg Film Park
The seasonal amusement park "Babelsberg Film Park" is located in the Babelsberg district of Potsdam. The park is one of the sights of the city of Potsdam. Here you will find information about the park, the attractions, the shows and the events. You can also book day tickets for the film park and events here.
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Madame Tussauds
In the famous Berlin wax museum Madame Tussauds Berlin, one of the best Berlin sights, you can be very close to international stars, sports legends, political greats and historical personalities. Here you can get information and tickets for the Berlin attraction at the Unter den Linden location.
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Berlin Cathedral
One of the most beautiful churches in Berlin - the Berlin Cathedral - is located on the Lustgarten on Museum Island and rises with its dome that can be seen from afar in the Mitte district of Berlin. It is one of the best Berlin sights. The Protestant church is one of the most important dynastic tombs and houses the Hohenzollern crypt. Here you will find all the important information about the Berlin Cathedral.
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Port of Hamburg
With around 8,000 ship calls per year, almost 300 berths on a total of 43 kilometers long quay walls, the Port of Hamburg is the largest seaport in Germany. It is located on the Lower Elbe and about 100 kilometers from the mouth of the Elbe into the North Sea near Cuxhaven.
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Sanssouci Park
Potsdam, the state capital of Brandenburg, is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. The city is characterized by the many parks, gardens and castles. Many of them are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Potsdam is particularly known for the Sanssouci Palace and the Sanssouci Park. If you are visiting Berlin you can combine your visit with an excursion to Potsdam, because both cities are directly adjacent to each other.
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Potsdam City Palace
The Potsdam City Palace, rebuilt in 2014, is one of the most important sights of Potsdam again today. The palace stands on the Alter Markt in Potsdam and is an external reconstruction of the palace structure that was destroyed in 1945 and demolished during the GDR era. The reconstruction was inaugurated in January 2014 and serves as the seat of the Brandenburg State Parliament. The very simple, functional interior was designed by Peter Kulka.
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Glienicke Bridge
The Glienicke Bridge means the two cities of Potsdam and Berlin on the northeastern edge of Berlin. The bridge is one in history during the Cold War era. It was the legendary location through the spectacular and last exchange of agents between the USA and the Soviet Union that was spectacularly created on February 11, 1986, and it became known. History has made it one of the concerns of the two cities of Potsdam and Berlin. Here you can find…
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Tierpark
Tierpark Berlin is the largest adventure zoo in Europe with almost 8,000 animals on 160 hectares and around 1.5 million visitors annually. It is one of the biggest and best Berlin sights. The zoo, founded in 1955, is located in the Berlin district of Friedrichsfelde, in the eastern part of the city. We will introduce you to the attraction with information and show you the quickest and easiest way to secure a ticket for the zoo.
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Sanssouci Palace
The Sanssouci Palace in the Sanssouci Park in Potsdam is the highlight of every trip to Potsdam. Let yourself be enchanted by the summer palace of Frederick II.
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Berlin TV tower
The Berlin TV tower is one of the ten most popular sights in Germany and therefore one of the must-see sights in Berlin. It is one of the trademarks of Berlin and, as a symbol of Berlin, shapes the city's skyline. From the television tower you can discover the whole city. Here you can get information and tickets for the TV tower.
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Orangery
The orangery or the orangery palace in Sanssouci Park is one of the great sights of Potsdam. It is an Italian Renaissance style palace and is located northwest of Sanssouci Palace in the park.
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Barberini Palace
The Barberini Palace, built as a classicist-baroque town house on the Alter Markt in Potsdam, was rebuilt in 2016 after it was destroyed in the war. Since then it has once again been one of the most important sights in Potsdam. Today the palace houses the Barberini Art Museum. Here you can find information about history, among other things.
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Reeperbahn
The 930 m long Hamburg Reeperbahn is one of the most visited attractions in the city of Hamburg. It is an entertainment and red light district in the Hamburg district of St. Pauli. The street achieved world fame through the films by Hans Albers and Freddy Quinn in the 1950s. The Reeperbahn runs from the Millerntor westwards to the Nobistor, and then turns into Königstraße.
