5 Quick Stops to Make in Germany

Most of the locations you will find online that you should visit in Germany are meant for trips when you stay for at least a few days. But, you could see the majority of popular sites just by stopping by and taking a few pictures. This way, you will have enough time to enjoy the things you like and spend a bit more time relaxing.

To do this, you will need to do some research about Driving in Germany because you might need to have an international license to be able to drive there. This will save you a lot of time and you’ll be able to visit multiple places.

Brandenburg Gate

Most people are going to Berlin when visiting for the first time and there are a lot of things to see there. But, something that you must check out and won’t waste a lot of your time is the Brandenburg Gate made in the 18th century. It’s a perfect location to take some pictures for your Instagram.

There are many other popular areas in Berlin like Museum Island which is a pedestrian neighborhood where you can enjoy many restaurants and shops. There’s also the Berlin Wall which parts are now covered in graffiti but a section is well-preserved.

Cologne Cathedral

People like to see the biggest things all over the world and this is among the biggest Catholic churches in Europe. It has 56 huge pillars and it covers around 6200 square meters. The Kolner Dom (Cologne Cathedral) has a Gothic architectural design and the way these pillars are placed highlights the south towers. Some of the things in the cathedral are from the 12th century and the interior has gold artwork.

Marien Square

Besides being popular for its stadiums, Munich has a great tourist attraction called Marien Square or Marienplatz which is in the middle of the city. Most of the buildings that are surrounding the area are very old with unique architecture. Something that makes this location different from other centers is the Glockenspiel bell with 32 life-size figures which ring at noon.

Zugspitze Massif

If you want to get away from the city and check what nature has to offer, the perfect place is the villages at the bottom of Zugspitze Massif. With the highest peak at 2950 meters, Zugspitze looks even bigger when you look at it from the villages beneath. It’s on the border with Austria and you can even climb it with a group of climbers or use a cable car which is around 30 euros.

Sanssouci Palace

One of the most beautiful places is the Sanssouci Palace made between 1740 and 1760. This huge construction involves a park that covers a large area full of fruit and flower gardens. To have an image in mind, there are over 3000 fruit trees but also they are maintaining the lawn so you can have a path through the garden. There are Roman Baths, Chinese House, and Picture Gallery in the buildings in the park.

 

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