Fairy-tale castles, Christmas markets, Bavarian Alps, historic Berlin — a country of incredible diversity.
Disney's inspiration! Bavaria's fairy-tale castle. Near Füssen. Day trip from Munich. Book tickets online. €15 entry. Most visited castle in Germany.
Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall, Museum Island (UNESCO), Reichstag. Vibrant nightlife, street art. 3-5 days. Budget-friendly!
Oktoberfest (Sep-Oct), Marienplatz, English Garden, BMW Museum. Gateway to Alps. Beer gardens everywhere. 2-4 days.
UNESCO World Heritage. Castle-lined river cruise. Lorelei Rock, vineyards, charming villages. 2-3 days. Best by boat or train.
Cuckoo clocks, hiking, Triberg waterfalls, spa towns (Baden-Baden). Origin of Black Forest cake. South-west Germany. 2-3 days.
Nov-Dec across every city. Nuremberg's Christkindlesmarkt (#1), Dresden Striezelmarkt (oldest). Glühwein, Bratwurst, handmade gifts. Magical!
Speicherstadt (UNESCO), HafenCity, Elbphilharmonie, Reeperbahn. Port city charm. Fish Market on Sundays. 2-3 days.
Zugspitze (Germany's highest, 2,962m), Garmisch-Partenkirchen, hiking, skiing. 2-3 hours from Munich. Year-round.