BERLIN
As the country’s capital, you’ll be pressed to find a German city more diverse than Berlin.
With an estimated population of 3.7 million, Berlin is the European Union’s second most
populous city and is home to a wide range of people with truly diverse backgrounds and
cultures.
Though it may be a metropolis with an impressive city skyline and plenty of shopping
options, one-third of Berlin is covered in lush forests, quaint parks and gardens, rivers,
canals and lakes. But of course, one of the city’s main tourist appeals is its diverse
history. A tour of Berlin will certainly include some monumental sights, such as the Berlin
Wall (including Checkpoint Charlie), which is also one of the top tourist attractions in
Germany; the Brandenburg Gate, the Holocaust Memorial, and a range of fascinating
museums.
MUNICH
Munich is the capital of Bavaria, a German state with its own unique culture. Bavaria is
home to a range of traditions that are quite diverse from the rest of Germany, including
Oktoberfest (a popular annual celebration that typically involves plenty of beer) as well as
traditional clothing like the lederhosen and dirndl.
Munich can be found nestled within the Bavarian Alps, along the River Isar. Visit this city
for some of the world’s best beer gardens, a couple of fairytale palaces (The Residenz and
the Nymphenburg Palace), and delicious, fresh pretzels! Museum buffs will be particularly
fond of Munich, which is home to over 80 museums celebrating everything from modern art to
potatoes (yes, the vegetable).
HEIDELBERG
Heidelberg is one of the world’s oldest student towns, hosting Germany’s oldest and most
well-known university, reflected in the city’s youthful, energetic atmosphere. While a city
by definition, Heidelberg is completely surrounded by lush forests, with the Neckar River
winding through it, so you’ll never feel far from nature.
Be sure to visit the Old Bridge (beautiful in and of itself, it also gives spectacular views
of the city), the partially-restored Heidelberg Castle ruins, which is one of the most
visited tourist attractions in Germany as well, and the Sammlung Prinzhorn, a fascinating
museum featuring art from psychiatric inmates from 1840–1945.
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