U.S. New & World Report recently named the best county in the world for 2016. The winner may surprise you as it wasn’t a country like the United States or Canada. Germany got the title of being the world’s best country. This country has low unemployment currently and has a growing economy. Germany also has a lot to offer its travelers.
There are so many great destinations in Germany that travelers really need to spend a few weeks there in order to get it all in. Here are some of the top destinations:
Bavarian Alps- The Neuschwanstein Castle is location here and the castle was the inspiration for Sleeping Beauty’s Castle in Disneyland. There’s a wealth of snowboarding and skiing opportunities during the winter and hiking and biking opportunities in the summer.
Cologne- Being one of the most popular places in Germany to visit, Cologne is buzzing with activity. Tourists can enjoy a rich nightlife, viewing quite a few landmarks like the Gothic Church and The Cologne Cathedral and seeing all of the medieval architecture.
Franconian Switzerland- This romantic destination is absolutely stunning. The scenery looks very similar to that of Sweden. It’s considered to be one of Germany’s oldest travel destinations.
Berlin- Thousands of tourists flock to Berlin each year to see the remnants of the Berlin Wall. Other famous structures in this city include the Reichstag and Brandenburg Gate.
Middle Rhine Valley- This UNESCO Heritage site is known for its wines. One of the most popular places to visit is the Lorelei, which is a is not only treacherous to boaters, but beautiful for onlookers.
Leipzig- This area is known for its cultural and art’s scene. Tourists can enjoy a wide variety of musical performances and see the cities many, interesting structures, such as the Napoleonic Monument and the Battle of the Nations.
Munich- This city is best known for the famous, Oktoberfest. However, there’s a lot more to do here like visit an opera house, royal palace or one of the many shopping centers.
Germany has a great rail system and it’s fairly easy to travel around by car so all of the attractions and cities mentioned above are accessible to travelers. While the primary language of the country is German, many of its residents do speak English so visitors generally do not have difficulties communicating with the locals. Whether you are looking for a city with a lot of activity or a relaxing countryside, you will be pleased to find it with the diversity of this country.
