Title: Visit Germany: 2026 Travel Guide for Germany, Europe | Expedia.com [Germany Hotels](https://expedia.com/Destinations-In-Germany.d64.Hotel-Destinations)[Vacation Rentals in Germany](https://expedia.com/Destinations-In-Germany.d64.Vacation-Rental-Destinations)[Germany Flights](https://expedia.com/Destinations-In-Germany.d64.Flight-Destinations)[Car Rentals in Germany](https://expedia.com/Destinations-In-Germany.d64.Car-Rental-Destinations)[Germany Vacations](https://expedia.com/Germany.d64.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Germany ## Travel Guide ![Petrikirche showing a city and a bay or harbor](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621563230270/295f0207-f7ca-48b4-bdc5-f477d35445d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Petrikirche showing a city and a bay or harbor](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621563230270/295f0207-f7ca-48b4-bdc5-f477d35445d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Germany](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507758/f2a7028b-3115-4eb8-8aa5-640efd8247d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hohenzollern Bridge showing a bridge, a church or cathedral and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6073495/72c60aeb-4499-4d47-90b3-b38f85a0ca48.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Marktbrunnen showing a church or cathedral, a sunset and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621533168286/10fd4c7c-d0ee-4643-b7b2-7f25894a534c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) #### Travel through the sophisticated cities and quaint villages of this European country to experience its breweries, folk traditions and fascinating history. Germany is known for meaty cuisine, quaint Alpine traditions and excellent amenities and transportation links. The country is among the world’s most efficient and well-run nations, putting aside its dark military past for a progressive modern outlook. Travel between the large cities, mountain villages and coastal resorts of this European giant. Berlin has a layered and ever-changing history. The capital features many museums to remember the Holocaust and the Cold War. Visit the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe. Tour five museums on Museum Island (Museumsinsel) in the Spree River and admire the murals on the nearby East Side Gallery, constructed from parts of the former Berlin Wall. Germans are proud of their classical music so be sure to see a performance at the Berliner Philharmonie. Ascend to the observation platform of the TV Tower (Fernsehturm) for excellent city views. Enjoy Berlin’s exhilarating nightlife and eat a bratwurst from a street vendor on the way home. In the central northern region of Germany is the picturesque and sophisticated city of Hamburg. See the majestic Hamburg Rathaus among the city’s churches and theaters and dine at harborside restaurants. Head to Cologne to gaze up at its famous Gothic cathedral and admire a dozen Romanesque churches. In the south, Bavaria has a distinct fairy-tale culture. Enjoy Oktoberfest and chat with locals in the beer gardens of Munich. Rent a car to drive along the Romantic Road to encounter castles and quaint hamlets. Explore the Black Forest and taste wine in the Rhine Valley. For a change of scenery, visit the northern Baltic Coast. Sunbathe on beaches during the warm summer and visit the picturesque island of Rügen. This proud nation stands in the center of Western Europe, surrounded by the Netherlands, France, Denmark and Poland, among other countries. Fly to an international airport in Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt or elsewhere. Get around the country quickly with the Deutsche Bahn railway and autobahn roads. Germany is among Europe’s cultural highpoints, with its eclectic cities creating attractive and varied travel opportunities. ### Popular cities in Germany [Berlin Known for Shopping, Museums and Business ](https://expedia.com/Berlin.dx179892) With the relics of its turbulent past transformed afresh through street art, chic neighborhoods and repurposed architecture, Germany’s capital embraces old and new. ## Reasons to visit - Alexanderplatz - Brandenburg Gate - Potsdamer Platz [Explore City](https://expedia.com/Berlin.dx179892)[Find Hotels](https://expedia.com/Berlin-Hotels.d179892.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Munich Known for Beer, Museums and Art ](https://expedia.com/Munich.dx179896) From cozy beer halls to dazzling palaces, sprawling public gardens to cutting-edge museums, the Bavarian capital is a modern city with plenty of traditional charms. ## Reasons to visit - BMW Welt - Marienplatz - Munich Trade Fair [Explore City](https://expedia.com/Munich.dx179896)[Find Hotels](https://expedia.com/Munich-Hotels.d179896.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Hamburg Known for Dining, Shopping and Business ](https://expedia.com/Hamburg.dx180004) This modern port city is known for its maritime traditions, art galleries and converted warehouse districts filled with restaurants, bars and boutique shops. ## Reasons to visit - Miniatur Wunderland - Volksparkstadion - Reeperbahn [Explore City](https://expedia.com/Hamburg.dx180004)[Find Hotels](https://expedia.com/Hamburg-Hotels.d180004.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Frankfurt Known for Business, Sports and Museums ](https://expedia.com/Frankfurt.dx179894) This European economic capital on the Main River features world-class museums, sweet apple wine and Germany’s only skyscrapers. ## Reasons to visit - Frankfurt Trade Fair - Deutsche Bank Park - Römerberg [Explore City](https://expedia.com/Frankfurt.dx179894)[Find Hotels](https://expedia.com/Frankfurt-Hotels.d179894.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Cologne Known for Shopping, Cathedrals and Business ](https://expedia.com/Cologne.dx179998) Discover the character of this liberal and hospitable city, now a hub for arts and culture in Germany’s Rhineland. ## Reasons to visit - Phantasialand - Cologne Cathedral - LANXESS Arena [Explore City](https://expedia.com/Cologne.dx179998)[Find Hotels](https://expedia.com/Cologne-Hotels.d179998.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Düsseldorf Known for Shopping, Business and Museums ](https://expedia.com/Dusseldorf.dx180001) This city on the banks of the Rhine attracts visitors with beer and museums, architecture, a riverfront promenade and festivals. ## Reasons to visit - Messe Düsseldorf - Konigsallee - Rhine Promenade [Explore City](https://expedia.com/Dusseldorf.dx180001)[Find Hotels](https://expedia.com/Dusseldorf-Hotels.d180001.Travel-Guide-Hotels) ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_64) ### Popular places to visit ![Vibrant atmosphere at Alexanderplatz in Berlin showcasing people enjoying the urban space during evening hours](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508242/48ddbd6d-2b93-49e4-94c7-8a3e907f421d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Alexanderplatz With its stark, 1960s layout, “Alex” is a showcase of Communist-era architecture and a lively central meeting place for locals. [](https://expedia.com/Alexanderplatz-Mitte.d508242.Vacation-Attraction) ![Neuschwanstein Castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6107564/58a2d9fa-2918-4878-9313-ab6f144782a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Neuschwanstein Castle Almost impossibly picturesque, Ludwig II’s masterpiece of turrets and white walls is perched like a fairy tale above an Alpine valley. [](https://expedia.com/Neuschwanstein-Castle-Schwangau.d6107564.Vacation-Attraction) ![Marienplatz featuring landscape views, a city and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508534/3fd219ce-b6f4-4c8a-b862-cf0153fe5f12.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Marienplatz Delight in the energetic atmosphere of Munich’s central square, where Christmas stalls, gothic-style buildings and the city’s famous carillon each add to its old-town charms. [](https://expedia.com/Marienplatz-Munich-City-Centre.d508534.Vacation-Attraction) ## Regions in Germany ![Bremen showing modern architecture and a pond](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6073459/8ca9bb10-0c35-49cd-b7bf-cef4bebdfe50.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Lower Saxony See the city hall and cathedral of this state’s main city and travel to the mouth of the Weser River for a rich maritime tradition. ![Bamberg featuring a river or creek, a bridge and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5390/227b14ce-d239-4bb4-9010-84acd124abea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bavaria Germany’s southeastern state is true to its iconic postcard idylls of alpine meadows, verdant woodlands and traditional pubs serving froth-topped steins. ![Schwabentor Gate showing wildflowers and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6162298/74dfa233-e397-415e-b61a-2b98e2b3406d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Baden-Württemberg Enter the majestic pinewoods of the Black Forest, relax in spa towns, explore romantic castles and visit busy university towns in this lush southwestern region. ![Dortmund](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1066/b4968a2e-b489-4f43-9fe7-1c571d3355e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### North Rhine-Westphalia Explore modern cities speckled with medieval relics in Germany’s most populous state, which straddles the banks of the magnificent Rhine River. ![Kirschgarten](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6274943/ef0939a8-21d1-4733-8192-926d066904ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Rhineland-Palatinate Cruise slowly along the Rhine River and ride cable cars over undulating hills in the largest wine-producing section of Germany. ![Frankfurt showing a river or creek, a city and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179894/6539a562-44e6-4ee6-b5d2-38821d7cc74c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hessen Travel through this varied state to visit medieval towns, relax in thermal spas, sample renowned wines and photograph undulating hills covered with vineyards. - 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