Are you a tourist who has just landed in Berlin, Germany? Well, it’s such a pleasure that the country has more to offer, other than just the capital city. Germany is a blessed European country with luxurious acres of exotic and planted forests, mountain ranges, and even sandy beaches in the Northern parts. Already, nature offers the perfect scenery for tourist attraction.
What about arts, wildlife, and artifacts that relate to the famous world war II? Do you remember the history of Germany and the Nazi communists? What about the role that Germany played in the war? Well, here are the leading tourist destination sites in Germany:
- Europa-Park in Rust
It is no coincidence that Europa-Park in Rust made it to the top tourist destination site in the whole of Germany according to online opinion polls in 2015. You are looking at a theme park that attracts at least more than five million people annually from all corners of the globe to come and enjoy a 4-D Cinema, 11 roller coasters, and a flight simulator. If you haven’t visited this place yet and you are in Germany, then you are missing a lot of big time!
- Berlin wall
Here is the famous Berlin Wall that many people learn about through History and Civics of the world. The high Berlin wall divided the country into Western and Eastern Germany in 1969 when the country was at the height of is polarized politics. There are great cycling and pedestrian trails along the old borders of the wall that you can enjoy. Moreover, in 1990, artists from all over the world marked the area as an attraction site by painting Friedrichshain district’s wall remnant, which stands up to today.
- Neuschwanstein Castle
If you are a passionate History student, then you’ve probably stumbled on historical literacy that talks about a Bavarian king Ludwig II, who spent a big chunk of his taxes on building a castle which he never stepped into. The King spent more than 600 marks, a huge sum of money at that time. The fairy castle was opened in 1886 and has remained one of Germany’s leading tourist destination sites.
- Rhine Valley in Koblenz
The whole of Europe, as a continent, has one crucial waterway that stretches up to 1320 Kilometers, and that is the Rhine Valley. And you know the fantastic thing about this water body? Well, it stretches across three countries starting from Switzerland into Germany and then to the Netherlands. Do you also want to stay in a castle that opens to the shores of the river? Well, there is plenty of them going for quite an affordable rate. Also, it is important to remember that Rhine Valley is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, so you can imagine how many tourists frequent the place every year.
- The Black Forest
Finally, here is a place where domestic tourist from the bigger European Union frequently visits. Get treated to a spectacular open-air museum with precious cultural artifacts that depict the history of Southwestern Germany. And also, don’t forget the legendary Black Forest Railway that runs across stunning castles and medieval towns. What about entertainment? Get to enjoy breathtaking valley scenic views, not overlooking skiing areas at Todtnau, especially during winter. In addition to that, don’t worry about accommodation, thanks to Bad Liebenzell Resort within the same area that offers quite affordable accommodation.
