TOP tourist attractions in Germany
The most popular tourist sites in 2016
Germany is a country that attracts. Visitors from all over the world come to discover its unique tourist attractions. But what are the most appreciated monuments and natural treasures? The German National Tourist Office (ONAT) poses the question directly to international tourists. More than 40,000 visitors from 66 countries have selected their favorite attractions for 2016. The results of the TOP 100 2016 are now available.
Miniatur Wunderland in Hamburg
The Miniatur Wunderland, located in the Hamburg district of the Speicherstadt, is a superlative by itself: this largest model of the world's train embarks its visitors on a journey across countries and continents, landscapes reconstructed to perfection and Fantastic worlds.
The Old Town & Heidelberg Castle
Since the 19th century, the romantic ruins of the castle of Heidelberg are one of the most famous sights in Europe and a major tourist attraction.
Europa-Park
Have you ever honored the Europa-Park of Rust with your visit? No ? So do not wait anymore! Located in the Baden town of Rust, between Freiburg and Offenburg, Europa-Park is the largest leisure park in the German-speaking area and one of the few to open in winter.
Castle of Neuschwanstein
Neuschwanstein is a symbol that fascinates everyone throughout the world by the intimate intertwining of an idealized romantic architecture and the tragic destiny of the one who possessed it. By losing his sovereignty in his own kingdom, Louis II created his own world of legend and marvels.
The old town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Rothenburg ob der Tauber, a small town of great reputation. No other city has retained so many traces of the Middle Ages. Or maybe the time has stopped? This is what one might think when you walk through the old town with its ancient houses, squares and discreet nooks, towers, fountains, gates, fortifications, shops and cellars. wine.
Lake Constance with the island of Mainau, the monastic island of Reichenau
The area around Lake Constance is a true holiday paradise.
The castle of Mannheim
The castle of Mannheim was built in 1720 under the aegis of the prince-electors Carl Philipp and Carl Theodor with the participation of renowned artists is in itself a masterpiece. His sumptuously decorated pieces of more than 500 paintings, tapestries of the Gobelins and statues, and its enormous dimensions have earned him the name "Crown of the Palatinate of the Rhine". It is one of the largest baroque buildings in Germany. The castle shines with new brilliance since the beginning of 2007. One discovers in his museum pieces on the history of the castle and that of the princes who resided there, as well as the library of the princess-electress Elisabeth August.
Ulm Cathedral
The city's Gothic cathedral ("Münster") marks the landscape of the city and the entire region for centuries of its imposing presence which has made it the emblem of Ulm in the eyes of German and foreign tourists. It owes its impressive effect to the "finger of God," the tallest church spire in the world of nearly 162 meters in height. This masterpiece of architecture welcomes plastic works of great notoriety. The 15th century stalls by J. Syrlin are world renowned, and life-size busts have become a reference in the history of art.
Cologne Cathedral, UNESCO World Heritage Site
The site of the present cathedral in Cologne has been home to churches since the 4th century, but it was not until 1248 that one of the most important cathedrals of Christendom - and one of the chiefs A work of Gothic architecture. In 1880, the year of its completion, it was considered the largest building in the world.
The old town of Dresden with the Zwinger and the Church of Our Lady
Culture calls for multiple definitions and interpretations. But she has an incarnation: Dresden. In fact, the profusion and splendor of the city's cultural heritage leaves its visitors speechless. And as the Dresdois have endeavored to collect these elements in the hollow of a magnificent valley, this astonishment is rapidly transformed into pure enthusiasm.
The Miniatur Wunderland, located in the Hamburg district of the Speicherstadt, is a superlative by itself: this largest model of the world's train embarks its visitors on a journey across countries and continents, landscapes reconstructed to perfection and Fantastic worlds.
The Old Town & Heidelberg Castle
Since the 19th century, the romantic ruins of the castle of Heidelberg are one of the most famous sights in Europe and a major tourist attraction.
Europa-Park
Have you ever honored the Europa-Park of Rust with your visit? No ? So do not wait anymore! Located in the Baden town of Rust, between Freiburg and Offenburg, Europa-Park is the largest leisure park in the German-speaking area and one of the few to open in winter.
Castle of Neuschwanstein
Neuschwanstein is a symbol that fascinates everyone throughout the world by the intimate intertwining of an idealized romantic architecture and the tragic destiny of the one who possessed it. By losing his sovereignty in his own kingdom, Louis II created his own world of legend and marvels.
The old town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Rothenburg ob der Tauber, a small town of great reputation. No other city has retained so many traces of the Middle Ages. Or maybe the time has stopped? This is what one might think when you walk through the old town with its ancient houses, squares and discreet nooks, towers, fountains, gates, fortifications, shops and cellars. wine.
Lake Constance with the island of Mainau, the monastic island of Reichenau
The area around Lake Constance is a true holiday paradise.
The castle of Mannheim
The castle of Mannheim was built in 1720 under the aegis of the prince-electors Carl Philipp and Carl Theodor with the participation of renowned artists is in itself a masterpiece. His sumptuously decorated pieces of more than 500 paintings, tapestries of the Gobelins and statues, and its enormous dimensions have earned him the name "Crown of the Palatinate of the Rhine". It is one of the largest baroque buildings in Germany. The castle shines with new brilliance since the beginning of 2007. One discovers in his museum pieces on the history of the castle and that of the princes who resided there, as well as the library of the princess-electress Elisabeth August.
Ulm Cathedral
The city's Gothic cathedral ("Münster") marks the landscape of the city and the entire region for centuries of its imposing presence which has made it the emblem of Ulm in the eyes of German and foreign tourists. It owes its impressive effect to the "finger of God," the tallest church spire in the world of nearly 162 meters in height. This masterpiece of architecture welcomes plastic works of great notoriety. The 15th century stalls by J. Syrlin are world renowned, and life-size busts have become a reference in the history of art.
Cologne Cathedral, UNESCO World Heritage Site
The site of the present cathedral in Cologne has been home to churches since the 4th century, but it was not until 1248 that one of the most important cathedrals of Christendom - and one of the chiefs A work of Gothic architecture. In 1880, the year of its completion, it was considered the largest building in the world.
The old town of Dresden with the Zwinger and the Church of Our Lady
Culture calls for multiple definitions and interpretations. But she has an incarnation: Dresden. In fact, the profusion and splendor of the city's cultural heritage leaves its visitors speechless. And as the Dresdois have endeavored to collect these elements in the hollow of a magnificent valley, this astonishment is rapidly transformed into pure enthusiasm.
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