Although the tourist attractions in Germany is still relatively little known or understood by strangers at compare some other European countries such as Italy , France , England and Spain . But since reunification , Germany has gained a higher profile as a tourist destination in Europe . The most popular tourist destinations in Germany is Berlin , one of the most exciting capitals in Europe . Many other major cities in Germany which has a proud history as an independent state or city as the capital of the kingdom in their own country . But the tourist attractions in Germany by no means confined to the cities , as many other great attractions that can be found in every corner of this country .
Here's a list of 10 sites in Germany were the most popular :
1 . Brandenburg Gate
Brandenburg Gate
Brandenburg Gate is the only gate of the city are still alive and symbolizes the reunification of East Berlin and West Berlin . Built in the 18th century , including the Brandenburg Gate Unter den Linden . Highway with a very prominent characteristic of linden trees , which had led directly Prussian royal palace . This place is considered as one of the tourist attractions in Germany 's most famous in Europe .
2 . Holstentor
Gate City Holstentor
Holstentor is one of the two remaining city gates of the city of Lübeck . Built in 1464 , this gate now serves as a museum and tourist spot made in Germany . Holstentor is unique in its architecture , because the two towers are round arched entrance was regarded as a symbol of the city of Lübeck . Together with the center of the old town ( Altstadt ) Lubeck is one of the major tourist attractions in Germany .
3 . Oktoberfest
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The largest beer festival in the World
Oktoberfest in Munich is the largest festival in the world with over 6 million visitors annually . Despite the name , Oktoberfest starts in late September to the first weekend in October . This festival has become An important part of Bavarian culture , this festival has been held since 1810. Visitors can enjoy a variety of traditional beers like Hendl , Schweinebraten , Würstl , Knödel and a large number of other German beers at affordable rate . That's why this place became one of the resorts most popular in Germany .
4 . Frauenkirche
Old Church Frauenkirche
Located in the city of Dresden , the Frauenkirche ( Church of Our Lady ) is a Lutheran church that was completely destroyed during World War II . The church is reconstructed using the original plans of the 1720s and reopened in 2005 . City of Coventry , made by the Luftwaffe donating a golden cross for the dome of the church . Since this place opened again , the Frauenkirche has become a very popular tourist attraction in Dresden . In 2009 the church was visited by President Barack Obama , and became one of atu choice of tourist attractions in Germany .
5 . Rügen Cliffs
Beautiful cliffs in Rugen
Rügen Cliffs is a cliff located at Jasmund National Park in the northeast of the island of Rügen . The constant erosion of the cliff face in the limestone cliffs tower high above the Baltic Sea . This has a high cliff 118 meters ( 387 feet ) , and Königsstuhl ( king's chair ) is the most magnificent part of the cliff . Forests are still natural and never distracted behind the cliffs are also part of the national park and become tourist attractions in Germany is quite popular .
6 . Neuschwanstein
Neuschwanstein castle on the hill
Neuschwanstein is located on a steep hill near Fussen in southwest Bavaria . This place was the inspiration for the princess castle bed at Disneyland park . The castle was made by King Ludwig II of Bavaria declared insane when the fort is almost completed in 1886 and was found dead a few days later . Neuschwanstein is the most photographed buildings in the country and one of the most popular tours in Germany .
7 . Heidelberg Old City
Heidelberg 's Old Town
Located in the valley of the Neckar River , Heidelberg is one of the tourist attractions in Germany is the most popular . During World War II , the city was almost completely spared by allied bombing which destroyed most of the other major cities in Germany . Therefore , Heidelberg has retained the charm of the narrow alleys , beautiful houses and the famous Heidelberg Castle .
8 . Cologne Cathedral
Bridge to Cologne Cathedral
This place is the largest Gothic cathedral in Germany , Cologne Cathedral ( Kölner Dom ) has become the symbol of the most famous Cologne for centuries and become a tourist destination in Germany . Construction of Cologne Cathedral began in 1248 and took the interruptions , more than 600 years to complete . The cathedral is dedicated to Saints Peter and Mary and is the seat of the Catholic Archbishop of Cologne .
9 . Lindau
Historic City of Lindau is very charming
This historic city is located near the meeting point of the borders Austria , Germany and Switzerland in the eastern part of Lake Constance ( Bodensee ) . The city is connected to the mainland by bridges and trains and has a population of about 3,000 inhabitants. Filled with medieval buildings and half-timbered , Lindau be become tourist attractions in Germany is quite popular .
10 . Romantic Rhine
Cities along the river Rhine
Romantic Rhine is the most famous part of the Rhine city . Rhine River carves through the city's streets in the vineyard covered it with countless castles and ruins of historical relics . This river is an important trade route to Central Europe since ancient times and a number of small towns that have grown up along the banks . These cities are limited in size , many old towns in this place that still retains the shape of the original buildings still remain , so this place is worth menjada one of the tourist attractions in Germany that has a long history .
