Here are the 100 best things to do in Germany that will show you the charm, beauty and cultural diversity of this country.

Germany is rich with surprises and contrasts just waiting to be discovered by the discerning tourist. A country of enchanting little villages nestling between lofty and imposing mountains, fairytale castles and churches and lush vineyards rolling down towards the banks of the Rhine or the Mosel, Germany also boasts of the more rumbustious Munich Beer Festival and the Cologne Carnival, a very fine choice of gateaux, sausages and beer and a powerful and somewhat spooky folkloric tradition.

19. The Port of Hamburg

Lively, colorful and bustling, Hamburg is everything a harbor town ought to be and then some. Hamburg’s history goes back to the reign of the Emperor Charlemagne in AD 808. Owing to its position at the mouth of the Elbe estuary, Hamburg has been Germany’s most significant port since the 12th century. It is also the second largest city in Germany and the eighth largest in the EU.

Whether you choose to go to a musical or the theatre, to visit Speicherstadt, Miniature Wonderland or any other of Hamburg’s numerous tourist attractions, to take a boat trip down the Elbe or simply to enjoy a meal in one of the countless excellent fish restaurants along the banks of the river, Hamburg will not disappoint you. Lesser-known but equally fascinating attractions include the fish market, the Portuguese Quarter and Harry`s Bazaar. Hamburg

has both a major railway station and an airport and is easily accessible from anywhere in the world.

20. Tübingen`s Chocolate Market

On the banks of the river Neckar in the province of Baden-Württemberg, approximately 30 km from Stuttgart, lies the beautifully nostalgic town of Tübingen, one of Germanys oldest university towns whose renowned Eberhard Karls University, founded in 1477, is one of the oldest in Europe. The town itself is lovely with its castle Hohentübingen high above the town, its beautiful mediaeval church – the “Stiftskirche” -, its Hölderlin tower and the wonderful reflection of its buildings´ facades in the waters of the Neckar.

Tübingen is also home to Germanys one and only chocolate festival.Against the romantic backdrop of the old city center, master chocolatiers from five continents demonstrate the amazing versatility of the cocoa bean in a breathtaking (and mouthwatering) display of imagination and expertise. Visitors are encouraged to try not only the finished products, but also the processes by which they are made. A must for chocolate lovers! Tübingen can be reached from Stuttgart by train or bus in just under an hour.

21. The Fairytale Route

Germany’s “Fairytale Route”, established in 1975, has rapidly become a leading tourist attraction. Running from Hanau (Hessen) in central Germany to Bremen in the north, it encompasses 600 km of nature parks, towns and villages associated with the brothers Grimm and their stories as well as numerous towns and buildings of visual or historical significance.

The Fairytale Route can be travelled by car or by coach, or even by bicycle; alternatively, there are many different guided tours on offer, with overnight stops, which make the route more restful and informative.

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