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.

13. The City of Lübeck

If you like mediaeval architecture, a maritime atmosphere and marzipan, then the City of Lübeck in Schleswig-Holstein is the place for you! Lübeck on the river Trave, famed for its brick-gothic architecture, is also one of Germany’s largest ports and a former member of the Hanseatic League. For these reasons it was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987.

Lübeck has its own airport; the closest international airport is Hamburg. By rail it is 45 minutes from Hamburg.

14. Harz Mountains

100 km long and 300 km wide, the Harz mountains in Northern Germany stretch from Lower Saxony through Thüringia and into Saxony Anhalt, dwarfed by the famous Mount Brocken or “Blocksberg”, which at 1,141.2 metres above sea level reputedly draws all the world’s witches on Walpurgis night. The Harz abounds with strange legends of haunted mines and wild giant men, but its wide popularity as a holiday resort has not suffered.

Whether it’s hiking, rock-climbing, alpine sports or mountain biking you’re after, or wellness, spas and excellent cuisine, the Harz has them all, for beginners, experts and small children alike.

15. The Island of Juist

At just 17 km long and 0,5 – 1 km wide, the little island of Juist is nonetheless the longest of the north frisian islands.The locals refer to it as Töwerland” or “magic land”; with its long idyllic beaches and atmosphere of unruffled tranquillity (no cars are allowed on Juist except to doctors), it is the perfect place to relax and escape from the noise, bustle and hectic activity of everyday life.

Juist has only two villages, Juist and Loog, both of which offer apartments and housing at modest prices. Transport is by bicycle, carriage (from the airport) or on foot, so comfortable shoes are a must! The island can best be reached by taking the train from Berlin to Norddeich and then travelling by ferry (around 90 minutes) or by plane (just seven minutes) to Juist.

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