Germany rewards travelers with a rich mix of history, culture, and natural beauty. Berlin's memorials, museums (Museum Island), and nightlife scene define a city still reconciling its past. Munich's beer halls, BMW Museum, and proximity to the Alps make it one of Europe's most visited cities.
The Rhine Valley's fairytale castles, the Black Forest, the Romantic Road villages, Neuschwanstein Castle, and Bavaria's Alpine scenery are classic draws. The Christmas markets (Nuremberg, Cologne, Dresden) are some of Europe's best from late November to December.