Our usual thoughts about Germany are its rigorous and serious work attitude and advanced electronic products. But in fact, in addition to these, there are also romantic castles, beautiful towns, and sentimental places. Lakes, and scenic natural scenery, there is no shortage of beauty here either.
And Germany is rich in tourism resources and there are many tourist attractions worth visiting. So, the editor below will introduce to you some places that you must visit when traveling in Germany. Let’s see which ones they are!
Heidelberg Old Bridge
It was built in 1869 and has a history of more than 200 years. This old bridge with nine arches is the first stone bridge across the Neckar River in Heidelberg. The Old Bridge is the finishing touch that makes Heidelberg's beautiful scenery perfect, and thus has become a symbol of Heidelberg.
It is also the favorite ancient bridge of the famous writer Goethe. There is a towering bridgehead at the bridgehead on the south bank of the river. The bridgehead has two round towers. The 28-meter-high round tower left over from the 15th century is the oldest part of the old bridge, which contrasts with the Heidelberg Castle on the mountain.
This bridge is a pedestrian bridge most of the time. The old bridge with few cars gives visitors the opportunity to quietly enjoy the beautiful scenery. Standing on the Old Bridge, between the silent and solemn ancient castle and the clear gurgling Neckar River, you can see the most beautiful sunset in Heidelberg.
Marienplatz
Marienplatz is the city center of Munich. It gathers many symbolic buildings and is a must-see for travelers. In the center of the square stands the Our Lady's Column, which was built in 1638 to commemorate Munich's independence from Swedish rule.
To the northwest is Munich’s landmark Frauenkirche. On the north side of the square is the Munich New Town Hall, the largest Gothic in Germany. The front of the city hall is nearly 100 meters wide and decorated with exquisite stone carvings. The main color of white makes the building look like it is covered in frost.
The city hall clock tower is 85 meters high, and the chime clock at the top is a famous sight in Munich. When the hour is struck, the small bronze figures in various glazes on the upper part of the bell will show the scene of the knights' competition, while the small bronze figures on the lower part will perform the cooper's dance. It is the most worth-seeing attraction when visiting Marienplatz.
The Kaiser's Castle is the most iconic medieval building in Nuremberg.
Also known as Nuremberg Castle, it is located on the hilltop at the northern end of Nuremberg's old city. This building complex was built in the 11th century and did not reach its current scale until the 16th century. Every emperor of the Holy Roman Empire lived here for some time.
The Imperial Castle, once a palace, can now be visited by tourists.
There is also an Imperial Castle Museum that introduces the history of the castle in detail.
Neuschwanstein Castle
is the star building on German postcards and is also considered a symbol of Germany. It was built in 1869 and stands on boundless forests and green hillsides, surrounded by the snow-covered Alps all year round and endless wide lakes.
Because of its spectacular beauty and noble temperament, it is also known as "the place closest to a fairy tale". Looking out from the balcony of the castle, you can see the quiet Alpine Lake on the left, the beautiful Swan Lake on the right, and the antique Hohenschwangau Castle in the distance. The pure and moving scenery gently wraps your whole body and mind.
The prototype of the castle in Disney’s trademark is taken from Swan Castle.
The Zugspitze Observation Deck
is a large wooden platform on the top of the mountain that can accommodate hundreds of people. Looking north is the German plains and looking south is the snow-capped Alps. On a clear day, standing on the observation deck, you can have a panoramic view of more than 400 peaks in the Alps, which is so beautiful.
This is the only place where you can see Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy at the same time. In the souvenir shop on the observation deck, you can buy postcards stamped with the extremely rare Zugspitze postmark.
The most special thing is that about 300 meters away from the top of the mountain, there is the highest marriage registration office and church in Germany. Many young mountaineers come here specially to register for marriage. In the local church, The "tallest" wedding in Germany was held.
Lake Eber in Bavaria
At the foot of the Zugspitze Mountain, the azure Lake Eber is hidden deep in the resort area nearly a thousand meters high. It is the seat of the cable car terminus. Formed by a huge landslide, it is a jewel in the Werdenfels scenic area.
It is about 2.5 kilometers long, about 1 kilometers wide, and the deepest point of the lake bottom is 32 meters deep. There are 7 small islands scattered on the northern shore of the lake. In summer, the lake reflects the color of the blue sky. There are kayaks and electric boats available for rent on the lakeside, allowing tourists to enjoy rafting.
In winter, the lake will freeze into ice, and there will be many tourists gliding and playing on the ice, enjoying the unique fun of the snow-capped mountain ice lake. The specialty grilled fish by the lake is the most famous delicacy here. Sitting by the lake, immersed in the snow-capped mountains and lakes, and enjoying delicious food is a very pleasant thing.
Heidelberg Castle
Heidelberg Castle is the city symbol of Heidelberg and an architectural masterpiece of the German Renaissance. It was built in the 13th century and took 400 years to complete. Due to the long construction period, the aesthetics of the times continued to change, resulting in a diversification of architectural styles, forming a wonderful mixture of Gothic, Baroque and Renaissance styles.
The castle is located on the wooded Throne Hill on the banks of the Neckar River. The reddish-brown castle looks like a god's mansion in a fairy tale against the backdrop of the lakes and forests. Mark Twain once described Heidelberg as "broken yet regal, like King Lear in the storm."
The "big wine barrel" in the castle that can store 220,000 liters of wine is world-famous and is a must-see attraction when visiting the castle.
The Deutsche Museum
The main museum is located on a small island in the Isar River in Munich. It was officially opened in 1925. Its exhibition area is about 50,000 square meters, making it the largest science and technology museum in the world. The museum is also one of the earliest science and technology museums in the world, attracting more than 1.3 million visitors every year.
The museum displays approximately 28,000 exhibits in 50 fields of science and technology. On the one hand, it reflects the development history of each science and technology through a large number of physical objects, and on the other hand, it uses cutaway machines, movable models, and Audiences can participate in experiments and operate equipment demonstrating various scientific and technological principles.
The most unmissable thing is the planetarium on the top floor. It is the earliest planetarium in the world. It is very interesting and interactive. It is the most attractive place for children of all ages in the museum. It is very worth it. Check it out.
Munich New Town Hall
The New Town Hall (Neues
Rathaus) is located on the north side of Marienplatz. It is a brown-black Gothic building built at the end of the 19th century. The front is decorated with statues of Bavarian kings as well as heroes of fables, legends, saints, etc.
The entire building has a grand layout and gorgeous decoration. It took 40 years to complete from 1867.
The 85-meter-high bell tower houses the largest puppet clock in Germany. The "Bell Ringing Dance" on the bell tower is the fourth largest puppet dance in Europe and has a long-standing reputation.
Whenever the doll clock strikes the hour, 32 life-size puppets will perform a historical drama. The puppets on the bell tower line up and rotate in line with the rhythm of the music. They are very beautiful and last for 10 minutes. If you can catch up with the viewing time, don't miss it.
When you come to Germany, you must not miss these must-see attractions. The beautiful and romantic landscapes match the rigor and seriousness of Germany. This combination makes the attractions here become almost perfect, making people reluctant to leave.