March 11, 2024

Top 5 German Attractions in Winter and Summer

Undeniably the most popular time to visit Germany is in the fall and for good reason. The well known German beer and warm weather is very inviting.

Oktoberfest is one of the most well known festivals that is celebrated in Germany. It is celebrated in its home land as America. Munich is the most popular city to visit Germany in during the time of Oktoberfest which begins the last week of September and continues through till the beginning of October. Great large beer halls are all dedicated to serving thousands of people the best beer Germany has to offer. The traditional foods of Germany are also served and eaten including bratwurst, sauerkraut and pretzels. The weather during this time is also pleasant, not quite as cold as it can get near the winter season but warm enough to enjoy a full day of venturing out with friends.

Neuschwanstein Castle is a very popular tourist destination in Bavaria with over a million visitors every year. It is said to have been the inspiration for the Disneyland Castle as it is very beautiful and Romanesque. Visiting the castle that was built in the 18^th century is a memorable experience because the view of the Alps where the castle is situated is breathtaking. Although, you have to make sure you attempt to visit this castle during anytime of year except for winter when the castle can be closed to visitors due to severe snow.

Germany has a deep history that can be better explored by visiting one of its many museums.

The DDR museum in Berlin is known to be one of Europe’s most interactive museums. With only a fraction of its items behind glass, this unique museum’s displays encourage visitors to touch, feel and smell what life was like in the life of socialist Germany. It’s defiantly a different way to learn in a museum.

The classic German landmark is the well known 14^th and 15^th century gothic cathedrals.

The Roman Catholic cathedral in Cologne is the most well known cathedral in Germany and serves as a landmark of the city. It was built in the 14^th century and stands extremely high and with dramatic gothic design. A tour of the inside of the cathedral displays an ornate sarcophagus that is said to contain the bodies of the three wise men. The best time of year to visit this beautiful cathedral is during its autumn months of September and October when the weather is nice and warm. It can become very humid any other time of year and extremely cold during the winter nights especially.

Germans tend to especially have a passion for outdoor and nature related activities.

The Rhine River is a splendid way to see Germany as a tourist. It offers daily cruises down the river and a great vantage point to see Germany beautiful port cities. The optimal time to take a river cruise is during the months of June through August because of the nice weather and sunny summer.