Unexplored Germany: TOP 7 interesting towns

Germany is full of cities, each of which can rightfully be called the pearl of this country. TripMyDream has compiled a mini-guide for you to the most interesting of them, and today we will tell you which German towns are worth visiting first.

1. Trier

Do you want to see a city that is more than a thousand years older than Rome? Then go to Trier, because it was at one time the capital of the Western Roman Empire. And although the empire no longer exists, today the imperial baths, the amphitheater, the oldest Roman bridge in the country and the monumental Black Gate remind of its former glory and greatness. Well, after traveling to the times of the ancient Romans, why not remember your childhood at the Toy Museum or take a walk to the Gillenbach and Sirzenischerbach waterfalls?

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Housing: The average cost of a hotel room in Trier is€ 48-80 per night per person.

In hotels with a higher star rating, the price fluctuates within€72-112 per night.

How to get there: The nearest major airport to Trier is in Luxembourg. From there you can get to the city by bus or train. You can check the train schedule and buy a ticket .

If medieval romance is close to you, be sure to visit Rothenburg ob der Tauber. This city is famous for the fact that local authorities (as well as the townspeople themselves) zealously preserve its model appearance XVII century. Here you will not find any modern neighborhoods, office buildings or highways. But there are quiet streets and half-timbered houses, so similar to those in the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm, and every evening the city guard with a lantern and a halberd goes around Old city, so that later on the Market Square they can regal the guests of Rothenburg with ancient urban legends.

You can experience the fully preserved medieval attributes of the city by selecting. The name speaks for itself: you will immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the city of eternal Christmas, try airy “snowballs” with a cup of coffee and visit the famous Museum of the Nativity.

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If you are in Rothenburg, be sure to go up to the Town Hall, from the observation deck of which you can see a beautiful view of the city. And the town hall building itself deserves attention, as it combines elements of different architectural styles. And in the courtyard you can find out what measures of weight and length the Rottenburgers used in the Middle Ages. Take a look at the Christmas Museum (where else can you immerse yourself in the atmosphere of your favorite holiday at any time of the year?!), and in the Old Rotenburg House (built in 1270, by the way) you can learn about the life of city artisans of those times.

Housing: in Rothenburg everyone will find an apartment to suit their taste and budget. The price for a 3-star hotel room per night (per guest) ranges from€52 to € 95, for a room in a 4-star hotel you will have to pay a little more (on average from€80 to € 130). But if you wish, of course, you can find more budget options - from€ 36 per day per person.

How to get there: The nearest airport is in Nuremberg, and from there you can get to Rothenburg by train or bus in 1.5-2 hours.

Lübeck is interesting not only for its famous red-brick Gothic buildings, included in the List historical heritage UNESCO, but also because this city is the recognized capital of German marzipan. Sweet tooths, take note! The first thing you should do is visit Old Lübeck - historical district, located on the island. Visit its majestic cathedrals and churches, the ancient Holstein Gate, the Town Hall and, of course, the Marzipan Museum and the Puppet Museum. And finally, go up to observation deck St. Peter's Church to admire the panorama of the city from above.

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Housing: You can rent accommodation in Lübeck at very reasonable prices: a single room in a 3-star hotel costs on average€ 53-75, in 4-star - from€62 to € 139 per night. You can also find more budget options in 2-star hotels - from€ 51.

How to get there: The most profitable way to get from Ukraine to Lubeck is through Hamburg.

Bamberg is another small German “miracle”, and not only thanks to the architectural beauties that survived the Second World War. This town on the Regnitz River captivates with its homely atmosphere and comfort. District Little Venice, the old Town Hall, which houses within its walls rich collection antique porcelain, a magnificent rose garden, majestic cathedrals and a real fortress, Altenburg falls into the soul at first sight.

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Housing. In terms of housing, the city is very convenient. Here you can find an inexpensive room in a mediocre hotel (€ 49-89 per night for one person), as well as more respectable accommodation options in “star” hotels (such a pleasure will cost you on average€ 96-185). True, sometimes they meet quite budget prices even for apartments in 4-star hotels, depending on your luck.

How to get there: You can get here by plane, but you will not have to fly to Bamberg itself (the city airport only accepts charter flights), and to neighboring Memmingen, Nuremberg or Frankfurt. And from there you can easily get to Bamberg by train. Usually the cheapest tickets to Memmingen are with Wizz Air.

This small German town on Lake Constance will charm you at first sight. Ancient streets and buildings in the historical part of the city, the Old Castle and the New Palace will take you back in time, and various museums (winemaking, urban history, airships and carpet weaving) will introduce you to rich history Meersburg and will open it from different, sometimes unexpected sides.

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But the city still has a lot of pleasant surprises! For example, in October you should definitely visit the Medieval Market, and at the end of November or beginning of December - the Christmas Market. If you are lucky enough to be in Meersburg between February and March, you can witness the local carnival, which takes place 6 weeks before Lent. At the beginning of May, townspeople celebrate the Fish Festival, and from May to September, several times a week the city orchestra plays for free for city guests in Lower Meersburg. In June Palace Square turns into a stage for open-air rock and opera concerts, and in early September the residents of Meersburg have fun at the Wine Festival. So you won’t be bored, believe me!

Housing: in Meersburg you can rent a single room in a 3-4 star hotel at a price from€65 to € 100 per night. In more luxurious hotels, the cost of apartments ranges from€115 to €140.

How to get there: The most convenient way to get here is by plane (the nearest airport is Friedrichshafen, FDH , 23 km from the city center). One more air gate nearby (39 km from the city) is Altenrhein Airport (ACH) in Switzerland. If they do best tickets, we recommend flying to Zurich.

Görlitz is a difficult city, because it is located in two states at the same time. You say it can’t be? But it can! East End The city separated after World War II and became part of Poland, where it remains to this day under the name Zgorzelec. But the western one remained in Germany - to the delight of the Germans and guests of the city.

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But even though the city is small, there is plenty to do here. First, you should visit the Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul and listen to the local organ - the sound is simply amazing! Be sure to take a walk around the historical center. The buildings and the entire appearance of ancient Görlitz have been preserved here as they were back in the 1500s. Gothic, Renaissance, Art Nouveau - a motley mixture of styles and eras gives a unique flavor, immersing you in a magical atmosphere. You can see the city at a glance by climbing to the observation deck of the hill Landeskrone , and be sure to try the best beer from the local brewery Landskronbrauerei and stop by the oldest museum in Germany - the Silesian Museum, where you can learn a lot of interesting things about the history of Silesia.

Germany is one of the most beautiful and greatest countries in the world. Everyone who has been there or is just going there must know that the most beautiful and fascinating cities are the capitals and simply big cities countries. If you pay attention to the towns located 70–100 km from major cities you can have a lot of fun. Each country has its own secluded corners, where not many tourists have visited. If you want to get a lot of discoveries, then you should trust your imagination and intuition.

No matter how strange it may sound, it is the smallest cities in Germany that carry the historical past of the people of Germany. Small towns have preserved many castles and attractions until modern times.

Most Small town- Arnis.The total population is 280 people. The residents of the town probably know each other by sight and spend the biggest holidays as one big family.

Everyone knows the Treasury of the German Empire. The town of Nuremberg. This is a city with unusual story. Although it is considered historical, it is also very modern. In him a large number of monuments and architectures that reflect the modernity and historical heritage of Germany.

Nuremberg

You can improve your health at the resorts of Bad Kreuznach. This city is famous for its mineral springs. Interesting fairs and colorful festivals will help brighten up your treatment and improve your mood.

Bad Kreuznach

The city of Bad Homburg is considered one of the most picturesque. Dostoevsky and many other writers, as well as their muses, loved to visit this city. There are many in the city healing springs, many of which are considered potable.

Bad Homburg

The small German town of Saalfeld is fragrant and thriving. Despite its small territory, the city is famous for its large amount of ore and minerals. People are friendly and always smile, no matter the reason or not. The prices are good and you can spend a great holiday here. It became famous thanks to the Thuringian forest and mountains.

Saalfeld

Bamberg is a small city, but very cozy. One day may be enough to walk around the city and visit all the sights. The town stands on 7 hills. The main attraction of Bamberg is the Rose Garden. In summer and autumn, the garden smells of a wonderful aroma of roses. In winter, it offers beautiful views of the city. Smoked beer is sold in Bamberg, it’s worth a try, because you can only find it here.

Unlike Bamberg, the small town of Quedlinburg was practically destroyed. Cathedrals and churches amaze with their massiveness and beauty, and the inside of them is famous for its unusual beauty and amazing stained glass windows. The city has many museums with magnificent collections. One of the monastery churches, the Stiftskirche, was restored many times after destruction. Unfortunately, convent St. Mary's has never reached our time; only ruins remain. The highlight of the city is the half-timbered houses.

Quedlinburg

German city of Neuruppin demonstrates a love of order and cleanliness. The city is divided into two parts - new and old. It is separated by Lake Ruppiner. Neuruppin is a city of flowers, this is what tourists come here for.

Today's architectural structure The Miracle Cathedral of St. Mary is rightfully considered a landmark city ​​of Fürstenwalde. The city began to take shape after the end of World War II. Guests of the city should definitely visit the zoo with more than 300 species of animals, especially children will be delighted.

In Oranienburg one of the first concentration camps was created, which was located almost in the center of the city. Currently, there is a monument to the victims of the fascists there. The city is famous for its engineering and food industries.

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All cities and resorts in Germany for travel. List of the most famous regions, areas, cities and resorts in Germany: population, codes, distances, best descriptions and reviews from tourists.

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We strongly associate Germany with consistent quality in everything from car production to recreation. There really are a lot of opportunities here for the most different types tourism. In Germany, the traveler will find cozy fairytale cities and castles, thermal springs and the sea coast, ski slopes and grape valleys. And everywhere you will find impeccable service, excellent beer and rich food.

German Baltic

The German Baltic states are a wonderful place to relax; they have a very beautiful coastline and a fairly mild climate. Baltic resorts were popular back in the 18th and 19th centuries - the villas of aristocrats, where hotels are now located, remind us of this. Coast Baltic Sea It’s sandy, so people often come here to relax with children. Popular in the German Baltics leisure, from walking along the coast to famous regattas. There is also a wide selection of health and treatment procedures: therapeutic mud, thalassotherapy.

The resort of Wardemünde is famous for its thalassotherapy center, the total area of ​​which is about 2400 square meters. m.

The total length of the trails is 120 km. The longest track in the country is located in Oberstdorf, its length is about 7.5 km. But the resort also offers quieter, gentle trails. In Oberstdorf there is a park for snowboarders, so here you can become a spectator of some competition. At the Berchtesgaden resort there are two levels of pistes - simple and intermediate. The longest slope is about 2 km. Berchtesgaden offers many options winter holiday: skating, sledding and even bobsleigh.

Lakes of Germany

A great summer vacation option is a trip to mountain lakes which this land abounds in. On the lakes you can swim, boat, walk, bicycle rides, explore the surrounding mountains and forests, visit small cozy villages.

Lake Chiemsee, which is proudly called the Bavarian Sea, is located 80 km southeast of Munich. There are three islands on Chiemsee, where there is a castle and a monastery. People go to this lake to fish, go yachting and exercise. aquatic species sports

Lake Tegernsee is located in the foothills of the Bavarian Alps, 50 kilometers from Munich. The climate here is moderate and comfortable, and in combination with thermal healing water it has a positive effect on the body.

Lake Eibsee is located next to the famous ski resort Garmisch-Partenkirchen. There are many walking and hiking trails around the lake. cycling routes, including the most beautiful views to the fabulous landscapes of the German Alps.

Medical resorts

Germany is also famous for its thermal spas. The first name that comes to mind is, of course, the famous Baden-Baden, a favorite vacation spot of Russian writers and others famous people century before last. The ancient town of Bad Kissegen, with a calm, cozy atmosphere, provides opportunities for the treatment of diseases of the nervous system. To improve your health, you can visit the cities of Bad Griesbach, Bad Reichenhall, Bad Füssing and many other cute towns with the prefix Bad-.

A list of cities in Germany, as well as, in principle, a list of settlements in any other developed country, quite voluminous. There are many small ones, but also many large ones. This topic is detailed and interesting, so it’s worth focusing on it.

Briefly about the topic

First of all, I would like to note that modern Germany divided into 16 separate federal states. Many people mistakenly believe that each of them is a separate state. But no, it’s just a federal land - just like here in Russia.

Does not include Berlin, Bremen and Hamburg. These are separate cities. The similarities with Russia are also noticeable: after all, Moscow, St. Petersburg and Sevastopol are separated by the same status. Although the above German cities equal in importance to lands.

A little history

Before listing the list of cities in Germany, it is worth delving a little into history. Until the middle of the year before last, the 19th century, small individual states. They often changed their own boundaries. Initially there were 11 of them, but then, when three states (Baden, Württemberg-Baden and Württemberg-Hohenzollern) united, there were nine. At the same time there were districts, of which there were 14. But in 1990 changes occurred. The eastern and western parts of the German capital united, and in the eastern part of the country they decided to restore everything as it was. So there are 16 lands.

Free lands and cities

Before announcing the list of cities in Germany, I would like to talk about the lands. So, the first one is Baden-Württemberg. It was formed in 1952, when three lands united (this was discussed above). Considered one of the most prosperous and developed, the capital is Stuttgart.

Bavaria is the largest state in Germany. Its capital is the famous Munich, the birthplace of BMW and Bavarian traditions. Berlin - main city throughout the country, until 1920 it was part of the state of Brandenburg. And by the way, it is located in the northeast of the state. The capital is Potsdam, a small but cozy town.

Bremen, a free Hanseatic city, is the smallest state in the country. It consists of only two cities. These are, in fact, Bremen and Bremerhaven. Just like Bavaria, it is the most ancient entity in the country. Hamburg, by the way, is also a free Hanseatic city. Moreover, the largest port metropolis in Europe! Located where the Elbe flows into the North Sea.

Other lands

Quite famous cities in Germany were listed above. The alphabetical list in Russian is provided in full below. And now - in more detail about the remaining lands.

Hesse is located in the very center of Germany. This is a land with a capital of Wiesbaden, the name of which comes from an ancient Germanic tribe. Vorpommern (or, as it is also called, Mecklenburg) is located on the coast of the Baltic Sea. The capital is Schwerin - a city with picturesque castles and amazing nature, located among the lakes.

Located next to Bavaria. The capital is Hanover, a port city with a population of half a million. North Rhine-Westphalia is a land whose main city is the famous Düsseldorf. In the southwest is Rhineland-Palatinate. Its capital is Mainz, a major German media center.

Saarland (or simply Saarland) is one of the smallest lands in the country. Borders with France. Dresden is the capital of the Free State of Saxony, and Magdeburg is the main city of Saxony-Anhalt. Schleswig-Holstein is located in the north of the country. The capital is Kiel, whose sister cities are Kaliningrad and Sovetsk.

And finally, a free state called Thuringia. This is the so-called green heart of Germany. Located in the very center of the country. Its capital is Erfurt, a university center. All these, to their advantage, are large cities in Germany. The list is quite long. Therefore, it is not worth listing them all.

Small settlements

In principle, people more or less know the list of cities in Germany. But when this topic is mentioned, the only names that come to mind are: major capitals. But there are also many such settlements as small towns in Germany, the list of which is also voluminous.

For example, Rothenburg od der Tauber. Cozy, small, with a population of 11 thousand people, with bright houses and narrow streets. Minden is also a small town. Few people know that the second longest water bridge in Europe is located here. Villingen-Schwenningen, Velbert, Flensburg (by the way, the northernmost settlement in the country), Tübingen, Marl, Dessau (Junkers airplanes were once produced there), Lünen, Ratingen (green and picturesque), Ludwigsburg with the famous Baroque palace , Esslingen am Neckar (founded in the eighth century), Hanau, Düren…

This is a list of cities in Germany that are the smallest but notable. Their population is less than 100 thousand people. By the way, such towns are very popular among tourists.

Studying the list, one cannot help but notice why these settlements gained fame. For example, Recklinghausen is famous for the fact that it houses an icon museum - the largest museum focused on religious values.

In Bergisch Gladbach, for example, iron ore was mined for a long time. In the last century there was simply a huge supply of it. Göttingen is well known to Russians, since this is where a large number of our compatriots live. Pforzheim is the city that suffered the most from wartime bombing. Heilbronn is famous for its winemaking and salt mines. By the way, in the places where this city was founded, traces of humans were first noticed during the Paleolithic! Fürth is a city known as the densest city in terms of the number of monuments. Noyce is quite famous unusual fact- because a local witch named Esther Jonas was executed here in the 17th century. Although she was just doing medicinal herbs.

Here, in principle, are the most interesting cities Germany (list in alphabetical order in Russian is provided above). As one might understand, small settlements, whose names are not well known to everyone, can boast of something.