Germany

Plan a trip, or just browse.

Germany has about 10,000 towns and 25,000 castles, palaces and mansion houses. These pages present a selection of the most interesting places, focusing on well-preserved historic centers, pedestrian zones and picturesque waterfronts, reached easily by the excellent Deutsche Bahn rail network.

For a complete suggested route through 21 of these cities, see our Germany by Train itinerary, or view the train routes and schedule.

The official Germany Tourist Information website has extensive information on sights, accommodations, dining, scenic routes, brochures and maps.