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Located in Central Europe, Germany is renowned for its vibrant cities, breath-taking castles, picturesque countryside and wide range of cultural attractions. Ideal for any type of vacation, from family vacations to city breaks, Germany is full of popular vacation destinations that'll appeal all travelers.
Whether you're looking for a trip to Berlin for Christmas Markets, want to celebrate Oktoberfest, or visit countryside castles, Germany is versatile and boasts excellent public transport, so you can cover a lot of ground while you're there.
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For US citizens, you may enter Germany as a tourist without a visa for 90 out of 180 days. Germany is part of the Schengen Zone, so you need to make sure your total amount of time spent in Schengen countries does not exceed the 90 days out of 180 days.
The multitude of lidos on the Baltic Sea is simply overwhelming! How about a short break in the popular imperial spas of Heringsdorf, Ahlbeck, and Bansin on Usedom, or spend the summer on Rügen, Germany's largest island, and stroll through the streets of Binz? On the other hand, things are quieter on the car-free island of Heringsdorf or on the Fischland-Darß-Zingst peninsula with its artist town of Ahrenshoop.
The North Sea is always worth a visit. Popular destinations are the German North Sea islands of Sylt, Norderney, and Borkum. But the coastal region with the towns of St. Peter-Ording and Büsum are also ideal for a holiday with the family or an active vacation. Because surfing and boxing are widespread on the North Sea. Those who like it a little quieter can rent a beach chair on the North Sea and enjoy the view of the sea.
The Black Forest is known for its green forests and cuckoo clocks. A short break in the Black Forest is also worthwhile for active travelers: in summer there are numerous hiking routes, and in winter you can even go skiing and tobogganing in the Black Forest. The city of Freiburg and the Triberg Waterfalls are also worth a visit.
Germany also has the Alps. A vacation in Bavaria offers everything that skiiers and hikers could wish for, from simple adventure trails to via ferratas. In the case of the Zugspitze, you can take a cable car all the way to the summit! Bavaria is also a popular destination for wellness vacations.
Hiking in Saxon Switzerland should be on everyone's bucket list. The national park in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains not far from Dresden is one of the most popular in Europe. Impressive rock formations, picturesque gorges and forests, as well as unique views of the region await you. If you want to explore as much of Saxon Switzerland as possible, you can hike along the famous Malerweg. On this you will pass the Bastei Bridge, the Schwedenlöcher, the Himmelsleiter and the Kirnitzschtal, among others.
If you are on vacation in the Harz, you should not miss a trip to the Brocken, also known as the Blocksberg. At over 3,740 feet, the mountain is the highest in northern Germany. If you don't want to hike, you can take the narrow-gauge railway to the summit. You can find half-timbered houses and narrow streets in the towns of Quedlinburg or Wernigerode.
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