The German Tourist Office asks foreign travelers at regular intervals about their personal highlight in Germany. 13,000 people from around the world cast their votes and those were their favorites
The top 15 of the most popular places in Germany will be opened by a newcomer – Potsdam’s Sanssouci Palace. The magnificent complex is one of the most famous Hohenzollern castles and was built in the Rococo style.
Both the castle and the surrounding gardens have been UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 1990. For over 250 years, the highest garden art has been combined with the works of the most capable architects and sculptors of their time
Miniatur Wunderland Hamburg
The former fun project of the two makers has grown into the largest model railway in the world.
The Miniatur Wunderland sends its visitors on a journey through lifelike recreated landscapes and fantasy worlds.
This also impresses visitors from abroad who have chosen this attraction in Hamburg’s Speicherstadt as the most popular attraction in Germany for the third time!
Europa-Park Rust
Europa-Park in Rust in Baden is located between Freiburg im Breisgau and Offenburg in one of the sunniest regions in Germany.
It is also the largest amusement park in the German speaking region and one of the few that open in winter.
Three reasons that let the amusement park score points with foreign tourists and catapult it onto the podium of Germany’s most popular sights.
Neuschwanstein Castle
Perhaps a surprise for many: Neuschwanstein Castle is not the most popular sight in Germany. The candidate for the UNESCO title has to be satisfied with third place. Nonetheless, the symbolic power of the palace complex is just as fascinating as the tragic life story of its owner.
Historic Dresden
Surrounded by the river landscape of the Elbe, Dresden is not only picturesquely beautiful, but also impresses visitors from all over the world with its historic old town. They chose the old town with the Frauenkirche and Zwinger as fourth place among German sights
Rothenburg ob der Tauber
If you want to experience the Middle Ages, visit this small Bavarian town. In the old town, ancient houses nestle against secluded squares, towers, fountains and former fortifications. Every year Rothenburg ob der Tauber is one of the most visited places in Germany and opens the top 5 of the most popular sights in Germany in this ranking
Romantic Road
The most famous holiday route in Germany has been running for almost 400 kilometers between the Main and the Allgäu past many sights since 1950.
Many foreign tourists do not want to miss this discovery tour and seem to be satisfied with their journey on the Romantic Road , because they chose the route as the highest newcomer in sixth place in the ranking.
Berchtesgaden with Königssee
The Berchtesgaden National Park is the first and only German Alpine National Park. A retreat with many hiking trails and an impressive flora and fauna. Together with the Königssee, the national park was voted seventh .
Cologne Cathedral
Churches have stood on the site of today’s Cologne Cathedral since the 4th century, but the important cathedral itself was not built until 1248 and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Black Forest National Park
Deep green forests and grandiose views of the Rhine valley make up the 10,000 hectare protected area of the Black Forest national park. The unspoilt nature and the multitude of hiking trails attract both national and international visitors. The latter seem to feel so comfortable here that they chose the national park four places higher than in the last survey.
Rügen Island
Germany’s largest island opens the top ten and is increasingly inspiring foreign guests with sights such as the impressive chalk cliffs or historical places like Prora.
Lake Constance region
The four-country region of Lake Constance is a popular holiday region. Around the third largest inland lake in Europe, nature and cities are equally impressive. The most famous excursion destination is the flower island of Mainau with its magnificent gardens and the baroque castle of the Bernadotte family.
Karl’s Adventure Village
Karl’s Adventure Village should be a real surprise in this ranking. There are a total of five of these agriculturally themed theme parks in Germany. They are spread across the federal states of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Schleswig-Holstein and Brandenburg and are particularly popular with families – now apparently also with guests from abroad.
Moselle valley
The Moselle, Saar and Ruwer wind in tight loops through the Moselle region, where the Celts and Romans already cultivated wine 2000 years ago. The cultural landscape is the oldest German wine region and makes it to 13th place in the ranking.
Saxon Switzerland National Park
Another newcomer to the top 15 is the Saxon Switzerland National Park. The landscape, known for its bizarre rock forms, is located southeast of Dresden on the course of the Elbe. Painters like Caspar David Friedrich were already enthusiastic about the uniqueness of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, which are now protected as a national park. Hikers and climbers in particular appreciate the extensive area and now international guests too.
Sanssouci Palace
The top 15 of the most popular sights in Germany will be opened by a newcomer – Potsdam’s Sanssouci Palace. The magnificent complex is one of the most famous Hohenzollern castles and was built in the Rococo style.
Both the castle and the surrounding gardens have been UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 1990. For over 250 years, the highest garden art has been combined with the works of the most capable architects and sculptors of their time.
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