Get to know the ten most beautiful sights in Germany

Here we recommend what we think are the ten most beautiful sights in Germany. Whether you are a German looking for a worthwhile excursion destination or a tourist coming to Germany from abroad, here are our 10 suggestions of what you should definitely see in Germany. This is not a ranking list, but a list in no particular order.

The Brandenburg Gate in the capital was built in 1793 and is the only remaining city gate in Berlin. Back then it symbolized times of peace, from 1961 the inner-German border and since 1989 German unity.

The five archways are once again permeable, whereas they were previously closed by the border. The quadriga, the chariot with four horses, is reminiscent of Greek and Roman antiquity.

Sanssouci Palace in Potsdam near Berlin was built from 1745 under the famous Prussian King Frederick II, who later wanted to be buried there.

The palace itself is very modest for a royal residence. Nevertheless, visit the 12 rooms, which have been preserved exactly as they were back then. And take a stroll through the magnificent park. It always offers new views.

Düsseldorf's old town is known as the "longest bar in the world". In fact, a wide variety of gastronomic establishments are lined up here. You'll find everything from an originally furnished pub to cocktail bars, a typical pub to a high-class restaurant.

It's fun to stroll through the narrow streets to the Rhine, where there are many cafés on the wide riverside promenade.

The island of Mainau in Lake Constance is known as the island of flowers thanks to its almost tropical climate. Mediterranean flowers grow here, as well as native plants.

Special themed gardens are laid out in the beautiful park. The owners' family also organize regular seminars. There are also expert guided tours of the gardens.

You can reach Mainau via a bridge or by excursion boat on Lake Constance.

Ulm Minster is the largest Protestant church in Germany. It dates back to the 14th century and thus displays the typical Gothic architectural style.

At 161.53 meters, the church tower is the tallest in the world. 768 steps lead up to a platform for visitors. Enjoy the magnificent view over the city.

The Loreley Rock juts out into the winding river on the upper Middle Rhine. Many shipwrecks at this point have been explained by a German ballad that a sorceress sits at the top, who plunges the skippers into misfortune with her singing.

You can take a shuttle bus to the rock itself and enjoy a fantastic view of the Rhine and the surrounding castles.

Experience a small town as it looked in the Middle Ages: Rothenburg ob der Tauber. The small town has suffered no destruction in all the wars since then.

Stroll through the narrow alleyways, discover the old town wall with six gates and enjoy the historical flair with modern stores and cafés.

In the 19th century, the shy King Ludwig II of Bavaria had Neuschwanstein Castle built for his own use.

It is situated on a 200-metre-high rock in the Allgäu and is modeled on a medieval knight's castle.

You can only visit it on a guided tour. You will be surprised by the splendor inside.

Rügen is the largest German island and is located in the Baltic Sea. Its most famous attraction is the chalk cliffs, which are up to 118 meters high. The cliffs offer magnificent colors: green beech forests, white rocks and gray-blue sea.

A narrow mountain path leads along the shore, and you can also hike along the beach.

Trier is considered the oldest city in Germany. It already had city rights under Roman times. Many of the buildings from this period are well preserved.

The best known is the Porta Nigra, the Black Gate. The only well-preserved city gate from Roman times was built in 170 AD and is Trier's landmark.