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Vacation in Germany : Highlights & Travel Tips
Germany rewards travelers with an unusual mix of storybook scenery, layered history, and efficient modern life. You can move from castle-topped hills and half-timbered towns to world-class museums, cutting-edge cities, and alpine landscapes in just a few hours by train. What makes the country especially appealing is its variety: Berlin offers creativity, nightlife, and powerful historical sites; Munich blends Bavarian tradition with elegant architecture and easy access to the Alps; the Rhine and Moselle valleys serve up vineyard views and river cruises; and smaller cities such as Heidelberg, Dresden, and Nuremberg deliver charm without the crowds of Europe’s biggest capitals.
Highlights range from touring Berlin’s museums and memorials to visiting Neuschwanstein Castle, hiking in Bavaria, exploring Christmas markets, and sampling regional food and beer in everything from casual beer gardens to village festivals. Germany is also practical for travelers: public transportation is excellent, many urban areas are easy to navigate without a car, and combining big cities with scenic regions makes for a well-balanced itinerary. For the smoothest trip, book accommodation early in summer and during major festivals like Oktoberfest or December market season, carry layers because weather can shift quickly, and consider rail passes or regional train tickets if you plan to cover multiple destinations.
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Best time to travel Germany
The best time to visit Germany is from May through September, with the strongest travel window in June, July, and August when popularity peaks and the weather is generally warm, lively, and ideal for sightseeing, festivals, and outdoor trips. May and September are also excellent choices if you want pleasant conditions with slightly fewer crowds than peak midsummer.
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Let's go
We can get started 🇳🇦 Before we can embark on the adventure in Namibia, we unfortunately have to say goodbye to our sweet Raya. Have fun at her vacation spots Gerbrunn &...
What to pack.
Yesterday was Ines' last day at work, so we had the whole day to pack. We both knew beforehand that this would lead to some discussions.
Weigh the vehicle
How much does a motorhome weigh? This question could determine whether we continued our journey or received a fine. So far, we hadn’t experienced any police checks with...
Hamburg - Freiburg
This morning it began: at eight o'clock everything was packed, strapped to the bikes and secured.
Arrived at my new home
Hamburg My dear ones, I have (finally) left the Rhön and have now arrived at my new home: Hamburg. The journey from Bischoffsheim took a long time, and I was glad to finally be
Wedding Bells
... Well, there may not be any bells, but I am already looking forward to our wedding. We will keep it small, and only our parents will be present at the civil ceremony in...
2026 - 01 Two Bodies – Wrecks on the Way to Happiness – loosely based on the Dream Ship
15.05. - Wednesday Today is supposed to be the start of the spri
All set to depart?!
On April 15th, we will leave from Frankfurt to Halifax. Balu has already arrived at the ship. Before that, he had to do a gas tank cleaning and checked in with the other buddies...
Schwerin - short break on the way back from Rügen
Schwerin - a short break in Schwerin on the way back from Rügen. It was very nice - but the cold wind🥶
1. Stopover: Regensburg
January 5, 2026 Our journey began in Dresden, where we said goodbye to our parents. From there, we traveled to Regensburg to spend the
Sightseeing
There is a Hop on Hop Off bus in Berlin, but anyone who spends €6,600 for 2 nights needs to save money. So we take line 100, which also covers all the city's attractions. This...
Beautiful Mecklenburg
Cycling tour from Wismar to Lübstorf in wonderful sunshine, enchanting nature, and quite sporty on the way
Start towards the Polish Baltic Sea
After we had used Thursday to prepare for our vacation, it was time to start on Friday. All the preparations in the motorhome were completed, so we could head out right after...
No boating weather, no boat trip, plain and simple.
On Monday morning, Sebb was awake early and had already set up the boat, which took Blaubär some time, but this way Ines could sleep in a bit and helped with the final touches...
Between the cucumber stand and the carousel – Our visit to the fair in Lübben
Day 2 – Lübben celebrates: Local products, music, and fair atmosphere To end the day, we headed to Lübben, where the big city festival was taking place this weekend – an annual...
How it all began…
My trip to Mexico for Mom's birthday.
Two years later - the longing is fulfilled
It has been two years since we first went on vacation together in the wonderful Norway. Two years in which a lot has happened in our 'normal' lives. At times, it seemed very far...
Tag 4 Border Walk (Bergwitzsee) Last Day
On the last day of our border walk, it was time to say goodbye to the campsite and to an eventful week. After breakfast, we packed our things together, tidied up the area, and...
Our Round Trip
The picture roughly shows our 'Wine Tour 2025'. In total, and just for the journeys to each overnight stop, we will be traveling about 3500 km. Additionally, we will be staying...
Europe Counterclockwise
In the meantime, we sharpened our plan regarding the route. We would head north in Germany, maybe to Hamburg, perhaps to Flensburg, and then we could possibly take a trip to the...
Day 1 Arrival on 09.02.2025
On Sunday morning at 7:15 AM, 37 students gathered at the school 🏫, but this time not to learn together, but to undertake an 8-hour bus ride🚌 to Inzell. The atmosphere was...
Commissioning
Then, for the first time, we properly put the entire motorhome into operation. The gas bottle was connected, the onboard power turned on, and everything was tested: stove,...
Final sprint in Berlin
Just after 12 o'clock yesterday, I set foot on German soil here in Berlin again. Fortunately, the Bundesliga also kicked off yesterday, and for the first time in nearly 5...
From Sehestedt to Bremervörde
Today we have the penultimate day of our tour and are traveling from Sehestedt to Bremervörde. However, we have discarded our original plan to go all the way to Stade. On one...
Schloß Gut Liebenberg-Storchenhof Blumenow
Schloß and Gut Liebenberg. Dreamlike Brandenburg. And that for an affordable €80 with breakfast. Even dinner, which is a buffet today, leaves nothing to be desired. My...
Short trip to Wallersheim in the Vulkaneifel
Destination and Accommodation: Wallersheim is a small, charming village in the picturesque Vulkaneifel in Rhineland-Palatinate. Our accommodation was a cozy farmhouse on the...
From Glowe to Baabe (and Klein Zicker and back)
Today we first drove from Glowe to the Jasmund National Park, where the famous chalk cliffs were our destination. At the Stubbenkammer viewpoint, there is now a new Skywalk. It...
From Schaprode to Glowe
As announced, it poured down this morning. Since improvement was expected, we initially postponed the departure a bit. Around 9 o'clock, we finally put on our rain gear when it...
From Stralsund to Schaprode (and Hiddensee)
Today we went over to Rügen. Instead of following the original Baltic Sea cycle path over the Rügen dam, we took the ferry to Altefähr. We had already cycled part of the route...
From Wismar to Rostock
Our destination for today was actually Warnemünde. Despite a long search, we were unable to find affordable accommodation there. So we went to Rostock instead. As that was about...