5 Cities to Visit for Sightseeing & other things to do in Germany @GermanyTourism

Land of black forests and rugged coastline, Lederhosen and sausage, sparkling Schlösser and the best wheat beer to be found on the continent, why would you not visit? Here we have put together a list of places to visit and things to do in Germany.

1. Berlin

‘Berlin, du bist so Wunderbar’, runs the tagline of the beer Berliner Kindle. We share the sentiment. Playing central stage to the turbulent upheavals of the 20th century, in 2015 Berlin still shows the scars of its past and retains that sense of dancing on the brink. Today, the city’s international flavor, both on the streets and in the hostels and hotels in Berlin, make up its vibrant character and charm, and renders it the most exciting place to visit in Germany.

So what are the best things to do in Berlin? Districts like Neukölln are peppered with independent art galleries and the hippest hostels in Germany; Prenzlauerberg to the north is awash with Third-Wave Coffee outlets (a good place to start if you are not sure what to eat in Germany); and further west one can stay in some of the plushest hotels in Germany and visit the glittering Ku’damm and the resplendent KaDeWe (offering some of the most expensive but also some of the best German food), Berlin’s less-saccharine answer to Harrods. Cheap, liberal, and home to the greatest nightlife in Europe, a visit to the Hauptstadt is one of the most memorable things to do in Germany.

Sightseeing in Berlin

When it comes to sightseeing in Berlin, East Side Gallery is a good place to start. The gallery is situated upon the remains of the Berlin Wall just over the Spree. Along the Wall, both professional artists and amateurs have created murals, most of a political nature (‘Ja!’ to peace, ‘Nein’ to borders, etc.) You will also likely find scrawled accolades of love to Justin Bieber and Zac Efron. A walk along the wall-cum-gallery is one of the most worthwhile things to do in Berlin, if one wishes to get a proper taste of the city. For more information on visiting Germany’s capital, EXBERLINER has some interesting insights on what’s currently on in the city.

2. Leipzig

Leipzig is regularly heralded as the ‘Little Berlin’ or indeed, ‘New Berlin’, and is becoming a more and more popular place to visit in Germany. The city is full of students and all that comes with them: bicycles, cheap cafes and a general air of freedom and procrastination….