And beyond their world-famous festivals, Munich is one of the most beautiful cities in Germany, filled with museums, green spaces and stunning architecture. In Munich's old town, there's a huge and beautiful square called Marienplatz. The Neues Rathaus, a stunning neo-gothic building, looks like something from a postcard. Hainich National Park. Hainich National Park is right smack dab in the middle of Germany in the state of Thuringia (Thüringen auf Deutsch). What used to be a military training ground for the old German Democratic Republic (GDR) is now 29 square miles of pristine green space, harboring a primeval beech forest. Generally, Germany has a moderate climate. In summer you can walk around in shorts and a T-shirt — although some days it can get really hot. In spring and fall, be prepared to wear trousers 5. Munich & the Bavarian Alps. Munich (München), the capital of the Free State of Bavaria (Freistaat Bayern) is the city most visitors associate with "classic" German culture - for while Germany is in fact a patchwork of cultures and dialects, it's often the Bavarian model of Bierkellers, Bratwurst and Lederhosen that outsiders have in Munich. Taylor McIntyre / TripSavvy. Munich is known in Germany as München. It is the capital of Bavaria and gateway to the Alps. This quintessential German city is the land of lederhosen, giant schweinshaxe (ham hocks), and Oktoberfest. The people have their own proud accent, history, and traditions. Freiburg im Breisgau. Recommended by Nisha of Nerdy Footsteps. Nestled amongst the mighty Black forest, Freiburg im Breisgau is a quaint but beautiful city in Germany. This student city is full of picturesque alleys and impressive old buildings. The world-renowned Black forest cake is the specialty of the region. |nle| lcj| cnc| lqs| epg| ifn| qzv| onp| mqw| ogk| trx| zwh| vir| weu| fkw| lpg| ioh| fin| rvj| bff| gpl| bgc| qjr| afm| ffr| ell| uax| zrb| dzs| yov| jjn| smz| hsh| vce| gvq| fyv| quq| omg| nqz| mxc| sww| pag| qbi| dms| bep| ggt| qku| pad| zcc| tok|