Europe
Germany
Castles, forests, beer gardens and trains that (mostly) run on time. Say hallo, go with the flow, and enjoy!
- Local time
- 22:49
- Currency
- EUR
- Calling code
- +49
- Capital
- Berlin
- Languages spoken
- German
Places to see
Brandenburg Gate, Berlin
The symbol of a reunited Germany, next to the Reichstag dome (free, book online). www.berlin.de
Neuschwanstein Castle, Bavaria
The fairy-tale castle of King Ludwig II. Tickets sell out: book ahead. www.neuschwanstein.de
Cologne Cathedral
A giant Gothic cathedral right next to the train station. www.koelner-dom.de
Museum Island, Berlin
Five world-class museums on one island. www.smb.museum
Heidelberg Castle
Romantic castle ruins above the old university town. www.schloss-heidelberg.de
The Zzz blog
Coming soon: the mosquito is on it!
