Germany Travel Guide

Millions of visitors come to Germany each year, looking for the friendly nature of the people, the spectacular landscapes or the cultural highlights of about 2,500 years of history.

The United States alone accounts for almost 3 million visitors each year. Germany is one of the most important trading partners of the United States and the world export champion. Famous for its cars, beer and engineering there is another reason many visitors quickly fall in love with this country: the friendly and open-minded people.

Germany is about half the size of Texas and has a population of over 82 million people. In comparison, the whole US has a population of about 305 million people. Everything in Germany is within reach easily and can be reached by train, car or plane. The country had a big impact on the world in terms of innovations. MP3 technology, the printing press, aspirin and the automobile to name the most signficant inventions. But not only German engineers and scientists have gained their laurels. Great minds like Martin Luther, Albert Einstein, Goethe, Beethoven, Wagner, Schiller and the Brother's Grimm had a big influence on humankind.

Alongside the stories of geniuses you will also be amazed by the diversity of Germanys landscape. From dunes, coasts and the Wadden Sea in the north to romantic river valleys along the Rhine and Black Forrest and the Alps in the south. The variety is remarkable just like Germany itself. All you have to do is bring an open mind and you will have a great Germany vacation. Guaranteed!