It's a classic, but you can't remove it! 10 recommended tourist spots in Germany
It's a classic, but you can't remove it! 10 recommended tourist spots in Germany
Direct flights from Japan to Germany from Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya and Fukuoka to Frankfurt. There are also direct flights from Tokyo to Munich and Düsseldorf.
When sightseeing in the city center such as Berlin or Munich, it is possible to travel by public transportation such as trains and buses. You can save money by using a one-day ticket. It is also recommended to use a bicycle or rental scooter.
When visiting the Romantic Road, tourist spots are often away from public transportation, so if you use the local optional tour, you can efficiently go sightseeing even on a short schedule. If you are worried about your language or if you are new to overseas travel, you may want to take a tour accompanied by a tour operator, as it is difficult to communicate in English except in urban areas.
1. Neuschwanstein Castle
Neuschwanstein Castle, the end of the German Romantic Road, is a big favorite. Its fairy-tale and elegant appearance is also called "Swan Castle", and it is no exaggeration to say that it is the most famous castle in the world. It is also a relatively new castle built by Ludwig II of King Bavaria in the late 19th century. Ludwig II is a patron of Wagner, a musician, longing for the opera's worldview and spending a lot of money on the architecture of the fairytale castle. It has not played an important role in history, but it is a dream and an ideal castle created by a genuine prince just for his own artistic satisfaction.
2. Cologne cathedral
Approximately 1 hour from Frankfurt by Intercity Express (ICE). As soon as you leave Cologne Central Station, you will see the black twin towers of the "Cologne Cathedral" that stretch out into the sky. Boasting the largest Gothic building in the world with a height of 157 meters, this cathedral has a history that began in the 4th century and enshrines the relics of the three wise men who witnessed the birth of Jesus Christ in the latter half of the 12th century. It became a sacred place.
There was a time when it was designated as a World Crisis Heritage site due to the danger of landscape destruction due to the surrounding high-rise building plan, but it was lifted by the hard efforts of the city authorities, such as laying height restrictions around the cathedral. , Its powerful and magnificent appearance will continue to make an impact on people's hearts forever.
3. Heidelberg castle
Heidelberg is located less than an hour from Frankfurt. On the hilltop of this town is the "Heidelberg Castle". One of Germany's most famous castle ruins and a symbol of the city, the castle has a history of being destroyed once in 1689. Part of it has been repaired since then, but the appearance of the destroyed one will be more attractive.
There are also the largest wine barrels in the world and the footprints called "Knight's footprints" (there are various opinions), so there are plenty of things to see and do.
The cityscape with reddish-brown roofs overlooking the castle, the Neckar River, and the Karl Theodor Bridge are so beautiful that you will definitely forget the time.
4. Berlin Wall (East Side Gallery)
Germany, the defeated country, was divided into two countries, East and West, after World War II. Berlin was in the East German region, but was divided and governed by the United States, Britain, France and the Soviet Union. A wall created by the Soviet Union and the East German government around West Berlin to prevent it from increasing the number of civilian fugitives from the communist East Germany to West Berlin, a free capitalist society. That is the "Berlin Wall". The "Wall of Berlin", which is now left along the river Spree, is an outdoor gallery with 116 artists from 21 countries. Painted in 1990 shortly after the wall was destroyed, it was restored in 2009 by the participating artists themselves.
5. Rothenburg
Rothenburg, a city called "Medieval Jewels". The cityscape that retains the medieval appearance is famous as the highlight of the Romantic Road. A lot of tourists are attracted by the lovely streetscape like a picture book such as a German half-timbered house and a cobblestone alley.
The walls that surround the city can be climbed up and walked, offering different views of the city of Rothenburg. It's fun to take a leisurely stroll around the town, including the Karakuri Clock (Meister-Turnck) at the Marktplatz square and shops selling Christmas goods all year round.
6. Lorelei (Rhine river)
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The longest river in Germany is the Rhine. There are countless highlights, but one of them is the famous "Lorelei" in Japan. Lorelei was originally the name of a large rocky mountain about 40km south of Koblenz.
Due to the size and shape of the rocky mountain, the river was narrow and the flow was steep, so this place was once considered a difficult navigation point.
It can be said that the Lorelei legend that "the spirits living in this rocky mountain mislead and sink the ship" was born, so it can be seen that the damage was very great. Today, of course, accidents are unlikely to occur, but Lorelei's power is still alive.
7. Wies Church
Romantic road from Würzburg in Germany to Füssen. On the way to the romantic road, there is the world heritage "Wieskirche", which is called the highest peak of Rococo style. The church of Wies means "meadow church", and as its name implies, it is a church that blends into the idyllic grassland landscape. The reason why this church with nothing around it became famous was the legend of the "miracle of Wies" in the 18th century.
The miracle of Wies is that the Christ statue wept as a result of earnest prayer every day for the "whipped Christ statue" that was inherited by a farm lady in 1738. As a result, the number of pilgrims continues to increase, and in 1754 the present church was completed and is now.
8. Dresden
About 3 hours by bus from Berlin. Prospering as the capital of the Saxony kingdom, Dresden is the ancient capital of Eastern Germany with its beautiful Baroque architecture.
Dresden, also known as the "Florence of the River Elbe," is the busiest season in the Christmas season. Christmas markets are held here and there in Dresden, making the entire city gorgeous. Among them, the Christmas market "The Dresden Striezelmarkt" held at the Dresden Altmarkt square in the old town is famous as Germany's oldest Christmas market that started in 1434. It will be 583 times in 2017!
9. Aachen Cathedral
There are more than 1030 world heritage sites around the world. Although it is a well-known UNESCO World Heritage Site, 12 of the first World Heritage Sites were registered in 1978. One of the 12 is the "Aachen Cathedral" in Germany, and of course the first World Heritage site in Germany.
The town of Aachen, with its cathedral, is located adjacent to the western German border of the Netherlands and Belgium. It is an ancient city with a history of about 2000 years and is famous as a hot spring resort.
The cathedral is a magnificent cathedral that has no resemblance to other German churches in terms of antiquity, architectural style and interior luxury. If you stand in a mysterious octagonal church, you may be able to convey the power that the Great Emperor Karl wanted at the time.
10. Munich
The Oktoberfest, the world's largest beer festival, will be held as Germany's short summer passes and as the wind blows it feels a little autumn. The Oktoberfest has become popular and popular all over the world these days, but its origin is in Munich, Bavaria.
During the period, special tents of various beer brands, large and small, have been set up in the venue, making for a lot of noise every day. Even though it is a special tent, it is a very large fixed facility, and it is said that the maximum capacity is over 10,000. When you take a step, you should take your breath away with its size and the full heat.
Munich is a city full of things to see, such as the Hofbrauhaus beer hall, which is directly managed by a brewing company where you can enjoy beer all year long, and the beautiful Markt Square, palace, and Residenz.
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