Nuremburg was the sight of the largest Nazi rallies in Germany. The grounds are still standing—it’s a bit of an eerie experience. The Documentation Center houses an incredible exhibit on the rise to power of the Nazi power.

It was one of my favorite places in Germany, and it’s only a short trip from Munich.

Well if its sights then I suggest -

The Brandenburg Gate in Berlin – that is the big sight to see in Germany.

Other sights in Berlin -

Fernsehturn (TV tower)
Checkpoint Charlie (although I wasnt impressed)
The Reichstag (good if you like architecture – excellent view from the dome)

Also Munich is a wonderful city to visit – very cultural – orchestras in the street kind of thing.

If in Munich make sure you visit -

The Damenkirche – a big church with two domes on top. The grove in the floor just inside the door is supposed to be the devils footprint.
Munich old town and market is great – all sorts of traditional german specialities – loads of different types of meat etc !!

Hope this helps :)

Berlin is the obvious one.

My favorite city to visit in Germany is Cologne. It’s very picturesque. The Dom Cathedral (see photo) is spectacular. It’s easy to walk around the city center and see/do many things.

Berlin is interesting for historical and cultural reasons; however, it doesn’t have many landmark buildings/locations like you’re interested in seeing. I like Berlin for its food, drink, and shopping.

Munich is probably the best tourist city in Germany. The Hofbrau (http://www.hofbraeuhaus.de) is a must-visit if you enjoy beer. You’ll never forget drinking out of their pitcher-sized steins. If you time your visit right, you can hear an oompah band perform while you drink and eat. The Munich Glockenspiel would be a good I-Saw-It item for you.

The Black Forest is very beautiful too. You could go hiking or boating there.

germany is a big place! I cycled round it so my preference would be for landscape rather than “items”. Visit the black forest and read the hobbit whilst doing it…..Some of the little villages and towns in this area are beautiful. Munich is worth a visit, try and tie it in with the beer festival, good fun!! make sure you vivit a cake shop whilst there…

Can’t miss Munich. It is a great city and there is lots to do.

I would also suggest Castle Neuschwanstein located in southwest Bavaria.

I agree with all of the above but if you want to do all of the south then I would stay in Lindau. It is a tiny town on Lake Constance and it is absolutely gorgeous. 3 hours from Munich, 30mins from Austria and 1 hour from Switzerland and a similar distance away from Schloss Neuschwanstein. I went in March for an exchange and had a fantastic time, although you have just missed Oktoberfest in Bavaria which is a shame. If you want lots of people and nightlife not a good idea, but if you want a good base to go sightseeing from its pefect. Postcard perfect.

I would have to say that you should go to Trier and visit the Roman ruins there. Constantine the Great lived there for 6 years. There is a Kaiserthermen, black gate, and a couple of other sites (Roemerbrueke also). If you like to have some fun and see a castle, I would recommend Heidelberg. The town center is really close to the Heidelberg castle. You have to know though, some of the best places in Germany aren’t tourist destinations. The sheer landscape in the countryside is so very beautiful.

A short novel in response to your question:

Norther Germany has some beautiful chalk cliffs in park on the island of Rugen (think the park is named Jasmund or similar)

Koln (or Cologne) Cathedral is a do not miss.

Berlin: the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall, Checkpoint Charlie, and Pergamon Musuem are good. There are other notable museums I have not visited, in particular the Egytian Musuem

Nice towns to get the feel of mideval germany: Rothenburg ob de Tauber and Nurnberg (also site of nazi rallies)

Mad King ludwig sites: Neuschwanstein, Hohenschwangau, and Linderhoff.

Meersburg is a nice little town with an ancient castle on the bank of Lake Constance, aka the Bodensee

the Konigsee: a beautiful green lake nestled between tall mountain peeks. Take a Gleaming wooden ferry to the far side, they will play a trumpet for you on the way, and it will echo from the hills. on the far side, a smaller lake, and beyond that, a waterfall. also nearby is Hitler’s Eagles Nest, and a Salt Mine you can tour.

Also good things to do are take a day cruise on the Rhine, see Burg Eltz, Marksburg Castle, Heidelburg Castle.

It’s a beautiful country. Have a great time!

oh almost forgot: I found nothing to interest me in Munic, but right there is also Dachau, a concentration camp and prison.

I went with a school tour, but it was my favourite part of the tour.

I have some really pretty pictures at Neuchwanstein (it’s a castle, may have been in austria, not Germany). It’s in a really pretty place (i remember we were watching these hang gliders while waiting to go in). And it’s what inspired the Disney castles :)

We went to Munich, which is where I first thought “Wow, I’m in Europe”. I remember there was a place where hitler used to always give speeches. I wish I could go back to germany now that i know about history stuff..:)

In Nuremberg visit:
-Frauen Kirche (visit most of the churches. it is worth it)
-The huge market right out side of the church
-The bridges
-The old market behind the wall (if you take the train, it is across the street from the MAIN station for the city)
—Go to the Bratwurst Glockchen for lunch. Nuremberger bratwurst are smaller than others but equally, if not better, good

Important: Do not do anything against the rules at the WWII Museum. It is NOT appreciated (there were problems at the world cup…)

In Munich: EVERYTHING you can!

Hope you have fun!!

Cheers, Butterfly Dancer