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Western Europe travel guide

Germany

Castles, beer halls and buzzing cities

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Germany mixes Berlin's history and nightlife with Bavarian castles, Rhine river towns and Christmas markets. Excellent trains make it an easy multi-city trip.

Places worth your time

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Neuschwanstein Castle
Bavaria
The fairytale castle that inspired Disney. Book timed tickets.
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Brandenburg Gate and Berlin Wall memorials
Berlin
East Side Gallery keeps a long painted stretch of the wall.
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Cologne Cathedral
Cologne
Gothic cathedral next to the main station.
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Rhine Valley
Mainz to Koblenz
Castles and vineyards seen best by river cruise.

Know before you go

Many shops close on Sundays.
Carry some cash; smaller places may not take cards.

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Key facts

Official name: Federal Republic of Germany
Capital: Berlin
Currency: Euro (EUR €)
Languages: German
Calling code: +49
Area: 3,57,114 km²
Region: Western Europe

Who can get in easily

93 of 198 passports can enter Germany without arranging a visa in advance.

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