Quedlingburg , Saxony Anhalt - Situated just north of the Harz
mountains, Quedlinburg is as picturesque as it gets. Its castle
majestically looks down onto the town that has some of the best
preserved medieval and Renaissance buildings in Europe. Luckily the town
was largely spared from bombing during the war. Photo: Shutterstock
Germany's top ten towns you've never heard of
Published: 13 May 2015 17:07 GMT+02:00
Germany is one of the most in-demand tourist
destinations in the world, as tourists from the world over flock to
experience the history, culture and sense of grandeur embodied by
Berlin, Munich, Hamburg and other great cities.
Even smaller towns like Heidelberg and Regensburg have become ever more popular stops on the tourist trail. That's why we're bringing you the ten most
beautiful German towns you've probably never heard of, so that you when
you're planning your next trip you can enjoy unspoilt charm in the
serenity it deserves.
The stunning beauty of certain regions like
Bavaria and the Rhineland is well documented, but the northern and
eastern states also have incredible places up their sleeves.
Because so many German towns and cities were
flattened during the war, places that were left unscathed and still have
their original old towns are all the more marked out by their rarity.
While over 70 million people visited Germany from
abroad in 2014, a record high, Germans themselves also like to explore
their own back yard, perhaps a tribute to the tremendous variety.
Check out our gallery: Germany's 10 most beautiful towns you've never heard of
2.
Meersburg, Baden Württemberg
- Right on the idyllic Lake Constance, Meersburg is a southern
paradise. The upper and lower parts of the town are connected by steep
stairwells, and from the upper town the view out onto the lake is
astonishing.
3.
Fulda, Hesse - Right in
the heart of Germany, Fulda offers a stunning array of architecture of
different styles, especially the impressive cathedral pictured.
4.
Görlitz, Saxony -
Germany's most eastern city lies on the Neisse River and just across the
water is the Polish town Zgorzelec. From Renaissance to Baroque, and
from late Gothic to art nouveau, Görlitz's beautiful buildings have it
all.
5.
Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Bavaria - Considered as Germany's ultimate medieval town, this gem in northern Bavaria offers a journey back in time as you wander the cobbled streets. This region of Franconia is particularly striking.
6.
Monschau, North Rhine Westphalia
- This small resort town in the Eifel region of western Germany is
known for its half timbered buildings and narrow streets. Monschau is
also the site of an annual open air music festival that attracts punters
from all over Europe.
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7.
Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg
- On the edge of the Black Forest, Freiburg is both German's sunniest
and warmest city. It is best known for the Bächle, small streams that
run through the streets of the old town. According to local
superstitions, anyone who accidentally steps into the Bächle will
inevitably marry a Freiburger.
8.
Trier, Rhineland Palatinate
- On the banks of the Moselle and near the Luxemburg border, it is the
oldest city in Germany, dating back to the first century BC. The
combination of Roman history and homely comforts makes Trier a
must-visit.
9.
Celle, Lower Saxony - The
largest town between Hanover and Hamburg, Celle boasts one of the
largest areas of half timbered houses in Europe, making it a picturesque
highlight of the German Timber-Frame Road, a popular tourist route.
10.
Wismar, Mecklenburg Vorpommen
- One of Germany's former hanseatic cities, this northern port is the
setting of the famous novel and film Nosferatu. Not far from other
beautiful spots like Lübeck and Schwerin, Wismar is the perfect example
of the beauty the north has to offer.
----------Did you put any of these places on your bucket list?
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