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When to visit
Attraktionen in Germany
1. Neuschwanstein Castle (Schwangau)
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2. Brandenburg Gate (Berlin)
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3. Cologne Cathedral (Cologne)
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4. Heidelberg Castle (Heidelberg)
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5. Zugspitze (Garmisch-Partenkirchen)
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6. Sanssouci Palace (Potsdam)
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7. Marienplatz & Neues Rathaus (Munich)
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8. Triberg Waterfalls (Triberg im Schwarzwald)
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9. Dresden Frauenkirche (Dresden)
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10. Miniatur Wunderland (Hamburg)
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Traditional Sweet Dishes
Black Forest cake
Black Forest cake hides a splash of clear cherry brandy called kirsch between its layers, which gives the dessert a boozy lift. Its name honors the Black Forest region and the local sour cherries, not the trees.
Stollen
Stollen was once taxed for its rich butter and fruit, and bakers fought for special exemptions to keep the Christmas tradition alive. The loaf's powdered sugar coating and oblong shape are said to symbolize the swaddled baby Jesus, which made it a festive staple.
Apfelstrudel
Apfelstrudel uses paper-thin pastry that some bakers stretch so finely you can almost read newsprint through it, showcasing incredible dough skill. The technique was influenced by Central European and Ottoman pastries, linking a humble apple filling to centuries of pastry craft.
Traditional Savory Dishes
Bratwurst
Every region guards secret spice blends for bratwurst, and Nuremberg locals famously eat theirs three to a bun in a tradition called 'Drei im Weggla.' Bratwurst variety is a point of pride, with tiny local sausages and coarse country styles both celebrated.
Sauerbraten
Sauerbraten is made by marinating beef in a tangy mix of vinegar and spices for several days, which began as a preservation method before refrigeration. Regional twists like adding gingerbread in the Rhineland turn the roast into a sweet and sour centerpiece.
Schnitzel
Schnitzel is thin meat coated in breadcrumbs and fried until golden, and although Wiener Schnitzel must be veal under Austrian law, Germans commonly use pork for everyday schnitzel. It is a versatile dish that welcomes toppings from mushroom sauce to a squeeze of lemon to change the whole flavor.
Traditional Beverages
Beer
Germany's Reinheitsgebot of 1516 limited beer to water, barley, and hops, which helped create a culture of precise brewing and many regional styles. Today Germany hosts thousands of breweries, each fiercely proud of local varieties and seasonal brews.
Glühwein
Glühwein is spiced hot wine sold at Christmas markets, and the warm aroma of cloves and cinnamon is the signature winter scent of German towns. Vendors often customize cups with extra spirits or citrus, making each mug a little different.
Schnapps
Schnapps in Germany usually means clear fruit brandy, distilled from fermented fruits like plums, pears, or cherries and served in small glasses for toasts. Local home distilling traditions produced countless flavors, with many villages or families guarding secret recipes.
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