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Rotes Rathaus
The Rotes Rathaus is the historic city hall of Berlin, serving as the seat of the Governing Mayor and the Senate of Berlin.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Berlin
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Places to visit in Germany — page 2
Germany runs from the Baltic and North Sea coasts in the north down to the Alps in the south, and its 16 states have kept enough separateness that the country r...
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Reviewed by Elena Voss · Roavina Travel Editor
Germany runs from the Baltic and North Sea coasts in the north down to the Alps in the south, and its 16 states have kept enough separateness that the country reads as a set of destinations rather than one. Over 83 million people live in them, more than any other European Union member. Berlin is the capital and the largest single city, Frankfurt is the financial centre, and the largest urban area is neither - it is the Ruhr, a belt of western towns that have grown into each other. Choosing between the Bavarian south, the Rhine, the Hanseatic north and the eastern cities is the actual planning decision; the distances are short and the places are not variations on one another.
Checked 2026-08-25
Cities
Every city catalogued in this country so far, ranked by how much there is to see.
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Munich 3,799 places
Practical information
- Language spoken
- German
- National practical orientation; regional and minority languages may also be used
- Dialling code
- +49
- International calling code; local area and mobile prefixes still apply
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Use the official local currency; card acceptance varies by place
- Emergency number
- 112 medical/fire · 110 police
- Use only for an emergency; tourist assistance may use a separate number
- Plug type
- Type C and F · 230 V
- Check that chargers support the recorded voltage before using an adapter
- Tap water
- Safe from the mains
- Public drinking water is regulated under national drinking-water rules
Top things to see
Ranked by importance — sitelinks, pageviews and heritage status, not editor preference.
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08 2 hoursAlte Pinakothek
The Alte Pinakothek is Munich's gallery of Old Master painting, covering the fourteenth to the eighteenth century, and it is one of the oldest purpose-built picture galleries anywhere.
- Must see
- Museum
- Munich
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09 45 minSt. Hedwig's Cathedral
St. Hedwigs-Kathedrale Berlin
St. Hedwig’s Cathedral, locally known as St. Hedwigs-Kathedrale Berlin, is a Catholic cathedral near Bebelplatz in Berlin’s Mitte district.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Berlin
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10 2 hoursEnglischer Garten
The Englischer Garten is a public park five and a half kilometres long that runs north from the edge of Munich's old city into open countryside, and it is administered by the Bavarian Palace Administration rather than by the city.
- Must see
- Nature site
- Munich
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11 1 hr 30 minGlyptothek
The Glyptothek occupies the north side of Königsplatz and is Munich's oldest public museum; its operator describes it as the only museum in the world devoted exclusively to ancient sculpture.
- Must see
- Museum
- Munich
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12 1 hourNew Town Hall
Neues Rathaus
The Neues Rathaus fills the whole north side of Marienplatz and is a working building rather than a monument: the mayor, the city council and part of Munich's administration sit here, and the city counts more than 600 staff across…
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Munich
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13 3 hoursMunich Residence
Residenz
The Munich Residence was the seat of government and the home of Bavaria's dukes, electors and kings from 1508 until the monarchy ended in 1918.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Munich
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14 4 hoursOktoberfest
Oktoberfest is Munich’s city festival on the Theresienwiese, a short walk from the old town in Ludwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Munich
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15 45 minTheatine Church
Theatinerkirche St. Kajetan
Theatine Church of St. Cajetan is a prominent Catholic church beside Odeonsplatz in central Munich. Built in the Italian Baroque style during the seventeenth century, it is recognised by its pale yellow facade, monumental proportions, and ornate interior.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Munich
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16 45 minSiegessäule
The Siegessäule, or Victory Column, stands in Berlin's Tiergarten park. Erected in the 1870s to commemorate Prussian military victories, the monument features a gilded bronze statue of Victoria at its summit.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Berlin
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17 45 minBerlin-Tempelhof Airport
Ehemaliger Flughafen Berlin-Tempelhof
Berlin-Tempelhof Airport is a former airport whose immense terminal and airfield now form a public park and event landscape. Flights ended in 2008, leaving behind a place where aviation history and everyday city life meet.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Berlin
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18 1 hr 30 minNeues Museum
The Neues Museum is a museum building on Museum Island in Berlin, Germany. It was constructed between 1843 and 1855 according to plans by Friedrich August Stüler.
- Must see
- Museum
- Berlin
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19 1 hr 30 minBMW Museum
The BMW Museum is a corporate museum dedicated to the history and heritage of Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, the Munich-based automobile and motorcycle manufacturer.
- Must see
- Museum
- Munich
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20 1 hr 30 minAltes Museum
Altes Museum is a neoclassical museum on Berlin’s Museum Island and one of the most important buildings in the city’s historic centre. Karl Friedrich Schinkel designed the building, which opened in 1830 for the Prussian royal collection of classical antiquities.
- Must see
- Museum
- Berlin
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21 45 minSpandau Citadel
Zitadelle Spandau
The Spandau Citadel, known locally as Zitadelle Spandau, is a fortress complex in Berlin's Spandau district. Constructed in the 16th century on the site of earlier medieval fortifications, it represents one of Europe's best-preserved Renaissance military structures.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Berlin
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22 1 hr 30 minBode Museum
Bode-Museum
The Bode-Museum stands on the northern tip of Museum Island in Berlin, its domed structure visible across the Spree river. Opened in 1904 and originally named the Kaiser-Friedrich-Museum, it was renamed in 1956 after its first director, Wilhelm von Bode.
- Must see
- Museum
- Berlin
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23 45 minHofgarten (München)
Hofgarten
Hofgarten is a formal garden in central Munich, located adjacent to the Residenz palace complex. The garden was originally laid out in the early 17th century as a Renaissance-style court garden for the Bavarian rulers.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Munich
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24 20 minOlympiaturm
The Olympic Tower is shut. Olympiapark München GmbH closed it on 1 June 2024 for renovation, and it had not reopened when this page was checked on 26 August 2026, so nothing described here can be entered today.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Munich
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25 1 hr 30 minAlte Nationalgalerie
The Alte Nationalgalerie is a prominent art museum on Berlin's Museum Island, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Its neoclassical temple design, completed in 1876, houses nineteenth-century paintings and sculptures.
- Must see
- Museum
- Berlin
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26 45 minGendarmenmarkt
Gendarmenmarkt is a historic public square in the Mitte district of central Berlin. The ensemble comprises the Konzerthaus concert hall flanked by the German Cathedral and the French Cathedral, two nearly identical domed church structures.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Berlin
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27 1 hr 30 minHaus der Kunst
Haus der Kunst is a major contemporary art institution in Munich, located beside Englischer Garten. It presents temporary exhibitions rather than maintaining a permanent collection, so each visit is shaped by the programme on view.
- Must see
- Museum
- Munich
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28 1 hr 30 minPinakothek der Moderne
The Pinakothek der Moderne is a major museum of modern and contemporary art in Munich, Germany. It forms part of the city's museum quarter, located in the Maxvorstadt district near the other Pinakothek museums.
- Must see
- Museum
- Munich
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29 1 hr 30 minNeue Pinakothek
The Neue Pinakothek is an art museum in Munich, Germany. It forms part of the city's museum quarter alongside the Alte Pinakothek and Pinakothek der Moderne.
- Must see
- Museum
- Munich
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30 45 minNeue Wache
Neue Wache is a neoclassical memorial on Berlin’s Unter den Linden boulevard in the Mitte district. Karl Friedrich Schinkel designed the building, completed in 1818 as a guardhouse for Prussian troops.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Berlin
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31 45 minSchleißheim palace complex
Neues Schloss Schleißheim
The Schleißheim palace complex, locally known as Neues Schloss Schleißheim, stands among the most significant Baroque palace ensembles in Germany. Located in the Munich metropolitan area, this architectural complex comprises multiple palaces and extensive gardens developed over several centuries.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Munich
Common questions
How long should a first trip to Germany be?
Seven to ten days works for Berlin plus one connected region, or for a focused Rhine, Bavaria or northern-city route. Germany’s rail network makes multi-city travel practical, but changing bases every night still reduces useful time.
What entry documents are needed for Germany?
Germany’s Federal Foreign Office is the official visa reference. Review its nationality-specific entry rules and the Schengen application guidance for the passport and route being used.
What is the best way to travel around Germany?
Intercity and high-speed trains connect Germany’s major cities, with regional services completing shorter journeys. Deutsche Bahn publishes the integrated timetable; airport choice should follow the route rather than defaulting to one national gateway.
When is a practical time to visit Germany?
May through September favours outdoor city and countryside travel, while December has a distinct seasonal-market pattern. Alpine, North Sea and urban conditions differ enough that the intended region should determine clothing and reservations.
What money and payment basics apply in Germany?
Germany uses the euro (EUR). Cash and card practices are not stated as a single national rule in the cited source, so travellers should carry a backup and check the payment method before ordering or boarding.
What practical safety details should I save for Germany?
For Germany, 112 reaches medical and fire services and 110 reaches police. Type C and F plugs use 230 V, and mains tap water is recorded as safe.