The Most Beautiful Places in Germany, From Fairytale Castles to Alpine Lakes

Eibsee, Bavaria

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Germany has no shortage of beautiful alpine lakes, but few are quite as stunning as Eibsee, located at the base of Germany’s highest mountain (Zugspitze).

Görlitz, Saxony

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Back in 2017, this small city won the “European Location Award”—an annual prize given by the European Film Commission Network to recognize outstanding TV and movie filming locations.

Sylt, Schleswig-Holstein

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This skinny island seven miles out into the North Sea is like nowhere else in the country, with rolling heathered dunes, thatched roof cottages, beach saunas, and the surrounding Wadden Sea.

Rakotzbrücke (Rakotz Bridge), Saxony

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Hidden in Kromlau’s Rhododendron Park, Rakotzbrücke is a 19th-century bridge that creates a perfect stone circle when reflected in the waters below it.

Zwinger, Dresden

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Once the festival arena of the Dresden Court, the Zwinger palace complex is a stunning example of Baroque architecture. Today, the palace serves as a museum and houses an Old Masters gallery, the Dresden porcelain collection

Saxon Switzerland, Saxony

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If you think you’ve seen all of the most beautiful places in Germany, rest assured that there are plenty of off-the-beaten-path sites left to explore

Pilgrimage Church of Wies, Bavaria

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With its bright colors and exuberant frescoes, the UNESCO-listed Church of Wies is a masterpiece of Rococo architecture—with the added bonus of a scenic Alpine setting.

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