Germany

I went to Germany with modest expectations and left completely won over, largely thanks to time spent in Cologne. The city has a pace and character that travel guides undersell. Found a great spot for Black Forest cake on day two and went back every day after that. Cologne Cathedral was the big pla…

First time in Germany and I tried to approach it with open eyes rather than preconceptions. Berlin was the base and a good one — central, manageable, and with strong food options including the best bratwurst I've ever had. Cologne Cathedral was the big set piece and fully justified the trip. Two th…

I wanted to love Germany more than I did. The positives exist: Reichstag Building is genuinely impressive, Munich has moments of real charm, and Black Forest cake is as good as people say. But can feel expensive compared to neighbours was a persistent problem throughout the trip and dragged the exp…

I travel for food more than anything else, and Germany shot straight to the top of my culinary travel list. sauerkraut alone justified the flight, but that was just the beginning. The variety and quality in Hamburg is relentless — I didn't have a single disappointing meal in 9 days. Checkpoint Char…

This was my third visit to Germany and I keep finding new reasons to return. This time I explored beyond Hamburg and discovered a completely different side of the country. Reichstag Building never loses its impact no matter how many times you've seen it. The food still makes me happy in ways I can'…

Took the family to Germany for 7 days and it worked better than I'd hoped. The kids were fascinated by Reichstag Building — more than I expected from children who usually resist sightseeing. Food was manageable: even the pickiest eater in our group found things to eat, and sauerkraut went down well …

Did 9 days solo in Germany and found it extremely manageable as a solo traveller. The transport network around Hamburg is decent and getting to Neuschwanstein Castle independently was straightforward. Met fellow travellers easily and locals were generally happy to chat. rich history was a personal …

Only had a long weekend — about 14 days — in Germany, based in Cologne. More than enough to fall for the place. Did Checkpoint Charlie on day one and spent the rest of the time just walking and eating. The bratwurst situation here is no joke — some of the best eating I've done anywhere. vibrant art…

Visited Germany for 11 days. The positives are real: Brandenburg Gate is every bit as impressive as advertised, and the food scene around Hamburg is genuinely excellent — try Bavarian beer if you haven't. rich history was an unexpected bonus. That said, can feel expensive compared to neighbours. It…

I'll be honest — I went to Germany primarily to see Reichstag Building, and it delivered beyond what any photo prepares you for. But the surrounding region surprised me just as much. Cologne has a character I didn't anticipate, and wandering without a plan for an afternoon turned out to be one of th…