Germany is the largest country in Central Europe and is a federation of 16 states. This country is equally admired for its engineering skills and for its coziness and old-world charm.
This country is known for the high Alps as well as the flowing hills and landscapes with old towns, gothic churches, small villages and medieval houses. Germany has many major cities because they only united in the last centuries. Each city has its own architectural style, art lifestyle and unique character.
The whole of Germany is known for its good food and drink with their top-quality international cooking accompanied by their world-famous beers and wines.
Capital
Berlin
Largest city
Berlin
National language
German
Currency
Euro, Franc (EUR, CHF)
Timezone
UTC+1
Daylight Savings Time
UTC+2
Electricity
Unknown
Drives on the
Right
Major attractions in Germany
Berlin Wall
From the Cold War as well as elegant clubs, shops, galleries and restaurants
Hamburg
Famous harbor, nightclubs, casinos with a liberal and tolerant culture.
Munich
Gateway to the Alps and famous for the Oktoberfest.
Cologne
Huge cathedral, Romanesque churches and archaeological sites.
Dusseldorf
The capital city of fashion with a vibrant nightlife.
Frankfurt
World-class museums and theaters with a multicultural population
Bremen
Old town with interesting history
Nuremberg
Visit the Gothic Kaiserburg Castle, the Nazi party rally grounds or the Documentation Centre and Courtroom 600 (Nuremberg Trials)
