Things to do in Germany

Location: Berlin

Known for: A former landmark of the divided city of Berlin and Germany during the Cold War having 200 years of history behind it ,it  now stands as a symbol of peace and unity.

How to reach: Train, Underground, Bus

Approximate Cost: NA

Operating hours: Open 24 hours

Type: Landmark

The best way to end the year is to visit Germany's Christmas markets – stalls with seasonal gifts, lots of foodstuff and wine. Germany is home to the largest of these markets. Christmas time is the place to be In Germany to the experience the magic of the festive season.

A trip to Germany in September is incomplete without a visit to one of the world's largest automobile Expos, where every major manufacturer in the world vies with the German Auto Industry in exhibiting their cars. It's the biggest event in the industry and not to be missed by any car freak.

A Jazz lover’s delight and one of the oldest Jazz Fests in Europe. Held in the second to third week of May, this is a jazz lover’s delight. It brings sounds from the traditional New Orleans style of Jazz. It features Riverboat Cruises with the jazzy sounds and the famous Jazz Mile, with all that jazz. Music to the ears of Jazz Lovers.

Karneval is to Germany what Mardi Gras is to New Orleans. It is held from the 11th of November. The weekend before is part of huge parties and parades. It is followed by Rose Monday, Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday. There are huge street parades and masquerade parties on the weekend before, on Rose Monday, Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday. It is held all over Germany.

Hanover is home to the world's largest Computer, IT, office automation, mobile Expo held in the second week of June. It showcases the trends in the Information Technology sphere. It's the place to find all the new trends and new products.

Better known as the Frankfurt Book Fair and the most important date in the world of publishing. It is the place for all literary works. Held in February. All the favourite authors descend at Leipzig, be it fiction, nonfiction or whatever your genre is. It's Europe's largest Literature festival.

One of the most demanding circuit is on the GP Calendar. Held in the last week of July. Speed freaks will love the location in the woods of Baden-Württemberg. One of the fastest circuit is in the GP fixtures, with plenty of overtaking manoeuvres and one of the most dangerous tracks, which pumps the adrenalin of one and all spectators, as well as the racers.

This is any music lovers dream come true. Bringing all the biggest global rock artistes on one stage, at two different venues. One, at the famous Nurburgring Formula One Circuit and the other at Zeppelinfeld in Nuremberg also. Usually held in the first week of June, annually. It's not to be missed by any rock loving fan. Some of the performers in the previous editions were Linkin Park, Cold Play, Marilyn Manson, Green Day, etc. Tickets are sold in advance.

It is a must visit for any tourist, .The wall no longer stands however there are still some sections standing .There is the Berlin Memorial.

Location: Berlin

Known for: It was built in 1961 and represents the Cold War after WWII.70 people died trying to escape the East 

How to reach: Train, Underground, Bus

Approximate Cost: NA

Operating hours: Open 24 hours

Type: Historic Site

Another World famous attraction listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. it has many of Berlin’s oldest and important museums .There are 5 museums the Old Museum New Museum ,National Gallery ,Bode Museum, Pergamon. You need more than a day to cover it all.

Location: Spree Island,Berlin 

Known for: Exhibiting the royal treasures and antiques 

How to reach: Train, Bus, Tram

Approximate Cost: Combi Ticket 18.00 Euro app

Operating hours: Tuesday to Sunday: 10.00 am to 6:00 pm, on Thursday 10.00 am: 8.00 pm 

Type: Museum

It is one of the most visited attractions in Berlin .It is a central square and traffic junction, named after Alexander the Great.

Location: Mitte district, Berlin

Known for: Social, political urban and architectural history

How to reach: Train, Underground, Bus

Approximate Cost: NA

Operating hours: 09.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m.

Type: Historic Site 

Location: Frankfurt 

Known for: Birthplace of World renowned poet Goethe. The museum is known for it is collection of paintings, graphics of 18th and 19th century

How to reach: Bus/Rail/Cycle

Approximate Cost: NA

Operating hours: 10.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.

Type: Museum 

One of the oldest Zoological Gardens in the World, house for more than 4,500 animals in natural surroundings.

Location: Bernhard-Grzimek-Allee 1, Frankfurt

Known for: For the variety and species of animals.The Exordium, a part of the Zoo has a huge variety of fish, reptiles, amphibians and insects .Feeding the piranhas is an experience by itself.

How to reach: Bus /Rail/Cycle 

Cost: 750 INR for Adults and 375 INR for kids

Operating hours: 9am to 7pm (Sumer time) - 9am to 5pm (Winter time)

Type: Animal sanctuary

Location: Opernplatz 1, 60313,Frankfurt

Known for: Classical,Opera Concert 

How to reach: Bus/Rail/Cycle

Cost: NA

Operating hours: 9:30 am:  6:00 pm

Type: Cultural Centre

Location: NeueMainzerStr.Frankfurt

Known for: It is a glass skyscraper and is the 4th tallest building in Germanyhaving 56 storeys it has an observation deck from where you get a panoramic view of the city and the river 

Approximate Cost: NA

Operating hours: 10am to 6:00 pm Monday –Sunday 

Any precautions / must carry items: Just carry your camera.

Type: Monument 

World across German Markets are known for their Christmas festivities. The Christmas Markets of Nuremburg are undoubtedly the best, selling traditional German handicrafts, wine, cookies and much more.

Location: Bavarian city of Nuremberg

Known for: It is Christmas Marketselling traditional German Handicrafts

How to reach: Bus/Rail/Cycle

Approximate Cost: NA

Operating hours: 10.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m.

Any precautions / must carry items: Carry your camera

Type: Market

One of the largest Monuments in Germany also called the Monument of the Battle of the Nations was constructed in 1913 to remember the Battle of Leipzig during the Napolean wars.

Location: Leipzig, Saxony 

Known for: It is history and exhibit is in the museum which give you an inside of the Napolean wars in the 19th century

Approximate Cost: NA

Operating Hours: 10.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.

Type: Monument

What Is Germany without the Oktoberfest? The Best of German brews of beer and Bavarian Food, held in Munich. As the name says it all, it starts on the 1st day of October and runs for a good two weeks. Beer is served by waiters in traditional German Costumes. Groups of 10, get tables too for free. So if Lowenbrau is your taste, then come to Oktoberfest for a fortnight of beer, food and fun.

After Cannes, this is the world's second largest International Film Festival held in February that features about 400 films, from European to International premieres. The best part of it, considered to be an advantage over Cannes, is that anyone can buy a ticket and attend it.

Rudesheim am Rhein is the village to be if you are a wine lover. You can visit the Wine museum at the Bromserburg Castle or go hiking on it is mountains. The Abbey of St Hildegard surrounded by vineyards is the place to be if you want to see the spectacular view of the Middle Rhine Valley. While you are at Rudesheim you can take one of the Castle Cruises.

Location: Rhine Gorge

Known for: Wine 

How to reach: Bus, Tram, and Train

Approximate Cost: NA

Operating Hours: NA

Type: Village

One of the manyhistoric buildings of Berlin belonging to the 19thcentury, renovated in 1990 after being damaged in World War 11, attracts thousands of visitors every year .It was the first official Parliament, house of the government of Germany after the Cold War. You can get a delightful view of the city from the top of it is iconic glass dome specially at night.

Location: Berlin

Known for: Historical Landmark 

How to reach: Bus, Train and Tram

Approximate Cost: NA

Operating Hours: 10 am to 6 pm

Type: Notable Building 

The summer palace of Frederick the Great, King of Prussia, surrounded by beautiful Lush Park. Unique architecture of this 18th century palace leaves you totally dumfounded.

Location: Potsdam, nearBerlin

Known for: Summer Palace of Frederick, King of Prussia 

How to reach: Bus, Train and Tram

Cost: NA

Operating Hours: 10:00 AM – 5.00 PM, closed on Monday 

Type: Palace

Half a Million or more tourists come every year to see this beauty of nature which happens to be Germany’s highest Waterfall. The sight of which leaves you awestruck. This waterfall is on the Black Forest railway line and has a drop of 163 metres over 7 cascades.

Location: Schönwälder Str. 2, 78098 Triberg, 

Known for: Highest Waterfall of Germany 

How to reach:  Bus, Train

Approximate Cost: NA

Operating Hours: 09:00 am:  12:00 pm as well as 04:00 pm:  07:00 pm

Type: Waterfall