Germany has become a second home to me.

For the past few years, I’ve spent at least three months here with my German partner—and honestly, it’s where I really learned what slow living feels like. Sundays are for park picnics and family time. Weekends mean hiking in the forest, biking through fields, checking flea markets, playing board games or just walking into town for fresh bread and bio veggies.

It’s peaceful. Grounding. And full of little joys you’d miss if you were rushing through.

Sure, Germany has its castles and Christmas markets (and yes, they’re magical), but what made me fall in love with it are the slower moments—the quiet beauty of everyday life.

These guides will show you the Germany I got to know deeply. Not just the highlights, but the feeling of being there. I hope you find something that makes you want to stay a little longer too.

GERMANY TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

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Best Time to Go

May–June | Sept–Oct for festivals & fewer crowds

How Long

1–2 weeks for cities, castles, and countryside

Daily Budget

€50–€100/day for budget travelers

Getting There

Fly to Berlin (BER), Frankfurt (FRA), or Munich (MUC)

germany visa

Part of Schengen Zone: allows a 90-day stay

GERMANY eSIM

Get a Europe-wide eSIM
$3 off code: GLADIS1238

travel insurance

Essential for health coverage and peace of mind

GERMAY Custom ItinerarY

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Explore Germany’s Cities, Towns & Villages

Berlin Cathedral with its striking green dome and ornate architecture stands prominently against a cloudy sky.

THE CREATIVE CAPITAL where past and present collide

Berlin

A maritime gem of canals, warehouses, and culture

Hamburg

Hamburg harbor at sunset, showcasing the modern Elbphilharmonie concert hall with its wavy glass façade.
Panoramic view of Stuttgart, Germany, featuring red-roofed houses, lush greenery, and the prominent Stiftskirche (Collegiate Church) at the center.

the home of fast cars AND Rolling vineyardS

Stuttgart

Bavarian soul in a city of beer, art, and Alpine views

Munich

Aerial view of Munich, Germany, showcasing the city's historic architecture with red-roofed buildings and iconic towers like the Old Town Hall and St. Peter's Church.
A vast expanse of the Black Forest in Germany, with densely packed evergreen trees covering rolling hills under a clear blue sky.

A land of deep woods and hidden villages

Black Forest Region

A route through medieval streets and royal castles

Romantic Road

Charming medieval street in Rothenburg ob der Tauber lined with colorful half-timbered buildings and wrought-iron shop signs.
neuschwanstein-castle

Fairytale gateway at the foot of the Alps

Füssen