Germany has long since shrugged off the stigma of its role in WWII and progressed significantly since its unification in 1990. It has since become a country that presents itself as not only a viable, but also a highly attractive tourist destination with a rich and fascinating culture and lengthy list of places of interest. Agreeable weather in the summertime, especially in inland regions combines with a solid tourist infrastructure to heighten the country’s visitor appeal.

Each of the country’s major cities offers its own unique selection of attractions with the bigger destinations such as Berlin and Munich offering the best selection while the smaller cities of Stuttgart, Bremen, Hamburg and Hanover offer their own distinct ambiences and cultural idiosyncrasies that make the worthy visitor destinations in their own right.

The city offers fine examples of classic European architecture as well as more modern constructions which clearly establish this as the country’s capital. All the amenities and services of a modern metropolis help make Berlin the definitive must-see for those taking trips to Germany.

Munich is also a premier visitor destination, not least because of its annual Oktoberfest, which draws large numbers of both domestic and international visitors. Other places of interest include the Marienplatz, the Nymphenburg Palace and Olympia Park. Like Berlin, Munich retains visual reminders of its history and heritage but it’s still a modern centre with modern facilities and good tourist amenities.