Germany in one month
2024
Highlights of the trip
During your stay you can enjoy the following highlights: Culture / Heritage.
Best times to go
The best time(s) to go is/are : Printemps, Eté, Automne, Hiver.
Where to stay - Cologne ?
The map of your stay "Germany in one month"
Detail of the stay : Germany in one month
How to get there - Cologne
Cologne and the Rhine Valley
Steps: Cologne
Your stay begins in Cologne, a thousand year old city and a major metropolis in the region. The city is unusual in that it has survived centuries and hardships. More than 90% of it was destroyed during the war, but it has always stood proudly, just like its inhabitants. In addition to the famous Cologne water for which the city is famous, you will find plenty to satisfy your passion for history. The cathedral of St. Peter and St. Mary (dating from Roman times, it is the jewel of the city) and the house of Cologne (how could you miss it!) are worth seeing
Cologne and the Rhine Valley
Bonn
Steps: Bonn
The capital ofGermany for almost 40 years, Bonn is a peaceful city where Beethoven was born. You can visit his birthplace as well as the last home of another famous composer: Robert Schumann. Don't miss: the Kunstmuseum and the Godesburg Castle (built in 1210, emblem of the Rhine romanticism)
Places of interest : KUNSTMUSEUM
Koblenz
Steps: Maria Laach
On the way down to Koblenz, not far from Andernach, stands the Abbey of Maria Laach, nestled in the forest around the Laacher See
The Moselle Valley
Steps: Coblence
At the confluence of the Moselle and the Rhine, Koblenz is a pleasant student city, especially if the sky is clear! Go to the Deutsche Ek (a platform offering a superb panorama of the two rivers). There are several ways to reach Trier, in the heart of the beautiful Moselle Valley, where the most romantic way is by boat. The landscapes, where the vineyards stretch over the valleys along the river, are among the most beautiful inGermany
The Moselle Valley
Steps: Trèves
Once you arrive in the charming Trier, you can taste the famous wines. The oldest city inGermany, Trier is also the birthplace of Marx, whose house you can visit. The oldest cathedral inGermany, founded in the year 320 by the Roman emperor Constantine, is located here.
Places of interest : ALLEMAGNE
Mainz
Steps: Mayence
Just 120 km from Trier, Mainz is a destination of interest. Emperor Frederick Barbarossa and the inventor of the printing press, Gutenberg, lived in the city of the Electors, today the capital of the state of Rhineland-Palatinate
Mainz
Steps: Mayence
A must-see: Der Dom (cathedral) and Dom Museum (its museum). Of course, the Gutenberg Museum is located in the city center.
Places of interest : DOM MUSEUM CENTRE-VILLE
Heidelberg
Steps: Heidelberg
Before reaching the beautiful student city of Heidelberg, drive through Worms to visit its many Roman remains
Heidelberg
Steps: Heidelberg
Located on the banks of the Neckar, baroque Heidelberg was the muse of many poets. Clemens Brentano, Goethe and Victor Hugo found inspiration here. In spite of the many tourists who roam the city center, Heidelberg remains a must-see. Don't miss its huge and famous castle as well as the old university. Founded in 1386, it is the oldest university inGermany. We also suggest a delightful walk with the evocative name of "Philosopher's Path".
Places of interest : CENTRE-VILLE
Baden-Baden
Steps: Baden-Baden
A relatively mild climate, vineyards and green hills make Baden-Württemberg an excellent tourist destination. Your gateway to this region is the rich Baden-Baden. This city has attracted many crowned heads and remains today the most chic spa in Europe
Baden-Baden
Steps: Baden-Baden
Don't miss out on the pleasure of bathing (Friedrichsbad, Caracalla Thermen, Römische Bad-Ruinen). Several excursions are possible in the vicinity of Baden-Baden: Neuweier, Steinbach, Umweg are the wine regions (wine tasting possible). Also worth seeing: the castle of Rastatt, one of the oldest inGermany.
Stuttgart
Steps: Baden-Baden
Stuttgart is the opposite of Baden-Baden, the modern city in all its splendor, but the city of Mercedes-Benz is worth a small detour, if only to see the Castle Square, probably the most beautiful inGermany
Stuttgart
Fribourg
Steps: Fribourg-En-Brisgau
An ancient medieval city, located in the heart of the Black Forest, Freiburg has an exceptional historical heritage. Several buildings will catch your attention: Münster (cathedral), the Kaufhaus (merchants' house) as well as the Basler Hof (Basel court).
Fribourg
Titisee
Titisee
Bodensee
Steps: Constance
The beautiful and vast Lake Constance, with its cozy eponymous town on the Swiss-Austrian border, is a classic.
Bodensee
Steps: Lindau
Once you have visited the island of Mainau, take the ferry to the village of Meersbug which is one of the most beautiful places on the lake. End your trip on the lake in Lindau, a symbol of romance for many people, and welcome to Bavaria!
Füssen
Füssen
Steps: Schwangau
Visit to Neuschwanstein Castle, the brainchild of Ludwig II of Bavaria, and the Hopfensee.
Places of interest : CHÂTEAU DE NEUSCHWANSTEIN
Garmisch-Partenkirchen
You are now in the heart of the Bavarian Alps. The ruins of Werdenfels Castle (a wilderness area with a mystical and enchanting atmosphere) and the Zugpitze (the highest peak in the German Alps) are a must.
Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Starnberg
Steps: Starnberg
After the Bavarian Alps, treat yourself to a relaxing day in the town of Starnberg. Located on the edge of the largest lake in the region (20 km long and 5 km wide), the panorama is simply fabulous!
Starnberg
Steps: Oberammergau
On the way down to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, stop in Oberammergau, one of the most beautiful villages in the Ammer Valley, which is famous for its wood carvers.
Munich
Steps: Munich
Spend a whole day visiting the city. With about 50 museums, Munich is a must for the art lover as well as for the simple amateur. Ancient or modern art, the choice is yours! At the end of the day, don't forget to taste the famous beer of Munich, also famous for its beer festival which takes place every year at the end of September, beginning of October
