Travel regions of Germany: guides
Guides to regions that span several towns — with top sights, a map, 1–2 day itineraries and how to get there.
Bavarian AlpsBavarian Alps guide: Neuschwanstein, Zugspitze, Königssee, Linderhof, Wieskirche, Partnach Gorge. Day trips from Munich, 2-day plan, trains, winter 2026.19 attractions · Grainau, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Ettal, Schwangau, Steingaden…
Black ForestBlack Forest guide: Triberg Waterfalls, Lake Titisee, Feldberg, Freiburg Minster, Mummelsee, Baden-Baden. 1–2 day plans, trains, airports, winter 2026/27.12 attractions · Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Baden, Triberg im Schwarzwald, Feldberg (Schwarzwald), Titisee-Neustadt…
Harz MountainsSteam train up the Brocken, Wernigerode Castle, UNESCO-listed Quedlinburg and Goslar, the Bode Gorge and Witches' Dance Floor: Harz itineraries and tips.10 attractions · Wernigerode, Quedlinburg, Thale, Goslar
Lake ConstanceLake Constance guide: Mainau flower island, Reichenau, Meersburg Castle, stilt houses, Zeppelin Museum, Lindau harbour. 1–2 day plans, ferries, airports.9 attractions · Konstanz, Reichenau, Meersburg, Uhldingen-Mühlhofen, Friedrichshafen…
Rügen and UsedomChalk cliffs at Königsstuhl, Cape Arkona, Binz, Sellin, Heringsdorf, Peenemünde and Stralsund: Germany's Baltic islands by train or car, with itineraries.13 attractions · Sassnitz, Putgarten, Binz, Sellin, Stralsund…
Saxon SwitzerlandBastei Bridge, Königstein Fortress, the Kirnitzsch Valley and Pirna: what to see in Saxon Switzerland, a day trip from Dresden, trains and hiking tips.8 attractions · Lohmen, Bad Schandau, Königstein (Sächsische Schweiz), Sebnitz, Pirna
Upper Middle Rhine ValleyRhine Valley guide: Lorelei, Marksburg, Rheinfels Castle, Niederwald Monument, Koblenz. 1–2 day plans, trains from Frankfurt, ferries, 2026 closures.9 attractions · Rüdesheim am Rhein, Sankt Goar, Bornich, Braubach, Koblenz