The City You Must See In Germany (When The Pandemic Is Over) | Germany Information and Travel Tips

The popular international publishing house Lonely Planet has published its recommendations for tourists. And today this is doubly good news. First, a long tradition has been revived. Due to the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, Lonely Planet did not publish its famous list, but only noted several key projects for 2021 and inspiring personalities. And now such a list with recommendations of which countries, cities and regions of the world are worth visiting next year – “Best in Travel 2022” – is there again! The second pleasant moment: the German Freiburg im Breisgau entered the top 3 cities of this rating. He lost only to Auckland in New Zealand and Taipei (Taiwan).

Auckland won first place in “Best in Travel 2022”

Taipei Ranked # 3 in Best in Travel 2022

How Freiburg conquered the authors of Lonely Planet

As noted in the publishing house, one can only envy the standard of living in this German city. Most tourists, when they mention Freiburg, will probably remember its main attraction – Freiburg Cathedral, which was founded in 1200. However, it seems that he did not become the main argument in favor of awarding the city the honorary title of “the main tourist destination of 2022”, but, as noted by the publisher, the charisma of the “capital of the Black Forest” and its deliberate environmental strategy. Freiburg, located in one of the main tourist regions of Germany, is primarily a student city with a total population of 230 thousand people.

Lonely Planet emphasizes that this city can be considered the best example of how to implement eco-initiatives. Here they were able not only to prevent the construction of a nuclear power plant (already in 1975), but also to make the bicycle the main mode of transport (there are twice as many bicycles in the city as there are cars), as well as to install a record number of solar panels in Baden-Württemberg, which are visible not only on the rooftops of private houses, but also on public buildings, churches and the football stadium.

Tourists have a lot to see in this cozy city – in addition to green technologies. The small canals, commonly called “Bächle” in the city, are the old town with numerous cafes and, of course, the town hall, which became the world’s first zero-energy city administration.

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Stuttgart
“We can do everything except literary German” – this is the self-ironic slogan used in the image campaigns of Baden-Württemberg: “Wir können alles – außer Hochdeutsch”. Local residents, indeed, can be safely considered patriots of their dialects. Baden-Württemberg is renowned for its landscapes, cuisine and attractions. Let’s start our acquaintance with the capital of this federal state – Stuttgart.

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Made in Baden-Württemberg
By the way, instead of the German word “Land”, that is, the land, the inhabitants of these places prefer their native dialect word “Ländle”. Baden-Württemberg is the land of inventors and jack-of-all-trades. It is no coincidence that it was here that the foundations of the modern automotive industry were laid, which can be found in detail in the Stuttgart Museum of the Mercedes-Benz company. In the same city, there is a museum of another auto concern – Porsche.

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Freiburg is the gateway to Schwarzwald
In the Breisgau region, on the border with the Black Forest, the city of Freiburg is located, where the Gothic cathedral and cozy streets in the historic center deserve special attention. The main tower of the cathedral is often called the most beautiful tower of Christianity, quoting the words of one famous art critic. Freiburg is also considered the ecological capital of Germany, thanks to numerous environmental projects.

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Schwarzwald
The most popular tourist region of Baden-Württemberg is the Black Forest. About 20 million overnight stays annually. The highest point of the Black Forest is Mount Feldberg (1493 m). The area in which it is located is an air resort and is also particularly attractive for hikers and winter sports enthusiasts. More information about the sights of the Black Forest – in our gallery by the link at the end of the text.

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Cuckoo-clock
They are considered a symbol of the Black Forest and the whole of Baden-Württemberg. The first such cuckoo clock was made here in the middle of the 18th century. In general, their traditional appearance has survived to this day. The main centers of production are Schonach and Triberg, where you can see their largest specimens, each 15 meters high. Those that you can take with you cost from fifty to almost two thousand euros.

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Romantic Heidelberg
This city has been admired by many writers, poets, artists and scientists. Among them are Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Mark Twain. Its main symbol is Heidelberg Castle. The ruins of the former residence of the Electors rise above the Old Town and the Neckar River. The oldest German university is located in Heidelberg. It was founded in 1386. The city is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Germany.

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Rhine landscapes
The floodplain forests and meadows of the Rhine in Baden-Württemberg represent a unique and almost untouched ecological system. There are many oxbows in the upper reaches of the river. These old riverbeds are home to many endangered and rare plant and animal species. For nature lovers, there are excursions on flat-bottomed fishing boats.

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Historic residence
Hohenzollern Castle is considered the ancestral home of the Swabian dynasty of the same name and is still owned by this family. In the XV-XVI centuries, its representatives began to rule in Brandenburg and Prussia, and in 1871 they took the throne of the German Kaisers. The castle fortress was built on this site in the 11th century. Now about 300 thousand visitors come here annually.

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Culinary paradise
In Baden-Württemberg, they know how to cook deliciously – not only simply, at home, but also on a global level for the most sophisticated audience. Nearly eighty restaurants here have been awarded Michelin stars. According to this indicator, Baden-Württemberg is in first place in Germany. In the small Black Forest Baiersbronn, there are two 3-star restaurants at once and another one that has received two stars.

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Lake constance
Lake Constance is the third largest lake in Central Europe. It is located in the alpine foothills on the border of Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The region has a mild climate. Among its attractions, the flower island of Mainau, the World Heritage Site of Reichenau, the cities of Lindau and Konstanz, and the Meersburg Castle are especially popular.
Author: Elisabeth York von Wartenburg, Maxim Nelyubin