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Architectural wonders? Check. Legendary beer festivals? Check. Picture postcard landscape? Check. This is a country with a lot to offer, so here’s our top pick of the best things to do in Germany:
Munich
Berlin
A Mecca for film buffs, Berlinale is considered amongst the most prestigious film festivals in the world. It's also its largest, with over half a million people in attendance. Over 400 films are shown each year, making it the ideal place to get your fix of red carpet action.
For more information on the Berlin International Film Festival, click here
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Wondering what it was like to live as a German royal? Check out the Residenz Museum, which features furniture, porcelain, thrones, clocks and various other artifacts from throughout the ages. You'll get a unique and fascinating insight into the lives of this old school Bavarian Bling Ring.
For more information on the Dali museum, click here
Housed in its former Leipzig headquarters, the Stasi Museum offers a chilling glimpse into the inner workings of the feared East German State Security Service. A permanent exhibit allows you to walk through the rooms from where the Stasi conducted its sinister regime of spying and terror over the East German populace.
For more information on the Stasi Museum, click here
Opened in 2001, Berlin's Jewish museum is one of the largest of its kind in Europe, with an extensive permanent collection as well as various changing exhibits. Consisting of the old Kollegienhaus building linked with a modern structure by architect Daniel Libeskind, it gives a fascinating look at German-Jewish history and is one of the most popular things to see in Berlin.
For more information on the Berlin Jewish Museum, click here
This beautiful island complex on the Spree River in central Berlin is home to five world-class museums, including the Pergamon Museum. Completed in 1930, this houses some impressive reconstructions of historical buildings including the Pergamon Altar as well as an extensive collection of Islamic art, and is amongst the most visited art museums in the country.
For more information on the Berlin Museum Island, click here
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This former Nazi concentration camp was adapted as a national memorial in 1961, commemorating the so-called 'victory of anti-fascism over fascism'. Though few of the original buildings remain, several have been reconstructed and a public museum houses various changing exhibits.
For more information on the Memorial and Museum Sachsenhausen, click here
The epitome of Berlin street food, this mouth-watering snack consists of a bratwurst (pork sausage) served with curried ketchup and fries. Pair it with a bottle of crisp German pilsner.
Best eaten at
Curry 36 , Mehringdamm 36, 10961 Berlin
Frankfurt’s traditional dish is succulent slow cooked cured pork cutlet, typically served with sauerkraut, mashed potato and mustard and best washed down with some delicious apfelwine (German cider).
Best eaten at
Zum Gemalten Haus,, Schweizer Strasse 67, 60594 Frankfurt/Main
Originating from Bavaria, this pale-looking snag is made from veal and pork and flavoured with spices then gently cooked - never boiled - in water. It’s served with sweet mustard and a soft pretzel and – for true Bavarian flavour – weissbier (wheat beer).
Best eaten at
Weisses Brauhaus, Tal 7, 81673 Munich
A roasted ham hock traditionally accompanied by dumplings and sauerkraut, this Southern German classic should be the perfect base for all your Oktoberfest revelry.
Best eaten at
Haxnbauer, Sparkassenstrasse 6, 80331 Munich
Dreseden’s most famous culinary export has been around since the 16th century. A deliciously moist bread-like cake heavy with candied fruits, nuts and spices, it’s now a staple of Christmas markets the world over.
Best eaten at
Toscana, Schillerplatz 7, 01309 Dresden
From its myriad sausage varieties to hearty stews with meat and potatoes to succulent braised pork, it's perhaps no coincidence that pretty much everything you eat in Germany pairs nicely with beer. Speaking of which, the country boasts over 5000 varieties from over 1300 breweries, so you'd better work quickly if you want to sample the lot. German food can be simple, like a good late night currywurst from a roadside stall, or complex, like a meal from one of the country's many Michelin starred restaurants. Here's our pick of the top 5 German dishes:
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