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Germany Travel Information - Planning your Trip to Germany

Germany is a travel favorite, from the Black Forest to Bavaria to the romantic Rhine river, to the urban sprawl of Berlin--get information on planning your trip to Germany with our Germany Travel Guide.
  1. Auto Museums (4)
  2. Bad Wimpfen (6)
  3. Baden Baden (9)
  4. Bamberg (7)
  5. Bavaria (9)
  6. Berlin Germany (45)
  7. Bonn Germany (10)
  8. Cologne Germany - Koln (17)
  9. Cycling Germany (3)
  10. Dinkelsbuhl, Germany (9)
  11. Dresden, Germany (13)
  12. Driving in Germany (5)
  13. Dusseldorf (6)
  14. Essen (3)
  15. Frankfurt (19)
  16. Freiburg (4)
  17. German Rail Passes (7)
  18. German Wine Regions (18)
  19. Germany - Lodging (7)
  20. Germany Transportation (12)
  21. Germany Web Resources (18)
  22. Hamburg (11)
  23. Heidelberg (22)
  24. Karlsruhe (11)
  25. Lake Constance (10)
  26. Leipzig Travel Guide (12)
  27. Maps of Germany
  28. Munich (15)
  29. Oberammergau (4)
  30. Oktoberfest (7)
  31. Pictures of Germany (15)
  32. Ravensburg Germany (3)
  33. Romantic Road (19)
  34. Rothenburg (11)
  35. Schwetzingen (5)
  36. Speyer Germany (9)
  37. Trier, Germany (8)
  38. Weimar (9)
  39. Worms (4)

Germany Travel Map and Travel Resources

See a map of Germany showing the main tourist cities, as well as basic information on transportation, tipping, language and customs in Germany. Links to Germany Rail Map with Rail Pass information and a Germany region map.

Germany Map Index

Maps of Germany for travel planning, maps of cities and regions to visit in Germany.

Driving Distance between Major Cities in Germany

Find the driving distance between major tourist destinations in Germany with our Germany Driving Distance Calculator.

Best German Food Restaurants and Culinary Experiences

German Foodie alert! Here is a guide to Germany's Best restaurants, food halls, and street food, from Culinary Travel.

Germany Maps - Michelin Road Maps of Germany

Michelin road maps of Germany to buy for your travel while driving in Germany.

Germany Travel Guides - Recommended Guidebooks for Germany

The top ten recommended travel guidebooks for Germany, featuring German cities and Germany travel advice.

Germany's Castle Road - Map and Travel information

Like scenic drives? Here's one with plenty of fairytale castles in the south of Germany. We have a map, tourism information, and alternative attractions in the region.

Cologne Travel Essentials - Cologne City Profile

Our page of essentials for visiting the German city of Cologne, including transportation options, attractions, weather, internet access, and more.

German Brewery Hotels

Sure, beer is everywhere in Germany--but who wants to go out and drink their fare share and then drive back to the hotel? Here are some tips for brewery hotels in Germany, most listed as Brauerei Gasthof (brewery guesthouse) or Brauerei Hotel.

Leipzig Germany Travel Planner

A concise guide to visiting Leipzig, including hostel and hotel information, a recommended restaurant, attractions, travel and transportation information, and pictures.

Munich Germany Travel Planner

Information on visiting Munich, including restaurant and hotel recommendations, pictures, walking tour information, and information on visiting the Dachau Memorial.

Neuschwanstein Castle

Mad Ludwig's Dream - Neuschwanstein Castle: Perched over one of the world's prettiest gorges, Neuschwanstein Castle is everyone's fantasy dream. It's the image you've seen everywhere that makes you want to start planning your trip to Germany. Why not rent that Porsche and hit the romantic road? We'll give you what you need to know.

Nuremberg Germany Travel Planner

Picturesque Nuremberg, a compact city with cobble-stoned squares and half-timbered houses, is a photographer's dream and a great place to visit. We give you essential info on traveling there - hotels, restaurants and attractions, plus a map and photo gallery.

Nurburgring - Driving Germany's Nurburgring Race Track on Your Vacation

The Nurburgring is the most challenging race track in the world. Called "The Green Hell" by Jackie Stewart, the Nurburgring is today a toll road, test center, and formula one race track.

Strasbourg Cathedral - View from the Viewing Platform of the Cathedral

Pictures from the viewing platform of Strasbourg cathedral in Strasbourg, France.

Schwabish Hall - Travel and Tourism guide for Schwabisch Hall Germany

Schwabisch Hall is a less touristed stop along Germany's Castle Road than Rothenburg. Known for its salt production, Schwabisch Hall is a rail junction and a popular tourist center with saline baths.

Bavaria - Travel Guidebooks to Germany's Bavaria Region

Bavaria is in the southwest of Germany, home to Munich and Pope Benedict XVI. Bavaria is one of the top regions in Germany to visit

The Pope's Bavaria - Map and Information for Following in the Pope's Footsteps

Pope Benedict XVI grew up and taught in southern Bavaria. Here we offer a map of important places for an independent pilgrimage to the places that were touchstones in the new Pope's spiritual life.

The Pope's Bavaria - Traunstein and Marktl am Inn, Germany

Here is a map for the Bavarian cities that influenced Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger, the new Pope Benedict XVI, including his birthplace Marktl am Inn, and the village of his seminary, Traunstein. Travel and tourism information for pilgrims interested in the new Pope.

Discover the Best of Baden Wurttemberg on Our Map

Baden Wurttemberg Map for travelers to the Baden-Wurttemberg Map state of Germany.

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