Nearly everybody who has been to Germany has seen the Brandenburg Gate, Cologne Cathedral, the Berlin Wall, and different well-known landmarks. However aside from them, there's something to see within the nation. We'll let you know the place to go in Germany if it appears that you've got already seen all the pieces.

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Externsteine

The Exer Stones (or Exernstein) are a bunch of rocks within the Teutoburg Forest in northwestern Germany, formed like columns and rising 30 meters above the bottom. In keeping with legend, a tribe of solar worshipers lived right here many centuries in the past. Contained in the cliffs, many passages, stairs and holes are carved, a few of them result in chapels or rooms, others to nowhere. On one of many 5 rock-pillars, a distinct segment has been carved out, which is an altar, the place a ray of the solar enters via a spherical gap within the rock in the course of the annual summer time solstice. At present, this place is taken into account sacred by the neo-pagans, the place worshipers of this spiritual development typically make pilgrimages.

Partnach Gorge

Probably the most uncommon pure locations in Germany, the Partnach Gorge, is positioned within the neighborhood of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, a ski resort in Bavaria. On either side of the winding river, steep cliffs have fashioned, which appear like one thing just like the “partitions” of a hall. The gorge is a few kilometer lengthy, so you may stroll shortly, apart from the stops to go searching and take images. Popping out of the gorge, you can find your self in an open space with stunning mountain landscapes. From right here you may climb the mountains alongside one of many mountain climbing trails or go down the cable automobile.

Meersburg

Meersburg is a small city on the shores of Lake Baden in southern Germany. It's well-known for its totally preserved medieval buildings and the encompassing vineyards and orchards. Right here you may stroll alongside the slender streets adorned with flowers and have a look at the azure lake. However the principle attraction of Meersburg is the previous fort, inside which there are 30 rooms with medieval furnishings, garments and dishes. The fort tower provides a view not solely of Meersburg itself, but additionally of the town of Konstanz, which is positioned on the other financial institution.

Lake Shrek (Shrecksee)

Regardless of its identify, Lake Shrek has nothing to do with the character of the well-known cartoon – apart from the colour of the encompassing mountain peaks. It's positioned within the Bavarian Alps and is completely untouched by civilization. Tenting is even prohibited across the lake. True, this doesn't cease some vacationers, even though the lake can solely be reached on foot – there is no such thing as a cable automobile or carriageway.

Kromlau park (Rakotzbrücke in Kromlau)

One other picturesque place is positioned within the east of Germany close to the Polish border. It's higher to come back right here in late Could or early June, when rhododendrons and azaleas are blooming within the park. As well as, there is likely one of the most photogenic bridges on the planet – the Rakotzbrücke (or Satan's Bridge), in-built 1860. It's notable for the truth that, along with its reflection within the river, it types an ideal circle. In keeping with one of many legends, in the event you swim beneath a bridge on a ship on a full moon, regardless of your reflection and never touching the water, you may get your cherished need fulfilled.

Basteibrücke Bridge

Bastei is a stone bridge within the Saxon Switzerland Nationwide Park, positioned subsequent to the German-Czech border. It was initially constructed of wooden in 1824, and in 1851 it was changed by one fabricated from sandstone. The rocks surrounding the bridge rise 194 meters above the Elbe River. Additionally close by you may go to the medieval fortress Königstein, which is positioned on the mountain of the identical identify.

Cochem

The historical past of the tiny city of Cochem, positioned on the Moselle River, dates again to the times of the Romans and Celts. The primary mentions of it appeared within the ninth century. The historic metropolis heart has retained its medieval look with neat half-timbered homes, a city corridor, a fountain, a church and the Reichsburg imperial fort, constructed round 1020 at an altitude of 100 meters above the town. Town is surrounded by vineyards, the fruits of that are used to supply the well-known Moselle wines.

Lichtenstein Fortress

The neo-Gothic Lichtenstein Fortress was constructed within the 19th century within the city of Honau. It's positioned at an altitude of 817 meters. Contained in the fort there's a powerful assortment of historic weapons and knightly armor, and never removed from it are the ruins of the “Outdated Lichtenstein” – a fort in-built 1150-1200. Lichtenstein's home windows provide a picturesque view of the cliffs and the village under.

Lake Blautopf

Lake Blautopf is positioned within the south of the nation within the city of Blaubeuren and is legendary for its extremely blue water. There was as soon as a perception that the lake turned blue as a result of a barrel of ink was poured into it on daily basis. The truth is, this coloration happens because of the scattering of sunshine on tiny particles of limestone that can not be seen with the bare eye. The lake has the form of a funnel as much as about 20 meters deep. And the blue water superbly contrasts with the luxurious timber rising round it – that is particularly spectacular within the fall, when the leaves on them flip yellow.

Linderhof Fortress

Most vacationers who've visited Germany have seen Neuschwanstein Fortress, however this isn't the one palace value listening to. Linderhof is the summer time dwelling of the identical king Ludwig II. That is the one one of many three castles of Ludwig II, which was accomplished throughout his lifetime, though it took 17 years to construct. Linderhof is made within the French Baroque fashion: to make the constructing as genuine as attainable, builders and sculptors had been despatched to france a number of occasions. Inside there are 10 rooms painted by one of the best European artists. The fort has a backyard with curly flower beds and a wide range of flowers, in addition to a synthetic lake.