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Germany

History

Otto I was crowned emperor, a key marker for the Holy Roman Empire.
The German Empire was proclaimed after national unification.
West Germany and East Germany were founded after World War II.
Germany reunified, restoring a single German state after Cold War division.
Germany became part of the European Union through the Maastricht Treaty.
Europe thumbnailPart ofEuropeMore countries, cities and routes.
CapitalBerlin
Population83.5M
Area357,114 km2
Currencyeuro

Short facts

RegionCentral Europe
LanguageGerman
Time zoneCET (UTC+1)
Drives onRight

Worth seeing

  • Neuschwanstein Castle: The fairytale Bavarian castle that inspired Disney's Sleeping Beauty.
  • Berlin: Reunified capital with world-class museums, a vibrant arts scene and rich history.
  • Oktoberfest: The world's largest beer festival draws 6 million visitors to Munich each year.

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Berlin thumbnailBerlinCityMunich thumbnailMunichCity

Planning questions

What is Germany known for?Neuschwanstein Castle, Berlin, Oktoberfest.
What is the capital?Berlin.
Which language is useful?German.
When is the national day?3 October.
How should I browse it here?Start with the facts, jump to linked cities, then check events and topics.

Upcoming events

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Jazzfest Berlin thumbnailJazzfest Berlin29 October 2026 – 1 November 2026 — Berlin — GermanyCologne Carnival thumbnailCologne Carnival4 February 2027 – 10 February 2027 — Cologne — GermanyBerlin International Film Festival thumbnailBerlin International Film Festival10 February 2027 – 21 February 2027 — Berlin — GermanyIIHF World Championship thumbnailIIHF World Championship14–30 May 2027 — Düsseldorf — GermanyUEFA Europa League Final thumbnailUEFA Europa League Final26 May 2027 — Frankfurt — GermanyRock am Ring thumbnailRock am Ring4 June 2027 – 6 June 2027 — Nurburgring — GermanyRock im Park thumbnailRock im Park4 June 2027 – 6 June 2027 — Nuremberg — GermanyAirbeat One thumbnailAirbeat One7 July 2027 – 11 July 2027 — Neustadt-Glewe — GermanyGerman MotoGP thumbnailGerman MotoGP11 July 2027 — Hohenstein-Ernstthal — GermanyParookaville thumbnailParookaville16 July 2027 – 18 July 2027 — Weeze — GermanyWorld University Games thumbnailWorld University Games16 July 2027 — Rhine-Ruhr — GermanyLollapalooza Berlin thumbnailLollapalooza Berlin17 July 2027 – 18 July 2027 — Berlin — GermanyWacken Open Air thumbnailWacken Open Air28–31 July 2027 — Wacken — GermanyEuropean Championships thumbnailEuropean Championships11 August 2027 — Munich — GermanySummer Breeze Open Air thumbnailSummer Breeze Open Air18–21 August 2027 — Dinkelsbühl — Germany

Use Berlin as the first planning anchor for Germany, then compare the city, food and worth-seeing notes on this page.

Food & drink

Bratwurst thumbnailBratwurstSignature dishBeer thumbnailBeerLocal drink

Known for

Neuschwanstein CastleBerlinReunified capitalworld-class museumsa vibrant arts scenerich history.Oktoberfest
Eurovision Song Contest thumbnailMusic & CultureFestivals, concerts and cultural calendars.