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. was an important early state or ruling power in the region, giving Germany deep historical roots.
Germany became part of the European Union through the Maastricht Treaty.
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.
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
Day of German Unity3 Oct 2026 ยท Germany
Champions League Final30 May 2026 ·
Gamescom 202626-30 Aug 2026 · Cologne, Germany
Aufguss WM14 Sept 2026 - 20 Sept 2026 · Wendisch Rietz, Germany
Oktoberfest19 Sep - 4 Oct 2026 ·
Berlin Marathon 202627 Sep 2026 · Berlin, Germany
interbad Sauna Forum6 Oct 2026 - 8 Oct 2026 · Stuttgart, GermanyNo future Germany-linked events are active in the current dataset.
Food & drink
Bratwurst
BeerKnown for
Neuschwanstein CastleBerlinReunified capitalworld-class museumsa vibrant arts scenerich history.Oktoberfest
Music & Culture
National days