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Wanderlog staff Updated • updatedMar 31, 2023
How long is the drive from Luxembourg City to Berlin?
The direct drive from Luxembourg City to Berlin is 473 mi (761 km), and should have a drive time of 6 hrs 32 mins in normal traffic.
If you’re going on a road trip from Luxembourg City to Berlin, we did the research for you and compiled some great stops along the way — with Cologne, Frankfurt, Leipzig, Potsdam, Trier, Koblenz, Mainz, Weimar, Kassel, and Bonn, as well as top places to visit like Treetop Walk Saarschleife and Trier Saint Peter's Cathedral, or the ever-popular Vianden Castle.
The top cities between Luxembourg City and Berlin are Cologne, Frankfurt, Leipzig, Potsdam, Trier, Koblenz, Mainz, Weimar, Kassel, and Bonn. Cologne is the most popular city on the route. It's 2 hours from Luxembourg City and 5 hours from Berlin.
Trier, located in the Moselle wine region near the Luxembourg border, is a city with a rich Roman history. It boasts well-preserved Roman structures such as the Porta Nigra gate, Roman baths ruins, an amphitheater just outside the center, and a stone bridge over the Moselle River. The city also houses the Archaeological Museum which showcases various Roman artifacts. Trier is home to several Catholic churches including Trier Cathedral.
Koblenz, previously known as Coblenz, is a German metropolis located at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers. It was founded by Drusus as a military stronghold in 8 B.C. The name Koblenz is derived from the Latin term cōnfluentēs, which means "junction.
13% as popular as Cologne
10 minutes off the main route, 22% of way to Berlin
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Bonn, a city in western Germany along the Rhine river, is steeped in history and culture. Visitors can explore the Beethoven House, a museum commemorating the renowned composer's birthplace, as well as Bonn Minster and the Altes Rathaus. Poppelsdorf Palace houses a fascinating mineralogical museum while Haus der Geschichte showcases post-WWII history exhibits.
10% as popular as Cologne
22 minutes off the main route, 27% of way to Berlin
Mainz, a charming German city situated along the picturesque Rhine River, is renowned for its well-preserved old town featuring traditional half-timbered houses and medieval market squares. The city's center boasts the impressive Marktbrunnen, a Renaissance fountain adorned with striking red columns, as well as the distinctive octagonal tower crowning the Romanesque Mainz Cathedral constructed from deep red sandstone.
9% as popular as Cologne
8 minutes off the main route, 29% of way to Berlin
Cologne is a city in western Germany that has a rich cultural heritage spanning over 2,000 years. It is known for its High Gothic architecture, specifically the Cologne Cathedral with its two spires, gilded medieval reliquary and scenic river views. The city also boasts of several museums such as the Museum Ludwig which showcases 20th-century art including masterpieces by Picasso and the Romano-Germanic Museum which houses Roman antiquities.
Most popular city on this route
23 minutes off the main route, 31% of way to Berlin
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Frankfurt is a significant financial center situated in central Germany, located on the river Main. The city is famous for being the birthplace of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, and tourists can visit his former home which now serves as a museum called Goethe House Museum. During World War II, Frankfurt experienced severe damage but was rebuilt later on. The reconstructed Altstadt or Old Town hosts an annual Christmas market on Römerberg square attracting visitors from all over the world.
74% as popular as Cologne
11 minutes off the main route, 33% of way to Berlin
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Kassel
Kassel is a city in central Germany. It's known for its Documenta art exhibition. Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe is a sprawling park dating back to the 18th century. It's home to Wilhelmshöhe Palace and its Old Masters Picture Gallery. The neo-Gothic Löwenburg castle displays 16th- and 17th-century weapons. The Herkules Monument offers city views from atop the baroque Wasserspiele water features, which cascade down a hill.
5% as popular as Cologne
20 minutes off the main route, 51% of way to Berlin
Located in central Germany, Weimar is renowned as the birthplace of Weimar Classicism, a significant cultural movement. The city celebrates its literary heritage with the Goethe & Schiller Monument and museums dedicated to these iconic writers. Visitors can explore Goethe's baroque residence at the Goethe National Museum and discover Schiller's legacy at the adjacent museum. Additionally, architecture enthusiasts can admire works by Walter Gropius at the Bauhaus Museum Weimar.
7% as popular as Cologne
10 minutes off the main route, 62% of way to Berlin
The largest city in Saxony, Germany is Leipzig, with a population of over 605,000 people as of 2021. This makes it more populous than the Saxon capital Dresden and the eighth most populous city in Germany overall. It is also the second most populous city in the former East German region after Berlin.
29% as popular as Cologne
19 minutes off the main route, 74% of way to Berlin
Located on the outskirts of Berlin, Potsdam is a city with great historical significance. It houses the Sanssouci Palace, once the summer residence of Frederick the Great, King of Prussia. The palace grounds also contain notable structures such as Orangery Palace and Charlottenhof Palace surrounded by beautiful gardens. The Roman Baths are another architectural treasure in Potsdam. The city is easily accessible through public transportation and can be visited alongside other nearby attractions such as Dresden or Leipzig.
26% as popular as Cologne
14 minutes off the main route, 90% of way to Berlin
Best stops along Luxembourg City to Berlin drive
The top stops along the way from Luxembourg City to Berlin (with short detours) are Cologne Cathedral, Frankfurter Römer, and Porta Nigra. Other popular stops include Lindt Chocolate Museum, Zoo Leipzig, and Frankfurt Central Station.
Vianden Castle is a hilltop fortress that was erected between the 11th and 14th centuries. It presently houses exhibits on medieval history. Its unique design is the result of extensive restoration efforts in the 20th century, following its complete destruction. Visitors can explore different historical periods, from Roman times to the present day, through walkways on lower levels. The open-air Byzantine Hall and Gothic polygonal chapel with a central well are notable features of this castle.
Nice place for a one day trip. You can easily get there by car and park for free in front of the castle or park in the town near the river and get there by the lift. It costs 7.50€ for both ways and 5 for a one way ticket. The castle is easily manageable for 1 hour and one can get an audio guide for a low price.
Stanislav Yordanov — Google review
Petting the castle’s chickens absolutely made my day. The chickens are so calm and friendly. The castle is interesting and we were all done within 2 hours. The cafe has a selection of pastries, drinks, and soup. We had soup, ice cream and eclair. There is a free toilet at the entrance and a bigger free restroom upstairs in the castle. There was plenty of parking when we arrived at 10am on a Saturday. It filled up when we left around 12:30pm. It costs 1€/hour and you walk strenuously uphill about 5 minutes to get to the castle. Card is accepted at the kiosk farther back in the parking lot. Press the white button on the kiosk for how many hours you want (press multiple times for more hours), then press the green button, and then hold your card up to pay. It was tricky to use.
Nguyen Nguyen — Google review
This castle is one of our favorites! The town is lovely and the castle is well restored. You can see some of the older foundations and several of the rooms are staged as they would have been when the castle was in use. The tour flies will and there are so many great views. A must-see in Luxembourg!
Ian Harper — Google review
This castle is beautiful. You will see a lot of history there. When you buy tickets don’t forget to pay 2€ for audio guide. They give a map of the castle with point of interest and you just follow the map. It took two hours for us to make the whole journey. I highly recommend to visit the castle for everyone.
Viktor — Google review
Definitely worth the cost and a very nice display of architecture and artifacts. Bathrooms were very clean. The walk to and from the castle involves a steep climb. Several people we met in the town of Vianden could not make it up, but many people were just fine.
Chad Wilson — Google review
Vianden Castle is a medieval fortress located in Vianden, Luxembourg. The Castle is located at an elevated hill visible to the road. It stands majestically overlooking the picturesque town of Vianden and the Our River. Te castle offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The location is very easy to find, and so is parking and entrance. Inside you may buy tickets, and also seek assistant of a tour guide or audio tour subject to relevant charges. Inside of it are the models, plans and diagram of the Castle in different ages.
The castle has a rich history dating back over a thousand years and showcases a blend of Romanesque and Gothic architectural styles. It's one of the largest and most well-preserved castles in Luxembourg, attracting visitors from around the world to explore its impressive battlements, towers, and inner courtyards.
Niroshan Pathberiya — Google review
Absolutely amazing! The audio guide is really well done. Unluckily there were somme signs that were written exclusively on German. Despite this, the castle deserves the 5 stars. Pretty well conserved and nicely put together so everyone can understand the history.
Alan Garz?n — Google review
A well preserved castle. Good views and well maintained.
What i did not like, the audio guide was not loud enough in hallways, - app would have been a wiser choice
If you have a stroller, be sure you get well trained in you gym before the visit.
Many interesting parts were barricaded, and no one could access.
The view from far away - outside was stunning.
Mithun Sreenivasan — Google review
Beautiful Castle at the top of Vianden. €10,- per person entrance fee. The outside of the castle is more beautiful than the inside. A lot of text signs and not really interactive. We heard a lot of people saying it was all old stuff and not really interesting.
Rene Tijs — Google review
So super impressed by this place. The castle itself has been lovingly restored, the market stalls and the entertainment were an unexpected surprise. The most impressive was the info centre beside the castle, this was awesome and presented the history concisely and engaging. Highly recommend if in the area, or make a trip from the city
krisann johnson — Google review
Very nice presentation of the castle's history in the visitor centre. The castle is worth a visit. Fully furnished with original pieces, beautiful views. Just prepare for walking a lot to the hill.
Viktor Svetský — Google review
This is a must see in every trip to Luxembourg. The castle is in great condition and it has great infrastructure. Unlike Larochette, you must pay for parking (it was 2 euros for 3 hours) and visit to the castle (10 euros per adult). It was worth it! The visit took around an hour and we had a snack in the castle’s restaurant. The prices there was fair and the food was delicious. Every room of the castle is worth visiting. Even the tavern can be visited. Great visit through and through.
Juliana Santos — Google review
An amazing castle to visit in Luxembourg. We visited in February, so overcast and a little rainy but that did not stop the enjoyment. Highly recommended if you are in the area!!
Simon Brewer — Google review
This is a beautiful castle steeped in history. It's a peaceful place offering gorgeous views of the local countryside.
There is a cafe, toilets and parking onsite.
Lots of steps inside, so not ideal for the less mobile, wheelchair or pushchair users.
Lorraine Charlton — Google review
Nice castle located in a small beautiful village. Entry cost is 10 euros per person. You can spend around 2 3 hours here exploring the castle. Parking spaces are available in the road side. Good place to have a nice evening.
Ishanka Hasaranga — Google review
Such a great audio guide and clearly marked tour. Everything was set up so well, and it was visually stunning. The visitors center was like an additional museum, with so much more information about the castle and its place in the world. It didn't feel huge, but we spent three hours here. The cafeteria is nice, too. Definitely worth the trip.
Eliza Bitter — Google review
Well worth a visit. Beautiful location and views. Brilliant audio guide tour. Cafe and gift shop open to those interested. Can walk up to chairlifts and get lift up or down to main town. Highly recommend
Ciara Campbell — Google review
Visiting the castle in Vianden was an unforgettable experience for me. The castle is one of the most beautiful and largest monuments of Romanesque-Gothic architecture in Europe. It was built on the site of a former Roman watchtower, and for centuries was the seat of the Dukes of Vianden and the Nassau family. The castle has many interesting halls and rooms that can be explored on your own or with an audio guide. I admired, among others a Byzantine gallery, a banquet hall with tapestries, a bedroom and a banquet room with a fireplace. On the information boards you can learn many interesting facts about the history of the castle and its inhabitants. The castle was restored in the 1970s and is now open to the public.
Visiting the castle was not only a history lesson, but also an opportunity to admire the beautiful views of the town of Vianden and the Our River valley. From the castle terrace you can see picturesque landscapes, charming houses and the church of St. Trinity. You can also use the cable car that connects the castle with the city centre. It's a great way to see the area from a different perspective.
Vianden Castle is a place I recommend to anyone who likes history, architecture and beautiful nature. It's the perfect place to spend a few hours or the whole day. I am very pleased with my visit and will definitely return.
Mateusz — Google review
We spent about 3 hours exploring the castle/palace, taking photos, soaking up the history, reading all interpretive signs and watching the fabulous movie.
We thought it was very considerate of the planners to put toilets on opposite ends of the tour! This tourist attraction was our destination today and we were so glad we added it to our itinerary.
Helen Edley — Google review
How amazing it is to be able to relive the history of this palace.
The castle is about 1 hour by car from Luxembourg city.
The tickets are 10 euros for adults and 2 euros for an audio guide. Since the guide ( handheld , not an earphone / headphone ) can be heard , 2-3 people can share 1.
There was no wait. The audio was very detailed and it was lovely to share the fragments of historical essence as we walked past each room. The large kitchen was my favorite as well as the banquet hall.
I was completely mesmerized by the sheer grandeur of the bedroom, banquet hall and the history behind the Vianden Castle.
We are so glad that we decided to make this decision to go and visit this. Absolutely a must visit 🙂
Princy Khurana — Google review
Beautiful castle on hill top. The bus stops on the bottom of the hill so there is a 10-15 min walk up with some nice cafes along the way. The visit is €10 and you must get an audio guide to enjoy the visit, which lasts around 1 hour. Bring headphones so you can listen to the audioguide on your phone.
Leonardo Marques — Google review
This castle is located in a small town. Not many people in the castle and the town.
It was a good experience for us.
We travelled from Luxembourg by public transport and took us almost 3.5 hours to reach the castle.
I suggest going by car and saving your travel time.
We found vegetarian food as well.
Travelling to the castle was worth the experience.
Tickets we directly purchased from the castle.
The last thing public transport is free. We didn't pay anything from Luxembourg to Vianden town.
Rohit Jain — Google review
When visiting Luxembourg this castle is a treat to the eyes.It is located on a hill top so it’s really beautiful in summers.You have to travel 2 hours from main station by train to reach this castle.Chairlift car can be taken from the town below and you can enjoy the valley view from this chairlift.
Malini Srivastava — Google review
Nicely restored castle with a good quality audio guide available in a number of languages. The castle and the nearby chairlift are included with the Luxembourg card which is worth purchasing of you are visiting a number of sites on the same day.
Scott Fjordbotten — Google review
Amazing hidden gem in Luxembourg.
If you are interested in history this is must visit place.
The castle is located approx 1 hour from the Luxembourg city. But worth the drive. You will encounter amazing scenes on the way. They have a parking available, but it is limited. You can get an audio guide for yourself in the language you prefer .castle is not very big in itself. But still it will take one hour for you to visit completely. They have a cafeteria in the beginning in case you are hungry. The staff is very helpful if you need anything. there are explanations everywhere so if you want, you don’t need to buy an audio guide
Pratharv — Google review
Wow, what a blast from the past! Our last visit here was way back in 2014, and it's crazy how my oldest son still remembers every detail from when he was just 3,5 years old. This castle is like the VIP spot for tourists in Luxembourg, and it's easy to see why.
The ticket prices won't break the bank either: €10 for adults, €2.5 for kids, and €5 for students with a valid student card.
They've got these handy information devices at the counter, and you can choose your language preference, so you won't miss a beat. We opted for the Scan Me app, scanning barcodes at each site for all the juicy details. Saved me from trying to recall everything back at the hotel. You know how it is with kids at museums, patience is definitely not their strong suit 😂.
Walking through history here is a real treat, especially witnessing the castle's evolution over the centuries, from the 11th to the 14th. No wonder it's earned its spot as one of CNN's 21 most beautiful castles in the world.
But let's talk about the real MVP: the cafeteria. Don't leave without trying their signature soup, Bouneschlupp. It's a hearty green bean soup with potatoes and onions (they even do a mean vegetarian version).
Don't miss out on the souvenir area either, because what's a trip without some cheesy memorabilia, am I right?
Pro tip: Take some time to wander the charming village of Vianden surrounding the castle, those picturesque houses are Instagram-worthy 😉.
Sari Bali — Google review
Visiting from Florida and wasn’t disappointed by the castle. The views were amazing, the size was awesome and the interior was pretty cool to see. Worth the trip from Kaiserslautern. Parking can be difficult on the weekends.
Donald Mosley — Google review
It's one of the most beautiful castles i have ever visited. I recommend you pay 2 eur extra for the audio guide. it's worth it. There is also a nice souvenir shop/cafe inside.
Elevated wooden bridge through a forest path, which ends at a lookout tower with striking views.
Amazing experience and beautiful view of Saar river! It is a fun path to the top of the tower with greenery all around. Must visit place with family and friends.
We trekked from Mettlach bahnhof till the treetop, it was a beautiful route alongside the river. The forest around was green with beautiful colors of late autumn.
Awani Rawat — Google review
A fun and interesting quick hike with a fantastic view point at the end. There are lots of educational prompts for children. We came on a Monday and there were pleasantly few people there.
Deborah Florence — Google review
Awesome experience! Great for kids! There also is a cute gift shop and restaurant but restaurant was closed when we went. I think this would be most scenic during fall or Summer.
Cheyenne Winters — Google review
Fantastic walk above the trees for a panoramic view of the river bend. The last few levels are a decent climb, though not difficult. The general area is also very green and very pleasant. It's good to buy tickets online to skip the line. It's a bit tricky to find it exactly on Google maps but either of the parking lots are around 2-3 min walk from the entrance.
Shaunak K — Google review
Very very windy, good bird eyes view.
Worth to go for it. Pay an entry fee and you be able to view as of the picture shown. When you are up on this. This is the view that you will see.
HENG “HENG HENG HENG” HENG — Google review
It is absolutely nice place to go for a walk among nature and spend time with family and friends. They also have hiking path and high view to see Saarschleife but you must pay for the entrance to go inside.
Sutanya Jindatham — Google review
There's no way one can miss this spot showcasing evolution, Erosion and change in the environment across millions of years.
This also reminds you of the diversity of Flora and Fauna within Germany.
Ari R — Google review
Charming place, one of the attractions near Luxembourg but in Germany. I recommend paying €12.5 to have the best views and dare to do one of the many hiking routes.
Victor Ruiz — Google review
Nice and very easy walk to the top, with things to do for small children during the walk. Great view! Note that there is no toilet, so use the one at the parking spot.
Maybe a bit expensive but luckily the parking is cheap, 2 euro for 3 hours.
Wijnand Kroes — Google review
2nd time there and really enjoy it. The structure is well maintained and really entertaining both for children or adults. It is a nice walk and i do believe wheel chair accessible all the way to the top to see the river. The parking is really affordable, but it may be tricky to find a spot on a busy day. For 2 hours it cost 1.50euro. There is even a free public toilet in decent conditions.
Kharuna Ramrukheea — Google review
This is a MUST SEE in my opinion. Such an awesome experience. The reason I give it 4 stars is that for many reasons, the visit isn’t intuitive, at least for English-only speaking guests. Google maps wanted to bring me right to the tower, and parking was not where it was supposed to be according to the map. That said, it wasn’t a far walk so it seemed right anyway, though there weren’t many spots and the one we got was a tight fit. Bathrooms were at the parking lot which was great, and clean, but after that, signage was terrible. You have to access the ramp up to the treetop wall at a very specific point which is in the center of the glass buildings. The other trails go to various other attractions I suppose, such as the playground at the exit for the treetop walk. If you buy your tickets online, you do NOT have to wait online, you just go up to the barcode scanner and hold your phone under the scanner and it will read it, even if it looks like it won’t. The actual walk itself was so fun, with lots of interesting things to look at along the way, and the view from the top was amazing, if it was a bit crowded up there. The playground was well worth the $20 for the family. Bring food and snacks unless you want to use vending machines. I saw people with beer too if you feel so inclined to BYOB! Everything was stroller friendly.
Danielle Cummings — Google review
Impressive walk high up between the trees. Very educational for kids and families. Stunning view on the Saarschleife 🤩
Alice Hampert — Google review
The view is just beautiful. Park around is very nice too. The entrance of the tower is paid (12,5 euros for adults), but you don't have to pay to visit park. There are two paid parkings. It's quite windy upstairs, be aware of that :)
The vaulted, fortress-style Trier Cathedral in Germany combines elements of Romanesque, Gothic, and Baroque architecture and art. As the country's oldest bishops church with a rich 1,700-year history, it showcases an eclectic mix of these architectural styles. Inside the cathedral, visitors can marvel at notable religious relics and a diverse collection of artwork spanning from late antiquity to the 20th century. The treasury houses medieval manuscripts and liturgical garments as well.
Probably one of the most beautiful cathedrals in the world. Absolutely splendid.
Tip: in the right aisle there are very helpful paper guides in many languages that cost 0.50€ of charge.
Reosia Nakatsumi — Google review
Deceiving from the outside, stunning from the inside!
It doesn't look as impressive as other cathedrals from the outside (at least to me as I am more used to seeing Gothic style cathedrals, not Romanesque) due to its bare brick facade, however the real beauty is hidden inside.
Right at the entrance, visitors can find a huge map with explanatory points on what is to see or grab a paper brochure for a symbolic price 0.5€ providing the same information. The cathedral inside is massive, spacious, airy and very light thanks to its stunning windows (I fell in love with these simple yet unique windows) with a modern twist that lets the sun beam directly hit the cathedral's rich decorations.
There are a lot of things to explore. Apart from admiring the architecture of the cathedral itself, there is a beautiful stucco ceiling in the west choir along with rich wood inlay. The giant organs hanging from the ceiling in the main nave was a surprise to me and visiting the altar area displaying the Holy Robe remains was just the icing on the cake. From there the whole beauty of the cathedral can be seen. It truly is a stunning piece of Romanesque architecture and its grandiose size does not cease to amaze me.
A gift shop is located right behind the altar and that is also the place from where visitors can enter the cathedrals treasury - a single room full of relics and objects - one of the richest in Germany. The entrance fee is 1.5€ and I think it's worth it. Another place that is not to be missed is the cloister - a beautiful green oasis between the cathedral and church that is accessible to the public and visitors can freely walk around. The cloister can be entered directly from the cathedral.
Restaurants and cafes are in the close proximity of the cathedral and from surrounding areas visitors are rewarded with the best views.
Visited in July 2022.
Pavel D. — Google review
Beautiful cathedral with so many little areas to explore. When visiting don't forget to visit the courtyard/cemetery. All of the details in the architecture were breathtaking!
Justin O — Google review
Wow, that's one heck of a cathedral. It's the opposite of Cologne cathedral, that I'm more used to. Light and airy, the marble ceiling subtended by wooden carved panels comes out of nowhere. Can't recommend this enough in the sun.
Make sure you take a walk into the courtyard, and the Basilica next door for the remarkably intense stained glass windows.
Beth Jones — Google review
Absolutely stunning. If the outside isn't enough, the inside is amazing!
We sat outside the cathedral and had lunch at the tapas place in the area there. Lovely to take in the view.
Alex Dela — Google review
Absolutely breathtaking place. I love, love, LOVE the architecture here. It's definitely worth visiting and it's completely free too. You don't have to be religious to admire this place, if you're into history and art, this is it.
Christine Reegzzz — Google review
Absolutely stunning and the fact this was built so long ago with such detail is a testament to architecture. When this place is open it is a must see, you feel different walking inside here and lighting a candle to lost loved ones is also amazing. This medieval gothic design is amazing. I can’t say enough how pretty.
Chris Cooley — Google review
A magnificent Romanesque cathedral that has stood at the heart of Trier since Roman times.
The core of the church dates back to Roman times, but the current structure has been rebuilt and restored many times. It holds a famous relic, said to be the tunic of Christ on his crucifixion and this was a major place of pilgrimage in medieval times. The carvings within the church, and the organs on the walls are most impressive to see. There are crypts beneath the cathedral, but they do not hold much of historical importance.
David Dancey — Google review
Fantastic place, vast, elaborate so much history, really impressed and free to enter.
Small amounts of the original plaster with frescos and painted patterns hidden on some of the pillars. Look for them.
Imagine how the interior must of looked when it was all painted inside like that.
I think the 'robe' of Jesus was just another medieval con, so many of these fake items circulated then to bring in the paying pilgrims.
This building was seriously damaged in 1944 bombings.
The restoration work had been an amazing project.
Mark — Google review
The Trier Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral and the oldest church in Germany. The construction of this structure is said to have started in the 4th century on land that had ancient Roman structures. Its grand design and massive structure are worth admiring. From the inside too, the cathedral looks lovely. The work on the walls and ceiling ( baroque west choir ceiling), the church organ and the golden gate should not be missed.
Padmini M S — Google review
Thing Cathedral is epic. Inside it's really amazing and then just on the side there's a small exit to visit the courtyard. A must visit when in Trier.
Sidónio Sousa — Google review
Trier's Saint Peter's Cathedral is a stunning masterpiece of Romanesque architecture. The cathedral's intricate facade, soaring interior, and the remarkable High Altar make it a must-visit in Trier. It's a serene place for reflection and an essential stop for history and architecture enthusiasts. Don't miss it when exploring this beautiful city.
Kinan Rostom — Google review
Beautiful cathedral with a lovely back garden area! This church is full of history and several eras of architecture throughout the grounds.
I recommend experiencing this through the wine walk trier tour on get your guide.
Don’t forget to find your way to the back courtyard!!!
Bailey Marquardt — Google review
Beautiful Cathedral. No cost to visit. Highly recommended!
The Porta Nigra, an ancient Roman city gate in Trier dating back to 180 AD, is a well-preserved and significant historical site. Constructed with heavy stone slabs, it serves as the northern entrance to the city and stands as the only surviving gate among four. Originally part of a fortified wall surrounding the Roman city, it now holds UNESCO World Heritage status. In the 11th century, it was converted into a church dedicated to St. Simeon.
A Canadian Tourist Review: A ticket to go inside Porta Nigra is 4 Euros. This is the most iconic attraction in Trier. There is some cool architecture inside but I wouldn't say it is essential to go up to the top. The view is mainly just for the ground directly below. I think you can appreciate it just as much from the outside. It is a very cool piece of Roman architecture and well worth the visit!
Logan Saunders — Google review
Beautiful piece of history. We did this with our three kids ages 5,3,1 years and they loved it even after having gone to the Roman bath ruins. The older two were able to walk the whole thing and I wore the baby. Lots of places for photos, not too crowded on the May weekend we went. There are many dining options right outside the building with lots of vendors and shopping. Highly recommend!
Danielle Cummings — Google review
Such a beautiful area with lots of shops and places to eat. A stunning cathedral is just off the main courtyard. Worth the visit and recommend others to see the sights here.
Niles ?Bart? Bartolome — Google review
A must if visiting Trier. Visited in mid-April. Allow about 90 minutes to do it justice. Four flights of (spiral) stairs, so if you are unsure on your feet think twice. Information boards have several languages on them, and the multilingual guide (avail via their intranet and your phone) really brings it to life and explains how it originally looked, and how it has survived over the years.
We parked out of town and walked in. I imagine this gets very busy during the summer.
Lots of ticket options available. Also, this is right next to the Tourist Information (very helpful staff).
Paul and Karen Blakesley — Google review
Beautiful historical structure in the middle of the city
Entry fee is €4 per adult and pets are not allowed. You can ask for an audio guide or an information brochure at the reception
Take lots of pictures
Ranajit Banerjee — Google review
An ancient city gate built in the Roman empire. It’s quite different from the other historical buildings I’ve been in Germany. Even though it’s unique, to be honest, there isn’t much to see inside. The information is a bit hard to access but the ticket is cheap so it’s definitely worth checking out if you are in Trier.
P — Google review
Impressive building with an interesting history. From decay to a pilgrim place to a double stacked church. This was then ordered to be demolished by Napoleon? And somehow a Roman gate survived. The free audio guide on your phone explains it all very well. The inside is interesting, inexpensive and gives a good view over Trier.
Floris van Hal — Google review
Beautiful! A must visit in Trier in my opinion.
There was a violinist playing under the gate area too, which you could hear through the whole building. That really added to the experience and made it feel even more special.
Goldie — Google review
Stunning remains of the northern city gate built by the Romans almost two millennia ago. Distinctive for its dark grey sandstone. For a small fee tourists access the upper levels but the ground level and surroundings remain free to wander.
Noud Frenken — Google review
Just walked around and through. Not sure what the inside is like, but worth just walking around. Fascinating spot right in the city centre. Perfect spot for a picture or to touch some really old rocks. Well kept area when we were there.
Kevin McCabe — Google review
This was cool to check out and learn the history of the area. We were able to walk throughout the structure and see the architecture first hand! Worth the drive from Kaiserslautern. The graffiti was obnoxious but some people lack an appreciation for history.
Donald Mosley — Google review
The Porto nigro is huge!! Much bigger than I expected. The platz is an interesting place. Very busy during the day with tourists. I felt a little unsafe wandering around at night but other than that had a great experience.
Kylie — Google review
Beautiful UNESCO heritage building , of historic importance. I visited only from outside but still got a good view.. there is also a museum and souvenir shop. The city tours is available at this spot
Namratha Aroor — Google review
A large city gate from Roman era approximately 2000 years old. A majestic piece of Roman architecture, although a little stands of what remains now. We did not go inside but it was worth admiring the building while standing there. It is a good entry point to the city of Trier, just 10-12 minutes by walk from the train station. From here you can start your tour. Everything is in the walking distance.
Animesh Kumar — Google review
This is one of the doors of the city. We decided to stop by in Trier, while returning from our trip in Luxembourg and Strasburgh. We were not disappointed. Not only the Porta is really nice to see, but the city is as well. A lot of people were here on Sunday and a lot friendly and smiley. We also found a public concert nearby.
Sara Yasemin — Google review
An amazing experience to walk under a gate that's been build centuries ago. No mortar used and still standing. The inside is amazing too
Jacco van Koll — Google review
Porta Nigra is super fun to visit and explore! Massive from the outside but equally awing while walking around within!!! Views from the city were great. The history of the old Roman entrance to the city is fascinating.
Bailey Marquardt — Google review
Went very late at night. 10pm. Empty. Free to roam around.beautifully lit. Very eerie. Fabulous building. Obviously if you wanted to go to the museum you would need to go during the day. Warm night. Few youths around but no problem.
Coral Mills — Google review
It was amusing trip to German from Luxembourg. I had been went their only to see Porta Nigra. I had curious to see inside, ticket price 4 euro, as international student O had to pay 3 euro. I thought I may see many historical handy cruft inside, but it was almost empty! Only with structural building. I will not recommend too much to people to visit this place but to have a relaxation take lunch yes you may go to this area.
Riaz Uddin Phy — Google review
We took a tourist train tour here and it was a good way to have an overall view of the city, to then explore by foot by ourselves. It was 10 euros per person, 45 minutes-long. The Porta Nigra itself is impressive, and you can’t miss it when in Trier.
André Marques — Google review
Very nice old place. Entry is 4€ and you can buy the ticket at the entrance, also, climb to the top to take some lovely scenic shots of the Trier city centre. Roman Built and still standing after all these years, it's a proof of quality and resiliance of Roman architecture. Very well maintained and full od historical panels that display the rich history of the place. 10/10 visit.
Srkee Leega — Google review
incredible , well kept since Roman empire (since 800) very well. It is really an historical art , you should not miss. Also lots of other places to see like the theater, Trier is a beautiful city.
Sumru Akcer — Google review
Very beautiful roman architecture. Entrance fee is 4 € and one can climb in the gate itself. I visited on a Wednesday, there was no line, I was almost alone there, which was very nice. I took a lot of pictures and videos
Kristal Kirby Windischmann — Google review
An extraordinary Roman city gate that is regarded to be the most intact city gate from classical times in the world (due to its incorporation into a church during the Middle Ages preventing its gradual demolition as building material was reused, which was followed by demolition of the church during Napoleon times to restore the city gate in its Roman appearance). Admission 4€, the roof level was closed for renovation, 3 other levels were accessible. One of the best Roman structures I have ever seen, especially in northwestern Europe.
Mike Lahaye — Google review
A beautiful place, I recommend walking around the city and visiting other historical objects.
The Deutsch-Französischer Garten is a serene park boasting terraced gardens and a variety of roses. Visitors can enjoy a plethora of outdoor activities such as walking, picnicking, and working out amidst the refreshing scenery. The park also features cable cars that offer views of the entire garden and restaurants to dine in.
Enormous, beautiful garden. A must visit in Saarbrücken.
Sina Mavali — Google review
Large nice park, partially green, beautiful lake, benches. Sometimes too many people. Funny bold ducks and geese.
Good place to walk, run. Normal for picnics, but actually no particular infrastructure for such a large lication.
Natalia Ischenko — Google review
A nice place to visit! So vast and you can find a lot of banks to sit on. A peaceful and good choice for a nice walk too. In addition to that, you can also the beautiful sight of ducks and goose. Such graceful creatures. :)
A Humble Servant of God — Google review
It's a beautiful place for those you love nature and want to take walks. The scenery is refreshing it serves as an excellent hangout for all ages groups, family and friends hangouts, picnics, couples hangout etc. There are cable cars which go over the whole park. There are restaurants there as well. I loved my experience there. It's more ideal to go on a sunny day.
olachi opara — Google review
Amazing place! You can spend some time walking round, working out, having a picnic with friends, playing with kids. Currently there are like 3 places to buy some snacks. There's no entry fee.
Manuela Cerón — Google review
We went in early May, it was beautiful. The artifitial little river creates a nice landscape. Good place for running. Beautiful and difrerent kinds of ducks were also interesting. The only pity was that there was no pedal boat working.
Aniss Maghsoudlou — Google review
A spacious park with lots of manicured lawns, a rose garden, a big pond and forest nearby. I wish there were more flowerbeds and the garden were fancier. If you have a company of friends it is a good place to use for the outing. There were just the 2 of us and the place seemed a little too dull. I have been to fancier parks.
Ekaterina Krivosheeva — Google review
It could have been better. It was very full and for a garden not really well maintained.
Marius Werner — Google review
We were in the park during the Christmas market. Probably this is not the best time to visit this place, a huge number of people and the inability to buy something to eat, because there are huge queues everywhere. But at the same time, the market around the lake and the floating music band make this place special. Be sure to visit this place next time!
Located in Bernkastel, Weingut Dr. Pauly-Bergweiler is a renowned winery offering a cultural immersion into the heart and soul of Moselle winemaking. Visitors can enjoy a one-hour wine tasting experience led by knowledgeable sommeliers, providing insights into different varieties such as Riesling, Pinot Gris, and Pinot Noir.
Very good options of quality wine! A lovely lady provided us a lovely degustation and tour around! Very nice experience, we left with 4 cases of wine and we will be back ! ;)
Dani T. — Google review
We were welcomed by Monika, a kind lady who knows her wine! She gave us tastings of their Trockens, as we prefer the dry rheislings. It was a lovely visit and we were happy to buy a few bottles.
Catherine Latour — Google review
Fantastic wine super nice staff
Erich Pfeiffer — Google review
My wife and I were welcomed for a complete and engaging tasting of more that seven of their excellent wines, all of them Rieslings, and each unique. An education in top Rieslings.
Roberto Figueroa — Google review
(Translated by Google) Beautiful old wine hat with a beautiful wine cellar. We booked a one-hour 5 wine tasting. This was done by a sommelier. Super well explained and showed us a completely different view of wine.
(Original)
Schönes altes Weinhut mit einem schönen Weinkeller. Wir haben eine einstündige 5er Weinprobe gebucht. Dies wurde durch eine Sommelier durchgeführt. Super gut erklärt und hat uns einen ganz anderen Blick zum Wein gezeigt.
Isenberg 112 — Google review
(Translated by Google) Today we were with ten people (all
around 50 years old) for wine tasting. We had barely entered the building when it said: €19 per person. We have to do it now, otherwise it will be chaotic later.
Now we know why we are cashing in straight away. Nobody would want to pay for it afterwards.
There were 5 different wines for tasting. Everyone was given a small sip of wine. In homeopathic doses. Tap water to neutralize. Dry little pieces of bread. There were also 50 other guests there with us. Totally overcrowded. A lady to pour for everyone. Seemed overwhelmed. It was very loud due to the large number of guests.
Conclusion: Not recommended! Rip off!
(Original)
Wir waren heute mit zehn Leuten (alle
um die 50 Jahre alt) zur Weinprobe. Wir hatten das Gebäude kaum betreten, hieß es: 19,-€ pro Person. Müssen wir jetzt machen, sonst wird es nachher chaotisch.
Jetzt wissen wir warum gleich kassiert wird. Nachher würde es niemand bezahlen wollen.
5 verschiedene Weine gab es zur Verkostung. Jeder bekam einen kleinen Schluck Wein eingeschenkt. In homöopathischer Dosis. Leitungswasser zum neutralisieren. Trockene kleine Brotstückchen. Zudem waren noch 50 weitere Gäste mit uns dort. Total überfüllt. Eine Dame zum einschenken für alle. Wirkte überfordert. Durch die große Anzahl von Gästen war es sehr laut.
Fazit: Nicht empfehlenswert! Abzocke!
Kai Schröder — Google review
(Translated by Google) Excellent wines, extremely nice wine tasting - great! In addition to Riesling, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir are also highly recommended!
(Original)
Hervorragende Weine, überaus nette Weinprobe - klasse! Neben Riesling, sind auch Grauburgunder und Spätburgunder sehr zu empfehlen!
Jan-Frederik Kremer — Google review
(Translated by Google) Not recommended if you want to learn about wine. The people are nice, but we waited a really long time for our drinks and in the end we got tap water bottled in Gerolsteiner bottles and the bread was hard and old. You can't expect much for €12.50, but you can also taste wine elsewhere.
(Original)
Nicht zu empfehlen, wenn man etwas über Wein lernen möchte. Die Leute sind zwar nett, aber wir haben super lange auf unsere Getränke gewartet und haben im Endeffekt Leitungswasser in Gerolsteiner Flaschen abgefüllt bekommen das Brot war hart und alt. Für 12,50€ ist zwar nicht viel zu erwarten, aber da kann man auch wo anders Wein verköstigen.
Cochem Castle, also known as Reichsburg Cochem, is a stunning 11th-century hill-top castle offering panoramic views of the town and the Moselle River. Although much of the original structure was destroyed in the 17th century, it was meticulously restored to its former glory in the 19th century. Perched on a vineyard-covered hilltop, this iconic landmark is considered one of Germany's most beautiful castles.
It’s somehow a magical town, full of narrow streets and up the hill this amazing castle.
You can a guided tour, it’s quite quick and the castle inside is not that big but you can notice how passionate the guide is.
The view is amazing form the castle which you can easily reach walking or by car.
I went in winter and need to come back in summer.
Tatiana Prada Villegas — Google review
Beautiful castle. Once you are on top the scenery is breath-taking. requires a bit of walk to reach it but the climb is not that steep. You can get in with a tour only. The tour was in German but the guide (at least ours did) translated most of the stuff in English, plus she gave us a brochure with room by room description. The guide was great with a sense of humour & told us some anecdotes about the castle.
There castle itself inside is gorgeous, although it is not the original medieval furnishings of course but still interesting. They even give a chocolate coin for kids from an old chest.
You can make pictures inside, although there is really no time for them inside or outside as you have to vacate rooms rather quickly for the next tour.
There is a nice gift shop inside.
Cochem town itself is a jewel. Covered in flowers & many little cute streets. recommend also to take a boat trip.
Donato A. Mura — Google review
Great day trip. Perfect to take family and anyone you might have visiting. The castle is a bit of a hike up a fairly steep hill, but the views from the top are worth it. Went in the early spring and I imagine the vineyards on the hill sides look spectacular come midsummer.
Scott Green — Google review
We've been there at weekend 30sunday 2023 July.
After closing the Castle at evening we climbed the mountain to see the beautiful castle and the village view....
Was really fun there
We don't enter but enjoy the view and clean atmosphere! But the public toilets in the castle is dirty ( stinky toilet ) .
All after saying
I highly recommend to come and visit here 🏞️🏰🏞️🏰🏞️🏰🏞️🏰🏞️🏰🏞️🏰
Ruth Mawi — Google review
I chose to walk up the walkway to the castle. It was a long and hard hike. Beware before you park down below and start the trek up. When you get to the top there are amazing views! And the castle is so rich with history it is well worth it!
Joanna Ferguson — Google review
The castle is perched on a hill overlooking the charming town of Cochem. The castle itself is a symbol of medieval beauty and history, with a rich past that adds to its allure. Visitors are treated to panoramic views of the Moselle River valley, making it a perfect spot for photography enthusiasts. The guided tours offer insights into the castle's fascinating history and architectural details. A visit to Cochem Castle is an unforgettable experience for history buffs and nature lovers alike.
Harshitha N.G. — Google review
This place is breathtaking from the moment you first see it from afar, from the town or from the street that takes you there through the mountains. The views of the river and the town from the castle are amazing and the inside of the castle is beautiful as well! The tour guide is awesome too! Great experience!
Keysha Valentin Pedrosa — Google review
Family friendly, great 1/2 or day trip castle. It’s well-preserved, and the tour guides will have you through the property in 40 minutes. There’s a large hill leading to the castle, but it’s a beautiful sight the whole way. Recommend for families or adults just traveling.
Will Thompson — Google review
Absolutely fairytale town with a beautiful castle hilltop. The way to castle from center is 30 -40 min walk uphill and very pleasant scenery.
Recommend to spend a day or a day trip which I did is also fine. Must take a boat trip to view the castle from river. Town center is so cute well preserved medieval.
Surupa Chaki — Google review
An amazing place you have to visit. They offer both tour in English and German. The tour guide
I was with is really amazing. And can see this castle from many place in the city. Definitely gonna visit there again.
Jittida Pookchara — Google review
Cute castle, definitely rich in history and worth a tour because it’s inexpensive. The tour guide (English one) was engaging and interactive which made the experience more fun.
Wouldn’t say it’s the world’s most fascinating castle though.
Florence Yeung — Google review
Perfectly placed facing the Moselle river, Reichsburg is the most prominent symbol of Cochem. There’s a fantastic old village surrounding the castle, where you take some time for a walk. They have guided visitation until 17:00h; going early is best option enjoy the medieval atmosphere of the place.
Flavio Pimentel — Google review
The castle is incredibly beautiful as well as the surrounding town. Definitely worth a visit. It's hard to find parking for the holidays. There are a couple of parking lots that are located above the castle, the path from them to the castle itself goes through the forest, it is very steep, keep this in mind. It is not very difficult to go down this path, but it is difficult to climb a steep one without physical preparation.
Svitlana Petrui — Google review
Very well preserved castle! Despite of the fact that furniture from many rooms were sold by the owner, there is still nice decoration. Perfect view to Cochem City from an eagle eye!
Ivaylo Petev — Google review
Cochem castle was fun to visit. It's just as interesting inside as it is outside. We would have enjoyed walking around the grounds more but the tour restricts that. It's still very interesting and we enjoyed it.
Dean Dexter — Google review
Loved it, an interesting place to visit. The lady who was our guide was so knowledgeable, so interesting, and she got all of us engaged. We could take photos, had time to look around, and really enjoyed it. View from Castle Balcony was amazing 😇 highly recommended to visit, not overpriced, and really affordable.
Karolina Tryc — Google review
As Americans living in Germany for the Last 9 months this is by far our favorite place we have visited. We think it beats Paris for romanticizing, the tour was great! Wish we could see a little more of the castle but you get a good 35 minute tour and then have Bier and cake on the balcony overlooking the town and river. We will be back!
Bill Southers — Google review
We had a funny guide. He made the visit great! Beautiful castle! A bit of walking to get there from the old city center, but it is totally worth it. We saw people taking a cab to get to the castle. The view is great! There are nice restaurants around the castle.
Peter Toth — Google review
🅿️ no car parking next to the castle!
You have to park in the town center and then walk up for 20ish minutes.
🏰 Great castle and tour offered for 8.50€ I recommend to book the tour which is well planned and executed. Interesting facts and you get to see the inside rooms, special view from the balcony, knights armor and a super deep well. Also the fee helps for the maintenance.
🍺 I didn’t see any shop inside the castle so bring your own snacks and drinks
⏱️ the tour starts every 15 min and max group size was 32ppl
F TPE — Google review
The best castle we’ve been in Germany, I know there’s more beautiful out there. But this castle is big clean feel like a home when you enter, they only have German tourist guide but they’ll give you a paper with English translation on it.
You can take some videos and pictures inside too, I know some castle are not allowed. Even it was weekend it was not so crowded inside. They have clean bathroom as well, we did walk through the castle and it was worth it because you can see those pretty buildings on town OTW. You can’t park near the castle they have shuttle bus if you don’t like walking. It’s kinda hard walk going up the hills.
Recommend this place, Cochem is small town but it so calm and peaceful place!
AQ — Google review
Beautiful castle, in great condition. The tour really worths. Really good addition that the tour is both in German and English language
Cr M — Google review
Absolutely stunning castle high on the Moselle river. We didn't have the chance to go in as the castle was soon closing for tours but we were able to walk around and take in all of the amazing views. Fairly uphill climb to get up to the castle but not too bad. Would highly recommend if one is in the local area. Can't wait to visit again and be able to tour the inside.
The Cologne Cathedral is a huge, imposing building with a beautiful facade. It's also a popular tourist destination with guided tours and views of the Rhine.
Majestic, grand and all those similar adjectives. This is the main attraction in cologne and is worth it. The space around the cathedral is also relaxing. The insides of the cathedral is breathtaking. Also you can climb the tower which is also, literally, breathtaking, since there are 500 odd steps to climb. Visit as early as possible to avoid crowd. It is specially beautiful at night with all the lights, it looks surreal.
Pranesh Dewangan — Google review
The place outside the Cathedral is too crowded and noisy that it is less possible for us to breath. The place is so beautiful and inside of the cathedral is calm and quiet. The art works are extremely brilliant. It would be better to go during the day time especially when it is sunny, so that you can enjoy the colorful glass paintings inside the cathedral.
Neha Nageswaran — Google review
The Cologne Cathedral is a magnificent architectural masterpiece that I had the pleasure of visiting. This Gothic-style cathedral, located in Cologne, Germany, is truly a sight to behold. With its towering spires reaching towards the heavens and intricate stained glass windows, it is no wonder the cathedral has garnered so much admiration and recognition. The interior of the cathedral is equally awe-inspiring. The high ceilings and ornate carvings that adorn the walls add to the sense of grandeur and historical significance that this beautiful building possesses. I was particularly captivated by the organ, which is a remarkable feat of engineering and craftsmanship. The atmosphere inside the cathedral is one of reverence and tranquility, allowing visitors to appreciate the art and spirituality that encompasses them. Exploring the Cologne Cathedral was an unforgettable experience, and I highly recommend it to anyone visiting the city.
Erik — Google review
Very nice cathedral to visit. Free to enter, although the queues can get very long.
Worth a visit - and when a place looks this nice, and is free, it deserves a 5-star rating.
Check the opening times in advance. There is often maintenance taking place which can affect opening times
Jan van Niekerk — Google review
Cologne Cathedral and the Love Lock Bridge offer a perfect blend of awe-inspiring architecture and romantic charm in the heart of the city. A must-see for visitors looking to soak in Cologne's rich history and vibrant culture.
I just put the photos of some unique locks! On the bridge. It just looks fancy!😅the way back we had a beautiful sunset.
Harshitha N.G. — Google review
One of the most mesmerizing pieces of architecture I’v seen in my life. The details, the size, the view, the history and the beauty are all immaculate.
I came to cologne on a business trip and on my last day I decided to explore the city and it was the best decision ever and later I read about the cathedral and its history.
You can go to the other side of the river to take some nice photos as well.
Also note that if you want to get inside the cathedral you’ll have to go between 10:00 and 17:00 on weekdays.
The love bridge is also near by which will give you a nice view of the cathedral and the river.
Snowy — Google review
Located in the heart of cologne, right next to the train station. This cathedral is so magical and the view is breathtaking. Would suggest early hours to avoid the crowd. Also there are some relaxing places outside the cathedral. Beautiful at night with lights on. This is also under one of the UNESCO world heritage sites.
Dinuka De Silva — Google review
One of the biggest and the most beautiful cathedrals I have ever been to! You can easily go there by trains as it is located next to the train station. Inside the cathedral, there are many beautiful stained glass windows and I really liked the statues. No entry fee but there are a lot of visitors.
P — Google review
If you're in town, there's no way you should miss it. It's not just about the aesthetics of the church but the whole vibrant atmosphere around it. If you're into a bit of chaos, you'll enjoy various groups engaging in different activities, singing, protesting, and more. But if you get tired of the commotion, the tranquility of the Rhine River is just around the corner, along with great places to eat
Ashraf Saad — Google review
Amazing construction, the heart of Koln.
It's the most visited attraction of Germany.
You can visit it for free.
If you want to go up in the tower you need to climb 533 stairs and pay 6 euros (adult).
The view is wonderful.
Sorin Ion — Google review
Amazing Cathedral to see, right in the heart of Cologne. The view is tremendous from all sides on the outside - you'll have no issue spotting the tall spires, and as you close in you'll notice all the magnificent detail in the architecture. You can enter inside (check hours), however, you can't bring in any large bags; and be vigilant of any masses taking place.
Mat Bienczyk — Google review
A remarkable work of architecture that is difficult to fully absorb without being in front of it. There are many details worth appreciating when standing close; but it’s when you step back that you can feel the immense scale of the work. Incredible - and a lot of fun to look at while visiting the Christmas market, if you are here in the winter.
D W — Google review
Free to get in, probably no surprise to many but this place is huge. Very tall, can’t miss it. Came for a day out. Very good fun, not much to do around the area tho. A lot of room inside to look about lots to look at
Sonny Thomas — Google review
Beautiful cathedral...
The carvings and the stained glass windows are truly remarkable..
I loved seeing the cathedral so much I returned in the afternoon to see it again..
mark smith — Google review
Beautiful cathedral.
2nd tallest building in the world! A dream come true for me.
Lighting is perfect, and lots of historical stuff inside too.
The trip to Cologne is worth the time trust me!
Charbel El Hajj (المعلم) — Google review
I highly recommend taking some time to visit "The Dom!" The architecture and craftsmanship that went into that structure are astounding. If you're up for it, climb The Dom and then let your legs rest inside as you take in all the beauty within. Buy the guidebook in the gift shop so you can read more about the artwork and specific features as you're taking it all in. It's a beautiful piece of history to behold.
Jules Hicks — Google review
Huge cathedral in cologne
It was the first time in this city and really enjoyed walking around and seeing so many interesting places and of course this cathedral I couldn’t had it in one flame and also couldn’t had it without the crowd.
But we could enjoyed the views from far away. Hope everyone enjoyed visiting this cathedral and this city as well
Have a wonderful trip and a good time with your company
❤️
Pritikamon Kathu — Google review
Wow! Such a great Cathedral! So many interesting features. It is absolutely stunning. I would highly recommend visiting it. It's free to enter but the guided tour is worth the €10. Also it's extra for the treasury and climbing the South tower
chris rushworth — Google review
Outstanding! Don't miss the opportunity to go to the top of the belfry (no elevator, might be very cold and windy depending on the season and weather). Free admission to the cathedral, 5€/person - entrance to the belltower. And there is a WC :)
LOVE UKRAINE — Google review
Entrance to Cathedral is free. In front of is the line for security check only. Place is the highest and built with so many details you must visit and see. Inside is possible to light a candle and pray, there is enough space to get peace from tourists for a few minutes. Overall, amazing.
Marina B — Google review
Amazing and breathtaking, a true feat of human engineering. Free entry into cathedral proper, but small fee if you want to climb the tower (~500 steps) or explore the treasury. Main church has plenty to see and its easy to relax and enjoy the organ every so often. Mass is available quite frequently. Such a beautiful and impressive church! Definitely worth a trip to see!
Matthew Allen — Google review
Magnificent cathedral with majestic views. The first view of the cathedral from the train station is breathtaking. The (ticketed) climb up the stairs of bell tower was fun and the views of Cologne from the top were great. Definitely worth a visit.
Ratna Khatri — Google review
Going to Cologne Cathedral with your friends was amazing. The building is super impressive with its tall spires and fancy details.
When you go to the top, you can see a really great view of the city. It's a really special place shows architecture brilliance, history and culture. Definitely worth checking out!
Anis Kasmani — Google review
It is one of the most visited destinations by tourists, as it is definitely impressive. I was totally fascinated by the architecture of this place.
I loved the feeling of tranquility and security inside the cathedral. However, it is also quite imposing. What surprised me the most was the catacombs part.
I am fortunate to have had the opportunity to visit this place.
Janik Tomás — Google review
Cologne Cathedral is beautiful, amazing building. It is 157 m tall and the world’s third largest Gothic-style cathedral with 10,000 square metres of windows and 20,000 visitors daily.
A lot of people want to take a picture of it so always is crowded in front of cathedral, but it's worth it.
Aleksandra Nesic — Google review
I visited Cologne for Christmas 2023 and it was a great experience. There were a lot of tourists, big crowds, and there was a Christmas bazaar around the cathedral. This cathedral is my second favorite place in Germany, so I highly recommend everyone to visit it. It's huge size cathedral, look so amazing by night
DarkO Milo — Google review
What an impressive building it is! Beyond imagination. I was blown away and someone even played the organs. Thank you for that.
I just do not understand why they decided to build a railway station and a two lane road by the cathedral.
Petr “Švany” Švancar — Google review
Climbed to the top of the cathedral. One stair case for both up and down and over 500 steps on a narrow spiral staircase. Not for the unfit or people scared of tight spaces. However once at the top the views were amazing
John Evans — Google review
This was the first cathedral we went to on our visit to Germany. As we came out of the DB station , the cologne cathedral standing in front looked heavenly... It was a sight which has remained with me till date, the beautiful architecture of the Cathedral along the hotel spaces with the rhine river bridge along it looked mesmerizing...
The interior of the church looks beautiful. There is a provision to go till the top through stairs and it gives a birds eye view of Cologne city 🌆
The cafes around are a cherry on top, just take a cup of a drink and enjoy the intricacies of the architectural beauty 😍
Sachin Yadav — Google review
We visited the cathedral during the week. Once out of the train station you see the cathedral just outside. Take the opportunity to cross the bridge to the other side of the river and go to the view point. For a small fee you have spectacular views of all the city.
Jessica Álvarez — Google review
The scale of this place impresses me each time I visit. It's an incredible work of art and history. 300 years to build. It would be amazing if restorations were able to occur more quickly to remove more of the black from the exterior. It's truly amazing!
Loren Suess — Google review
My life long dream came true last evening when I visited this good old Cathedral that survived heavy shelling during World War II. Place of biblical historical importance. Memorable Visit!
The Cologne Central Station has been refurbished and upgraded to cater to local, national, and international passenger trains. The hostel adjacent to the station offers easy access to nearby tourist destinations. The rooms are well-lit with parquet or hardwood flooring and large windows providing a great view of the neighborhood. Guests can sleep soundly on comfortable single beds with individual bed headlight for checking emails while lying down.
.There are so many Shops, toilet costs 1 euro but you will get back a voucher for 50 cents that you can use to some stores in the station.
There is an automatic luggage storage system by the entrance near the info booth.
The central station is located near the bay where there are many restaurants.
Wifi is free and fast.. good connection
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Family is Life 88 — Google review
A great place to arrive and depart. This station is located in the middle of everything. There is the famous Cathedral, history, a museum and lots of shopping areas with restaurants. A short walk & you can walk beside the River or across the bridge .
L. Robert Robinson — Google review
Iconic landmark of great architecture building that well maintained n fully operated by days. Since it belong working from decades ago, i truly love the design n it was never out of date construction.
The station looks clean enough n di outside of platform there's many stores like other Mall in the city center. You can find food n drink too.
Near the station, just walking distance, there's main hall n one of the icon tallest building of koln, koln cathedral, that so extremely amazing n artsy design by its exterior. The city hall was so huge, lot of people hanging around this public space.
Taufik Nu — Google review
Problem with trains in Germany is that they’re always delayed way beyond scheduled time. While the station itself is beautifully located besides the Cologne Cathedral but it becomes very frustrating at times.
Nikhil Malankar — Google review
Quite clean and safe to walk around. Decent places to food and merch items. Too bad shower is constantly occupied and cost 10 Euros.
Kpop Ahjuhssi — Google review
ICE (German fastest long distance trains 🚆 along with many other countries high-speed trains), RB (Region train), SBhan (City train), UBhan (underground train) and tram 🚊.
Cologne Central train station.
Heartfelt Reviews — Google review
Köln Hauptbahnhof… I arrived there at 3.15 am and different shops were open, I felt very safe and there was also a lot of police around. The famous Cologne Down was just next door, a real eyecatcher and worth the visit while being there. The train was on time and the facilities are beyond what you would expect from other so called stations, next time I’ll certainly opt again to travel from Köln, Cologne in English onwards as it’s probably the best ever station I spend time in, even when I returned, a lot of trains were available! TOP!
Peeth Eeckhoudt — Google review
Tourists information center is helpful,and the the station is clean and with nice design.
Near the attraction spots, convenient for travelers to explore the city.
Liling — Google review
"Koln" main train station. Center of the city. The Cologne Cathedral is right next to the station. Lockers for luggage for tourists with a quick stop over the city. Lots of food services in the station as well.
Sylvia Lin — Google review
Central station for the city of Köln (Cologne), it is one of the busiest rail stations in Germany. It is quite large and I got to explore it a bit today thanks to a delay by the wonderful folks at Deutsche Bahn.
My tip to you is that if you do have an extended layover here, use the luggage storage for your suitcases and step outside. You'll find the tremendous Kölner Dom that is worth photographing and touring. I did not have THAT much time so it was pictures only today.
The train station has coffee (including Starbucks, yuck), pastries, lots of restaurants, restrooms, a waiting lounge if your train ticket includes that service, car rentals, ATMs and yes, the Ibis hotel.
Bruce K. — Google review
Clean station and typical one with platforms at elevated level and common passage below. Lot of eatery and restaurant to grab food on the go. Exiting the station can see the Cathedral just right in front.
Shyam Sundar — Google review
Nice station, with lots of shops and connecting trains.
Sumanta Chakraborty — Google review
Pretty nice station, next to the Cathedral which is spectacular! The station is pretty busy! It has a lot of options to eat! Restrooms cost 1€ but they are really clean and well maintained!
Henry Smith — Google review
Nice station
Most beautiful part is the adjacent bridge and the famous Köln cathedral/köloner dom
Manzim Soumik — Google review
Köln is a large train station, well maintained and has necessary shops & items available on site. Building is next to the iconic Cologne Cathedral.
Taimur Musharraf — Google review
Not my favorite train station in Germany but it is a major transportation hub and I have ended up using it every now and then! Lately it hs become a home for many homeless people and while securing try to do their job, you often end up seeing conflicts and suspicious individuals walking by. Be aware of pickpocketing, there are entire groups strolling around.
J • B • — Google review
Great train station. Plenty of shops, restaurants and places to buy food and drinks. Easy access to all trains. Close walking distance to all the sights in Cologne. Really love seeing Cologne Cathedral as you come across the bridge into the station. Beautiful.
Michael Mack — Google review
It’s in the center of everything. Big enough for everything, shopping, dining more than enough restaurants and definitely many destinations nationwide or internationally you can use. Neighbor of Kölner Dom and high street shops. It has a big square in front of it even for watching and taking some time while you’re waiting it would be useful.
I IGK (Daydreamer) — Google review
Very busy train station in Germany 🇩🇪, parked our suitcases in a depot, easy to operate system. 6 € for 1 case for 24 hours, not bad . Spend 5 hours in Cologne and continued our journey to Brussels.
The Cologne Chocolate Museum is a museum dedicated to the history of chocolate. The museum has permanent exhibitions on the history of chocolate from different parts of the world, and includes interactive exhibits for visitors to experience the taste and texture of different chocolates.
What an impressive show of industrial skill. I’ve been to chocolate museums before but this was on another level. It had partially operational industrial machinery demonstrating how chocolate is made now and in the past. Then on top of that it has several historical exhibits, a chocolate shop and a cafe. Nearly everything is in English. Quite the experience for a foreigner.
Aron Steg — Google review
You can buy tickets upon entry, no need for advance tickets unless you want. I thoroughly enjoyed going through the museum and learning the history of chocolate and how it’s made, processed, and used across the world and different cultures.
Coolest part is seeing the chocolate actually made right in front of you through different steps. You even get to click a button that pops out the chocolate that was just cooled/made. Definitely worth the visit here in Cologne!
Art Map — Google review
The place is great! A must visit tourist attraction in Cologne. The place is mostly crowded on the weekend and the getting a ticket there might become a big challenge. The place is located right at the heart of the city so it’s easily accessible but parking is a problem, the place doesn’t have its own parking, need to use nearby parking places and walk to the museum. The place has lot of history and future plans for chocolate industry, also the making of chocolate. A whole floor is dedicated for chocolate making and you can see how chocolate bars are made by looking at the working machines. There is also small chocolate outlet to get chocolates and souvenirs from the museum.
Ajay Meganathan — Google review
Very informative museum, plus free samples! Easy to get tickets as they were issued in 15minute increments. Loved the history and the ways so many countries contribute to chocolate manufacturing. Plus great to see chocolate making in action!! Cafe was a nice atmosphere after wandering; crepes were divine!!
Sarah Erickson Simon — Google review
I would not say that this is a must visit on your trip to Cologne. Also with entry ticket at at EUR 14 per adult, the place is a bit expensive. We went to the place as a family with our four year old son. The place gives information on chocolate processing, and one can find live chocolate production happening at the place. You can taste the freshly made chocolate, if you buy tickets to the museum. Overall the place is OK, If you are on a leisurely trip to Cologne, you may visit the place.
NEERAJ MATHEW JOSEPH — Google review
Nice place to have an idea about how the 'Lindt' chocolates are made. Very nice place to take children for their level of excitement.
Especially nice to see the different types of process throw which chocolates are made. It's one of a kind experience. Not to forget and miss the free sample tasting of chocolate wafers provided.
Wheelchair accessible entrance is available. Exciting information about chocolates are available.
Sharon Elizabeth Delson — Google review
The museum is not so big and the whole tour takes about 1-1,5 h. It's good to come in the morning as it isn't crowded. To avoid waiting in the line, I would recommend buying the tickets earlier via the website. In the museum you can see a lot of information about each step of chocolate production. Actually you will get an answer to all kinds of questions about chocolate. Inside there is a small production line which is very interesting. In the end, you may taste a fresh piece of chocolate or try something sweet from the chocolate fountain. This is definitely a place worth visiting however the price of the ticket could be a bit lower.
zaqwer93 — Google review
It was one of my super nice experiences. The museum gives us all the details of the chocolate 🍫, the history of the owner, and where the farms of the company are.
You can bay also pay one Euro to planting one coco tree 🌳
Rana Issa — Google review
Reasonably priced and really enjoyable for people of all ages. Explains where the raw ingredients come from, transport, production (the smell is superb), marketing and sustainability to name a few. Free chocolate along the way including the chocolate fountain, and be sure not to miss the cafe afterwards, the staff everywhere were nice but my server in the cafe in particular was great. Gift shop not silly money either for the quality you’re buying. A must visit!!!
Lee Hinchcliffe — Google review
Really sweet experience!
They give some free Lindt chocolate when you enter, good for some sugar rush as you explore the museum.
You can try some free chocolates at various chocolate stations. You get to see the process of making chocolate and you’ll also see some robotic machinery they use now.
If you come in after 5pm, they have a ticket sale, since they close at 6pm. The chocolates in the store are also priced well.
Abigail Christine Chen — Google review
Really interesting factory museum. I thought they did a nice job including a wide array of interests/considerations to include some relating to fair trade and global warming concerns in the chocolate industry. Lots to look at, you could spend half a day here for sure. Loved the shop, plenty to buy there. One of the coolest things was that you have the opportunity to have a custom chocolate bar made right in front of you!
Crystal Firestone — Google review
Fun for the entire family. I think particularly those with children would do themselves a disservice by not going to this place. But even those who would perhaps have a grey hair more than they would like are still going to find something fun and educational in the visit. The tour is well laid out and you get great views of the city . Its a well spent time in Cologne.
Ruben Williams — Google review
This is an amazing place to be. Although there was a huge crowd both in and outside the museum you’ll love it there. So detailed illustration of how chocolate is made. You’ll also get small gifts both when going in, inside and when going outside. It’s a lovely experience
Queen Akwiwu — Google review
I love chocolate, especially lindt! Complimentary chocolate on arrival was happily received, then an interesting history of cocoa until the best part, the chocolate fountain and factory section. Samples of the liquid chocolate are handed out, I could've stayed in that section the whole time! I wasn't too bothered about the rest of the museum other than the complimentary chocolates upon leaving. The shop had an amazing selection too. Busy on weekends
zbusurprise — Google review
Definitely worth to visit when you’re in Cologne. The museum is full of story and supply chain science of our daily chocolates! 🍫 buy ticket online and skip the waiting lines and come as early as possible, game changer!
Iqbal Ilham — Google review
A beautiful and charming museum. Gives you a nice background about the chocolate making, manufacturing and distribution process. You also get free chocolates! You can also get a chocolate from freshly prepared chocolate. If you want you can also make your own customized chocolate bar. It takes almost 2-3 hrs to roam around the museum. Do not forget to get chocolates from the shop below😄.
Divyanshu Sahu — Google review
We visited the Lindt chocolate Museum recently. We were thrilled to attend the fine tasting session. The narrator gave us an complete overview of the chocolate processing and we had an opportunity to taste some of the products during the process like from the coco beans, coco butter to final stage of finished chocolate.
Highly recommend to get an online booking specially during weekend. We saw really huge line on Saturday luckily we had our session booked. Good for kids.
maya soora — Google review
Buy tickets in advance online. Go early, when the museum opens to avoid the crowds. I enjoyed that they showed the entire journey of a chocolate bar. Even showing things like shipping and market share of different brands. Even though I was there on a Sunday there were lots of staff in the chocolate factory showing off their craft which was great to see. The museum also had a history part, detailing things such as chocolate during the wars. So in summary, the museum really has a bit of everything and of course the opportunity to taste the chocolate. I would recommend a visit if in Cologne. Also, if you are there during December the Christmas market in front of the museum was one of the less crowded markets.
Jen Jomp — Google review
It is a well designed museum with a lot happening there.
As many others recommended, buy your ticket well in advance and if you're interested in a tour (I highly recommend one) buy it way way in advance.
I booked the short course (30 min) that gave an overview of different stages of production with tasting (Yes! we tried a bean!). It was worth the extra 2.5 EUR for sure and was not too long.
There's a green house with chocolate and banana trees that have fruits!
I recommend going there if you're in Köln. Definitely one of the best things to do there.
Mohammadamin Tajik — Google review
Visiting this museum was one of the best decisions I made when I was in Cologne, Germany.
During the tour there are different exhibitions that explain everything from the origin of chocolate, to the way it is processed and obtained, as well as its commercial distribution.
The tour is very entertaining, and the best thing is that they give free chocolate samples. Although the price could be considered somewhat high, I think it is totally worth it.
Janik Tomás — Google review
Pretty special museum if you are really into chocolate, infographics, and more chocolate :)
Try to avoid visiting during weekends for a less crowded experience, and buy your ticket online to avoid waiting on the queue in the entrance
The museum has nice areas to visit, a cafe and a chocolate store. There is even a roof you can access from outside with a beautiful view
Humam Kay (PXi4-XXAX) — Google review
Super cool. You get to see where chocolate started and all of the processes to make it. There are samples from the chocolate made right in front of you, and you even have an opportunity to have your own chocolate bar made with different toppings. The chocolate tastes better than what is sold in the stores. So delicious and so fun! Use the QR code to purchase tickets. Waiting in line takes a lot longer.
Robyn Early — Google review
That was a nice place to visit when you are in Cologne. Seeing A cocoa tree is interesting and a bunch of interesting information. My only complaint was the people assigned who are helping/ordering the queue. They were rude even on a plain simple question...
The Hohenzollern Bridge is a spectacular bridge in Cologne that is used for railway traffic. It has been nicknamed "Love Locks" because of the many couples who attach padlocks to the railing and throw the key into the River Rhine below. The bridge is one of Cologne's most popular tourist attractions, and it's estimated that its locks weigh more than two tons!
The Beethoven-Haus Bonn is a memorial site, museum and cultural institution that celebrates the life and work of composer Ludwig van Beethoven. The museum has one of the world's largest collections of manuscripts and music items related to the master.
Very nice place to visit. Well organized and informative. You will find a variety of Beethoven’s belongings as well as paintings and his music books and instruments. Loved it! Sadly no photos allowed inside the house.
Keysha Valentin Pedrosa — Google review
A beautiful house and interesting artifacts of the son of Bonn. Here you feel like a part of his history: antique creaky floors, his personal belongings and musical instruments, rooms where you can listen to his masterpieces, a beautiful backyard, portraits and correspondence letters and much more. In my top 3 must-see places in Bonn.
Marianna Taniushkina — Google review
Visiting Beethoven's house in Bonn has been a lifelong dream of mine, and it certainly did not disappoint. As a classical music lover, getting to walk the same halls where one of history's greatest composers once lived and worked was an incredible experience. The house itself is beautiful, with its classic 18th century architecture and the lush gardens surrounding it. Inside, I was amazed to see Beethoven's actual pianos, original scores, and other artifacts that gave me a glimpse into his creative genius. Though he went deaf later in life, standing in that house you could almost hear the music in the air. Getting to see where Beethoven was born and spent his formative years left me inspired and in awe of his lasting legacy. This visit is one I will cherish forever.
Ali Alaspli — Google review
Beautifully laid out with German and English explanations. I recommend the audio tour QR code and earphones or one from there. Go early to see the treasury - different opening hours we missed it unfortunately. Highly recommend
Gilly Riet — Google review
Small but fine. €10 per adult and €7 per kid, €19 for a family (2 adults+max 3 kids). Photos are not allowed inside.
Pearl Xia — Google review
Small house filled with interesting tidbits on Beethoven including a unique statue made from a plaster mask while he was not very old, the string quartet instruments he was gifted, items from his daily life, facsimile scores, ear trumpets, and info on his friends, patrons, and acquaintances. I recommend doing the audio tour as it will add quite a bit of context and information to the experience. Perhaps too much. If one were to listen to every entry in the guide you'd likely be there for several hours.
Michael Clayville — Google review
A place I always yearning to visit! I can't describe the feeling you get when you look at the original instruments knowing they were once played by a great Master like Beethoven!
Majid — Google review
Beautiful and well maintained museum. The staff is very friendly, the items are easy to get to and see, tickets could be easily bought on the spot. I visited on Dec 23 and the museum wasn’t super busy. The special exhibition opened at 11:30 a.m. (museum opens at 10 a.m.) which gave me enough time to see the rest of the house without being in rush. The whole experience took me about a hour and a half. The musical rooms are very meditative and I definitely recommend spending time listening to Beethoven’s music for a while. Pictures could be taken everywhere with exception of the Treasury room where the special exhibition was placed. A definite must-go for a professional musician!
Smilyana Lozanova — Google review
Excellent experience, the house where a legend was born. It's very well kept, everything, every object has an explanation (historical note if you will). You can also download an app which plays the music specific to the instrument Beethoven used. You aren't allowed to take photos inside the house but there is a garden where you can click few photos. A must visit for everyone. (For students the rates are a bit lower)
Amit Nadig — Google review
Spent a Great time visiting Beethoven house. Highly recommend if you fan of classic music and interestted in this music genius. You can rent audio guide, plus for non German speakers all exhibitions have English translation.
Martyna Nikitina — Google review
Such a beautifully preserved piece of history. A must see if you're in Bonn! The house Beethoven was born in and so many interesting facts about him and his family. I would love to go again and spend more time as I was on a time constraint. Well worth it. It's closed on Tuesdays. Plan accordingly
Tatiana M — Google review
Visited it on a Saturday late afternoon, overall liked the place and was able to cover it in 75 mins. It's small with ground, first and second floor. The place offers you to see different potraits of Beethoven, some of his musical instruments, letters from his family and friends, and some hearing devices. To get more info about the exhibits you can download an app. The download did not work for me inside the Haus so I went to the ticket shop again to download it.
Treasury area is only open from 11 till 14:00 or 15:00. Next to the Treasury you can go into the music room and relax there while listening to some of the famous compositions.
You can buy the tickets from the ticket amd souvenir shop opposite to the house at a normal price for 12 euros and for students 7/7.5 euros.
Ammarah Masroor — Google review
Definitely come to Beethoven's House if you are visiting Bonn, it is an amazing place that shows the life of the great composer, and how the barriers of losing his sense of hearing can still make wonderful works like his famous 5th and 9th symphony.
Jason Chung — Google review
This was one of the main reason I travelled to Bonn. It was a nice medium sized museum full of Beethoven's personal letters, manuscripts, artifacts and instruments. What I found quite interesting was the correspondences detailing Beethoven's relationships. Download the app in the shop using their free wifi before entering the gallery so you can use the audio guide. Bring a good set of earphones (noise cancelling preferably) as its a small space and the creaky floors and many tours get quite loud over the audio guide.
Lilla Chen — Google review
My friend just wanna visit it while i been in Bonn. It was easy just both tickets and we go straight away! They give u tablet with headphones or you can download app with all information and history. From outside it looks quite small but when you enter its a lot of space to explore! Really love it, enjoy the music while looking by the window in to the garden was my fav thing. All small details explained and much new things I found out! Totally worth it
Simas — Google review
Excellent and complete collection, organization, audio guides in different languages of Beethoven's life. It’s a beautiful experience for all of us who love music. Totally recommended
Parchita — Google review
After that we went to Beethoven house, the house where Beethoven was born. To buy tickets you across the street. Also if you have a backpack then you need to put it in one of the lockers. We downloaded the app which had the auto guide. Overall there is the ground floor and then 2 other floors. This museum goes over Beethovens up bringing as well as highlights the instruments he played. Nice museum, if you want to listen to everything it will take about 2 hours but we tried to listen to what we thought was noteworth so we finished within an hour. Nice to see if you are in Bonn.
Josh Baltazar — Google review
Was my first time, i was a bit hesitated but quickly from the starting i get the positive vibe, the reception then the pianist and they way they have decorated with the candles. No regrets, and sure will go again and encourage my friends as well.
Hagop Araklian — Google review
The photos outside is from the city of Beethoven, incredibly experience for people love classical music.
Luiza Bandeira — Google review
Visiting Bonn without visiting the Beethoven-Haus is virtually impossible. This little museum is definitely worthwhile and not just for fans of Beethoven's music. It gives an interesting insight in life in the nineteenth century in Germany.
Carl Puhl — Google review
Excellent place...All the items used by him is kept here....His piano is there at the top floor....
Sathishkumar Krishnan — Google review
Must see place if you come to Bonn.
Entering fees are €12 but it’s worth the price.
K Atsushi — Google review
What a beautiful surprise to find this petit filarmonic in the Beethoven House, just so elegant and cozy.
The piano con concert very accurate and the pianist was very gently, he explained a nice general history about Beethoven pieces.
And the many candles are just adorable.
Susi Velasco — Google review
I grew up with music of Beethoven, so visiting this museum was kind of sentimental for me.
Reading his letters regarding his deafness and trying the instrument that mimics his hearing was heartbreaking. He was a great man and museum was a good reminder and reflection of this.
Ruins of a 13th-century castle with tunnels, a seasonal museum & a nature trail along the walls.
Very beautiful old ruins with alot of history. The staff were very friendly and spoke both fluent German and English, and gave us a short history of the castle. The price of admission was was reasonable and the COVID restrictions were not difficult to work with. There is plenty of parking at the castle entrance, however the walk from St. Goar to the castle was nice and not very demanding. Highly recommend visiting the castle.
Alex Bloch — Google review
Pretty interesting castle and great that you can walk all around the ruins of the castle. We went while it was very cold and couldn’t stay long.
Sheila Young — Google review
One of the largest castles on this stretch of the Rhine, these ruins are part of a deceptively large military complex. The main part of the castle including a small museum can be freely walked for a small fee. The larger complex however is only accessible through guided tours.
Noud Frenken — Google review
A monumental ruin. Unfortunately, at the time of my visit, the entire castle was disfigured by various fences, stages and musical equipment for an evening concert. Don't do it on such a scale, you spoil the visit for ordinary tourists.
Jakub Smutn? — Google review
Beautiful town less than 50 mins from Ktown. Features a gorgeous Rhein River waterfront with a string of 20 plus castles along the way. Rheifels is a burgruine (ruin) that was built in 1245 and went under siege for 2 years straight when Count Dieter raised the toll to cross the river. The castle used to be massive which is why you find lots of ruin favorites such as gravestones, a large cellar, the washroom, etc. There is a recreated apothecary, and the castle itself offers the best view of the city of St. Goar, where it is located. You can spend a day or a weekend there at the Castle hotel, or at many of the Inns down on the main drag where you can do wine tastings and shop. Its a win win situation.
MP Ossa — Google review
There are so many castles along the river Rhine and Rheinfels castle is one that shouldn't be missed. It is a very short hike to the castle from the river. The castle ruins give you a feeling of going back to the medieval era. The view from the watch tower overlooking the river and the chain of mountains is beautiful. If you like to see some medieval artifacts, there is a museum inside this castle that you can visit.
Deeksha Yogendra — Google review
Nice castle with great history. In museum guide explaning the whole history. Exteriors with very nice views to the river Rhein.
Miloslav MRAZ — Google review
Imposing ruins, but it is difficult to make out how it really was in its glory days. It should have been rebuilt in the Kaiserzeit maybe ;o) In the museum, you can see a scale model of the castle.
Marc Stroobants — Google review
Take a walk to the castle through the grapevine, nice views! The castle itself is very cool, nice to discover the ruin. Admission price is ok, paid 13€ for whole family incl. three children.
Öht — Google review
Fantastic castle with lots of fun areas to explore. The place is vast and has lots of towers and tunnels that our kids loved. The views of the river and surrounding vineyards were fantastic. The hotel looked very nice. We parked our bikes in town and hiked up to the castle, which was a nice steep walk. Definitely worth the visit.
Matheson Harris — Google review
Awesome castle ruins with views of the Rhine and vineyards. Parking isn't free and there isn't a lot so go during the week if possible. There is a ferry across the river and there is a shuttle bus as well.
Stephanie Sumulong — Google review
We stop by while in Germany and Visiting this castle was epic. Just amazing to see something from that Era is still standing truly a memorable site. Everything in the area is just beautiful epic views from the top of the castle.
Zoee Marisol — Google review
This is an awesome castle that you only get to see part of.. It is the largest fortress on the Rhine. We didn't get to see many areas since there were no tour guides available however there was plenty to see. A visit to the museum on-site is a must for the history of the castle
Silverblck 1 — Google review
Very interesting castle that dates back to the 1400s.
It's a 6 euros entry fee, and the gatekeeper is quite a character!
Plenty of paths to explore the castle, if you're afraid of heights do not go to the clock tower.
Plenty of paid parking, you shouldn't need more than an hour and a half unless you plan on eating at the restaurant.
Landmark hilltop monument accessible by foot or cablecar, with dramatic river & valley views.
The view is breathtaking. The monument is worthy to see. United we win. The historical perspective is one of the kind.. bucket list checked.
Michael Apazoglou — Google review
A very beautiful, hilarious and mighty monument...you simply must respect it, the builders and creators as well, you must love the place. The view is breathtaking, it is picturesque and just overwhelming...the river Rhein, the little town, the small hills around...everything....and if you decide to walk up to it through the wineyard you will enjoy it even more (just take enough water)
Dzenis Imsirovic — Google review
This monument is situated in one of the most beautiful places of Germany called Rudesheim. Surrounded by lush green vineyards and easily accessible by a cable car which provides views which will stimulate anyone for years after their visit. A mist visit for anyone going to Germany.
While returning we took the walking trail which passes through the vineyards, slowly ascending from the beautiful birds eye views to the green surroundings of the vineyards.
The entire trail is a few kilometres long, and is worth taking.
Sachin Yadav — Google review
If you have physical limitations, take the chair lift. If not, it's worth the uphill hike through the vineyards. There is no shade on the hike up, so be prepared, take water. The sun beats down on you for a while. The monument is stunning and grand, not to mention the view over the Rhein. There's a restaurant at the top of the hill, in case you need refreshments after the hike. This was my 2nd time visiting so it was worth seeing more than once.
Selina Bryant — Google review
Beautiful views !! It is worth it. Sitting there feels like holidays abroad. You can have a good rest here and it is nice for evening walks.
J.C. — Google review
A very impressive monument built in the late 1800’s to commentate the unification of Germany. THIS IS NOT A WAR MEMORIAL .
There is ample paid parking on a very well organised and maintained site which is well lit and has a lot of seating offering fantastic views of the Rhein river and of course the memorial itself. There’s a very good restaurant here on site with a good selection and outdoor seating area too. The memorial is also accessible to and from Rüdesheim via a cable car lift.
Dave Pearson — Google review
Very beautiful views from the monument. The monument itself is very impressive and lovely to look at. I appreciated the informative signs in front, describing the history of the monument.
Katelyn B — Google review
We loved the hike to the monument. Only 87 meters above sea level and just over 200 stairs, it was a perfect balance of exercise and enjoyment.
A must see if you are visiting.
Kim K — Google review
Great place for a nice long walk or even a bike ride. Mix with beautiful forest parts and an old building with a large monument which was a highlight for me. Not forgetting the view. Amazing
David “Dangerous Dave” Hood — Google review
Niederwald Landscape Park near the Rhein river in Rüdeshiem, Germany. This is another spot where you can take your family for a chill and relaxing tour. In order to go to the top, we gotta take the tram which was free. The view was breathtaking and don’t get me started on the amazing interactions with the people there. It was lovely experience and I hope to go back very soon :)
Shaquille — Google review
Astonishingly beautiful scenery and view, even during windy winter time. The Monument's massiveness is suprising and impressive, there are many wineyard paths to walk in the nearby area, a restaurant, and soon after Covid they will open the cableway (Seilbahn).
Parking is 8€ for the whole day, right on top of the hill- limited spaces, and a very slow ticket machine, though.
- rosie ' show - — Google review
We got up here by a very scenic cable car ride🚠 Cute little cable car for 2 person! The view over the Rhine river is quite amazing with fields of vineyard along the river!
Legolas Ng — Google review
Loved our small little trip.
The chairlift was extremely safe and totally worth it. The view from above was the best thing. The monument was spectacular and the history behind it was intresting.
Why i am giving it 4 stars is simple we paid for the boat to get to the monument and also the chairlift still when we reached the top we had to pay for toilet. They should atleast not ask extra.
Amber Ahmed — Google review
You still have to queue even if you buy tickets in advance but its not a long wait. The ride on the individual cable cars is spectacular. The view at the monument is amazing and the stories behind it are fascinating. It's very peaceful up there. Gift shop and snacks available. The greatest Elvis filmed in number 76. We also came down in number 76.
Patricia Francis — Google review
awesome-beautiful-amazing views and wonderful place to be with family or friends. One can take cable cars or walk or cycle up to reach the famous monument. Lots of benches to sit and enjoy the view. Very popular tourist attractions. 👌
arpita bhati — Google review
This place is worth the time and effort to visit. You can actually walk up to this place from the town of Rudesheim. The cable car is the way to go up. If you have the time, you can walk Babcock down through the vineyards with the constant beautiful scenery of the Rhine River as you walk down.
The history of this place is explained in several languages when you get up to the monument.
TSK — Google review
This is, quite simply, a stunning memorial to the Franco-Prussian War. And if you are unclear as to the details surrounding this major conflict between the Second French Empire and the North German Confederation, oh my - just do a quick bit of research - this war forever changed the face of the European Continent and shaped it into what we more or less see today. This war changed everything. And this monument is beyond gorgeous and, whether you would have been on either side of the battlefield, this monument is meaningful.
Christopher Combest — Google review
One of the best view points if you are visiting the Rheingau area. You will definitely want to take some pictures for your memories.
Shawn D — Google review
the way up takes about 30 mins with diligent hiking. i would recommend the cable car aber it closed at 5pm in april. that led us to walk up and there was literally no crowd at all during this time. we even saw a double rainbow. thank Gott.
Nicole Yeo — Google review
A perfect getaway from the busy frankfurt. A lovely walk through the Old village and a cable car ride to the top. A walk through the woods. It is a perfect day to spend.
Dr.Sharath Chandran — Google review
I came here expecting to see something cool, but what i felt being there with my brother who is German and explaining the significance of this place. It was ver moving. I will be back to Germany and to see the Mother.
Donald Hillis — Google review
Must visit 1) for this beautiful art and 2) for the breathtaking view
Bhavana Sitaphale — Google review
What a beautiful place to visit, a quick ride up the mountain in the cable cars and a lovely walk around to see the monument, the views are breathtaking
The Mainz Cathedral, a Romanesque structure with a Baroque spire and an ornate cloister, is renowned for its elaborate tombstones. The cathedral is one of the largest in Europe, second only to the Vatican in size. Its architecture and history are fascinating, making it an absolute must-see destination. The cathedral's impressive grandeur sets it apart from others and showcases beautiful design elements in its construction.
Must see cathedral. It’s majestic size. I did not want to compare it to others - but it’s one of the biggest one (except Vatican) in Europe. Absolutely must see.
Kamil NOWAK — Google review
Wow wow wow. This place was so pretty and so well preserved. The stain glass was incredible and so well taken care of. This place is a testament to construction and engineering of the time.
Chris C — Google review
It's beautiful, and modern.
Now you get to donate using credit card & mobile payment on a poll.
Margie Wu — Google review
There is a very beautiful architecture.
Yaroslav Pyurko — Google review
Came here on a Saturday afternoon with my husband and three kids ages 6, 4, and 2. This is the best cathedral I've been to with kids, mainly because there was beautiful organ music playing the whole time that made it much less stressful having semi-loud children. There was SO much to look at, and we loved strolling through all the different side rooms and halls. I'm not normally a cathedral person but we thoroughly enjoyed this one. Not a ton of things that the kids wanted to touch but couldn't - most of it is high up where they can't reach, or blocked off. The bathrooms were so-so; 50 cents per person and small. We parked nearby at Parkhaus am Brand, which was an easy-to-get-to underground garage and very reasonably priced (12 euros for 7ish hours).
Danielle Cummings — Google review
Its a large and beautiful cathedral. It has many chambers, corners, and details to discover.
Perfect for making impresive photos.
You must visit it if you ever find yourself near the city
Marco Antonio Barreto Vera — Google review
Sooo amazing and such an interesting architecture and history 😍
Common German — Google review
One of the cathedrals' to be visited while in Germany. It is huge, and is architecturally beautiful. There is a serene silence in the cathedral which helps one to sit in silent reflection. I make it a point to go to the cathedral, whenever I visit Mainz.
NEERAJ MATHEW JOSEPH — Google review
The cathedral is a must do in Mainz. The museum is a few euros and intresting if you like religious relics, statues and art.
Laura W — Google review
Like many European cathedrals, this is one worth visiting. Despite the construction work outside it's still accessible although the current entry doesn't exactly stand out. Expect the usual beautiful stained glass, statues and relics.
Martin Witchard — Google review
Oh dear… Mainz Cathedral or St. Martin's Cathedral is located near the historical center and a market square. This 1000-year-old Roman Catholic cathedral is the site of the episcopal see of the Bishop of Mainz. Like everything in the City this monumental building is a mosaic of styles. The fusion between Romanesque (main),
Gothic (chapels and bell towers) and
Baroque (roof) are serving us a real architectural treat. Over the centuries, seven coronations of kings took place in Mainz Cathedral.
Mate Auck — Google review
It’s a must visit while visiting Rhine region. The remarkable cathedral and its dome sits in the old town. The architecture is magnificent with high arches, tombs for historical influential people and central old sculptures. It’s captivating just wandering around. And feels so peaceful sitting inside. There is a nice courtyard inside the cathedral.
Aggie Wang — Google review
Historic and religious structure. Magnificent construction. Original structure is still visible in the cellar.
Sam — Google review
Wow! A sandstone cathedral 1000 + years old . A few renovations outside when I visited but al good. Inside was spectacular and. You could feel the history in the church as well as below in the crypt.
Carl Cencig — Google review
My friend brought me here last month. And I'm loving the place already.
Evelyn Garay — Google review
It’s nice - there were renovations going on though but you still able to see the cathedral.
Have a walk a round and maybe a cup of coffee - it’s beautiful.
The Gutenberg Museum is a fascinating destination for book enthusiasts to explore the history of printing. The museum boasts displays of Gutenberg Bibles, the famous invention by Johannes Gutenberg in the 15th century that revolutionized book production with movable type printing. Visitors can discover how printing developed independently in both Eastern and Western cultures. While some exhibits lack English translations, English-speaking tour guides are available to help visitors navigate through the rich history of this revolutionary technology.
I definitely recommend visiting the museum to enjoy the revolutionary invention of printing and how it has transformed the world. It can give a glimpse of the current change with social media and how it is transforming politics and life all over the globe.
Islam Mansour — Google review
It’s a great place if history of things interests you. I was very impressed with this museum and the history it had to offer. Do get the audio device for a guided audio tour otherwise you will be lost inside. Don’t miss the narrated printing press history tour which is in the mail hall downstairs. If you’re lucky you may be gifted a scroll.
Sarab H. Singh — Google review
Lovely museum just a few steps from the Mainz Cathedral. Its main attraction is the two copies of the Gutenberg Bible. They also do a demo session to showcase the working of the printing press. We found it quite interesting.
Padmini M S — Google review
Great museum for book nerds to learn how books happened. Must-go if you’re in the area. Definitely learned how printing was invented in both the East and West. The important exhibits had English descriptions, but the other half didn’t have any which is a big bummer. Glad we had our own English-speaking tour guide to walk us through the history, which helped a lot!
Jeremy Au — Google review
There're so many old books and we can see many old printers. One of guides lady is so kind to tell me which part is OK to take pictures. Really things are so interesting for me anyway. The museum is close to Dom, please stop by if you have a enough time.
I really recommend!!
meiai — Google review
It's a must visited museum in Mainz, you will learn something new from this place for sure.
There are lots of exhibitions, demonstration about the letterpress informative, it's just informative!
Pasan Sensouk — Google review
A must-visit place for those who want to dive into the history of the modern book and its creator. The exposition is small but very nice.
I liked the exhibition if children’s books and the historical development of this segment. A bit disappointing was the lack of translation for the newspapers exhibition, but I guess this will change when the new Gutenberg museum opens doors.
Val Stoeva — Google review
Definitely worth a visit. Three Gutenberg Bibles! Lots of beautiful books, presses, and interactive exhibits. Nice gift shop too. Items can be pricey, but some real unique handmade print art is available.
William Eldredge — Google review
This was a really interesting museum to see even as a non German speaker. Some of the exhibits have English but most don't. Super interesting museum to look at and can always get a friend (or Google!) to translate things of particular interest. Would go again if I'm ever back in Mainz!
Jasmine Thom — Google review
A fun and informative approach to history for everyone. You get to see the original Gutenberg bible and old printing systems. We received an audio tour with headphones and a little digital player as you walked around. At the end there was a screen printing activity which was fun.
Red Lemonade — Google review
マインツにあるグーテンベルクの事績と印刷の歴史の博物館。42行聖書から始まり、活字の発展やグラデーションの濃度の仕様など、印刷が発展する過程の技術をずらりと並べています。
印刷機などもたくさん置いてありますし、石版の版などもあって見応えがけっこうあります。
また、ヨーロッパ以外の印刷についても展示が設けられていました。
一階で入場券を購入します。ロッカーもあるのですが、生憎2€コインの持ち合わせがなく使うことができませんでした。両替はしてもらえないので、荷物をロッカーに入れたい方は事前にコインの確認をしておくのがお勧めです。
(Translated by Google)
Museum of Gutenberg's achievements and the history of printing in Mainz. Starting with the 42-line Bible, the book lays out the technology that led to the development of printing, including the development of type and specifications for gradation density.
There are many printing machines, and there are also lithographic plates, so it's quite a sight to see.
There were also exhibits about printing from outside Europe.
Purchase admission tickets on the first floor. There are lockers, but unfortunately I didn't have the 2€ coins so I couldn't use them. Currency cannot be exchanged, so if you want to put your luggage in a locker, we recommend checking your coins beforehand.
Akihiro Takizawa — Google review
This museum presents the development of printing technology around the world from a very objective and neutral perspective. The museum has a collection of Gutenberg's earliest printed works and printing machines of various periods. In addition, the organizer also provided a live demonstration of printing technology, as well as a short film of Gutenberg's life in German or English.
1 2 — Google review
Excellent museum. Highly recommend. You can see most of the exhibits in about 45 minutes or you could lose yourself here and spend hours if you're super interested in the subject.
The Bibles were the highlight for me.
Ben Pry — Google review
Very interesting museum about Gutenberg Printing Press and the history of printing press in general. They have an amazing collection of old books including one of the original Gutenberg Bibles. Also contains an interesting exhibition about printing presses in eastern countries. The only downside is that in a few exhibitions the descriptions are only in German. The entrance to the museum costs only 5 euros.
Mario Alfonso Prado Romero — Google review
Wonderful exhibition, which I was very much looking forward to but I honestly found it really hard to follow with the audio set (English). Difficult to know which floor I was on as no obvious numbers displayed and all the experts in the audio were in German and not translated to the different languages offered. I felt I missed out on lots of information because of that. From reading other reviews I think the best way to see this exhibition is with a guided tour.
Also need to note on website that ID needed to get audio.
Claire Cuffe — Google review
They just don't print it all like they used to. Absolutely amazing and could have spent a full day there EASY. LOVELY part of my trip
G. Carter Stokum — Google review
Mind blowing and educational. The man exposed the true and original bible. Must see while in Germany. 🇩🇪 Staff was kind and professional.
Jazz313McMission Jazz313McMission — Google review
Nice museum! You can find some bibles that are first printed here! I'm so excited when I saw them.
The walking route is quite confusing but you can ask the staffs to help you. They are friendly and helpful.
The Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof is a grand station adorned with Neo-Renaissance accents that serves both regional and long-distance routes. The ground floor hosts platforms for long-distance trains while the underground provides access to the S-bahn and U-bahn systems. Facilities such as paid restrooms, food and beverage shops, and seating areas are available within the station.
The wonderful old architecture of the railway station🤩 During the pick time is a bit more crowded but that's everywhere. The navigation signs are still very easily visible and understandable.
There is a plenty of different connections across the city near surrounding and far distance connections.
Included a lot of food stores for the convenience of traveling or short stops. Thank you 🤘🏼🚀
Ales Tvrdy — Google review
This is the main station of Frankfurt. The ground floor has the platforms for all the long distance trains and the underground has access to the S-bahn and U-bahn
The station itself has a facilities such as paid WC, food and beverage shops and seating areas. But the area just outside the station is a bit dingy and shady with a lot of littering and loitering
Ranajit Banerjee — Google review
This station is the backbone of the transportation system in frankfurt as you can get Trams, metro, national and international trains from this place, but still it's not crowded as we see in many places, sometimes it's a bit confusing but one can manage if they check the details properly.
Moreover sunset view is amazing from this station.
Shubham Sinha — Google review
It’s the main train station of Frankfurt where you can get train to most of the European countries. I took direct train to Linz, Austria. Although it’s a huge and crowded station but there is no proper waiting area that facilitate you during the cold weather. Tram and bus stops are available near the train station.
Maqbool Khan — Google review
It is a beautiful train station with its own architectural features.There are many convenient services in the train station, such as DB information desk, bakery selling German specialty breads, fast food restaurants, mini-markets, etc.
But the sanitary condition, not particularly clean and hygienic. There are a lot of pigeons in this train station, resulting in a lot of bird poop, and there are some homeless vagrants.
??? — Google review
Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof is the bustling main train station of Frankfurt. Very busy at times. There are many food kiosks and other services available. Unfortunately there are some transient/homeless people who wander through the station, asking for money. The immediate area outside the hauptbahnhof is also a little sketchy, with some open drug dealing, but it's not unsafe. Deutsche Bahn runs a very efficient service, trains run very much on time.
Holman Louis — Google review
This is the central station of Frankfurt, Frankfurt bhanhaf. Many food outlets are there. You can get Sanacks in 2 euro. We have pizza in 3 Euro. Mac D, burger King is also there. Very clean station. For oneday city pass you have to pay 5.35 Euro and for airport transfer 5.20 Euro.
Dr. Sourav Mandal — Google review
The main reason I choose Frankfurt Haputbahnhof as the starting point for my personal travel is that there are quite a variety of public transportation tools that can easily to use from day to mid-night. No matter what time it is, the crowd is obviously everywhere inside or outside this station. There is also a paid toilet on the underground floor here and a variety of restaurants are also quite sufficient for traveler's basic requirement. I hope to have the other opportunity again to take different long-distance trains here in the future.
Stanley Chang — Google review
The train station is very large and busy with lots of services to different areas. It is very busy and crowded all the time. You can also transfer to U-Baun and S-Baun inside the train station too. Furthermore, there are a lot of cafes and restaurants so that you can find your desired dishes easily
Fat Cho — Google review
Very busy train platform, but easy to locate the appropriate train based on all the signage and platform updates. There's plenty of food shops, places to sit and wait. They have luggage storage for anyone looking to leave over the day while walking the city. Wasn't many people to ask for help when trying to find something specific.
Mat Bienczyk — Google review
The train station is HUGE. Lots of places to eat or drink inside.
It was not easy to find help, and finding the proper train and seats was very difficult as first timers. Our train was probably 3 or 4 hours late, easily. So weird.
The bathrooms cost euros.
Karl Whinnery — Google review
A beautiful train station. It is huge and the architecture is beautiful. It brings back the old days of train travel. I just love the main terminal area where the trains arrive and depart. Plenty of shops, restaurants and places to buy drinks before or after travel. I really enjoy my visits to this station.
Michael Mack — Google review
Liked the architecture of the station. It's very huge and gorgeous. It's a typical terminus station where the railroads end in the station, so you can just walk to the end of the platform and move to another one without using the bridge. There are fast-food restaurants and convenience stores in the station.
Junhyun Kim — Google review
The train station is beautiful! It has a historical charm that reminds me of Harry Potter heading to Platform 9¾. However, I must admit that the train system can be quite complicated, especially for non-German speakers or tourists in general. The costumer service desk is not very helpful, the workers have an attitude and are not willing to help. I accidentally boarded the wrong train and ended up receiving an 80 euro fine from one of the train ticket officials. It would be great if they could be more helpful and friendly towards tourists, offering guidance and assistance when needed.
Ivan Corona — Google review
Large and efficient station, as one would expect from Germany. Trains that connect all over Germany and the rest of Europe including Amsterdam, Vienna and Basel.
Tram and metro also connect to the station. Lots of electronic and physical signs so it's impossible to get the wrong train.
Tons of cafe and sandwiches type places available as well as a few sit down restaurants and the usual junk fast food.
Unique architecture here and it is a visual treat. Overall a very pleasant experience
Joe Macpherson — Google review
Functional and practical.
This has to be the most used train station in Europe for me. I lived here for two years in the 80s; I love train so much that I make my trips around it - it was great when German DB was reliable and dependable.
Not during my last few trips, especially 2022. Accidents, delays ...
Oh, I'm off the topic.
This station although heavily used, but I don't think it has a supermarket ... foods / coffee bars are plentiful. Some under ground tunnels feels icky. Many buses and subways merge here (duh)
Irene Eng — Google review
A nice train station with a beautiful architecture. The main train station in Frankfurt with connections to almost all major cities across Germany and Europe. Signs are very well labeled making it a bit easy to navigate your way to the right platform, especially if you don’t speak German. There are many shops and restaurants to keep you busy as you wait for your train. There are also numerous public benches if you just want to chill and not spend a dime. It wasn’t that busy when I visited but a bit rush. Pretty sure it gets chaotic during rush hours. Good thing is they have service desks where you can visit any time and an attendant will help you find your way.
Kelvin Ofula — Google review
One of the biggest train station in Germany and its Huge.The architecture of the station is awesome.Lots of places to eat or drink inside. Signs are everywhere to help you find your way around. There are plenty of restaurants and shops for refreshments.Very easy to find the right platform and trains were on time and very clean.There is a McDonald’s, donut shops, book shops and more. Toilets are all mostly clean and only costs a small charge to enter.There is a plenty of different connections across the city near surrounding and far distance connections.You can also transfer to U-Bahn and S-Bahn inside the train station too.Avoid the pedophiles and drug dealers, the pick pockets and we can see them at the Entrance and please avoid looking them.
The Main Tower Restaurant & Lounge offers stunning views of Frankfurt from its53rd floor bar. It's a favorite spot for bankers and visitors alike, with dishes including international cuisine.
Wonderful restaurant with delicious, creative food at the top of a highrise in downtown Frankfurt. Everything served was individually prepared with the utmost attention to detail. The knowledgeable staff explained every dish chef prepared with complete understanding. The wine pairings complemented and completed every dish. Just when we thought we were done, a wonderful assortment of petite four arrived to finish our delicious meal. The only issue is there is no parking on site, but a parking garage is a couple blocks down the street.
Bryant Middleton — Google review
We wanted to have some drinks on a Thursday’s evening. When we arrive, they told us with 2 doses you need to have a test. So we went outside to do test waiting 20 minutes outside for our results to enter the restaurant. When we came second time with our results, they told us we should have a reservation. We called and then the security told us we should order 30 euro per person minimum.
So we went away…
Seems they didn’t want us, like their guests.
PS two stars just for Corona safety checks, otherwise one star.
Kateryna Haidaieva — Google review
MainTower Lounge offers a delightful escape with its friendly staff, cozy atmosphere, and stunning city vistas. A must-visit for those seeking relaxation and a picturesque setting.
aleksandra plazinic — Google review
I would give more than 5 stars if i could do. Everything is perfect. Very good service. Beautiful view. Amazing creative food. Very delicious. We reserved a table for 3 course dinner for our wedding anniversary last year and this year. The price is quiet expensive. But worth it. We want to go for fantastic dinner here to celebrate our wedding anniversary every year.
Ploy RU — Google review
Since I live in Frankfurt (which is about 3 years) I've always wished to experience this amazing Panorama Restaurant, highlight of the city. I had luck, as I called only 10min before my arrival to book a table, and had luck to receive one (normally one needs to book days earlier, and sometimes weeks).
Needless to say I was amazed with the beautiful panorama and the simple, yet sophisticated interior of the restaurant.
Food was absolutely delicious. Some of the ingredients were complete new to me (as I usually stick to me personally known recepies).
Every course was presented in details by the competent and very polite and professional waiter.
Special thanks to the waiter Mr. Wilhelm (I hope I rememmber correctly) who made our experienced so pleasant.
With regards to the price, I would not say it is expensive. The price suits the overall sensation (the spectacular view and meals) + location.
Best Regards,
Nevena
Nevena “Necko” Zezelj — Google review
Absolutely recommend this restaurant. Food is delicious and you will have fantastic view of Frankfurt.
I would like to thank the staff and especially our waiter. They are super professional and friendly.
Don’t forget to reserve a table before you go there.
Looking forward to come again.
Lusy S. — Google review
After revamping their menu and concept the food is even better than it used to be, whereas it was once excellent now it's phenomenal. It's an experience in itself to be served by the professional team, many special thanks to Mr. Willi.
Ghassan Faraj — Google review
Excellent lunch and excellent service. Prix Fixe menu with either two or three courses and two choices at each course. I did the three courses with a wine pairing with each course. Fabulous views at every table. Restaurant is on 53rd floor. Allow 5-10 minutes wait for security screening and elevator which is also taking tourists to 55th floor observation deck. They pay 7.50 each for that. No charge if going to restaurant.
ernest manuel — Google review
Very nice restaurant and bar, friendly staff and ambiance. I i came here after finishing the main tower top floor. Drinks are of reasonable price and the seatings allow you to enjoy the view of the city from up high. I did not eat anything so cannot comment on the quality of the food, however where given truffle infused popcorn as a side to my beer and it tastes amazing.
Ark Huynh (Long) — Google review
Food was mostly good - appetizers and cocktails were very good, main courses were mediocre, desserts were many different things that were good but did nothing for each other.
The service was both patronizing and charming. It was obvious the waitress thought we are not sophisticated enough for the restaurant because we didn't have a reservation and were not dressed. We found it mostly amusing, as the food was very old fashioned as in strong 80s influences in the presentation and mix of overpowering flavors. For example, the lobster bisque was more of a fish bouillon with strong saffron presence. It was good - but it has been a long time since I ate something like that.
The lamb main dish was excellent; the veal was very boring, both the meat and the baked pasta that accompanied it. The sweetbread that made me order it was hardly noticeable. Fish was ok, no more and no less.
The view compensates for almost everything and it was pleasant and fun. If you are willing to spend at least €80 per person before drinks you can do much worse.
Miki Noam — Google review
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The Romer, a medieval building with a stepped gable facade, is now the town hall with a balcony and many portraits. The building has served as Frankfurt's main city hall for 600 years.
The beautiful and picturesque old town is a must visit when in Frankfurt! Amazing half-timbered buildings that were once completely destroyed by Allied powers’ bombings during WWII, now rebuilt to their full glory! Drink your coffee or beer in one of the numerous cafes and beer houses on the square, admire the architecture, take photos and travel back in time with your imagination! 100% recommended!
Thomas K — Google review
Beautiful traditional and historical part of Frankfurt. Lots of traditional and authentic places to eat and cafes. Art galleries and museums! What a beautiful spot!
Salwan Finj — Google review
Where the heart is… a lovely quirky Old Town that captures my heart over and over again. Lots of friendly and helpful people - one would never feel like a tourist. Endless happy snaps to capture the beauty of this lovely and magical place, I cannot wait for my next visit!
Meg V — Google review
Lovely indeed. Beautiful, peaceful and refreshing for me. I found nice coffee as well around and a good Indian sovereign outlet…
Lucky Gandhi — Google review
It's one of the best if not the best town squares I've ever visited in Germany. A lot of cafés around to sit around and enjoy the old town square in it's full glory. If you want to avoid the crowd, visit it early in the morning to click a beautiful panorama.
Avadhoot — Google review
Beautiful buildings, all rebuilt after being totally destroyed during the bombing raids on Frankfurt in WW2.
Wayne Ralph — Google review
Great to walk an old city Great history and you hear a lot of stories when you're on a double decker
Rainer Oberdieck — Google review
Definitely one of the spot to visit. So lucky to bump into the Christmas market in the area. Plenty of food and beverage at the market and the environment is lively. Easy access by public transport, walking distance to other nearby tourist spot and shopping district.
Zhi Wee — Google review
Suuuuper cute little city center, unfortunately most areas were blocked off since they were setting up for a Christmas market opening the day after we left the city. Still was able to see a lot, just not many clean pictures.
April Croes — Google review
Its nice - the only thing to see in frankfurt really, although none of it’s original of course - the entire city burnt down during the war. I guess that’s why there’s about 5 tourists in the entire city. Anyways, if you are visiting there’s like 1 tourist shop and a few cafes to outside in. The little church is super plain inside and not really worth going in
Iz — Google review
Fun little plaza with some touristy shops and cafes. Old world feel with the cobblestone and buildings towering around you.
Tommy B. — Google review
Amazing architecture and culture. Plenty to see and do. Eat, drink and soak it all in.
Helen Myers — Google review
A lovely market square and the most important landmark of Frankfurt. It has plenty of souvenir shops, cafes, restaurants and important historical monuments and structures to admire. It is a busy place on weekends with plenty of visitors. While you are there, you can visit the St. Nikolous church, History museum etc.
Padmini M S — Google review
Römerberg is the historic heart of Frankfurt, Germany. This charming square is surrounded by picturesque half-timbered houses, giving it a medieval ambiance. The iconic Römer building, Frankfurt's city hall for over 600 years, dominates the square with its distinctive stepped gables. Römerberg is not only a historic and architectural gem but also a vibrant hub with open-air markets, cultural events, and traditional festivals. It serves as a popular gathering place for both locals and visitors, offering a glimpse into Frankfurt's rich history and providing a delightful backdrop for leisurely strolls and exploration.
kaushal kumar Simmons — Google review
Love the small town feels this main square in Frankfurt has. Highly recommend you walk around and visit the souvenir shops, have a glass of wine or beer or take your tourist pictures.
Keren Oliveros — Google review
Frankfurter Römer, the historic city hall of Frankfurt, is a cultural and architectural gem that serves as the symbolic heart of the city. This iconic building, with its distinctive stepped facade and three gables, stands proudly in the historic Altstadt (Old Town) and has been a witness to centuries of Frankfurt's history.
The Römer's significance is not only architectural but also cultural, as it has been the site of various important events and ceremonies throughout the years. The Kaisersaal (Emperor's Hall) inside is a lavish space adorned with medieval and Renaissance artifacts, providing a glimpse into the city's past.
Surrounded by quaint half-timbered houses and charming squares, the Frankfurter Römer is a focal point for both locals and visitors. The square in front of the Römer hosts public events, markets, and festivals, creating a lively atmosphere. The building's photogenic allure is enhanced by its role as the backdrop for numerous celebrations, including the city's annual Christmas market.
A visit to the Frankfurter Römer is a journey through time, where the historic and contemporary elements of Frankfurt seamlessly converge. Its enduring charm makes it a must-see destination for those exploring the rich tapestry of Frankfurt's cultural heritage.
S Pattanshetty — Google review
Great place to visit in Frankfurt. Pretty much everything you see it’s a reconstruction, as the original buildings were destroyed during WWII.
Pier Around The World — Google review
Stunning historical structures, main square of Frankfurt and city hall. It was too crowded when I visited there but you can take a tourist picture in front of the buildings, buy magnets etc.from souvenir shops and also grab a beer and walk the streets or lots of authentic cafes to stop by. There are also another charming old buildings like old opera and frankfurt cathedral nearby. It was such a great spot!
Uzay Onat Kalın — Google review
Perhaps it’s the most iconic spot of the city.
A nice square between the Old Opera House and the Main river ferries. I go often bec of the eateries there.
The many cafes are decent and one of them is my local friends’ favorite - they held their last three big one there - today we celebrated at their home with a dozen of close friends.
… gone off the topic again
Many couples got married at the old city hall.
Irene Eng — Google review
Great architecture and well preserved areas. Its a little busy with visitirs during afternoons and there are performers too. Good location for pictures and experience roman architecture.
Dler Mhamad — Google review
Very beautiful ancient town square with very interesting historical architectures.
Frankfurt Cathedral is a beautiful and imposing cathedral located in the heart of the city. The cathedral was built in a medieval gothic style, and its impressive decoration represents a marvelous architectural and artistic accomplishment. It is a must-see for visitors and locals alike, who will be amazed by the grandeur and majestic decoration of this historic religious site.
Gothic architecture at its finest, I couldn’t get enough of any view of Frankfurt that includes this amazing cathedral! The interior is not as impressive, but still beautiful. In the entrance you ‘ll also read about the church and old town during WWII, so interesting. I don’t know if any visits up the tower are permitted, but I ‘ll love to climb up there next time I’m in Frankfurt!
Thomas K — Google review
Frankfurt Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of Saint Bartholomew, is an architectural masterpiece that should not be missed by anyone visiting Frankfurt. Located in the heart of the city, this stunning Gothic cathedral is a testament to the ingenuity and craftsmanship of its builders.
Upon entering the cathedral, one is immediately struck by the soaring heights of the nave, which is supported by a series of graceful arches. The stained glass windows, which depict scenes from the Bible, are a particularly striking feature, casting a warm glow over the interior of the cathedral.
In addition to its architectural beauty, the cathedral is also home to a number of important works of art, including several statues and paintings by notable artists. The altar, in particular, is a work of art in its own right, adorned with intricate carvings and gold leaf.
Overall, Frankfurt Cathedral is a must-see for anyone interested in architecture or art. Its beauty and grandeur are truly breathtaking, and it serves as a testament to the enduring power of faith. Whether you are a tourist or a local, I highly recommend paying a visit to this stunning cathedral
Kutay ?etin — Google review
Beautiful architecture inside and out. You can enter the church for free, recommended donation if you want to light a candle. If you want to climb the steps to the top, there’s a freestanding ticket booth outside the church on the side closest to the river (opposite side from the church entrance). Once you pay, there’s a small wooden door to the spiral steps and you’re in your way to an incredible view 300+ steps above the ground.
Know that it’s a narrow spiral stone staircase most of the time. The outer wall has a metal handrail and the inner wall has a rope handrail that is pulled taut (close enough to the stone that my mom broke her nail on the stone wall while clutching it for dear life lol). Some sections have small windows and/or lights near the ceiling but the steps are still rather dark in most places so I used my phone’s flashlight the entire climb so we didn’t miss a step. If you come across other people going in the other direction, someone will have to stop because it is extremely narrow. At the top you can walk the perimeter of the tower. There’s fencing and I felt safe even with high winds, stone benches built into the tower, and small trash bins at the top. Happy climbing!
Catherina Mueller — Google review
Make the most of your layover by taking an Uber to the old part of town and visiting this spectacular cathedral. Buy a ticket for a couple of euros and go up the tower for a 360 view of the city. (Believe me, if I can do it, you can definitely climb those many many stairs up to the very top) After the climb, it’s time to enter the cathedral. I found it to be the perfect blend of clean lines of the building which highlight the sculptures. Found the atmosphere inside to be peaceful and serene. Don’t miss the hidden chapel behind the quiet room. The small museum in the building is also worth a visit.
G L — Google review
I thought that this was a reconstruction but it’s actually the real Cathedral of Frankfurt. It was spared during the WWII bombing.
From the outside seems impressive, but once you get inside you will realize it’s actually smaller than you thought.
Great visit!
Pier Around The World — Google review
Looking for a breathtaking and awe-inspiring destination in Frankfurt? Then be sure to check out the magnificent Frankfurt Cathedral! This beautiful church is one of the city's most iconic landmarks and is definitely not to be missed. Inside, you'll find an abundance of incredible art and architecture that will take your breath away.
This is one place that you won't want to miss during your visit to Frankfurt! This absolutely stunning and gorgeous church is right in the heart of Frankfurt.
David Dennison — Google review
An oldest Catholic Church in the center of the City Frankfurt. With a beautiful architecture so spacious and good ventilation. The Cathedral is the only building that survived from bombing attack in the second world War. The statues and the station of the cross and all the interior of the church is very beautiful. So refreshing and spiritually refreshing. A place worth visiting.
Yemesrach Assefa — Google review
A beautiful cathedral that somehow survived the flattening of Frankfurt in WWII.
The soaring columns feels like you're in a forest of giant trees. The organ is absolutely gorgeous.
kurt d ruckdeschel — Google review
An extraordinary cathedral . I believe made entirely of pink sandstone. Very elegant and even majestic decorations and look to this cathedral! Not to be missed if you are visiting old Frankfurt.
Carl Cencig — Google review
Beautiful church restored after WW2. Well worth a visit. Multiple locations in it are awe inspiring.
We didn’t get struck by lightning as non believers.
Karl Whinnery — Google review
Very interesting cathedral. You can walk all the way up and get the 360 view. Beautiful church restored after WW2.
Ajay Bhardwaj — Google review
If you are looking for a fantastic view of Frankfurt, make sure to visit the spire of the cathedral. It is quite a walk up there, but it is worth the effort. However, you won't be able to go to the very top.
If you want to get that special view, you need to book a tour into the roof. On this tour they also take you to the very top of the spire where you will find a little museum and a view that very few people have seen. You will also get to see the Gloriana, the bell of the cathedral. With 11.950 kg it is a heavy-weight and you might even be allowed to hit it once (As I was allowed.)
The tour is incredible, but it is only offered a few times a year and you have to book a long time in advance. Ask at the ticket counter.
Marc Remus — Google review
Not the most beautiful or impressive cathedral in Europe, but well worth a visit. It certainly has one of the more interesting organs around, with the organ pipes being all-over. It is good that the dome is very regularly used for its intended cause, which however means that tourists need to time their visit well if they just want to have a look, without participating in a church service.
Thomas Meyer — Google review
Amazing cathedral. There was a baptism going on when I was there. The organ was playing. How beautiful! I felt at peace inside. The sounds and the sites were glorious.
Joanna Ferguson — Google review
An absolute must if in Frankfurt. The architecture is truly amazing and will leave you open mouthed in awe. It's busy but you can still find a quiet place of contemplation and prayer.
There are numerous beautiful alters, shrines, artworks and more. And the intricate ceilings are fantastic.
It's really easy to find as it towers above old town. So you can't really miss it. Free entry for the main building.
The viewpoint allows you to see the whole city and provides some truly astonishing views. It's only 3 euros to access but be warned there are hundreds of narrow stairs with and it's very difficult to cross paths with someone.
Joe Macpherson — Google review
I did not visit all the way inside. It requires ticket and need to purchase in advance (recommended) if you plan to spend 2-3 hours during your visit. I visited front entrance place and seemed good.
Sam — Google review
We were at the New Old Town and saw this cathedral from afar and it beckoned us so we made our way to it.
The red stone looks really amazing in the light. We climbed up to the tower, all 350 steps. The way up can be quite narrow at some parts and can get rather claustrophobic. But, the view upstairs is beautiful andworth the climb!
Natalie lim — Google review
Very interesting cathedral. You can walk all the way up and get the 360 view. There are many stairs, it seems endless like my efforts to have a successful gambling session. But eventually the pain and stairs end as I hope for my losing streak.
Johnny G — Google review
Absolutely amazing cathedral near the East side of the old town, you can see this amazing architecture from a few distance. No problem to get inside, however, may be dependant on time - there some areas tourists are not allowed in, so be wary.
Mat Bienczyk — Google review
Beautiful architectural and religious piece of art. Important to know that this site was the location where German kings used to be crowned. A large part of this cathedral and all surroundings was rebuilt after massive destruction during WW II, so I understand that not much of it remains in original state.
Ramiro Oviedo-Paulauski — Google review
Very cool looking cathedral.
It kind of looks like it's burnt with the unique color choice.
It's a near the water edge, so it's very easily accessible. Really a must see if you visit Frankfurt.
The Wartburg Castle, a medieval fortress situated on a high cliff in parkland, features an art museum dedicated to works from the Middle Ages. Construction began in 1067 and continued over time. The castle has hosted numerous German celebrities throughout history, including Hermann (1156-1217). Entry requires purchasing tickets online prior to arrival as it is approximately a 20-minute walk from the car park due to steep inclines.
if you want to enter inside of castle and museum, you should buy ticket online from website in advance. Then you can have nice experience in the castle. you need 20 mins walk from car parking btw due to a steep slope, so plan your travel schedule including this.
Yusukey Amenia — Google review
Wonderful place to go with family, friends, partner or on your own. Enjoy the history and stories as much as the views.
Esther Diaz — Google review
I visited Wartburg Castle for the first time. The parking lot is only about 5 minutes walk away from the entrance below the castle. 5€ day ticket. Admission to the Castle Museum: 12€ for adults. The courtyard of the castle can be visited without a ticket. Masks are mandatory within the museum. The tour was informative and really very nicely designed. Very well maintained interiors and lots of descriptions. I've read every single sign! Unfortunately, there was generally little information. The history of the castle is reproduced lifelessly and there is hardly any emotional contact with these magnificent rooms. In addition, the employees on site were mostly unfriendly or arrogant. Once I was hit very unkindly from behind, I should not touch the walls, although obviously I did not intend to do so and even had my hands in my pockets. An absolute impudence! In addition, I was greeted unfriendly directly at the entrance, during my visit and even at the museum shop in the end. Wow! I have rarely experienced anything like this. It seems as if the employees at the Wartburg are frustrated with their workplace. There is also a photo ban throughout the museum and the employees run around the visitors like hyenas to control everyone, not to use their mobile phones. Very unacceptable. I am in many exhibitions, but this experience at the Wartburg was unique.
I was also disappointed that Martin Luther's time at the Wartburg is told in a completely mindless way. There is hardly any information about his experiences there and also an extensive presentation of the ridiculous situation with the inkwell and devil. The content design really leaves much to be desired. 3 Stars for the building and beautiful restoration and art works.
Sari Gold — Google review
It's a really impressive castle. This castle, where Luther was in exile for 10 months, is one of the most beautiful castles in Germany. It has a history of at least 1000 years and St. Fabulous to see Elizabeth's story on the spot.
Adrian Beck — Google review
A beautiful castle reconstructed in the 19th century with many preserved Romanesque elements, connected to St. Elizabeth of Thuringia and Martin Luther. It definitely deserves to be listed in UNESCO. Guided tour only. Parking lot under the castle, approx. 10 minute of walk uphill, possibility to use paid shuttle service. Quite a lot of people even on a working day
Petr Sob??ek — Google review
Awesome. They have an English tour guide but check the time. She is softly spoken but is quite knowledgeabl. I went today 8th of January and it was quite cold minus 5 with a little biit of snow. But the interior is nice and warm. The cafe also has an english waitress.
Might be quite packed in peak periods.
Ranil Fernando — Google review
Nice place to visit with its history of King Martin Luther’ s study room where he translated the latin bible into German. Its almost 3-4 km hike from drachenschlutz with beautiful view!
Gauri Gangapurwala — Google review
Beautiful castle that has a great deal of history and consideration. I have visited about half a dozen castles in the UK but this by far exceeds them in its restoration quality as well as it's views. The information is in German and English, there are restaurants on site and they have materials in many languages for reading about the castle (although again only German and English in the exhibitions).
Warren Cho Heath — Google review
It's a very nice castle. The tour was interesting and gave a good insight into the castle's history.
Laurens — Google review
Beautiful historical place. Loved going up to the castle and the tour inside the castle. The tour guide was friendly and knows the history of the castle very well. Highly recommend.
Sipho Mpofu — Google review
Wartburg Castle is truly a remarkable historical landmark, brimming with rich cultural heritage. The castle's architecture and historical significance make it a must-visit destination for history enthusiasts and culture lovers alike. The stunning views from the castle offer a glimpse into the past, transporting visitors to a different era. It's an experience that's both educational and awe inspiring.
V Nithin Kashyap — Google review
You could only visit the castle's museum and inside with a guide tour and I prefer to check those out on my own. It was a plus point though that the castle itself had a description in several languages. The most disappointing was that you had to pay to go up to the smaller tower after you've had paid your ticket. Although the castle itself was truly mesmerising and beautiful.
Dorina Farkas — Google review
We love this place as a day hike as a family any time of the year!
A 10km walk from station to station with a walk into the castle and a detour around the Metilstein hill
Ivan Gadalov — Google review
Interesting castle to visit, English tour only at 1.30pm but you can scan a downloadable audio guide(Q- code on your ticket) and join a German tour and listen on your phone. Ear phones recommend or low volume with phone to your ear.
Warren Richards — Google review
Well preserved castle 🏰 Amazing views and a lot of places to set and chill 🌳the hike trails are super fun and when reaching the castle a lot of things to see and to enjoy and it's worth to visit the museum as well.
Hasan Sakhriah — Google review
A nice castle with rich history streching from its construction in 1067 to 1999, when it was officially made a UNESCO world heritage site. Tour was highly interesting, and the castle is middle-sized but there is much to see. This is the castle where Martin Luther translated the new testament from Greek to German in 1521. Astounding view from the south tower over the valley at a height of 500 meters(1600 feet). Inner decoration is nice as well, detailed mosiacs and late Romanesque architecture are quite impactful. This is the ideal castle.
Sh Baier — Google review
It was one of the best castles I have visited. I recommend going early to avoid the crowds. You can buy tickets online to avoid them selling out during peak tourist season, but you can also buy them on site. The ticket office is past the drawbridge but before the second gate area. Remember to buy a photo pass with your ticket if you want to take photos during the tour.
B. S. — Google review
Great place to visit! Castle is pretty small but very authentic, especially during the Christmas time.
Veste Coburg is a medieval fortress located in the centre of Coburg. It was once the palace of the Electors of Saxony and now houses decorative and fine art collections as well as a glass museum. The fortress has three fortified walls, making it one of the most impressive fortresses in Germany. The Kunstsammlungen collection within Veste Coburg includes works by renowned painters such as Rembrandt, Durer, and Cranach the Elder.
quite beautiful place. you can see beautiful Coburg stadt. around there, there is beautiful park and enjoy taking a walk. you schools also go to its museum. you can see the quite beautiful things and have a nice experience
Yusukey Amenia — Google review
One of the best places to visit in this small town.
I loved the small hike to the place and the garden on the way. It’s beautiful.
The palace is worth visiting, well maintained & gives a great panoramic view of the city from the top of this palace.
Giggy — Google review
A very nice view from a hills to the city Coburg. With fresh air and beautiful nature around it.
Ekyasa Mahardika — Google review
Absolutely stunning fortress! The views from the top are breathtaking and it’s amazing how well kept the fortress is. The walk up is a little taxing because it gets gradually higher, but it’s doable with breaks. There are benches here and there if you need to sit, but they’re not totally consistent in distances from each other. I believe there’s a bus to and from the fortress if you are disabled, but the walk is lovely if you are able-bodied. Definitely a must-see of Coburg!
Katherine Miller-Purrenhage — Google review
We have never spent more than 5 hours in a castle as we did here. We went to the large parking lot for buses and other cars, which is 400 meters away on a hill and cost only 2 € for 24 hours.
The entrance fee was 9 € for adults. The staff there was more than nice to us. Very helpful and even willing to answer our questions. For two euros more we got an audio guide which was very helpful. Take a jacket because some rooms were a bit cold. In the summer you can walk down the hill outside of town and go for a walk or picnic. It is 100% worth the money and time. Plus there is a rich history from the past that is not easily forgotten. Kudos to the Veste Coburg. We will be back ...🎉🎉
swits kim — Google review
The most beautiful heritage of Coburg. It has an enrich history. You and visit the whole Veste free of cost except the museum. It has several view points.
Shekh Sadi — Google review
the walk up is very nice through the park and you get to experience a lot. The castle itself is in really good condition and you can look at art up there too. The view is priceless and if you’re interested in architecture its definitely worth the visit!
Giuliano Luongo — Google review
Oh my goodness…. What an amazing place !! So full of history and in a very good shape. The view from up there is worth walking up all the way.
Try also the restaurant at the entrance to the Veste.
E B — Google review
Really enjoyed this great collections and when we went there were more staff than visitors. Better to make it a one ticket for all areas. Also refreshments were all machine issued no other areas open but that was ok in the end.
Mark Prunty — Google review
Different level of experience. Vast historical collection to explore. Canons/Armor/Weapon rooms were just amazing.
Make sure to get the audioplayer from the front desk, as there are a lot of interesting stories to hear.
Kiran Premlal — Google review
Good place for hiking but unfortunately I visited at close day. Want to visit again after they open.
Duck bill — Google review
It is huge and historic castle top on the hill.
It is difficult to take a picture of overall of castle in the short range, because it is really huge.
This castle is almost fortress in middle age. There are many historical displays of furniture weapons in middle age in this castle.From the castle, you can see the overall the town of Coburg.
It is best to come here by car. If you have no car, there are bus from the Coburg station and city center after noon. On the other hand, you can visit here by walk. It is like a little hard hiking.
Akira Rikitsu — Google review
A very nice fortress with a lot of history stories and heritage. It is one of the most important place in German history. Found out a lot of things about the old German Hohenzollern dynasty. The walk up to the place is through a nice park for about 30 minutes. The fortress inside building has many interesting architectural details and the museum was open in April until 17.00h.
photocetera — Google review
A beautiful Gothic Fortress with an excellent collection of Canons, hunting weapons, and much more.
Krämerbrücke, also known as the chandlers bridge, is a historic landmark in Erfurt, Germany. It is the longest inhabited bridge in Europe and features half-timbered houses that now house galleries, cafes, antique shops, and boutiques. This medieval bridge offers a glimpse into the city's rich history and provides stunning views of Erfurt from its cobblestone street.
Very nice traditional architecture of city streets.
Branko Pleadin — Google review
There are plenty of restaurants close by and it was not too loud. At the one end of the bridge there is a church. We arrived too late to go up the church tower.
Keith Filmer — Google review
My recent visit to Kramerbrücke in Erfurt, Germany, was truly captivating. This historic bridge showcases remarkable architecture and offers stunning views of the city. Kramerbrücke stands out with its unique half-timbered design, reflecting the city's rich history. Climbing to the top of the bridge, I was greeted with a breathtaking panoramic view of Erfurt. The city's skyline, a mix of historic landmarks and modern structures, was a sight to behold.Beyond its visual appeal, Kramerbrücke is a vibrant hub of activity. The bridge is lined with charming shops, cafes and boutiques, offering a delightful shopping and dining experience.
Andrei Munteanu — Google review
Really beautiful houses over some small rivers.
Harvey Williams — Google review
After being gone for 30 years, I had the opportunity to visit Erfurt with my own family. We loved Krämerbrücke. It’s unlike anything we have in the USA. The shops are amazing and the vibe is great.
Adam Hanson — Google review
Erfurt is amazing. You have to come and visit us
Carmen Macareno — Google review
Such a lovely city and especially this spot. Defenetely should visit if you love Medieval architecture 💓💓💓
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News Zaporizhzhya — Google review
An interesting history and a variety of shops.
Also visit the park behind the bridge for good views and a place to relax.
p b — Google review
Well the place is good enough. But not how they showcase in other photos. Yet it is a nice place to check out. 13th century bridge 🌉. People have been living over here since over 500 years that's is the longest over Europe.
JEREMY CHRISTY — Google review
Medieval arch bridge with half timbered shops and houses on both sides of the street. Rare bridge standing for ages. Must visit place.
Ambarish P — Google review
The „Medieval“must see when being in Erfurt. You will hardly find these bridges which are totally filled with houses in Europe anymore. And I would not know where to find it anywhere else in the world. Don’t miss the very unique shop for left handed people.
Hilda Wackelzahn — Google review
beautiful, narrrow, medieval street and bridge: one of the highlights in erfurt.
be sure to get an all-round view, also from the riverside.
Goethe's House is a well-maintained former residence of the renowned German writer, showcasing pieces from his art collection and offering guided tours. The audio guide provided is informative and the story behind the house is captivating. The garden within the premises boasts a plethora of stunning flora making it an essential destination to visit not just in Weimar but in all of Germany. Goethe was a revered figure and his abode serves as a testimony to his legacy with its impressive art collection on display.
Amazing insights into the life of Goethe. Such a beautiful and inspiring space. Well presented and updated with video installations and the incredible wealth of the attached museum.
Kerstin Blum — Google review
The Museum itself i love and would give 5 stars. The first time i visited, 5 stars all around. I love the history.
Second visit though, I was in Goethes carriage haus alone to calm down as i was crying. Before I got in the Museum, i got my tickets fine but going to the Audio guide desk, I wasnt sure what to ask for and the lady there gave me the nastiest shrug and look. It made me not know what to say so i just walked away. I didnt need an Audio guide anyway. But her expression really hurt me and i felt like a terrible person so when i got in the Museum i cried in Goethes carriage house to calm down. I then went through the Museum haus and saw my favorite parts, but the visit wasnt as long as the first time because of the sour attitude.
It really meloncholied my day Weimar.
I do love the Museum house because I study music history - particularly Mendelssohn, who met Goethe many times at this very house. I write books on music and currently doing a second edition of my Mendelssohn biography after having visited these places. I can be descriptive in my book about the look of the house and the rooms.
abigail smith — Google review
The place is very well-kept. The audioguide is really helpful and the story is very interesting. My favorite part of the house was the garden, it has so many beautiful flowers and plants! It's a must-see in Weimar and in Germany in general.
Daniela Logro?o — Google review
Νοt really interesting, the leaflet with the numbers of rooms did not correspond with the nrs on the audioguide. Few personal things of Goethe to see, only the Majolica collection was interesting, and his study and library, but the books were missing. The ticket too much expensive for such a poor place to see
Μαρια Σιουγγαρη — Google review
Although a lot has been altered and there is little about Goethe's work to be experienced, the private life and inner workings of his mind are still present and well presented. If you can, go now! Starting 2026 the place will face major renovations.
Konrad Keck — Google review
Visiting the house of the all-around wanna-be genius Goethe is definitely worth; travel back in time and walk through an old house to experience how the bourgeoisie rich poet lived; inspired by the ideals of the renaissance you can find a lot of real looking fake sculptures; obviously Goethe has been a collector or just a messy? The house has a beautiful garden in summer; audio guide in different language available
ephtron blackant — Google review
Beautiful residence of famous German poet Goethe. Pleased to know that this country has saved its heroes residence with a neat and clean environment and proper maintenance.
They also provide an audio guide to visitors therefore no need to ask someone about the place. The audio guide has all the information you want to know about the place.
Aamir Hussain Shahani — Google review
The entrance fee for adults is 13 euros. Included audio guide also a viable English.
In the house, there are several rooms where you can explore Gothe's life.
Also, there is a museum shop, cafe and garden.
murat cakan — Google review
Underwhelming after seeing Goethe’s museum in Frankfurt which was nicer in my opinion. Nice things to see but not a lot of information if you do not understand German fully. The garden in the back is beautiful.
Charles Vega — Google review
If you came to see Weimar, you should definitely pay here a visit: The house of famous German writer, Wolfgang von Goethe. Totally worth the time. This man was a legendary, and in his home there is a collection of art works.
The zoo Leipzig is one of the oldest and most modern zoos in Europe. It boasts a large variety of animals from 850 different species, all in naturalistic habitats. In addition to its animal exhibits, the zoo has conservation programs to help protect endangered species.
The zoo was beyond my expectations! It is definitely one of the best things to do in Leipzig after the self ride boating experience. The zoo has all kinds of animals from bears, lions, monkeys, chimps, aquarium, giraffe, Zebra, Rhino, tropical rainforest experience to most of the well known and a few almost extinct animals one would want to see.
The ticket was 22 euros per person which is definitely worth the money. Plan to spend at least 4-5 hours in the zoo. If you are an animal enthusiast then you might need minimum 5-6 hours
Murugan muthukrishnan — Google review
Beautiful Zoo.
It was a rainy day. Perfect because it wasn too crowded.
Parking: The best place to park is in the parking garage directly opposite the entrance. Good and not too expensive.
Food: Everywhere in the zoo there is the possibility to eat and drink something. I can recommend the restaurant at the giraffe enclosure with a view of giraffes and zebras.
The large cafe is really big and tastes very good.
I recommend to take some water with you because the prices for food and drink are sometimes high
Mo — Google review
Definitely worthy of visiting. Don't regret the decision at all. The aquarium was wonderful. Saw most of the animals as we sticked to the route on map. The boat trip was out of the world experience and was worth 2 euros more. Overall a happy feeling to have visited here.
Sweta Thakur — Google review
Probably the best zoo in Europe. Since my first visit, they have been improving the older parts of the zoo and now it's almost fully renewed with modern enclosures.
It can be very crowded, even on workdays.
Themed areas are correct and well balanced, not looking too artificial or like a theme park.
Don't miss the pangolins at the underground floor of the elephant house ;)
Xavier Bayod — Google review
Leipzig Zoo has a decent variety of animals, and some exhibits were enjoyable. However, my experience was not so good as several animals were missing during my visit. Moreover, the food prices were very high and the overall atmosphere felt too crowded. Improvement in these areas would significantly enhance the visitor experience.
As per my experience the aquarium and Tropical world were amazing ....
Faisal Qayyum — Google review
Although a small number of animals could understandably not be seen in the outdoor enclosures due to the cold and snowy winter weather, the beautifully and creatively laid out zoo still contained a much wider variety of species to see than I had anticipated. A wholly enjoyable experience, even in 'off season'.
Peter Wareham — Google review
One of the best Zoos I have visited. Pretty big and lots of space for the animals. The amazon house is great. The aquarium was very crowded, i don’t think the corona traffic light ever goes on red
Asif Malik — Google review
One forgets within 30 minutes that they are in the city or even in a zoo. If the visiting route is followed, you will have the most enjoyable trip. Gondwanaland must be visited both by walking and by boat. You can bring food and drink with you, there are enough suitable places. There is a great transportation and parking place, whether by car or by bus, train or tram. Right across the entrance door, you can also lock your bike next to the closed parking lot. In the zoo, which consists of 6 different concepts, you really live every part of it to the fullest. The most beautiful zoo I've ever seen. Especially in the tropical park, a boat tour should be done.
Joseph Hahn — Google review
I was incredibly impressed with this zoo. I’ve been to multiple zoos in North America and Australia and this one was the most impressive. I couldn’t get over how incredible the tropical building was, and just how BIG it was! The prices were also very reasonable, and food inside was not too overly expensive. I could easily have spent an entire day just exploring half of this wonderful zoo.
Maddy R — Google review
Fantastic! We were getting in very fast with our online tickets. It's better to print out. The whole zoo was great. Plenty extra attractions for kids too. Boat ride was amazing as well. We had a great time. Easily needed 6,5 hours. At the moment the Aquarium is closed due to renovation. We are definitely going to come back.
Eszter Moln?r — Google review
The layout and theming of this zoo is excellent and at times it felt more like a theme park (especially in Gondwanaland). Food prices and availability is good, even on a busy day, and the enclosures are far more creative than places like Berlin. Admittedly we did struggle to see some of the animals at times, particularly the monkeys who were hidden in their huge enclosures. I’ll definitely go back, though next time not on a public holiday.
Tom Beck — Google review
Our family spent the day at the Zoo! It was such a wonderful time! Walking through Gondwanaland was a highlight! Definitely recommend checking it out! :)
The only negative thing is, on crowded days, the pathways are so narrow that it makes for a bit of closterfobic experience (especially the path through Pongoland). Other than feeling packed in, we had a great time there!
Alex Lawrence — Google review
Nice Zoo Garden very accesibile, just a short walk from Center. I visited it a few years back and I liked it more then. Maybe now it has more fast food places and less animals, or maybe they were just hidden or taking a break. Plenty of space for animals, very natural environment and you have to be lucky to be in the right place and the right time to see the animals. I liked also the Amazonian place. Enjoyed Leipzig, clean and full of nice places to see. Good food and drinks. Zoo and parks are a big plus.
Adi Robescu — Google review
The Leipzig Zoo is truly an amazing place to visit. It’s not just big; it’s incredibly expansive, offering a wide variety of animal exhibits and attractions to explore. Whether you’re a nature enthusiast or just looking for a fun day out with family or friends, this zoo has something for everyone.
One piece of advice I’d like to share is that if you plan to visit more than once or think you might return in the future, it’s definitely worth considering an annual pass. Buying a yearly ticket can be more cost-effective than paying for admission on a per-day basis, especially if you want to take your time to fully enjoy everything the zoo has to offer. It’s a great way to support the zoo and ensure you can return whenever you please.
Sava V. Franke — Google review
Pretty awesome place! Here's my boy trying to pet one of the animals! Super kid friendly and you'll need a whole day to go through everything if you want! Will definitely go back again
ronald james jabulin — Google review
The zoo is wonderful and I had a great experience. The animals look well taken care of and I would like to visit again during the summer for the different activities.
Mehank Jadhav — Google review
My highlight of the zoo is the tropical boat trip. Highly recommended, it's only 2€per person. You feel like you are in the tropical rainforest, and the sound of nature is unbelievable. There is a small tree bridge to walk above to see overall of this jungle. Also a nice restaurant for you to sit and relax and be with nature hearing birds and other animals. Other parts of the zoo are very nice too, especially the big restaurant where you can see the animals walking around you.
Warin — Google review
Leipzig Zoo wasn't just a zoo visit, it was a tropical escape! The meticulously landscaped tropical gardens transported me to rainforests teeming with life. The boat trip for 2 euros was an absolute must, offering a tranquil journey.
While food options were limited. Though I missed the vibrant world of parrots, the aquarium was a stunning spectacle.
Overall, Leipzig Zoo was a diverse and exciting adventure, especially for those who love the tropics. The tropical gardens were the star, offering a unique and immersive experience. Highly recommended!
Krishnendu Saji — Google review
A must see if you are anywhere near this location. Well maintained establishments with a big aquarium and great variety of animals. Go online and plan on seeing the feeding of your favorite beasts. Absolutely recommend
Dora Gavriil — Google review
Very cool zoo. We were in late October and almost all animals were visible. Gorillas and orangutans have a very nice locations. There are babies of lions, elephants , giraffes, gorillas and orangutans.
I really love corals and you will found a good display here
Kateryna Shelest — Google review
The Leipzig Zoo is great.
There is a wide variety of animals from all over the world.
In addition to the animals, there are other attractions such as guided walks and children's games.
I was fascinated that the Zoo was divided into different regions of the world.
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof is a monstrous train station with over 300 meters of facade, and it's also home to a number of shops, cafes, and grocery markets. The station is one of the largest in the world by floor area, making it an ideal spot for shopping.
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof is a bustling transportation hub that seamlessly blends historic architecture with modern amenities. Its impressive design, efficient layout, and numerous shops and restaurants make it a convenient and enjoyable place to travel through. However, it can get quite busy at peak times, so be prepared for crowds. Overall, it's a well-maintained and functional station that serves as a gateway to Leipzig and beyond.
Mubinur Rahman — Google review
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof - once rated as the best/most beautiful central station in the entire of Europe.
Binxu748er — Google review
This place is warm with so much buying and selling activities going on. Seeing many good things. For kids is a fun jolly outing. It's a beautiful arena to visit.
Bunmi Abike — Google review
This station is very big, but it is really easy to find the way. Electronic devices such as ticket machines, th
e screens are well thought and useful
musa bulut — Google review
Awesome architecture. Probably One of the largest train station I have visited in Germany. The shopping mall on the 1st floor has many restaurants and cafes. Plenty of options to choose from.
Pranjal Bhadti — Google review
Always good to come back to this place. Amazing building and exciting underground shopping arcade with a wide variety of outlets. Very clean
Tom L — Google review
One stop destination for all my needs on Sunday. When every shops and eateries are closed in the city this complex is there for you:)
Saneesh C S — Google review
If the Berlin station looks pretentious and modern, then the Leipzig station takes you back 100 years into the past.
Geron Aleksandor — Google review
Super convenient, many shops.
The architecture is very impressive too.
At the same time, it's noisy, it's crowded. Well, it's a railway station after all.
Alice Oehninger — Google review
So far the nicest Bahnhof I've seen in Germany, always busy with people passing through and people just coming to shop. As it houses so many great stores to shop in over 3 levels with so many things to see and amazing food options. You can't come to leipzig without seeing it as it is the main train station. Even made more lovely around Christmas or as they say Weinachten, as lots more food stalls open up.
Stu says — Google review
The largest in Europe.. 😍 Best train station I have been! 👌 With multiple railways and connecting Trips to offer.. A Subway can also be found in this big trainstation... And no worry for having a long connecting Trips, a mall is also within the Station. Various Restaurants and Shops available..
Sherland Dajuela — Google review
Beautiful Christmas decorations inside of the building, which adds up to the uniqueness of the historical building.
Saodat Khaitova — Google review
Very spacious, you get a variety of things, highly recommended.
The Monument to the Battle of the Nations in Probstheida neighbourhood is a huge temple of death commemorating the 1813 battle when Austrian, Russian, Swedish and Prussian forces came together to defeat Napoleon. The imposing memorial site features carvings, statues and inscriptions and reflects its reflection in the lake of tears.
Beautiful, but must take ~320 steps to reach to the top of the building, the path and steps can be narrow.
But you can get a good town view from the top.
Must visit landmark while you in Leipzig:)
We went on a weekend just right after opening at 10am- less crowded & peacefully explored, around 11-12pm we saw big crowd coming.
S — Google review
If you're in the area and interested in history - visit this one!
It cost me 10€ entry, and then I headed inside. There's a lift, but if you want to truly see everything, you cannot avoid the stairs. Overall there are about 500 of them, but as I combined lift with stairs, I climbed about 250, I guess.
The view from the top is nice, but the one from the Panorama Tower in the city is way better.
Flynn On Tour — Google review
I enjoyed this monument more than I thought I would. The big statues reminded me of ancient statues. The acoustics inside are pretty good. The whole experience is maze-like, going up the narrow stairways. The views at the top are great. Remember to get your ticket below, before you climb the stairs to the entrance.
Jeremy Hall — Google review
One of the best places I have ever visited, so breathtaking and ancient. And the museum is so beautiful but the thing that's most beautiful about this place is the view from the top of the monument, absolutely otherworldly.
Sujata Dey — Google review
Very beautiful. Paying just €10 (€8 for students) you can go up to the very top of the monument climbing 500 steps in narrow spaces, the tiring way is totally worth it the view! Furthermore you can enter in the museum nearby and see ancient exhibits from the battle of nations.
Elena Pettirossi — Google review
I liked the museum very much. Leipzig is a must-see museum. It is a very impressive and explanatory museum. Germany's confrontation with its war history has been very effective. He should learn such lessons. I recommend it to anyone who visits Leipzig. It is a worth seeing place. The interior of the monument should definitely be visited. If you want to capture beautiful photo frames, I recommend you to visit it in the afternoon.
Clara Caster — Google review
Very peaceful to visit. It feels like a very secular monument to the Prussian people who endured Napoleon’s invasion. It take peace time to build such a monument. Unfortunately the peace time would not last with the start of World War 1 and the damage is from World War 2.
In the United States we are letting our World War 1 monuments crumble and allowing capitalism to take over our sense of duty. A concept most Americans can not grasp, but something Germans understand. This is a place of mourning but today it is a place to enjoy life with families.
Paul Bowen — Google review
This monument is in a beautiful, historical location and is still incredibly large and well-kept. You are welcome to go there and explore it with your friends and family. Visit on a sunny day.
Kazi Rahim Ullah Rahi — Google review
very nice monument with stunning view on top although it is a tiring climb, you could use a lift but you still have to climb about 150 steps of stairs to reach the top. there is also a museum next to it which is included in the ticket.
alex chan — Google review
Nice ancient place , great history behind this monument and still the monument is so huge and clean. You can visit the place go around with your friends . Advise from my aide visit on sunny day and look it for a night view
azfar nawaz — Google review
I must say the monument was very impressive. Entrance was 10 euros with an extra 2 euros for the audio guide. I would recommend that you take the audio guide as it gives you so much more information. The audio guide is available in English. There are 350 plus steps to get to the top but the views of Leipzig are spectacular. The museum covers the battle itself. This is where the audio guide really does come into it's own. It gives a view from the people that lived in Leipzig at the time of the battle and explains some of the exhibits and the reason for the battle. We spent approximately 3 hours here and another 40 minutes at cafe at the other end of the monument
Stillapatmike — Google review
One of the representative symbol of Leipzig. The height is 91 meters and it is most biggest monument in the Europe.
The closer I got to it, the more overwhelmed I was by its size and impact.
You can enter inside of the monument by 10€ per person.
On the top of the monument, you can see the overview of Leipzig. It is really amazing.
There are total 500 step to the top viewing platform.On the other hand, the elevator is settled in the monument and you can access by 2/3 height of monument easily.
Last 50 steps of top floor is too narrow to pass through each other. Please take care and go up without haste.
(History of this monument)
This monument was constructed for Prussia and allied forces wining Napoleon's French army at Leipzig.
This war is one of the most important battles and histrionical turning point of finishing the domination of Germany by French empire.
Akira Rikitsu — Google review
One of the fifteen national monuments referred to as "Denkmals" this is the largest although in this authors opinion not the most impressive. Although it is impressive. If you come to Leipzig this is absolutely a must see.
Jesper Br?ns-Poulsen — Google review
A great place to see historical moments from WWI ( weapons, uniforms and buildings) which happened in Leipzig, and for sure the most that we loved about this place was the top of the building that shows the whole city around! It was breathtaking and deserves a visit!
Daniel Saada — Google review
It’s a huge architecture for a monument. A monument backed with German nationalist motivation while it was built but it’s least been memorialized now and people are more looking at the architecture.
It’s possible to get to middle viewing floor with two different lifts but the top observation deck is only accessible by very narrow and long stairs.
Timothy En Haw Chan — Google review
Very impressive building. The sheer scale of it is breathtaking. If you want to make it to the top viewing platform, be prepared for narrow staircases because the elevator does NOT go all the way to the top.
This is one of those monuments where the focus has shifted from what it commemorates to the monument itself. Most people visit it to see the building and admire its architectural design rather than think about the event for which it was built.
Wouter van de Ridder — Google review
Absolutely stunning place!!!
A place that I recommend to visit from the bottom of my soul.
Read a bit about this place before you go to visit!!!
You don't need to book yourself, and you dont need a guide, only tickets that cost approximately 10 euros per person.
The interior is something special, with an amazing view on the whole city.
The elevator is not going all the way up, and the staircase is narrow . Be ready!
Faris Kajan — Google review
Guys if anyone has Claustrophobia don't try it ever the stairs to climbing up about 400 ladder and gradually narrowing, and the ceiling is narrowing too like you are going to grave I recommended the place is good landscape is beautiful from up
Asmaa Elmasry — Google review
Are you fat, have health problems, do you want to see the Giant Monument to the Battle of the Nations? Congratulations, you've come to the perfect place.
1. Beautiful scenic view.
2. Treadmill.
3. Museum, which is optional, but for cash.
4. Nearest park
Geron Aleksandor — Google review
The tallest standing monument of Europe signifies the battle between Napoleon against the troops from Prussia, Austria and Sweden. The colossal monument is around 15-20min ride from the central station. To go on top you need tickets.
Laya Suresh — Google review
Monumental place with really majestic sculptures. You can go to the very top, just that the staircase is very narrow.
Few of the exhibitions were behind closed doors.
Jan Pokorný — Google review
impressive, but grey mastodont. Nice trip out of the city centre. Do no hesitate to go inside.
Laurens Miedema — Google review
We didn't get to go inside because of lack of time but it was really cool to see even from the outside. Something that looks so out of place in a European setting. Amazingly built. You do have to climb a bunch of stairs to go up to the main floors...for those who are physically disabled. But I think there is an elevator somewhere inside.
The House of the Wannsee Conference was where Nazi leaders planned the extermination of European Jewry. The villa now functions as a memorial museum.
It is rare to find historical sites of nazis nowadays in Germany. Definitely worth to visit, the entry is free.
Yongxin Chi — Google review
A most remarkable place to visit that tells the story of a passage of history that must never be forgotten and not be allowed to be repeated.
It remains a concept of the utmost difficulty to conceive, that fifteen men could get together for a meeting the outcome of which was the "final solution".
Our visit was made all the more poignant by a missed phone call I had during our visit: it was from a friend, a gentleman in his 90s who left Vienna in the late 1930's on the kindertransport.
Andrew Walker — Google review
Such a beautiful setting for one of the worlds most horrific meetings. To see the pages of the original Wannsee protocol is chilling
Scott Stevens — Google review
This place is where I was very much able to appreciate the talent of German documentation!
The display was well explained and very well organised.
One can use the free show (which we were told was more updated compared to their audioguide) and was it well made!
The stories of the Jewish victims will surely give one the chills.
I would surely like to know more such displays to understand the psyche of the perpetrators and the plight of the victims.
Must visit!
The staff deserves a shout-out for being great hosts!
Ashwini Shivakumar — Google review
I didnt know about this place until I saw it on a history trip itinerary. I learnt a lot, it was quite overwhelming and shocking to think that men had sat in that place and discussed the removal of at least 11,000,000 people from the world.
Rachel Sales — Google review
Little part of human history. I loved museum very much.
Zoltan Fejos — Google review
The place is almost completely void of any contemporary interior. That leaves a lot of room for an intense exhibition about what actually was set in motion then, its prologue and how almost every participant got away with little to no consequences whatsoever.
Matthias Witte — Google review
Wonderful well preserved historical site of great importance.
Eric Zimmerman — Google review
If you’ve seen the film “Conspiracy” starring Kenneth Branagh, then this house is a must-see!
Aside from that, it’s off the beaten path, but easy enough to get to by train from Berlin. There’s a bus that shuttles from the station to the house every fifteen minutes or so, I’d highly recommend taking it.
You can expect to spend about an hour here. Easy enough to make it a stop on your way to Potsdam.
Travis McHenry — Google review
As a history student, this was a must during a visit to Berlin. Extremely informative and quite surreal to walk through the house where this conference took place.
Debbie Reynolds — Google review
This place is beautiful. The structure, the garden, everything is jst beautiful.
However, the exhibit is a bit sad but it's a good way to learn about history unfiltered.
Samantha Joy Cinco — Google review
This was a really great little preservation museum. It's incredibly difficult to make an engaging museum or if entirely text and no physical non-document material, but they did a good job. The main exhibition was very good, and the design was clever and we'll executed, particularly the room in which the conference was actually held. The gorgeous scenery of Wansee doesn't detract from the intensity of the history there, in fact, it almost makes it more real, seeing how beautiful the town and views are. Of course this is where such high ranking officials would meet. In addition, the temporary exhibition on rescued library materials in the upstairs was very nice. I didn't have the time or inclination to do any reading it research in the library upstairs, but it all seemed accessible and well preserved. It's odd to rate such things, but for a small museum preserving the memory of one monumental event, you couldn't do much better.