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Vibrant, charming places with walkable historic centers and cosmopolitan flair that dish up great food and drink. Take the roads less traveled, but with easy access: via high-speed train or the iconic autobahn. Travel back in time while you visit in style, enjoying all modern amenities. And that’s just the beginning.

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Vibrant, charming places with walkable historic centers and cosmopolitan flair that dish up great food and drink. Take the roads less traveled, but with easy accessed: via high-speed train or the iconic autobahn. Travel back in time while you visit in style enjoying all modern amenities. And that’s just the beginning.

The Historic Highlights of Germany showcase the zeitgeist from the early Roman times to modern day. Urban lifestyle meets over 2,000 years of art, monuments and architecture.

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Explore the unique offerings of our 17 Historic Highlights of Germany. Spend quality time in these one-of-a-kind university towns.  Whether you’re seeking to join traditional festivals or getting cultured – our cities have you covered.

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Spend quality time in the scenic and historical setting of our vibrant university cities. There’s always something happening. Join a traditional festival, or get cultured, try local food and drinks – our 17 heritage cities have you covered.

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  • “We have now visited five of the Historic Highlights of Germany cities and each one is full of so much history, charm, and culture that we can’t wait to visit more! From visiting centuries old wine and beer festivals, enjoying unique experiences like drinking local wine on a medieval bridge, to our encounters with locals.”

    Megan + Scott
    From BoboandChichi.com

  • “Koblenz totally got me. I wandered around the gardens at Stolzenfels Castle for what felt like forever, just staring at every carved turret and handmade detail like a lovesick daydreamer. The whole city has this fun gothic streak. Riding the cable car and incline up to the fortress hit me with full-body nostalgia for the Duquesne Incline in Pittsburgh, where I was born, and suddenly I was thinking about how the places I grew up in the United States hold so much German influence without us ever really naming it. In the Historic Highlights cities, I somehow feel like the past is still alive and whispering.”

    Megan DeMatteo
    Writer + Yahoo Creator

  • “Veer off the beaten path and discover the true gems that are the Historic Highlights of Germany towns. I encourage everyone to include at least a couple of these beautiful places in your German or European itinerary so you don’t miss out on local authentic experiences and unexpected delights. Each of these heritage cities is uniquely charming and loaded with history and tradition.”

    Jacqueline Hurst
    World Traveler + Award-Winning Photographer

  • “Würzburg, Germany was the perfect destination for my “40 New Destinations for Turning 40” storybook ending. I chose this adorable and whimsical Bavarian town to celebrate my birthday at the nearly 1000 year old Kiliani Beer Festival that takes place every summer. Best decision ever and highly recommend!”

    Justin Walter
    From YourBucketListGuide

  • “Historic Highlights of Germany—I’m talking to you Aachen, Bonn, Trier, and Wiesbaden—surprised me with their depth: Roman ruins alongside Baroque splendor, thermal springs, and contemporary art. The cuisine from Michelin starred duck to softball-sized Dampfnudels (try them, I dare you) exceeded expectations, and each city revealed layers of history that made Germany’s past tangible and unforgettable.”

    Andrew Nelson
    Author of the NatGeo book “Here Not There”

  • “The seven Historic Highlights of Germany I’ve visited are among the most charming and picturesque destinations in the country. With medieval castles, colorful half-timbered houses, historic breweries, lively festivals, and centuries of history and culture — including a vibrant and eclectic university community — I highly recommend a trip to explore these unique heritage towns. I’m looking forward to planning my next visit to see the remaining 10 cities on the list!”

    Gwen Pratesi
    Author, Journalist and Editor of PratesiLiving.com

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Our 17 Heritage Cities

Aachen

Aachen
Augsburg

Augsburg
Bonn

Bonn
Erfurt

Erfurt
Freiburg

Freiburg
Heidelberg

Heidelberg
Koblenz

Koblenz
Lübeck

Lübeck
Münster

Münster
Osnabrück

Osnabrück
Potsdam

Potsdam
Regensburg

Regensburg
Rostock

Rostock
Trier

Trier
Tübingen

Tübingen
Wiesbaden

Wiesbaden
Würzburg

Würzburg
Aachen

Aachen
Augsburg

Augsburg
Bonn

Bonn
Erfurt

Erfurt
Freiburg

Freiburg
Heidelberg

Heidelberg
Koblenz

Koblenz
Lübeck

Lübeck
Münster

Münster
Osnabrück

Osnabrück
Potsdam

Potsdam
Regensburg

Regensburg
Rostock

Rostock
Trier

Trier
Tübingen

Tübingen
Wiesbaden

Wiesbaden
Würzburg

Würzburg