Germany
From the edgy urban energy of Berlin to the fairy-tale castles of Bavaria, Germany is a country of contrasts. Precision engineering meets cozy beer gardens, dark forests meet vibrant street art, and a complex history is woven into every city block.
Capital
Berlin
Language
German
Currency
Euro (€)
Timezone
UTC+1 / UTC+2 (summer)
Population
84 million
Best Time
May — September
Walking Culture
Germans take walking seriously — 'Wandern' (hiking) is practically a national pastime. The country has over 200,000 km of marked trails, from the Black Forest to Saxon Switzerland. City walking is equally rewarding: Berlin's sprawling neighborhoods each feel like different cities, and Munich's English Garden is one of the world's largest urban parks.
Did You Know?
Germany has over 1,500 different types of beer and 1,300 breweries.
There are more than 25,000 castles in Germany.
Berlin has more bridges than Venice — around 960 compared to Venice's 400.
The German word 'Spaziergang' (a leisurely walk) has no direct English translation — it implies walking purely for pleasure.
Germany's autobahn has sections with no speed limit, but its walking trails are meticulously mapped.