Discover Germany's secret short trip gems!

Discover Germany's secret short trip gems!

What makes a short trip to the German countryside? Overcrowded tourist hotspots are out; instead, discovering hidden gems is at the top of travelers' lists. One such place that ticks all the boxes is Limburg an der Lahn. [Merkur]. In the charming cafes and restaurants, visitors have the opportunity to enjoy local delicacies and soak up the atmosphere.

Limburg not only scores with its impressive architecture, but also with its picturesque surroundings. The Lahn River is ideal for boat tours and invites you to take relaxing walks along its banks. Anyone who wants to immerse themselves in this special place is well advised to take the time and explore the narrow streets.

Experience half-timbered towns

The fascination for half-timbered houses runs like a common thread through many German cities. There are around a million of these historically grown buildings in Germany alone, which enchant every viewer with their typical wooden skeleton structure. Phototravellers highlights outstanding examples such as Quedlinburg, the largest half-timbered town in Germany. This UNESCO World Heritage city impresses with over 1,300 half-timbered houses and historic squares that tell stories from times long past.

But architecture and history enthusiasts also get their money's worth in other cities such as Esslingen am Neckar, where the oldest continuous row of half-timbered houses in Germany can be found, or Dinkelsbühl in Bavaria, which is less touristy than Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Especially in Dinkelsbühl there is the opportunity to take part in night watchman tours and take in the medieval atmosphere.

Diversity of German cities

Visitors can choose from a variety of cities that impress with their medieval architecture. In addition to Limburg an der Lahn, Wetzlar, with its literary history around Lotte and Goethe, and Görlitz, the so-called “Görliwood” with over 4,000 monuments, are also worth a visit. Reisereporter presents numerous charming cities that attract both history lovers and romantics.

• Stolberg (Sachsen-Anhalt) bietet Schloss und Rosengarten mit über 8.600 Rosenarten.
• Meersburg am Bodensee wartet mit seiner beeindruckenden Burg und der Möglichkeit für Schifffahrten auf.
• Blaubeuren lockt mit dem einmaligen Blautopf und historischen Klosteranlagen.

A visit to one of these cities is not only a return to the past, but also an invitation to experience the beauty and history of Germany up close. And while many already follow the well-known tourist trails, the real adventure often lies in the undiscovered corners of these wonderful half-timbered towns.