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The most fabulous place in Germany is situated in the Bavarian town of Schwangau at the Germany-Austria border. The castle is included into the UNESCO World Heritage List. Built on the ruins of a 14th century castle, Neuschwanstein became the first large-scale project of the young king.

The Goseck Circle, one of the most ancient rondels, was found near the town of Goseck and immediately christened as the "German Stonehenge". Supposedly, the Goseck Circle served as a fortified citadel or a shrine observatory. This "observatory" could be used to compile the lunar calendar.

The Devil's Bridge (Rakotzbrücke) is an iconic arched bridge located in the picturesque Kromlau Park 120km northeast of Dresden and 165km southeast of Berlin. This beautiful arched bridge creates a perfect circle in the reflection in still waters. It attracts numerous visitors (partly due to its recent popularity on Instagram) and is easily accessible to tourists in Dresden and Berlin.

The Old Town and Castle Heidelberg (Heidelberger Schloss) is situated on the slope of the green Königsstuhl Mountain. At the foot of the mountain, on the banks of the Neckar River, one can find the small university town of Heidelberg. This is a nice, longstanding settlement with a lot of beautiful historic buildings that can be considered separate tourist destinations.

Streets and alleys of one of Europe's greenest metropolitan areas are decorated with about half a million trees. In the parks and public gardens of Berlin, one can thoroughly relax and chill. Here, in Berlin, one can also lose one's heart to the modern art and the city's complicated history as well as enjoy freedom and all the fun in life.

The main city of Bavaria and an important economic center of Germany. Strict, like everything German, and at the same time cozy, it will fascinate you with its geniality. Outermost streets of the city almost touch the Alpine slopes, the bells of the majestic cathedrals strike the hours, fronts of the ancient houses are bright with flower baskets, and spacious ceremonial squares annually gather loud companies of beer lovers.

A resort town; a cozy settlement with the fairy-tale charm. Its sights include splendid nature, interesting past and flourishing present. Surrounded by the Bavarian Alps, this town is situated in the Loisach River valley, at the foot of Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain. Tourists visit it all year round to breathe in the mountain air and enjoy the breathtakingly beautiful landscapes.

The history of the tiny town of Cochem situated on the banks of the Moselle River can be traced back to the times of Romans and Celts. The historic center of the town retained its medieval image with tidy half-timbered houses, town hall, fountain, church, and the Reichsburg Imperial Castle built approximately in 1020, 100 meters above the town. Cochem is surrounded by vineyards; the grapes are used to produce the famous Moselle wines.

The Legoland Park in Günzburg or Berlin invites both children and adults to see what miracles can be created from the Lego building blocks. The Park was built with 56 mil. Lego building blocks, so a trip here will take an entire day. Knowing the park's scale, many families come to Legoland for several days and book themed hotels within its territory.

Aquadom is one of the most unusual sights in Berlin that appeals to adults and children alike. This is the world's largest cylindrical aquarium filled with salt water, imitating life in the Atlantic Ocean. AquaDom is a part of Sea Life Berlin Oceanarium even though it is located across the street. Guests are advised to start their tour with a walk through the oceanarium and save AquaDom for last.

When vacationing in Hamburg with your kid, visit this ropes course. The adventure park is situated in the middle of a large forest within the city territory. There are several ropes courses in between the trees. Each one has an exciting name: the Niagara, the Amazon, Borneo, K2 Extreme, Nanga Parbat, Everest. These names seem to contain a hidden meaning: those who overcome the obstacles of the course, should also be able to overcome rivers and mountains.

If your child adores animals, do not miss the zoo in Frankfurt am Main where you can see numerous species of birds, reptiles, and mammals. Today, the spacious territory of the zoological garden is inhabited by about 450 animal species which equals to more than 4.500 representatives.

From among all the tourist destinations in Munich, the German Museum of Science and Technology deserves special attention. At present, this is one of the largest museums of science and natural history. It also comprises one of the riches archives in Europe.

A chocolate museum can be found in virtually any European city. Still, the museum in Cologne is probably the most unusual one. It looks like a real ship ploughing the vast expanse of civilization. When visiting this unusual place with your child, you will witness the entire process of chocolate-making from the growing of the raw product to the packing of the sweet treats in their final form.

The Miniatur Wunderland, or "Miniature Wonderland", Museum in Hamburg has several names, and each of them makes children's hearts beat faster. Say that this is the world's largest railway model, and any boy will be eager to go there. Briefly touch upon the dollhouses, and any girl's eyes will shine with delight. Still, in order to take in this fascinating world, you have to see it with your own eyes.

This is one of the most visited tourist destinations in Munich. It tells the story of Bayerische Motoren Werke, the famous German automobile manufacturing company. The museum is of interest both to auto enthusiasts and those curious about modern technical innovations. Both children and adults will be delighted. You can sit in virtually any car, and some can even be used for a ride.