Germany is a land of beauty so bewitching, it inspired the world’s most famous fairty tales—those of the Brothers Grimm. It’s easy to see what spurred the creators of Cinderella: enchanting, moody forests, colourful, medieval towns, exquisite palaces and unbelievable, hilltop castles. Between magical landscapes and a coastline hugging the North and Baltic seas, discover cities rich in history, culture and incredible cuisine.
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The best of Germany beckons! Where to go in Germany? Go to Berlin for fascinating German history and an incredible art scene, or fly to Frankfurt, one of the best cities to visit in Germany. Find tours or excursions to the dreamy Neuschwanstein castle, the Black Forest or other top German cities like Munich and Dresden. Start right here by booking our flight and hotel bundles, finding Germany tours from Canada, or saving on Germany vacation packages!
Germany travel guide
Destination facts
Language
German
What to bring back
Authentic beer steins, traditional wooden Christmas pyramids, flavours of German Haribo gummy bears you can’t find at home, German beer and lebkuchen (heart-shaped gingerbread cookies with cute messages).
What to eat
Sausages (type varies by region), Spätzle (egg-based noodles), potato-based sides like kartoffelsalat (potato salad), hearty meat dishes like sauerbraten (marinated roast beef) and Black Forest cake (actual German name: Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte).
Fun fact
You can thank Germans for a few things: cars, aspirin, toothpaste, X-ray technology, Adidas sneakers, kindergarten, the theory of relativity, Snow White, helicopters, MP3s and the printing press. Alternatively, we’re not too sure about some of their less-inspiring inventions, like perms and the Kiwi-to-Go box (why?!).
Important info
For more information on all necessary travel documents and more, check Air Canada’s Travel Requirements page and the Government of Canada’s Travel and Tourism website.
