Germany Travel Guide
The port in Hamburg, the historical square in Bremen, the Ren coast in Cologne. It’s easy to see these stops in Germany individually, but the cities that look close to each other on the map can lead to the end of the same week.
When to visit
Capital Berlin, resmî language German, currency euro.
Comfortable periods for spring and autumn city walks. The summer means longer days on the water edge in the north, winter museums and short open air routes.
Places to visit
HamburgSpeicherstadt and port in , BremenMarktplatz and Schnoor in , CologneThe cathedral and the Ren coast of the cathedral. Augsburg a separate stop on the Bavaria side.
How many days do you need?
Bremen with Hamburg three or four days is a natural match. When Cologne or Augsburg add to the same travel, it is necessary to pass the train separately.
Where to stay
Near the water edge of Altstadt or HafenCity in Hamburg. Altstadt in Bremen can walk short trip. The central station in Cologne is practical on the day of the early train.
Trip photos
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City routes
Photo credits and licences
Photos were resized for the web and previews were cropped.
- Cologne view · Sandeepdattaraju · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hamburg view · Dietmar Rabich · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bremen view · Tim Rademacher · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Augsburg view · Mailtosap · CC BY-SA 4.0
Frequently asked questions
Is Hamburg, Bremen?
Hamburg for port and different neighborhoods. Bremen for a smaller historical center to walk.
Can Bremen be seen on the day?
The square and Schnoor fit for a day. If you want to live more slowly in the evening, it creates a difference to stay in a night city.
Is it enough for a day in Cologne?
Katedral is a sufficient start for the old city and the Ren coast. Museums and neighborhoods can stay on the second day.
Does Augsburg make it sense to add it to the northern route?
Augsburg in the south. A more natural stop if there are several days on the Bavarian side.
Is it necessary to change the city every night in the train route?
The only hotel can save time in matches such as Hamburg and Bremen. Separate bases are more comfortable in remote stops such as Cologne and Augsburg.
What changes the transfer share in the train route in Germany?
If there are more than one day transfer, it can create printing to put an hour trip on the arrival day. The first evening starts more comfortable than the route to keep near the hotel.