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Booking your flight to Germany is not the only travel task you have to do. You also have to think of
your itinerary, where you want to go and what you want to see. In terms of transportation within
Germany, consider that you have two options:
Renting a car
Taking public transportation
1. Sanssouci Palace
Sanssouci Palace
In the heart of Sanssouci Park in the city of Potsdam, you’ll find the incredible New Palace, often
referred to as Sanssouci Palace. Built in the 18th century under the commission of Frederick the
Great, the palace is a beautiful example of baroque architecture and design. On a tour of Sanssouci
Palace, you can see the opulent Grotto Hall, which was plastered with shells, marble and semiprecious
stones, as well as an extensive art collection and an enormous rococo theater. While there,
be sure to stroll through the gardens, which are meticulously cared for and serve as the perfect spot
for a scenic picnic.
2. Monument to the Battle of the Nations
The city of Leipzig is an industrial hub and a cultural destination in Germany, but what it is best
known for is the Völkerschlachtdenkmal, or the Monument to the Battle of the Nations. The
monument, which is nearly 300 feet (91 meters) high, was erected at the 100th anniversary of the
Battle of Leipzig. The Monument to the Battle of the Nations is stunning in its own right, but it also
offers an amazing vantage point over the city. If you climb 500 steps to the top, you can look out over
much of Leipzig and enjoy the view
3. Nuremberg Christmas Market
There is no bad time to visit Germany, but there is something truly magical about visiting during the
holidays. In November of each year, Nuremberg transforms into a winter wonderland thanks to its
Christkindlesmarkt, or outdoor Christmas market. Among historic buildings and on cobblestone
streets, you can shop for handcrafted wooden ornaments while sipping gluhwein, a warming spiced
red wine sold by street vendors. If you get hungry while browsing the nearly 200 stalls, snack on the
ubiquitous Drei im Weggla, or three sausages in a bread roll, and some lebkuchen, or traditional
Nuremberg spiced gingerbread, for dessert.