Explore Germany

There is something for everyone in Germany towns and cities – whether its the big city buzz or the famous architecture, the historic sights or the packed shopping streets, the enchanting medieval houses or the scintillating nightlife. Incredibly, there are more than 10,000 towns and cities in Germany between the North Sea and the Alps. And each one has a charm all of its own. In these vibrant destinations, you can look forward to concerts, cultural events, and high-calibre museums. There is also plenty to discover in the way of monuments and historical buildings.

Quick Facts

  • Capital: Berlin
  • Language: German
  • Currency: Euro 

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Popular train passes for Germany

  • Eurail Global Pass 
  • Eurail Benelux - Germany Pass
  • Eurail France - Germany Pass
  • Eurail Select Pass 4 countries 
  • Eurail Austria - Germany Pass
  • Eurail Czech Republic - Germany Pass
  • Eurail Denmark - Germany Pass
  • Eurail Denmark - Germany Pass
  • Eurail Poland  - Germany Pass
  • Eurail Germany - Switzerland Pass
  • Eurail Benelux - Germany Pass

International high-speed trains in Germany
These high-speed trains operate to and from Germany:

  • RailJet connects Munich to Vienna, Salzburg (Austria) and Budapest (Hungary)
  • Thalys links Cologne to Paris (France) and Brussels (Belgium)
  • TGV connects Munich to Paris (France)
  • ICE connects Frankfurt to Paris (France)

Domestic high-speed trains in Germany
These high-speed trains operate within Germany:

  • ICE (InterCity Express) is the most popular train in Germany, connecting key cities. These high-speed trains travel at speeds of up to 200 mph (320 km/h).
  • ICE Sprinter is the newest brand of extra fast ICE trains, connecting Germany’s main cities: Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Cologne and Düsseldorf, with no stops in between. The ICE Sprinter is aimed at business travelers and runs during the busy periods at the start and end of the working day.

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