Discover Germany: Berlin, Munich and Hamburg

The world's most famous castle rises above the Allgäu — Bavaria's fairy-tale castle inspired Disney's Cinderella Castle and welcomes millions of visitors every year.

Weisswurst, wheat beer and the world's largest folk festival — Munich's Oktoberfest draws 6 million visitors a year into huge beer tents with live music and traditional dress.

Berlin tells the story of the Wall, Hamburg of its harbor, Cologne of its Gothic cathedral and Dresden of baroque splendor and reconstruction — every German city is its own chapter of history.

The Romantic Road, Rhine Valley panoramas, Black Forest cherry cake and thermal springs — Germany's landscapes stretch from the Alps to the North Sea coast.

With the Deutschlandticket (49 €/month) for unlimited travel on all public transit — perfect for city trips. Book Deutsche Bahn saver fares early.

September for Oktoberfest and golden autumn. December for Christmas markets in Nuremberg, Cologne and Dresden. July for summer holidays on the Baltic coast.

Munich is 3.5 hrs by ICE train from Zurich, Frankfurt 4 hrs, and Berlin 8–9 hrs. Flights to Berlin from Zurich take about 1.5 hrs.

No. Swiss and EU citizens travel without a visa. A national ID card is sufficient — no passport required to enter Germany.