Interesting Towns in Germany

There are many cities worth visiting in Germany, and here is where you will find out some pointers about four interesting locations on the country’s map. Some travelers will have not heard about some, but they will surely like what they will discover. They are small cities, but they are considered precious jewels for people who want to travel to beautiful places, relax and unwind. There are mostly German visitors to these places, but all tourists are very welcome.

First, lets talk about Bad Reichenhall, a spa-city that looks like it’s been dragged in the real world straight from fairy tales. With a population of about 20000 inhabitants, this town is considered a spa-heaven. The Bavarian health resort Bad Reichenhall lies amidst a beautiful nature setting. It is located in the mountains of the Alps, and it will let you experience a nice mix of nature, health and culture. Known because of the large quantities of salt in the surrounding mountains, it was one of 2009’s most popular spa and holiday destinations in Bavaria. Apart thermal baths, it offers guests attractive activities like hiking, golfing and the cultural events that the town officials often organize.

Baden Baden is another spa-city, a great rival for Bad Reichenhall in this field. Baden Baden is known better abroad, and proof is the visit of the former president of the United States of America, Bill Clinton, who at the end of his stay said that Baden Baden was a town so pleasant they had to name it twice. Actually “baden” means “bath”, so Mr Clinton didn’t know exactly what he was talking about, but the fact remains that this comment was very flattering for that small town in south-western Germany. It also is rich in history and the medieval buildings and churches you can see there are a testament of the locals’ proud heritage.

The city of Straslund, on the other hand, focuses on culture, history and knowledge. It is a very special place for people who want to learn more about Germany in the Middle Ages or the wonders of the sea. Totally unrelated, yet these two topics live well together in Straslund. This is an old Hanseatic city, and it has restored many town houses which surround the imposing brick churches, which are also restored. There is a great variety of valuable evidence of the Hanseatic League, which you can discover by going there. Also, another cultural influence that characterizes important buildings in the city is from the Swedish culture.

Finally, we arrive at Hennigsdorf, a small urban settlement just outside Berlin. It practically is border-to-border with the nation’s capital. It is the perfect place to stay if you want to go to Berlin, because, in contrast with the big capital city, it’s peaceful, quiet and most of all, offers cheap accommodation. More and more tourists every year choose to book a room in a hotel in Hennigsdorf, using it as a launch pad for their touring raids in Berlin. Of course, Hennigsdorf has attractions of its own, like water tourism, well designed bicycle routes and green surroundings.