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Eat. Früh am Dom↗ A traditional brewery tap in the old town, known for its Kölsch beer. Sion↗ A traditional brewery tap in the old town, offering a lesser-known but good Kölsch. Päffgen↗ A traditional brewery tap on Friesenstraße, less touristy than others. Malzmühle↗ A traditional brewery tap near Heumarkt, offering local Kölsch beer.

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The GuardianOct 2, 2026

I travelled all over the country on a €63 monthly rail pass: readers’ favourite holidays in Germany

From cycling in Berlin and the Black Forest to world-class cocktail bars in Cologne and magical North Sea beaches, readers share their travel tips • Tell us about a sunny autumn break – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher In an often overlooked corner of Germany, near the Dutch border, Münster is an absolute gem. Covered porticos will convince you you’re in northern Italy, gothic churches…

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  • SeibertsBarJewel in the crown cocktail bar in Cologne
  • Little LinkBarDie Bar in Köln schafft Verbindungen – zwischen klassisch & modern, Küche & Bar, Mensch & Mensch.
  • WoodsBarDie Cocktailbar Woods in Köln ist dein neues Zuhause für den Genuss von ausgewählten Cocktail-Kreationen und…
  • Ona MorBarMit Stil in wohltuender Atmosphäre, erlesenen Zutaten und präzisem Handwerk lassen wir Ihren Wunschcocktail…
  • chocolate museumMuseumMuseum with a lifesized Milka cow
  • Elsewhere
  • Tempelhofer FeldSightBerlin, GermanyVast recreational green space in Berlin
  • Zeit für BrotCaféMünster, GermanyBuns available in Münster
  • Botanical GardensSightMünster, GermanyGardens to visit in Münster
  • Münstersche Aa riverSightMünster, GermanyRiver to relax by in Münster
  • Müngsten BridgeSightDüsseldorf, GermanyCountry’s highest railway bridge, 107 metres high
  • Moosturm observation towerSightGengenbach, GermanyViewpoint in the Black Forest
  • Lothar MonumentSightGengenbach, GermanyMonument with 360-degree view in Black Forest
  • Naturfreundehaus KornebeneRestaurantGengenbach, GermanyMountain hut and restaurant for sausages
  • St Peter’s ChurchSightGörlitz, GermanyChurch in Görlitz old town
  • Lake BerzdorfSightGörlitz, GermanyLake near Görlitz for swimming
  • NürburgringSightNürburg, GermanyRacetrack for driving family estate car
  • Bergpark WilhelmshöheParkKassel, GermanyUnesco world heritage site with water spectacles
  • Wilhelmshöhe PalaceAttractionKassel, GermanyPalace in Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe
  • Hercules monumentSightKassel, GermanyMonument in Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe
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The GuardianSep 28

‘The champagne of pale ales’: my search for the perfect kölsch beer in Cologne

‘Kölsch is not a drink, it is a religion’ in Cologne, and it’s only brewed in and around the German city. But which of the many beautiful, storied beer halls serves up the best? There’s a saying in Cologne, repeated with the mild smugness of people who know they’re right: kölsch is the only culture you can drink. It sounds like a line lifted straight from the tourist board’s brochure. Then you…

7 restaurants in this story
  • Früh am DomRestaurantSprawling brewhouse near the cathedral, enormous and boisterous.
  • SionRestaurantMerges contemporary interior with old-world charm, slickest room.
  • PäffgenRestaurantBrew pub in Friesenviertel, beer tapped from wooden barrels.
  • Peters BrauhausPubGorgeous interior with stained-glass skylights and wooden tables.
  • MalzmühlePubSecond oldest brewery, brews Mühlen Kölsch favored by Bill Clinton.
  • Gaffel am DomRestaurantHandsome hall opposite central station, stellar himmel un ääd.
  • Sünner im WalfischPubHoused in a 17th-century step-gabled building, medieval Rhineland feel.
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Lonely PlanetAug 26

8 of the Best Places to Visit in Germany

Experience the best of Germany with this guide to the country

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Lonely PlanetJul 27

The 19 best things to do in Germany

Water sports, hikes, culture and castles galore.

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  • Kölner DomPlace of worshipGothic cathedral in Cologne
  • Hohenzollern BridgeViewpointbridge with love locks overlooking the Rhine
  • Elsewhere
  • East Side GalleryGalleryBerlin, Germany1.3km stretch of Berlin Wall covered in murals
  • Tempelhofer FeldSightBerlin, Germanyformer airport in Berlin, now a park
  • RuhrgebietNeighborhoodEssen, Germanyregion with repurposed industrial infrastructure
  • Zeche ZollvereinAttractionEssen, Germanyformer coal-mining complex with museums
  • Landschaftspark Duisburg-NordSightDuisburg, Germanydecommissioned ironworks with diving center
  • ZugspitzeSightGarmisch-Partenkirchen, GermanyGermany's highest mountain with cable car
  • EibseeSightGarmisch-Partenkirchen, Germanylake at the base of Zugspitze
  • Deutsche WeinstrasseTrailNeustadt an der Weinstraße, Germanyroute connecting vineyards and restaurants
  • Hambacher SchlossAttractionNeustadt an der Weinstraße, Germanyhilltop location known for democracy protests
  • BottleStopsPlaceMainz, Germanyoffers excellent wine tours in English
  • SchlenkerlaRestaurantBamberg, GermanyAecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier.
  • Nazi Party Rally GroundsMuseumNuremberg, Germanysite with imposing structures from Nazi era
  • Memorium Nuremberg TrialsMuseumNuremberg, Germanyexamines the trials of leading Nazi figures
  • Schloss NeuschwansteinAttractionSchwangau, Germany19th-century castle, inspired Walt Disney
  • Würzburg ResidenzSightWürzburg, Germany18th-century palace famed for staircase and frescoes
  • Schloss NymphenburgSightMunich, Germanyformer summer residence of Bavarian rulers
  • FriedrichsbadPlaceBaden-Baden, GermanyRenaissance-style building with multi-station bathing circuit
  • SyltNeighborhoodWesterland, Germanylargest of the North Frisian Islands
  • AllgäuTrain stationKempten, Germanyregion known for cheese, Alpine dairies
  • HoimatRestaurantEschach, Germanysoft cheese experts in a restored barn
  • Brauerei SpezialRestaurantBamberg, Germany
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Condé Nast TravelerOct 24, 2025

28 Best Christmas Markets in Europe

Surrounded by snow-capped cathedrals and wooden chalets, these Christmas markets in Europe are as festive as it gets.

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