Overview

• Alpine lakes such as Walchensee, Forggensee and Ammersee lure swimmers, hikers and windsurfers with clear waters and mountain panoramas.
• Urban nature spots—from Berlin’s Teufelssee to Hamburg’s Boberger Dunes and Frankfurt’s Kinzigsee—offer easy city getaways via public transit.
• Germany’s 13 certified Top Trails range from the Albsteig to the Eifelsteig, providing multi-day hikes through forests, river valleys and heathlands.
• Cultural landmarks including Augsburg’s LETTL-Museum, the Fuggerei and Neuschwanstein-bordering lakes reinforce the country’s appeal beyond outdoor recreation.
• New treetop pathways in Bad Wildbad and Waldkirch showcase panoramic canopy views alongside record-breaking slides for family-friendly adventure.