I'm considering a trip to Germany. Would you suggest Berlin, Hamburg, Nuremberg, Frankfurt, or Munich?

Question

My decision will depend on your voting :) vote only for one.

Answer 1

Munich!!!  You can do so much in that area...it's unbelievable!!!

Don't go to Frankfurt...it is really not nice at all...mainly an ugly city

Answer 2

I would highly recommend Berlin, I was there back in December. Alot of cultural opportunities, museums, high end shopping and sightseeing.

Nuremberg is also very nice and not nearly as big as Berlin if you're looking for something smaller. The Opera House is beautiful and there are constantly multiple shows going on. Nuremburg is also famous for its beer and its "weisswurst". There is also a great deal of good shopping there and alot of history.

Answer 3

It really depends on what you want to do and what your preferences are.

I would start with Berlin, go from there to Munich and then to Nuremberg.

Answer 4

It depends: When are you traveling? What do you want to see and do? And how long will you stay?

Berlin is a must! It is not only the capitol - you will find everything:

History, Architecture and Art, Shopping, Nightlife, Recreation...

Munich has probably the nicest weather but doesnt' reflect Germany - only Bavaria. Oktoberfest, Lederhosn, ... That is what unfortunately most Americans associate with Germany.

Hamburg is beautiful, not far from both German coasts (Northern Sea and Baltic Sea), big international Harbour, exceptional nightlife (Reeperbahn), beautiful lake Alster in the heart of the city offers a multitude of recreatinal opportunities, great shopping downtown. A lot of rain unfortunately.

Skip Frankfurt, Nuremberg I don't know. Only the Christkindl Market if you go around christmas.

Have fun,

krokkel (originally from Hamburg)

Answer 5

Berlin of course. The new heart of germany, the place where the government resides, THE place of german history (where else could you visit a city which a wall cut in two pieces?), the place with the greatest museums in germany - and last but not least the only mentioned city with world heritage sites! (...and the one with the best night life, and the cheapest one of the mentioned cities... an evergoing list)

Answer 6

I am an half German so i can help you i think. When you are going in Winter you should go to Berlin Munichor Frankfurt.

If your going in Summer you should go to HAmburg!!!!! Nuremberg and Munich i hobe this will help you.

Answer 7

I recommend Frankfurt is beautiful I lived there for more than 3 years I become in Love with Germany..

Answer 8

HAMBURG...great city!has acces to the Elba river  too...wich leeds to North Sea!!!!!

Answer 9

Munich!!

http://www.inside-munich.com

Answer 10

This sounds like you first trip so I would go the Munich---IMHO it is one of the coolest cities in the world...I like Berlin a lot too but you can save that for your second trip...Unfortunately there are many cool places but if you HAVE to select just one definitely Munich..no contest..

Answer 11

OHhhh MUNICH! You should definitely go to Munich! I'm not so big on Hamburg/Frankfurt/Nuremburg. Is this your first time going to Germany? If so, Munich should make a VERY good first impression on you!! You'll absolutely love it,  its the ideal city for tourists because it has a very welcoming atmosphere. I'd say that a lot of popular German culture is centered in the very city of Munich! It's modern, yet has a touch of antiquity. You'll just have to see for yourself! :-D

Answer 12

You can go to Berlin, take in the sites, cross the Berlin Wall (knowing about 1,200+ died trying), see the Kaiser Wilhelm Church, Brandenburg Gate, etc...lots of history and sites.

Then travel via ICE to Munich.

Answer 13

hamburg, hands down!

Answer 14

I suggest Uttenreuth it is a little town but it is very nice...it is about 1 1/2 away from Munich with is also very nice

Answer 15

Well, Frankfurt sucks ... only skyscrapers, nothing else interesting.

I'd visit either Hamburg, Berlin, Nuremberg, Munich, Cologne or STUTTGART.

My favourite is Stuttgart, I live in the region near the town, it's a very nice city, for example the city center is the perfect  connection of old and modern architecture.

There are the "Stuttgarter Fernsehturm"(TV-Tower of Stuttgart), the first TV-Tower in the world, the "New Castle"(Neues Schloss), the Old Castle (Altes Schloss), the "Stiftskirche, the "Hauptbahnhof"(Main Station with the characteristic tower with the Mercedes Star on its top!), the "Neue Messe Stuttgart" (New Trade Fair of Stuttgart), that's being built right now and soon'll be opened and many many other things.

Stuttgart was some kind of misfit among the German cities for a long time, but in the recent time, this has changed. It's a very agreeable city, good shopping, excellent Train System(you can arrive in every city in the region).

So maybe I have persuaded you, if you want to get to know the "Hauptstadt Schwabens", the 'capital of Swabia', you wouldn't be disappointed.

Answer 16

Well, I would prefer Hamburg. It's a beautyful city with a great nighlife =), nice people and lots of interesting sights. Frankfurt ist not that interesting, Berlin very big and hasty, Nürnberg is only in the wintertime a good choose and the population in Munich is a little bit unfriendly (sometimes - I don't want to hurt anybody *lol).

Hope I could help and sorry for my bad english - still learning it in school...

Answer 17

Imke´s answer was really great..

it really depends on what you want to do and when you want to go...

in my opinion don´t visit frankfurt or nurnberg when you could choose between the others..

they are all very different...

i love munich....

why?

because for me it is a bigger town with the charme of a small one.. especially during spring, summer and early autumn..

in winter the alps around are great if you like skiing or go sletching...

there is a lot do do and see..

berlin is the capital yes... but for me it was to noisy and hectically.. maybe because we were there with class.. and had not too much time to enjoy it... my brother love this place

hamburg is nice too.. you have the famous and busy area around reeperbahn

some nice musicals..

if you like ships, harbours and boats you are right here..

a nice city and river..

i think you wouldn´t regret to choose one out of this three...

Answer 18

I'm a HUGE Munich fan.  The people are so nice, it's quite clean, the beer is great, and it's so easy to get anywhere from there.  

From Munich, you can take a train to a ton of different places, like Eagle's Nest, Salzburg, Neuschwanstein, Garmisch, etc.  

In the city, the churches are so beautiful and the museums are wonderful.  I use the Fodor's Gold Guide and take their walking tours - it's really one of the best ways to see the city.  Everything is just gorgeous.

Frankfurt is really just a industrious city.  Not my cup of tea.

Answer 19

BERLIN!

http://www.berlin.de

Frankfurt am Main sucks. There is almost nothing there to see except skyscrapers and the airport. Nice enough to hang around for a day with jetlag, but not to spent a whole holiday in.

Answer 20

My advice: go to Northern Germany, because Southern Germany is extremely expensive, especially Munich (München) is one of Germany's most expensive places and you'll really get ripped off in some areas...

Hamburg really is a great city and you surely will enjoy your stay there.  Berlin also is great & wonderful.  Or visit tiny towns like Lüneburg, Celle, Stade, Braunschweig (all in Northern Germany).

Good luck & have a nice trip to Germany!

Greetings from Germany

Answer 21

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http://www.freewebs.com/irblue/

have a good time

Answer 22

Munich

Answer 23

I personally think Munich is way cool.  Honestly,though, I have not been to the others.

Answer 24

Berlin, Berlin Berlin then Hamburg, & Munich - forget Frankfurt!

Boring, ugly, not tourist friendly and the airport!! well that's another story.  Berlin is exciting, fab shopping, stylish building new and old and renovated in keeping with original architecture.

I just love it , a senior travelling oz from down-under!