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PART 1 Germany at a Glance

Germany on a map
Basic information about Germany
Germany by keyword
10 Germany Travel Tips!
Charming German Cities
A must-have for any visit to Germany! Germany travel bucket list
The charm of traveling in Germany: exploring small towns
Top 10 German Foods
German history keywords that deepen your travels
Recommended travel itineraries in Germany

PART 2: The Coolest German Theme Trips

Palaces and Castles in Germany
Tour of German Cathedrals and Churches
Museum and art gallery tours
Gado travel
Biography of the characters
German Architecture Tour
Bundesliga
German cars
Oktoberfest
German trade fair
Christmas market
German beer
Made in Germany items
Shopping in Germany (department stores, shopping malls, outlet stores, drugstores, supermarkets)
List of German souvenirs

PART 3: Time to meet the real Germany

Berlin area (Berlin and surrounding cities)
CITY 1 Berlin
REAL PLUS 1 Potsdam
CITY 2 Dresden
CITY 3 Leipzig
CITY 4 Weimar
CITY 5 Eisenach
REAL PLUS 2 Goethe Road

Hamburg region (Hamburg and surrounding cities)
CITY 1 Hamburg
CITY 2 Bremen
CITY 3 Hanover
CITY 4 Göttingen
REAL PLUS 1 Märchen Road

Frankfurt area (Frankfurt and surrounding cities)
CITY 1 Frankfurt
CITY 2 Mainz
CITY 3 Koblenz
REAL PLUS 1 Eltz Castle
CITY 4 Trier
CITY 5 Würzburg
REAL PLUS 2 Romantic Road
REAL PLUS 3 Rothenburg
CITY 6 Heidelberg
CITY 7 Stuttgart
REAL PLUS 4 Calf
CITY 8 Tübingen
REAL PLUS 5 Fantastic Road

Munich area (Munich and surrounding cities)
CITY 1 Munich
REAL PLUS 1 Füssen
REAL PLUS 2 Alpine Road
CITY 2 Augsburg
CITY 3 Nuremberg
CITY 4 Bamberg
REAL PLUS 3 Goseong Road
CITY 5 Regensburg

Düsseldorf region (Düsseldorf and surrounding cities)
CITY 1 Düsseldorf
CITY 2 Cologne
REAL PLUS 1 Augustusburg Palace
CITY 3 Bon

Real Guide
Berlin's Treasure Island, Museum Island
Berlin's signature dish
Berlin's representative souvenirs
Following in the footsteps of Goethe, Germany's greatest writer
Historical sites of the Reformation
Must-see! HafenCity Highlights
Museum District on the Main River
Dine at a historical site
Frankenwine
If you come to Rothenburg, this is a must!
A romantic city filled with wooden houses, Tübingen: a tour of its iconic wooden buildings.
Kunsthalle in Munich, a place for fun Sundays
The beautiful castle of the ill-fated King Ludwig II
Nuremberg, the epicenter of World War II and a city still bearing the marks of Nazi rule
Must-See! Bamberg Cathedral Highlights
A quick tour of Cologne Cathedral, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture.
Bon Museum Day, which attracts art lovers from all over the world

PART 4 ​​Preparing for a Fun and Exciting Trip

Travel Preparation at a Glance
German railways
German Transport Pass
Individual ticket (section ticket) reservation
Using a rental car
Driving in Germany
German low-cost airlines
German express buses
Public transportation in Germany
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"Real Germany" is the result of expert travel writers who traveled all over Europe, including Eastern Europe, Spain, and London, meticulously reflecting the latest information right up until just before publication.
In particular, we provide detailed updates on transportation information, which has changed a lot recently, and also provide detailed information on the 'Deutschland Ticket', which allows unlimited use of local public transportation throughout Germany for one month.
Additionally, it contains practical and vivid information that travelers are most curious about, allowing them to experience Germany as it is today.

The real Germany is in the small towns.

As Germany was divided into hundreds of small states before its unification in the 19th century, each city has its own unique history and atmosphere.
"Real Germany" focuses on five major cities, as well as 24 medium-sized and small cities with distinct personalities.
Smaller cities, in particular, are less well-known to Korean travelers, but they are convenient for traveling and offer a chance to experience authentic German daily life up close.
We've carefully selected small towns and old towns within easy reach of major metropolitan areas by local train, allowing you to explore them in half a day. This itinerary is designed to help you make the most of your day with an efficient travel itinerary.
For example, in Leipzig, you can find traces of musicians such as Bach, Wagner, Mendelssohn, and Schumann; in Weimar, you can find traces of the classicism brought about by Goethe; and in Mainz, you can find Gutenberg, who led the revolution in letterpress printing.

Introducing the Invincible Deutschland Ticket

The 'D-Ticket' is an innovative transport pass that allows unlimited use of local public transport throughout Germany for just 58 euros per month.
It is unclear whether this will still be in effect in 2026, but for now, it is an unprecedented transport ticket that offers the greatest benefits to travelers in Germany.
"Real Germany" actively incorporates this ticket into its recommended travel itinerary, and Part 4, Travel Preparation, also provides detailed guidance on how to use the ticket and essential information.

Surprisingly great shopping spots: Germany's shopping list revealed

Many people may not know this, but Germany is one of the best countries in Europe for shopping.
The prices of goods are relatively cheap and the duty-free benefits are also good.
Germany also has many practical 'Made in Germany' brands, including WMF, Fissler, Henckels, Adidas, Rimowa, and Villeroy & Boch.
The book introduces convenient department stores and shopping malls, outlets where you can buy luxury brands at low prices, drugstores that are great for souvenir shopping, and supermarkets that offer a glimpse into Germany's vibrant culinary culture. It also meticulously recommends must-buy items from drugstores and supermarkets.

Six beautiful scenic roads that you can travel with your eyes

In Germany, where small cities are developed, it is fun to travel by grouping small cities with similar themes together under the name of a "road."
Examples include the 'Romantic Road', which refers to the path taken by the ancient Romans; the 'Alpine Road', where you can see the essence of the Alpine scenery; the 'Märchen Road', which follows the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm; the 'Goethe Road', which contains the life of the great writer Goethe; the 'Castle Road', where you can feel the beauty of medieval castles; and the 'Fantastic Road', which is full of fantastic scenery.
This journey, which pairs well with car or train travel, is a romantic and culminating experience in Germany, as it's not only enjoyable to simply admire the scenery passing by the window, but also allows you to leisurely enjoy the journey at your leisure, stopping along the way to take a break.