Mittenwald
Located at the foot of the Karwendel Nature Park in Bavaria, Mittenwald is well worth a visit, as this is a municipality considered by many to be one of the most beautiful villages in Germany.
Its historic center is full of large traditional Alpine houses, with colored shutters, murals and trompe l’oeil, like those found in other towns in the area such as Garmisch-Partenkirchen or Oberammergau.
In this beautiful place, you can also visit the Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul and the Geigenbau Museum or Violin Making Museum, in addition to enjoying its magnificent surroundings since the town is surrounded by lakes, peaks between 2,100 and 2,700 meters and forests, in fact its name means “in the middle of the forest”.
Bacharach
A town about which there is hardly any information on Google and that I loved is Bacharach, a place that deserves to be part of the list of the most beautiful towns in Germany, located just 90 kilometers from Frankfurt.
On the banks of the Rhine River and surrounded by vineyards, this town has a very special charm. Here you can visit the Altes Haus, a beautiful half-timbered house from 1368, or the Church of Saint Peter, among many other places, as well as contemplate one of the most beautiful panoramic views of Germany from the Postentor viewpoint.
Bernkastel-Kues
With the permission of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, if there is a place where you will experience Christmas like nowhere else, it is Bernkastel-Kues, a municipality in the Moselle Valley, considered one of the most beautiful towns in Germany and my favorite in area.
Walking through the streets of this little town is like being teleported to another era. Its central square is pure fantasy, especially at Christmas time when the city wears its best clothes. Nor can you miss the views from its castle, as I assure you they will leave you speechless. Do not hesitate and include this town on your route through the country!
Fussen
Last on this list, although no less beautiful than the previous ones, we find Füssen, a charming little town in Bavaria that is one of the most important places to see near Munich since it is located about 135 kilometers from the Bavarian capital.
This is the highest city in Bavaria, crossed by the crystalline turquoise waters of the Loch River, where in addition to strolling through its romantic old town, you can visit Neuschwanstein, one of the most beautiful castles in the world, where the Disney himself was inspired to create that of Cinderella.
Dinkelsbühl
Dinkelsbühl is a municipality surrounded by well-preserved walls from the 13th century, which stands out among the most beautiful towns in Germany for its color since all its houses are bright and beautiful.
It is a medieval town that seems frozen in time, belonging to the so-called “Romantic Route”, in which, in addition to its walls, you can visit its beautiful central square where the Church of San Jorge and the oldest buildings in the city are located in cities like the Weinmarkt or wine market, among many other attractions.
Cochem
Cochem is certainly the best-known town in the Moselle Valley. A beautiful place considered one of the most beautiful towns in Germany, presided over by the magnificent Reichsburg Castle, built in 1875 in the Gothic style, on top of a hill from where it overlooks the entire valley.
Walking through the sloping streets of Cochem and visiting the Marktplatz, its central square, is like stepping back in time. I recommend you sit in one of its restaurants to taste its famous Riesling grape wines, a white variety that represents a large part of the production of the Moselle wine region.
Gengenbach
Gengenbach is one of the most beautiful towns in Germany and without a doubt the most beautiful in the Black Forest, a region of lush forests where you will find authentic jewels like this place.
Another fairytale place that you will enter after crossing its popular arch, the Kinzigtor or Upper Gate Tower, where the exteriors of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” by Tim Burton were filmed.
