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Dream destinations in Germany

The Zugspitze, the Eifel and a beach on the island of Rügen: the editorial team of DW Travel share their favorite destinations in Germany. When travel bans are lifted after the coronavirus crisis we'll be heading here!

The Zugspitze

The only way is up! As high as it gets in Germany, at 2,962 meters (9,718 feet), on Germany's highest peak — that's where I'd like to go again. Preferably on a sunny day, when I can marvel at the countless peaks of the Alps on one side and see the Bavarian capital, Munich, about 100 kilometers (62 miles) away on the other. (Christian Hoffmann)
The Eifel region

I want to get out of the city into nature. A short train ride from Cologne gets me to the Eifel with my bicycle, where I want to enjoy the Kyll Cycle Route which follows the lovely Kyll river as it winds its picturesque way past lakes and volcanic peaks of the Eifel region. It's an easy ride, as the cycle route mostly stays close to the river where it's flat. (Susan Bonney-Cox)
Wernigerode in the Harz Mountains

An excursion with friends to Wernigerode, a colorful town with timber-framed houses in the Harz Mountains, was planned for this spring. We'll go as soon as we can to enjoy strolling the alleys of the old town and a hike up to the Brocken, the highest mountain in the Harz. Okay, maybe we'll let the historic Brockenbahn train take us up to the 1,141-meter-high (3,743 ft) peak. (Kerstin Schmidt)
Saxon Switzerland

I want to go to Saxon Switzerland. I think this area is the most extraordinary natural landscape in Germany, so I am already looking forward to going there after the pandemic. A well-developed network of paths leads past bizarre rocks, through deep gorges and to magnificent vantage points. (Elisabeth Yorck von Wartenburg)
The Spreewald region

I want to go back to the Spreewald as soon as possible. The natural landscape is breathtaking and I discover new aspects every time, depending on whether I explore the region on foot, by bike or on the water by canoe. For me, the perfect nature experience also includes an overnight stay at the campsite. (Winni Modesto)
Berlin

In times of the coronavirus my hometown turns into a dream destination: I am longing for a summertime Berlin! It's still possible to move around outside, but I miss the colorful hustle and bustle in the streets. I miss the cafés and beer gardens, which are usually full of people when the sun comes out. My Berlin: so far away, yet so close! (Jens Fritze)
Mecklenburg Lake District

Get out of Berlin and up to the Mecklenburg Lake District. Wide open spaces, forests, water. Take a bike ride through the summery landscape, have your swimsuit at the ready, jump into one of the countless lakes, eat freshly smoked fish, and spend the night on a farm. That was the plan before the coronavirus crisis. And it will be done, one day soon, hopefully. (Anne Termèche)
The island of Rügen

As a Berliner I can't go to the sea right now, which I miss a lot. So, my first real excursion will lead me there: to the island of Rügen on the Baltic Sea. On Germany's biggest island there is a lot of space and many beaches. There I will go cycling, hiking and most of all go to the wild northern beach. Looking forward to my first dip in the sea in 2020! (Andreas Kirchhoff)

The Zugspitze

The only way is up! As high as it gets in Germany, at 2,962 meters (9,718 feet), on Germany's highest peak — that's where I'd like to go again. Preferably on a sunny day, when I can marvel at the countless peaks of the Alps on one side and see the Bavarian capital, Munich, about 100 kilometers (62 miles) away on the other. (Christian Hoffmann)
The Eifel region

I want to get out of the city into nature. A short train ride from Cologne gets me to the Eifel with my bicycle, where I want to enjoy the Kyll Cycle Route which follows the lovely Kyll river as it winds its picturesque way past lakes and volcanic peaks of the Eifel region. It's an easy ride, as the cycle route mostly stays close to the river where it's flat. (Susan Bonney-Cox)
Wernigerode in the Harz Mountains

An excursion with friends to Wernigerode, a colorful town with timber-framed houses in the Harz Mountains, was planned for this spring. We'll go as soon as we can to enjoy strolling the alleys of the old town and a hike up to the Brocken, the highest mountain in the Harz. Okay, maybe we'll let the historic Brockenbahn train take us up to the 1,141-meter-high (3,743 ft) peak. (Kerstin Schmidt)
Saxon Switzerland

I want to go to Saxon Switzerland. I think this area is the most extraordinary natural landscape in Germany, so I am already looking forward to going there after the pandemic. A well-developed network of paths leads past bizarre rocks, through deep gorges and to magnificent vantage points. (Elisabeth Yorck von Wartenburg)
The Spreewald region

I want to go back to the Spreewald as soon as possible. The natural landscape is breathtaking and I discover new aspects every time, depending on whether I explore the region on foot, by bike or on the water by canoe. For me, the perfect nature experience also includes an overnight stay at the campsite. (Winni Modesto)
Berlin

In times of the coronavirus my hometown turns into a dream destination: I am longing for a summertime Berlin! It's still possible to move around outside, but I miss the colorful hustle and bustle in the streets. I miss the cafés and beer gardens, which are usually full of people when the sun comes out. My Berlin: so far away, yet so close! (Jens Fritze)
Mecklenburg Lake District

Get out of Berlin and up to the Mecklenburg Lake District. Wide open spaces, forests, water. Take a bike ride through the summery landscape, have your swimsuit at the ready, jump into one of the countless lakes, eat freshly smoked fish, and spend the night on a farm. That was the plan before the coronavirus crisis. And it will be done, one day soon, hopefully. (Anne Termèche)
The island of Rügen

As a Berliner I can't go to the sea right now, which I miss a lot. So, my first real excursion will lead me there: to the island of Rügen on the Baltic Sea. On Germany's biggest island there is a lot of space and many beaches. There I will go cycling, hiking and most of all go to the wild northern beach. Looking forward to my first dip in the sea in 2020! (Andreas Kirchhoff)

Date 21.04.2020
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Dream destinations in Germany

The Zugspitze

The Eifel region

Wernigerode in the Harz Mountains

Saxon Switzerland

The Spreewald region

Berlin

Mecklenburg Lake District

The island of Rügen