Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 10:52 am-
All depends on what kind of experience you are looking for. Berlin is exciting - especially comparing the different eras - 19th century, Nazi era, communist era (the wall, etc) and now. A trip on the Rhine (especially Mainz to Koblenz or vice-versa) is pleasant and picturesque. Rothenburg is one of several old towns that are pretty and interesting. Mainz has an impressive museum dedicated to Gutenberg, the founder of printing (but bring your dictionary, most of the descriptions are in German only). The Aachen Cathedral was built by Charlemagne, and contains his imperial throne, which is pretty impressive. Most of what I mention is historical; if you have other interests, someone else may know more or you can get specialized guidebooks. For example Germany has a lot of avant-garde art, but that's not my bag. Gute reise! John