{"id":7615,"date":"2026-08-19T15:05:17","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T07:05:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.cn\/?post_type=intriq-stories&#038;p=7615"},"modified":"2026-08-19T15:05:17","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T07:05:17","slug":"7-reasons-to-travel-to-germany-this-autumn","status":"publish","type":"intriq-stories","link":"https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.cn\/en\/intriq-stories\/7-reasons-to-travel-to-germany-this-autumn\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Reasons to Travel to Germany This Autumn"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>#1. Sheer driving pleasure<\/h2>\n<p>BMW\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s slogan is certainly befitting for a\u00c2\u00a0limitless driving experience in Germany, with\u00c2\u00a0more than 12,000 km of autobahn\u00c2\u00a0(highway)\u00c2\u00a0and\u00c2\u00a065%\u00c2\u00a0without\u00c2\u00a0a\u00c2\u00a0speed limit.\u00c2\u00a0What\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s more, the autobahn has been engineered in a way to ensure safety as well as a frictionless driving experience, so\u00c2\u00a0channel your inner racer\u00c2\u00a0for a\u00c2\u00a0carefree spin!<\/p>\n<h2>#2. A Third of the country is covered in forests<\/h2>\n<p>Many research suggest that access to nature is fundamental to our well-being. With almost one-third of the country covered in green, forests in Germany span across a massive 11.4 million hectare, equivalent to 157 times the size of Singapore. For active travelers, enjoy numerous trekking and cycling routes of more than 200 kilometres in Bavarian Forest National Park, the oldest of all national parks in the country. Discover untouched wildlife, flora and fauna in Berchtesgaden National Park, the only national park in the German Alps.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-54114 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/shutterstock_1478027684-resized.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"396\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>#3. A paradise for vegan and meat-lovers<\/h2>\n<p>Although Germany is not as famous as its neighbouring countries when it comes to food, it does offer\u00c2\u00a0something for everyone, whether you are a\u00c2\u00a0meat-loving person or a vegan.\u00c2\u00a0Germany boasts\u00c2\u00a0over 1,000 varieties of sausages (there\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s even a museum dedicated to the popular currywurst) while\u00c2\u00a0its capital\u00c2\u00a0Berlin\u00c2\u00a0is regarded as one of the most vegan-friendly cities in the world with a\u00c2\u00a0thriving\u00c2\u00a0and\u00c2\u00a0diverse\u00c2\u00a0food scene.<\/p>\n<h2>#4.\u00c2\u00a0Cultural Powerhouse<\/h2>\n<p>For the history and culture lovers, be thrilled by the extensive options of\u00c2\u00a0over 50\u00c2\u00a0UNESCO\u00c2\u00a0World\u00c2\u00a0Heritage\u00c2\u00a0sites\u00c2\u00a0dotted across the country, only surpassed by Italy and China.\u00c2\u00a0Be awe-inspired by the\u00c2\u00a0famed Cologne Cathedral,\u00c2\u00a0jaunt through the\u00c2\u00a0charming old town of Bamberg\u00c2\u00a0and\u00c2\u00a0appreciate the legacy of the architectural maestro Le Corbusier\u00c2\u00a0in Stuttgart.<\/p>\n<h2>#5. Immerse yourself in\u00c2\u00a0German drinking culture<\/h2>\n<p>Beer is an integral part of Germany culture, with over 5,500 brands of beer made from only four ingredients. Recent years have seen soaring popularity of craft beer and even non-alcoholic beer, making it even more accessible to everyone to indulge some delicious foamy brew. There is also something for the wine aficionados \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Germany has some excellent wineries, most notably its Rieslings. Travel this fall just in time to savor the best local wines during the harvest season.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12128 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/shutterstock_1212047263.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>#6. It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s beginning to look a lot like Christmas<\/h2>\n<p>Did you know that the first known Christmas tree (Tannenbaum)\u00c2\u00a0originated from\u00c2\u00a0Freiburg,\u00c2\u00a0a town in Germany\u00c2\u00a0in 15th\u00c2\u00a0century?\u00c2\u00a0The country\u00c2\u00a0boasts some of the oldest and best Christmas markets\u00c2\u00a0in the world\u00c2\u00a0\u00e2\u20ac\u201c\u00c2\u00a0with the mainstream ones in\u00c2\u00a0cities\u00c2\u00a0like\u00c2\u00a0Frankfurt, Berlin and Munich\u00c2\u00a0drawing the crowds with their bustling\u00c2\u00a0atmosphere.\u00c2\u00a0For something a little\u00c2\u00a0more\u00c2\u00a0different, check out the\u00c2\u00a0market in the underground wine cellars of\u00c2\u00a0Traben-Trarbach, perfect for avoiding any potential snowstorms,\u00c2\u00a0or\u00c2\u00a0the cozy village of huts\u00c2\u00a0under the viaduct of the\u00c2\u00a0Hollental\u00c2\u00a0Railway\u00c2\u00a0for a romantic\u00c2\u00a0setting in the Black Forest.<\/p>\n<h2>#7. The first Quarantine-free destination for leisure travellers<\/h2>\n<p>Last but not least, what can be a better motivation than being able to travel quarantine-free? 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