10 Reasons to Travel to Germany • The Blonde Abroad

Updated: January 2021

Germany is a country that has been at the heart of Europe for centuries. From the unique culture shaped by historical influences, amazing cuisine, and architecture, there is so much to enjoy during a trip to this country.

The food may not be as world-famous as the French cuisine, but it has its fair share of delicacies and an excellent range of beers, wines, and spirits.

Germany is also a practical place to visit, as the transport system is modern and many of the people speak English, which helps to make this an easy country to explore.

Here are 10 reasons why you should travel to Germany!

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1. Tons of Museums

If you’re a museum junkie and a lover of history, you absolutely have to visit the museums in Berlin!

At the heart of Berlin is Museum Island. It’s a strip of land in the Spree River where many of the most impressive museums in the country are located.

The Pergamon Museum has some impressive buildings that have been carefully deconstructed, shipped to Berlin from around the world, and then rebuilt here. The Pergamon Altar is one of the must-see pieces!

2. You Can Take a Romantic Drive

Quite literally, there is a picturesque route in Germany that’s known as the Romantic Road.

This stunning road trip through Bavaria takes in some of the most interesting and beautiful traditional towns in Germany and is famous for the series of beautiful castles that you will see along the way.

3. You Can Indulge & Embrace Culture at Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest is a party celebrated across Germany (and the world). The biggest celebration of all is in Munich, where the beer halls fill to bursting, and giant drinking tents are erected around the city.

There are hundreds of different beers to try and wonderful camaraderie shared by all.

4. You Can Walk Through History

The medieval architecture of Nuremberg makes it a stunning place to visit. From exploring the old city walls to the state theater, castle, and the range of churches, this is a beautiful city.

There will probably be a few surprises when you come across some of the modern architecture on display in the city as well!

5. Go Skiing in the Bavarian Alps

The Alps are a stunning range near the border with Austria, and during the winter you will find some great skiing and snowboarding conditions in this area.

Along with other winter sports, it is a great spot for sightseeing and enjoying the local rural Bavarian culture too.

6. It’s a Very Safe Country

As one of the safest countries in Europe. The crime in Germany is low, and there is a low risk for travelers when it comes to pickpockets or threats.

The German people are polite and generous and are also great hosts, and most will try to help if they spot you are in any difficulty.

7. Transportation is a Breeze

The autobahn, a complex highway system, is one of the most famous aspects of German transport, but a good bus network and excellent, efficient trains help to make getting around the country easy and painless for travelers.

8. Embrace All the Holiday Cheer at a Christmas Market

Filled with twinkling lights and the heady aroma of holiday spices, Christmas markets are truly magical. And there’s no better way to experience the holiday season than by taking a stroll through one!

Better yet, eat your way through the Christmas market and experience all the warm, wintry delights!

9. The Black Forest is One of the Most Beautiful Places

Lying in the southwest of the country, the Black Forest is an important resource for Germany but is also one of the most beautiful parts of the country. The area is known for it’s excellent for hiking and mountain biking in the summer and skiing in the winter.

10. English is a Common Language

A population that has a good level of English speakers can be very useful if your skills in the local language are limited, and many Germans take great pride in being able to speak English well. It makes traveling to Germany easy and stress-free!

I’ve found that they often will respond in English if they realize that your German is not particularly strong!

Have you traveled to Germany before? What did you love most about the country?

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Some places are worth coming back to 🐧

Boulders Beach, Cape Town with Oliver
9 months → 21 months → 3.5 years

I blinked and my baby become a toddler…
and my toddler become a little boy. 😭

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Some places are worth coming back to 🐧

Boulders Beach, Cape Town with Oliver
9 months → 21 months → 3.5 years

I blinked and my baby become a toddler…
and my toddler become a little boy. 😭

January Wrapped 🗓️
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We landed in Cape Town mid-January and hit the ground running.

Oliver and I packed up our life and moved abroad for a year — chasing a simple question: what’s the best that could happen?

My parents joined us for the first month — which meant extra hands, loving support, and the sweetest way to begin this chapter.

Between toddler sickness (IYKYK) and playing full-time tour guide, we somehow managed to squeeze in so much life.

A long weekend in Paternoster.
Glamping under the stars at Camp Canoe.
Summertime in the city.
Oliver starting at his new preschool.
Adventures through the Cape Winelands.
Slow weekends at the farmer’s market.
Afternoons stretched long at the beach.

It’s been messy and magical.
Exhausting and energizing.

Somewhere between pharmacy runs and beach swims, it started to feel less like a move…

and more like the start of our biggest adventure yet! 🌍
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#capetown

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January Wrapped 🗓️
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We landed in Cape Town mid-January and hit the ground running.

Oliver and I packed up our life and moved abroad for a year — chasing a simple question: what’s the best that could happen?

My parents joined us for the first month — which meant extra hands, loving support, and the sweetest way to begin this chapter.

Between toddler sickness (IYKYK) and playing full-time tour guide, we somehow managed to squeeze in so much life.

A long weekend in Paternoster.
Glamping under the stars at Camp Canoe.
Summertime in the city.
Oliver starting at his new preschool.
Adventures through the Cape Winelands.
Slow weekends at the farmer’s market.
Afternoons stretched long at the beach.

It’s been messy and magical.
Exhausting and energizing.

Somewhere between pharmacy runs and beach swims, it started to feel less like a move…

and more like the start of our biggest adventure yet! 🌍
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#capetown

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Our stay at this brand-new property was truly a dream — sweeping ocean views, elevated design, and more pools than I’ve ever seen at a hotel in my entire life.

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💦 Kids’ Club
One of the coolest spaces for littles — crafts, games, toys, and outdoor play areas that made traveling with Oliver feel easy (and fun for him, too).

🥥 The Food & Coffee
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🌿 Sustainability
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A huge thank you to @waldorfastoriacostarica for hosting us on this sunshine-soaked getaway.
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A little late sharing this — but I needed time to sit with 2025. It was so much more than what made it to Instagram.
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This was the year I stopped measuring life in miles traveled… and started measuring it in the days we weren’t promised.

Not in passport stamps.
Not in hotel check-ins.
Not in how far we could go.

But in the quiet relief of “clear.”
In small hands squeezing mine tighter.
In birthday candles and quiet camping mornings.
In laughter that came back after fear.

2025 was the plot twist year.

The year I learned strength doesn’t look like control —
it looks like surrender.
It looks like showing up anyway.
It looks like choosing joy even when you know how fragile it is.

And it looks like being surrounded by the people who love us most.

We traveled the world.
But more importantly —
we celebrated what we almost lost.

And at the end of it all?
We packed up our life and chose a new continent. 🇿🇦

2025, you were heavy.
You were also beautiful.
You changed me.

2026 — I’m ready.
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#2025wrapped

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A little late sharing this — but I needed time to sit with 2025. It was so much more than what made it to Instagram.
••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
This was the year I stopped measuring life in miles traveled… and started measuring it in the days we weren’t promised.

Not in passport stamps.
Not in hotel check-ins.
Not in how far we could go.

But in the quiet relief of “clear.”
In small hands squeezing mine tighter.
In birthday candles and quiet camping mornings.
In laughter that came back after fear.

2025 was the plot twist year.

The year I learned strength doesn’t look like control —
it looks like surrender.
It looks like showing up anyway.
It looks like choosing joy even when you know how fragile it is.

And it looks like being surrounded by the people who love us most.

We traveled the world.
But more importantly —
we celebrated what we almost lost.

And at the end of it all?
We packed up our life and chose a new continent. 🇿🇦

2025, you were heavy.
You were also beautiful.
You changed me.

2026 — I’m ready.
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#2025wrapped

My favorite smart features of my old home! 🏠
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I easily installed these in my guest bedroom and let me just say, when guests come over, they’re getting what feels like a hotel experience in my home (minus the room service).
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