Feel Good in Germany

Would you rather go on a personalized journey of discovery than follow well-trodden paths? Then Germany is the perfect vacation destination for you.

On this page, we present 38 cities and regions that are TourCert . The seal is awarded based on an independently audited certification system to destinations that have made sustainability a binding part of their tourism development.

You’ll also find more travel ideas here for personalized, unique vacation experiences.

Enjoy Germany your way—create authentic experiences that will last a lifetime!

Let yourself be inspired!

Unique natural landscapes, laid-back cities, living traditions, and the joy of indulgence—that’s what a vacation in Germany is all about.

Choose your vacation experience here!

Or choose your personal favorite destination right away!

All of the destinations featured here are from TourCert as “Sustainable Destination” . You can find more detailed information in the destination descriptions.

Bad Dürrheim

Bad Dürrheim: Bathing pleasure at the Therme Solemar ©TMBW (Oliver Raatz)

Bad Mergentheim

Bad Mergentheim: Market square with town hall in the old town ©Adobe Stock (Sina Ettmer)

Bergstraße-Odenwald

Aerial view of Breuberg Castle ©Tourismus Odenwald (Kornelia Horn)

Black Forest National Park Region

Bernau in the Black Forest: Couple hiking ©Schwarzwald Tourismus (Chris Keller)

Darmstadt

Darmstadt: Russian chapel St. Mary Magdalene with wedding tower next door ©DZT (Francesco Carovillano)

Frankfurt Rhine-Main

Harbor Park Frankfurt am Main ©DZT (Dagmar Schwelle)

German Wine Route

Hainfeld: Group with wheelchair user eating in the garden of the Bernhard Koch winery, Southern Wine Route ©DZT (Jens Wegener)

Grimm's Hometown: North Hesse

Half-timbered houses in Bad Sooden-Allendorf ©Grimmheimat Nordhessen (Wolfgang Nickel)

Karlsruhe

Karlsruhe: Couple with bicycle in the park of the castle ©TMBW (Christoph Duepper)

Lahntal

View of the Kursaal building in Bad Ems ©DZT (Loïc Lagarde)

Lübeck & Travemünde

Stand-up paddling on the Mühlenteich in Lübeck with the cathedral in the background ©LTM (Olaf Malzahn )

Moselle Region: Traben-Trarbach, Kröv

View of the Moselle bend ©Moselregion Traben-Trabach Kröv (Gernot Weyrich)

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Traveling Through the Country at a Leisurely Pace

Germany offers many ways to explore cities and regions even without your own car.

Long-distance travel
A rail network spanning approximately 40,000 kilometers with around 5,700 stations makes traveling throughout the country very convenient and affordable. The main provider for rail travel is Deutsche Bahn, though trains operated by other private and public providers also run on the tracks. Bus travel is another affordable alternative.
Public Transportation
The public transit network in Germany is well-developed and ensures short travel distances. In addition, many cities and regions offer overnight guests free or discounted tickets for regional transit in the form of a GuestCard. Otherwise, the affordable Deutschlandticket provides free travel on local transit throughout the country.
More about the Deutschlandticket: www.deutschlandticket.de
E-Mobility
If you do decide to take a road trip, car rental companies are available in all major cities. Many of them offer electric or hybrid cars in addition to gasoline-powered vehicles. There are currently more than 100,000 charging stations with over 200,000 individual charging points for these vehicles. You can find an up-to-date map of public charging stations for electric cars in Germany here: www.bundesnetzagentur.de
Bicycling
Those who travel by bike experience their vacation destination up close and in their own way. Around 100,000 kilometers of bike paths crisscross the country, and about 600 themed routes invite you to go on discovery tours to suit every taste. Within cities, green bike signs point the way to the nearest attraction.
Plan your tour here: www.radroutenplaner-deutschland.de

Feel Good – It's That Simple

Experience Germany off the beaten path.

Find out more here at germany.travel or at local tourism offices, and discover romantic villages, unspoiled landscapes, or unique boutiques—whatever suits your taste.

Choose certified providers and destinations.

Certifications from independent testing agencies provide a helpful guide when booking your vacation. You’ll find all regions in Germany certified by TourCert as “Sustainable Destinations,” as well as a selection of certified accommodations, on this page.

Try regional dishes.

Discover surprising seasonal creations from the local cuisine to truly get to know Germany’s diverse landscapes. Many traditional dishes are now also available in vegetarian or vegan versions.

Take your time.

A longer vacation allows more room for genuine discoveries and lasting impressions—Germany has more to offer than you can see in just a few days.

Calculate the CO2 emissions from your trip.

Use myclimate’s CO2 calculator to determine the CO2 emissions from your trip by plane or car. This may give you ideas on how to reduce these emissions. For unavoidable residual emissions, you’ll find options for offsetting them at the link below. myclimate provides detailed information on its website about the basis for the calculation as well as on Use of Funds of the compensation funds.