Real insider tips: The most beautiful old towns in Germany

CHIP Germany Real insider tips: The most beautiful old towns in Germany Article by Marie Müllmaier • Friday Not only the well-known cities of this world can impress with their sights, Germany's old towns also have a lot to offer. In the following, we will introduce you to the most beautiful old towns and tell you what awaits you there. The most beautiful old towns in Germany You don't have to travel far or even travel to another country to visit impressive buildings and cultural assets. Numerous old towns in Germany invite you to visit with their histories going back centuries. In the following we will introduce you to five old towns, some of which are real insider tips. Quedlinburg Cobblestones, winding alleyways and old half-timbered houses - the beautiful old town of Quedlinburg, on the Bode north of the Harz Mountains, has a lot to offer and is always worth a visit. On December 17, 1994, UNESCO declared the Stiftsberg with the collegiate church and castle, the Westendorf, the old town and the new town, the Münzenberg and St. Wiperti in Quedlinburg as a World Heritage Site and thus as a universal heritage of mankind. In addition to the world heritage sites of Quedlinburg, the nearby Falkenstein Castle (about 30 minutes away), the Regenstein Rock Castle (about 15 minutes away) and the "Kleiner Harz" miniature park (about 25 minutes away) are also worth seeing. Quaint accommodations in half-timbered houses or hotels with a view of the castle invite you to stay the night. Rothenburg ob der Tauber Another, rather unknown old town lies in the heart of Middle Franconia. Rothenburg ob der Tauber attracts tourists from all over the world with numerous monuments and cultural assets. Particularly popular sight: The "Plönlein", which means a rustic half-timbered house with a sloping roof. The small Bavarian town enchants with colorful facades and is at the same time one of the best examples of the (medieval) romantic architectural style. Despite the destruction in World War II, Rothenburg appears very original. In addition to visiting the city, it is also worth visiting the historical festival "Meistertrunk", as well as a detour to the crime museum or a walk through the Christmas market. And maybe the city will seem a bit familiar to you during your visit, because Rothenburg ob der Tauber is the location of many films. Luebeck High up in the north is an old town that is well-known, but no less worth seeing. Lübeck welcomes its visitors at the entrance to the city with an impressive sight. The Holstentor with its red brick walls and twin towers invites you into the charming Nordic port city and opens the gates to many buildings in the brick Gothic style. The Hanseatic city was founded in 1143 at the present location and received city rights in 1160. In addition, the entire medieval old town has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Heidelberg Heidelberg: Germany's oldest university town not only attracts many students, tourists are also impressed by the Gothic Church of the Holy Spirit, which towers over the café-lined market square, by the red sandstone ruins of Heidelberg Castle and by the time-honored university, which was founded in the 14th century . Strolling through the old town up to the Heidelberg Castle you will encounter numerous medieval buildings, nice restaurants, museums and theaters as well as some other tourists, because Heidelberg welcomes around 13.9 million guests every year. Meersburg Another beautiful old town is tucked away on the shore of Lake Constance in Baden-Württemberg. Surrounded by vineyards, the small town of Meersburg invites you with some sights and beautiful vantage points. In particular, the "Meersburg" castle and the nearby "New Castle" attract many tourists. The "Meersburg Therme" is embedded in the vineyards and offers a fascinating view of Lake Constance and the often snow-capped peaks of the Swiss Alps.