Top 100 Tourist Attractions in Germany 2024

Top 100 Tourist Attractions in Germany 2024

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Germany Museum Ranks 7th

Only a year after opening its doors, the Deutschlandmuseum in Berlin has become one of Germany’s top attractions.

Every year, the German National Tourist Board (DZT) Recognizes the Top 100 Attractions in Germany, a list of the best cultural sites, landmarks, and natural wonders in Germany in order of popularity, and the Deutschlandmuseum reached 7th place!

25,000 people from around the world vote for their favorite destinations, the Deutschlandmuseum is not only the best-ranked museum in Germany but also the highest-rated attraction in Berlin.

Museums in the 2024 Ranking

Only two standalone museums and one group of museums made it into the Top 100 Attractions in 2024:

  • Most Popular Museum in Germany: Germany Museum (Rank 7)
  • Second Most Popular Museum: UNESCO World Heritage Berlin Museum Island (Rank 45)
  • Third Most Popular Museum: Sinsheim Technology Museum (Rank 97)

Top performers from the past two years in this category, such as the Kriminalmuseum in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, or the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart, did not make the list in 2024. The German Spy Museum also ranked 75th last year.

Theme Parks and Amusement Parks

In many ways, 2024 can be seen as the “Year of the Theme Park”. With its immersive experience, the Deutschlandmuseum blends the education of a museum and the fun of an amusement park. Included in this category, five of the top ten attractions are amusement or theme parks!

  1. Miniatur Wunderland Hamburg (Rank 1)
  2. Europa-Park, Rust (Rank 2)
  3. Phantasialand, Brühl (Rank 3)
  4. Deutschlandmuseum, Berlin (Rank 7)
  5. Therme Erding (Rank 9)
  6. Theme park Ravensburger Spieleland (Rank 16)
  7. Erlebnispark Tripsdrill mit Wildparadies, Cleebronn (Rank 19)
  8. Legoland Germany Resort, Günzburg (Rank 24)
  9. Bayern-Park Freizeitparadies, Reisbach (Rank 38)
  10. Wildpark Bad Mergentheim (Rank 57)*
  11. Rövershagen – Karls adventure village (Rank 92)
  12. Heide Park Resort, Soltau (Rank 96)*


The two new theme parks are marked with an asterisk (*). Unlike the museums, this year features more amusement and theme parks on the list compared to last year.

Cities and Towns

Berlin ranks 6th, moving up one spot compared to the previous year and maintaining its status as the leading major city in Germany. Here are the top 10 cities and towns out of a total of 36 on the full list:

  1. Rothenburg ob der Tauber (Rank 5)
  2. Berlin (Rank 6)
  3. Hamburg (Rank 14)
  4. Munich (Rank 15)
  5. Dresden (Rank 17)
  6. Heidelberg (Rank 22)
  7. Freiburg (Rank 28)
  8. Würzburg (Rank 31)
  9. Bamberg (Rank 32)
  10. Aachen (Rank 34)


The picturesque town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber is the most popular destination, ranking 5th overall. With its medieval old town and rich history, it feels like a living museum and is considered one of the most beautiful places in Germany.

Top Attractions in Germany 2024

At the top of the Top 100 Attractions in Germany list is Miniatur Wunderland in Hamburg. This world-renowned attraction is recognized as the largest model railway and miniature exhibition in the world.

Europa-Park in Rust takes second place, followed by Phantasialand in Brühl in third. These parks offer a combination of entertainment, technology and themed experience that attract visitors from around the globe.

The Nürburgring, ranked 4th, represents not only a legendary racetrack but also a significant piece of German automotive history and culture.

The list of the top 100 attractions in Germany in 2024:

  1. Miniatur Wunderland Hamburg
  2. Europa-Park, Rust
  3. Phantasialand Brühl
  4. Nürburgring
  5. Rothenburg ob der Tauber
  6. Berlin
  7. Deutschlandmuseum Berlin
  8. UNESCO World Heritage Margravial Opera House Bayreuth
  9. Therme Erding
  10. Eltz Castle, Wierschem
  11. Neuschwanstein Castle, Hohenschwangau
  12. Lake Constance with Mainau Island and UNESCO World Heritage Site Reichenau Monastery Island
  13. Europa-Rosarium, Sangerhausen
  14. Hamburg
  15. Munich
  16. Theme park Ravensburger Spieleland
  17. Dresden
  18. Black Forest
  19. Erlebnispark Tripsdrill mit Wildparadies, Cleebronn
  20. UNESCO World Heritage Cologne Cathedral
  21. Elbphilharmonie, Hamburg
  22. Heidelberg
  23. Saxon Switzerland National Park
  24. Legoland Germany Resort, Günzburg
  25. Berchtesgaden
  26. Romantic Road
  27. Ulmer Münster
  28. Freiburg
  29. Harz
  30. Charming Taube valley
  31. Würzburg
  32. Bamberg
  33. Moselle
  34. Aachen
  35. Zugspitze
  36. Rügen Island
  37. Oktoberfest, Munich
  38. Bayern-Park Freizeitparadies, Reisbach
  39. UNESCO World Heritage Baden-Baden
  40. Nuremberg
  41. Frankfurt
  42. Cologne
  43. Garmisch-Partenkirchen
  44. Quedlinburg
  45. UNESCO World Heritage Berlin Museum Island
  46. Lake Königssee, Bavaria
  47. Cochem
  48. Dinkelsbühl
  49. Rhine
  50. Trier
  1. Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt
  2. UNESCO World Heritage Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe
  3. Regensburg
  4. UNESCO World Heritage Speicherstadt, Hamburg
  5. Leipzig
  6. Beilstein
  7. Wildpark Bad Mergentheim
  8. Stuttgart
  9. Eifel National Park
  10. Eibsee
  11. Weimar
  12. Bernkastel-Kues
  13. Altmühltal Nature Park
  14. UNESCO World Heritage Porta Nigra, Trier
  15. Wernigerode
  16. Allgäu
  17. Bayreuth
  18. Görlitz
  19. Düsseldorf
  20. UNESCO World Heritage Residence Ensemble Schwerin
  21. Bremen
  22. Helgoland Island
  23. Lindau
  24. Wadden Sea National Park
  25. Rüdesheim am Rhein
  26. Koblenz
  27. Münster
  28. UNESCO World Heritage Wartburg Castle, Eisenach
  29. Monschau
  30. UNESCO Spreewald Biosphere Reserve
  31. Usedom Island
  32. Hohenzollern Castle, Bisingen
  33. Bavarian Forest National Park
  34. Linderhof Castle, Ettal
  35. UNESCO World Heritage Sanssouci Palace, Potsdam
  36. Chiemsee
  37. German Alpine Road
  38. UNESCO World Heritage Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex in Essen
  39. Kassel
  40. Schwebebahn Wuppertal
  41. Lake Tegernsee
  42. Rövershagen – Karls adventure village
  43. Saarschleife
  44. UNESCO World Heritage Church of Wies, Steingaden
  45. Sylt Island
  46. Heide Park Resort, Soltau
  47. Sinsheim Technology Museum
  48. German Fairy Tale Route
  49. Autostadt in Wolfsburg
  50. Hameln

What Makes the Deutschlandmuseum a Top Attraction in Germany?

The Deutschlandmuseum offers a unique experience that showcases German history, art and culture through 12 interactive exhibition spaces. Combining true to life reconstructions with the latest technology, it presents Germany’s cultural heritage in an engaging and educational way.
The interactive exhibits invite visitors of all ages – both children and adults alike – to explore and immerse themselves in Germany’s history.

The Germany Museum as an Experience

The year 2024 can be considered the Year of Theme Parks, and the Deutschlandmuseum blends the history and culture of a museum with the adventure of an amusement park.

Counting it among the theme parks, five of Germany’s top ten attractions fall into this category!

Awards and Recognition

Since its opening in June 2023, the Germany Museum has earned several prestigious accolades:

European Museum of the year

Nomination
Portimão, Portugal, 2024

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THEA Award

Outstanding Achievements in Museum Attractions, Limited Budget
Hollywood, Los Angeles, 2024

World Travel Awards

Winner of “Europe’s Leading New
Tourist Attraction”
Berlin, 2024

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4,5 / 5

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4,9 / 5

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