Top 100 Tourist Attractions in Germany 2024
Top 100 Tourist Attractions in Germany 2024
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!
- Miniatur Wunderland Hamburg (Rank 1)
- Europa-Park, Rust (Rank 2)
- Phantasialand, Brühl (Rank 3)
- Deutschlandmuseum, Berlin (Rank 7)
- Therme Erding (Rank 9)
- Theme park Ravensburger Spieleland (Rank 16)
- Erlebnispark Tripsdrill mit Wildparadies, Cleebronn (Rank 19)
- Legoland Germany Resort, Günzburg (Rank 24)
- Bayern-Park Freizeitparadies, Reisbach (Rank 38)
- Wildpark Bad Mergentheim (Rank 57)*
- Rövershagen – Karls adventure village (Rank 92)
- 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:
- Rothenburg ob der Tauber (Rank 5)
- Berlin (Rank 6)
- Hamburg (Rank 14)
- Munich (Rank 15)
- Dresden (Rank 17)
- Heidelberg (Rank 22)
- Freiburg (Rank 28)
- Würzburg (Rank 31)
- Bamberg (Rank 32)
- 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:
- Miniatur Wunderland Hamburg
- Europa-Park, Rust
- Phantasialand Brühl
- Nürburgring
- Rothenburg ob der Tauber
- Berlin
- Deutschlandmuseum Berlin
- UNESCO World Heritage Margravial Opera House Bayreuth
- Therme Erding
- Eltz Castle, Wierschem
- Neuschwanstein Castle, Hohenschwangau
- Lake Constance with Mainau Island and UNESCO World Heritage Site Reichenau Monastery Island
- Europa-Rosarium, Sangerhausen
- Hamburg
- Munich
- Theme park Ravensburger Spieleland
- Dresden
- Black Forest
- Erlebnispark Tripsdrill mit Wildparadies, Cleebronn
- UNESCO World Heritage Cologne Cathedral
- Elbphilharmonie, Hamburg
- Heidelberg
- Saxon Switzerland National Park
- Legoland Germany Resort, Günzburg
- Berchtesgaden
- Romantic Road
- Ulmer Münster
- Freiburg
- Harz
- Charming Taube valley
- Würzburg
- Bamberg
- Moselle
- Aachen
- Zugspitze
- Rügen Island
- Oktoberfest, Munich
- Bayern-Park Freizeitparadies, Reisbach
- UNESCO World Heritage Baden-Baden
- Nuremberg
- Frankfurt
- Cologne
- Garmisch-Partenkirchen
- Quedlinburg
- UNESCO World Heritage Berlin Museum Island
- Lake Königssee, Bavaria
- Cochem
- Dinkelsbühl
- Rhine
- Trier
- Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt
- UNESCO World Heritage Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe
- Regensburg
- UNESCO World Heritage Speicherstadt, Hamburg
- Leipzig
- Beilstein
- Wildpark Bad Mergentheim
- Stuttgart
- Eifel National Park
- Eibsee
- Weimar
- Bernkastel-Kues
- Altmühltal Nature Park
- UNESCO World Heritage Porta Nigra, Trier
- Wernigerode
- Allgäu
- Bayreuth
- Görlitz
- Düsseldorf
- UNESCO World Heritage Residence Ensemble Schwerin
- Bremen
- Helgoland Island
- Lindau
- Wadden Sea National Park
- Rüdesheim am Rhein
- Koblenz
- Münster
- UNESCO World Heritage Wartburg Castle, Eisenach
- Monschau
- UNESCO Spreewald Biosphere Reserve
- Usedom Island
- Hohenzollern Castle, Bisingen
- Bavarian Forest National Park
- Linderhof Castle, Ettal
- UNESCO World Heritage Sanssouci Palace, Potsdam
- Chiemsee
- German Alpine Road
- UNESCO World Heritage Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex in Essen
- Kassel
- Schwebebahn Wuppertal
- Lake Tegernsee
- Rövershagen – Karls adventure village
- Saarschleife
- UNESCO World Heritage Church of Wies, Steingaden
- Sylt Island
- Heide Park Resort, Soltau
- Sinsheim Technology Museum
- German Fairy Tale Route
- Autostadt in Wolfsburg
- 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
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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