brenhur

Would really appreciate a breakdown of the must see places in Germany. There are two of us travelling. Ideally, we are looking to experience a combination of the best of Germany & WWII history (especially the holacaust). What's the best place to visit to view concentration camps. What is the best city to visit, with a breakdown of must do & see?

Thank you in advance.

ira

Dear bren,

Your questions are much too general.

Do some research, draft an itinerary and come back with specific questions.

We will be glad to help.

cmeyer54

We spent 5 days in Munich a couple of years ago. In that city, you can see a lot of the third reich type architecture that survived the war. The Hofbrau House is also somewhat famous as the place where the Nazi party was suppposedly founded. The food is good, the atmosphere fun, etc. Dauchau is just outside of Munich. While my husband and sons were a little hesitant to go, it turned out to be a very good tour. They have a good museum, film, reconstructed housing, chapels, etc. We also took a day trip to Bertschegarten/Eagle's Nest. This mountain top house was built as a birthday gift to Hitler and while he didn't live here, he did entertain a lot and many of his inner circle had summer houses just down the mountain. All that remains is the eagle's nest - the others were totally destroyed. Munich is a beautiful city with a lot to see and do. I also know that Berlin is experiencing a renaissance of sorts. However, for scenery, I'd do Munich.

TopMan

Some would say if you want to see WWII you should go to Remagen although the famous bridge is no longer there.

Berlin would be high on my list as would Munich. Dachau is easy to get to as it is a "suburb" sort-of of Munich. It does NOT, however, exhibit the most horrific of the atrocities but it is graphic enough and worth a visit IMO.

Munich and Berlin are VERY different cities. Bavaria is quite charming for many with its scenic areas, the castles, etc. Some have called Bavaria the "Bible belt of Germany" especially when compared to Berlin which is much more cosmopolitan than Munich IMO and architecturally more forward (or "moderne&quot looking.

I have to agree with Ira, however, that your post may be too generic for much useful return. Prior research always helps.

Kascha912

Something about your posting seems a bit off to me - but: Yes, Berlin would be my suggestion also.
I believe there are even walking tours combining places of WWII and the former East Germany.
As for a Konzentrationslager: On the outskirts of Weimar (3 hours by train from Berlin) there's the KZ of Buchenwald. You may want to take a look at their English home page at buchenwald.de
About 250000 people were imprisoned in Buchenwald throughout its existence. And though not all of the buildings are still there, it's a very touching and drastic experience.

By the way, Dachau has a homepage as well: kz-gedenkstaette-dachau.de

Russ

The Rhineland was where much of the conflict took place. Remagen is a good suggestion for its "Peace Museum" housed in the supports of the old Luddendorf Bridge (of "The Bridge at Remagen" film fame.) You can visit a Nazi bunker in Irrel, near Trier (Westwallmusuem in the fortification known as "Panzerwerk Katzenkopf&quot on Sunday afternoons. Trier, Bernkastel, and Cochem (don't miss Burg Eltz Castle near Cochem) are among the more delightful towns along the Mosel River, a must-see region, and the nearby Rhine towns of Bacharach, Braubach (great castle you can tour), Boppard, and St. Goar, all between Koblenz and Mainz, make for great stops too.

But some of your best WW II stuff lies just west of this region. Luxembourg's Cemeteries and the American cemetery in Belgium near Liege whose name escapes me right now are both very moving.

spacea

Don't miss Bastogne where the Battle of the Bulge took place. Everyone is so friendly. There is a great museum. A tank on every corner. Lots of history there.