{"id":58594,"date":"2021-06-28T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-28T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/?p=58594"},"modified":"2025-07-03T15:58:40","modified_gmt":"2025-07-03T14:58:40","slug":"basic-german-phrases","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/basic-german-phrases\/","title":{"rendered":"16 basic German phrases to memorise for your trip"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Exploring the fairy-tale Neuschwanstein Castle. Walking along the remnants of the graffiti-covered Berlin Wall. Sipping Bavaria\u2019s rich beer-brewing heritage. Admiring beautiful Baroque architecture in Dresden. No matter where you are travellng in Germany, knowing some essential German words and phrases can help your trip run smoother \u2013 and make a good impression on the locals too. Best of all, if you learn these you\u2019ll be all set for trips to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-gb\/destinations\/europe\/austria\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Austria<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-us\/destinations\/europe\/switzerland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Switzerland<\/a> too. Win, win, win.<br><br><strong><em>GET INSPIRED BY: <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-us\/tours\/best-of-germany\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Best of Germany<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2021\/05\/German-phrases-scenery-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"German town crossing\" class=\"wp-image-58628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/German-phrases-scenery-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/German-phrases-scenery-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/German-phrases-scenery-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/German-phrases-scenery-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/German-phrases-scenery.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Greetings in German<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-basic-german-phrases-for-travel-hallo-guten-tag-and-more\"><strong>1. Basic German phrases for travel: Hallo, Guten Tag, and more<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mastering a few key greetings is the perfect way to break the ice and show respect when traveling in German-speaking countries. The good news? Most of them are short, easy to remember, and immediately appreciated by locals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hallo<\/strong> \u2013 The most universal and casual way to say hello. Works any time of day, and anywhere you go.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Guten Tag<\/strong> \u2013 A slightly more formal version of \u201chello,\u201d meaning \u201cgood day.\u201d Ideal for shops, hotels or more professional settings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Guten Morgen<\/strong> \u2013 Say this before midday for \u201cgood morning.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Guten Abend<\/strong> \u2013 Use this in the evening for \u201cgood evening.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tsch\u00fcss<\/strong> \u2013 Casual way to say goodbye, a bit like \u201cbye!\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Auf Wiedersehen<\/strong> \u2013 A more formal \u201cgoodbye,\u201d especially when leaving a restaurant or hotel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gr\u00fc\u00df Gott<\/strong> \u2013 A common greeting in southern Germany and Austria, translating to \u201cGod greet you.\u201d It\u2019s traditional but still widely used in rural and Alpine areas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Servus<\/strong> \u2013 A warm, informal greeting used in southern Germany and Austria, meaning both hello and goodbye. Think of it like \u201cciao\u201d in Italian.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Moin<\/strong> \u2013 Heard in northern Germany, especially around Hamburg and the coast, \u201cMoin\u201d is a laid-back hello used morning, noon, or night.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-wie-geht-s\">2. <strong><em>Wie geht\u2019s?\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Few things immerse you in a destination quite like striking up a real conversation with locals. Asking \u201chow are you?\u201d is a brilliant way to start. If they ask back, you can reply \u201c<em>mir geht\u2019s gut<\/em>\u201d, meaning \u201cI am fine\u201d. And if the conversation\u2019s going really well, why not introduce yourself? Simply say \u201c<em>Ich hei\u00dfe\u2026<\/em>\u201d (I am called\u2026) before your name, and ask &#8220;<em>Wie hei\u00dft du?<\/em>&#8221; to find out someone else\u2019s.\u00a0Use <em>Wie war dein Tag<\/em> to ask how was your day in German.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember: when you come across the \u00df (called an eszett, a character unique to the German language), simply pronounce it like \u201cs\u201d, as you would in the English \u201csee\u201d.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to ask for directions in German<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-entschuldigung\"><strong><em>3. Entschuldigung<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter what language you\u2019re speaking, it\u2019s good to have good manners &#8211; and the same applies to learning German. Just say \u201c<em>entschuldigung<\/em>\u201d (excuse me) to get the attention of hotel receptionists, ticket officers and waiters, or perhaps people who might look like they know the directions you need.<br><br>Incorporate this into a longer sentence <em>\u201cEntschuldigen sie, ist dies\u2026 ?\u201d<\/em> (excuse me, is this&#8230;?) when you\u2019re on public transport and unsure where to get off.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-wo-ist\">4.<em style=\"font-weight: bold\"> Wo ist\u2026 ?<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Where is\u2026? An essential phrase for explorers. Simply add the name of your intended destination to the end. If you\u2019re in Berlin, for instance, that could be the <em>Brandenburger Tor <\/em>(Brandenburg Gate), <em>Berliner Fernsehturm <\/em>(Berlin Television Tower) or <em>Museumsinsel<\/em> (Museum Island). More common places include the &#8220;<em>Bahnhof&#8221;<\/em> (train station), <em>&#8220;Flughafen&#8221;<\/em> (airport), \u201c<em>stadtzentrum<\/em>\u201d (city centre) and \u201c<em>supermarkt<\/em>\u201d (supermarket). Helpfully, \u201ctaxi\u201d and \u201cbank\u201d are the same in German and English. As you now know <em>Ist<\/em> means &#8216;is&#8217;, you can start constructing more sentences, like <em>Das ist <\/em>(That is).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this case, asking \u201c<em>zeigen sie mir das bitte auf der Karte?<\/em>\u201d (can you show me on the map?) can be a more foolproof way of getting where you want to go.<br><br><strong><em>RELATED CONTENT:<\/em><\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/5-hidden-gems-of-germany\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>5 hidden gems of Germany<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-einmal-nach-bitte\"><strong><em>5. Einmal nach\u2026\u00a0 bitte<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Germany\u2019s public transport is among the world\u2019s best, and a handful of basic german phrases can help you navigate the various transport systems. To ask for a ticket: \u201cEinmal\/ zweimal nach&#8230;&nbsp; bitte\u201d, meaning \u201cone ticket\/ two tickets to (your destination) please\u201d. Follow up with \u201c<em>was kostet das?\u201d<\/em> (how much is it?) and \u201c<em>wann f\u00e4hrt er ab?\u201d<\/em> (when does it leave?) and you\u2019ll get from A to B in no time. (Hopefully.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2021\/05\/German-phrases-train-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Berlin train u-bahn \" class=\"wp-image-58629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/German-phrases-train-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/German-phrases-train-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/German-phrases-train-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/German-phrases-train-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/German-phrases-train.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Ich bin verloren<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your phone dies, the map app glitches, or you take one wrong turn too many, \u201cIch bin verloren\u201d (I am lost) is a helpful phrase to know. You can combine it with \u201cWo ist\u2026?\u201d or \u201cK\u00f6nnen Sie mir helfen?\u201d (Can you help me?) and most locals will do their best to point you in the right direction. As a backup, carry a paper map \u2013 old school, but still effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to order food in German<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-ich-hatte-gerne\"><strong><em>7. Ich h\u00e4tte gerne\u2026\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tucking into the culinary culture of a country is one of the best ways to get a real taste of your destination. Instead of just smiling and pointing, use simple German sentences like \u201c<em>kann ich bitte die Speisekarte haben?<\/em> (can I have the menu, please?). Then simply add \u201c<em>Ich h\u00e4tte gerne<\/em>\u201d (I would like) before the name of your preferred food, be it <em>bratwurst <\/em>(sausage), <em>sp\u00e4tzle<\/em> (egg noodles), <em>kartoffelkloesse<\/em> (potato dumplings) or <em>schweininshaxe<\/em>, a slow-roasted pork knuckle \u2013 best enjoyed with a local beer on the side. Sehr lekker! (Very tasty!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Can\u2019t decide what to order? Use this common German phrase: \u201c<em>Was empfehlen sie?<\/em>\u201d (what do you recommend?).<br><br><strong><em>GET INSPIRED BY: <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-us\/tours\/imperial-europe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Imperial Europe<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2021\/05\/German-phrases-oktoberfest-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Germany Oktoberfest beer\" class=\"wp-image-58627\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/German-phrases-oktoberfest-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/German-phrases-oktoberfest-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/German-phrases-oktoberfest-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/German-phrases-oktoberfest-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/German-phrases-oktoberfest.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-prost\">8. <strong><em>Prost!<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As the world\u2019s largest beer festival, Oktoberfest is a huge draw for travellers and locals every autumn (usually late Steptember or early October), but beer is a big part of German culture year-round. These are some German words you need to know: \u201c<em>Prost!<\/em>\u201d (cheers!); \u201c<em>ma\u00df<\/em>\u201d, a litre glass jug of beer; and \u201c<em>Eins, Zwei, Drei, G\u2019suffa!\u201d<\/em>, meaning \u201cone, two, three, drink!\u201d. You\u2019ll probably want a few <em>brezeln<\/em> (pretzels) to soak up all that beer too.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a time when traditional clothing comes out the wardrobe. Expect to see the <em>dirndl<\/em>, a peasant-style pinafore, and <em>lederhosen<\/em>, leather trousers or shorts \u2013 or perhaps even get some to wear yourself.<br><br><strong><em>RELATED CONTENT: <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/iconic-germany-eight-of-the-most-incredible-german-sights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Iconic Germany: 8 of the most incredible German sights<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-9-ich-esse-kein-e\">9. <strong><em>Ich esse kein(e)&#8230;\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A less fun entry on this list, but necessary for any traveller with special dietary requirements. \u201c<em>Ich esse kein(e)&#8230;\u201d<\/em> translates as \u201cI don\u2019t eat\u2026 \u201c. Follow up with \u201c<em>n\u00fcsse\u201d <\/em>(nuts), \u201c<em>milchproductke\u201d<\/em> (dairy) or \u201c<em>fleisch\u201d <\/em>(meat) as appropriate. \u201cGluten\u201d is the same as in English, and you can explain that you are \u201c<em>vegetarier(in)\u201d<\/em> (vegetarian, adding the \u2018in\u2019 for female), \u201cveganerin vegan or have \u201c<em>die Z\u00f6liakie<\/em>\u201d (coeliac disease).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-10-die-rechnung-bitte\">10. <strong><em>Die Rechnung, bitte<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The bill, please. An essential ending to any meal. <em>\u201cKann ich zahlen<\/em>?\u201d (can I pay?) is a less formal way of asking. And \u201c<em>Entschldigung, wo ist die Toilette<\/em>\u201d (Excuse me, where is the toilet?) might also come in handy after all those beers.&nbsp;<br><br><strong><em>GET INSPIRED BY: <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-us\/tours\/best-of-germany-and-austria\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Best of Germany and Austria<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"646\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2021\/05\/German-phrases-christmas-market-1-1024x646.jpg\" alt=\"Germany Christmas Market\" class=\"wp-image-58624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/German-phrases-christmas-market-1-1024x646.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/German-phrases-christmas-market-1-330x208.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/German-phrases-christmas-market-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Useful expressions in German<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-11-was-kostet-das\">11. <strong><em>Was kostet das?\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s inevitable you\u2019ll end up parting with a few euros in shops, whether that\u2019s on travel basics or souvenirs for yourself, and friends and family back home \u2013 especially if you visit a \u201c<em>weihnachtsmarkt<\/em>\u201d (Christmas market). \u201c<em>Nur schauen<\/em>\u201d (just looking); \u201c<em>darf ich mit Bargeld bezahlen?<\/em>\u201d (may I pay with cash?); \u201c<em>darf ich mit Kreditkarte bezahlen?<\/em>\u201d (may I pay with credit card?); and the aforementioned \u201c<em>was kostet das?<\/em>\u201d (how much is it?) should all be useful here.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>GET INSPIRED BY: <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-us\/tours\/christmas-markets-of-austria-germany-and-switzerland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Christmas Markets of Austria, Germany and Switzerland<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>RELATED CONTENT: <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/the-best-christmas-markets-in-germany\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>The best Christmas markets in Germany<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-12-ich-brauche-einen-arzt\">12. <strong><em>Ich brauche einen Arzt<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We sincerely hope you don\u2019t have to use them, but if anything goes awry, \u201c<em>ich brauche einen Arzt<\/em>\u201d (I need to see a doctor) or \u201c<em>fahren sie mich bitte zum Krankenhaus<\/em>\u201d (take me to the hospital) are handy for the linguistic arsenal. Simply \u201c<em>Krankenhaus\u201d<\/em> should do the job in an emergency. Consider it the word equivalent of the traveller\u2019s first aid kit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-13-sprechen-sie-english\">13. <strong><em>Sprechen sie English?<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Unless you\u2019re fluent, there will, of course, be times when you reach the limits of your German language skills. In that case, ask &#8220;<em>sprechen sie English?&#8221; <\/em>(do you speak English?). There\u2019s a good chance the answer will be yes; more than half of the people in Germany speak English, and more still in areas popular with travellers, such as Berlin, Hamburg, Frankfurt and Munich.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this conversation, it might be worth adding \u201c<em>Ich verstehe nicht\u201d<\/em>, meaning I don\u2019t understand, or \u201c<em>Ich spreche nicht gut Deutsch\u201d<\/em> (I do not speak German very well).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>RELATED CONTENT: <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-us\/destinations\/europe\/germany\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Germany Destination Guide<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2021\/05\/German-phrases-berlin-wall-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Germany Berlin wall\" class=\"wp-image-58622\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/German-phrases-berlin-wall-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/German-phrases-berlin-wall-330x248.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/German-phrases-berlin-wall-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/German-phrases-berlin-wall.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">14. <strong>Haben Sie WLAN?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Wi-Fi has become a modern-day essential, and asking for it is simple in German: \u201cHaben Sie WLAN?\u201d (Do you have Wi-Fi?). You can follow up with \u201cWie ist das Passwort?\u201d (What\u2019s the password?) to get connected. Most cafes, restaurants and hotels will be familiar with the request \u2013 and many will even display the network and password on the menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">15. <strong>K\u00f6nnen Sie das bitte wiederholen?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you&#8217;re still getting the hang of the language, don\u2019t be afraid to ask someone to repeat themselves. A polite \u201cK\u00f6nnen Sie das bitte wiederholen?\u201d (Can you repeat that, please?) goes a long way \u2013 especially if the speaker is talking quickly or using regional dialects. It\u2019s a great one to memorise for those early days on the road when everything sounds like a fast blur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">16. <strong>Gibt es eine Tour auf Englisch?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re heading into a museum, castle, or historic monument, asking \u201cGibt es eine Tour auf Englisch?\u201d (Is there a tour in English?) can unlock a deeper understanding of the site. Most major tourist attractions, particularly World Heritage sites, offer multilingual walking tours or audio guides \u2013 you just have to ask.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the 80\/20 rule in German?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The 80\/20 rule\u2014also known as the Pareto Principle\u2014suggests that 80% of your results come from just 20% of your efforts. When it comes to learning German for travel, this means you don\u2019t need to master the whole language to get by. Focus on the most common and practical German phrases\u2014the greetings, polite questions, directions, and restaurant basics\u2014and you\u2019ll be able to navigate most situations with ease. It\u2019s the smart way to sound confident, connect with locals, and get more out of your trip without memorising endless vocabulary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>What words have you found useful when traveling in Germany? Anything other phrases you\u2019d like to know? Let us know in the comments.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Exploring the fairy-tale Neuschwanstein Castle. Walking along the remnants of the graffiti-covered Berlin Wall. Sipping Bavaria\u2019s rich beer-brewing heritage. Admiring beautiful Baroque architecture in Dresden. 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