Germany always offers numerous popular tourist destinations, but these German cities capture the most attention. Here are the top 5 cities among tourists.
Rust, Baden-Württemberg
Rust in Baden-Württemberg, where there are approximately 186 tourists per local resident each year, takes the top spot in the ranking. There are reasons for this.
The city is home to Germany's most visited theme park and one of the top 5 theme parks in the country – Europa Park.
Binz, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
In second place is the Baltic Sea resort of Binz on the island of Rügen with approximately 71 travelers per local resident. Impressive figures.
In addition to Binz Beach, some of the city's most popular attractions include a 370-meter-long pier and a treetop trail in the center of the natural heritage site with a 40-meter-high observation tower. It is one of the most impressive treetop trails in Germany.
Heringsdorf, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
The third-place goes to the town of Heringsdorf on the island of Usedom in the Baltic Sea, known for its beach tourism. In the "Baltic Sea's Nice," there are about 63 visitors per local resident per year.
In addition to Heringsdorf, you can visit the neighboring Imperial Baths Ahlbeck and Bansin, take a stroll along the beach promenade, and enjoy the stunning sea view from the Heringsdorf pier.
Willingen, Hesse
In the small Hessian town in the Rothaar Mountains, the visitor-to-resident ratio is 52.7 people per local resident. Willingen takes pride in being considered a "place with one of the largest varieties of leisure activities." Here, you can find the largest winter sports area in Hesse.
You can also visit the Center Parcs Park Hochsauerland. Additionally, in July 2023, the village of Upland in Sauerland opened Germany's longest suspension cable-stayed bridge. Skywalk Willingen has a length of 665 meters and a height of 100 meters, providing a wide view of the low mountainous landscape.
Kühlungsborn, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Kühlungsborn, another seaside town with 47 tourists per resident. The Baltic Sea resort in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern boasts a sandy beach four kilometers wide.
Among the main attractions are a 240-meter-long pier, the historic Molli Railway, Lindenpark, as well as the Baltic Square and Park. These German cities attract the most tourists.
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The high number of tourists in Rust, Baden-Württemberg, with 186 visitors per local resident, stems from its popularity as a tourist destination, specifically due to Germany's most visited theme park, Europa Park.
The second-highest visitor-to-resident ratio is found in Binz, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, with 71 travelers per local resident. The city's attractions, such as the 370-meter-long pier and the treetop trail, contribute to its appeal in the tourism sector.
