When planning your next vacation consider the scenic and historic countryside as well as the many great cities of Germany. A very enjoyable experience can be had traveling through such wonderful German cities on your vacation such as Heidelberg, Augsburg and Erfurt.

Taking a German vacation to the town of Augsburg will be a truly Renaissance experience. The Renaissance inspired architecture can be found throughout both the businesses located here as well as residential dwellings. Some of the great historical sites that can be found on your vacation through this German town include the following. The Brecht House and Mozart House, this tribute to two of Augsburg's native sons is a must see during your sightseeing. The Maximilian Museum exhibits the fine craftsmanship of the metal smith's that work and have worked in Augsburg. The former abbey of St. Magdalena now known as the Roman Museum houses a large collection of interesting artifacts from the period of the Romans.

The German town of Erfurt would be a lovely German vacation spent in probably one of the best preserved medieval towns in the entire country. The buildings and other architecture in Erfurt are truly a sight to behold. Some of the historical points of interest that you will find in this quaint German town on your vacation include. You will find a huge gloriosa bell as well as magnificent stained glass windows at St Mary's Cathedral. The Petersburg Citadel is is well known to be the only well preserved Baroque city fortress in all of central Europe. Underneath the fortress you will find a myriad of underground tunnels that are open to the general public for exploration. Europe's largest flower bed can be found at the Gardening and Exhibition Centre in Erfurt. A lovely park and culture center can be found at this facility.

Choosing the German town of Heidelberg for your next German vacation destination would be a great choice. This lovely German town boasts a mix of old world charm as well as a very big city feel making a vacation here a unique experience. Things to see during your stay here include, the large range of art museums with the artistic works created by psychiatric patients in the early 1900's on display in the Prinzhorn Collection being of particular interest. The old Bridge with it's finely made medieval inspired gate which was part of the original city's walls. There are several excursions through towns just a short distance away from Heidelberg that would introduce you to the locations of several historical events, from Roman occupied settlements to towns taken over in great political battles.

Whether you choose one of these towns or decide to visit another great German city you are sure to have an enjoyable and history filled German vacation.