Hamburg is one of those cities worth seeing once. Once a heavily war-torn area is now shifting to a younger, vibrant feel with some great things to see and do. While you only need two days to see it all, make sure to put it on your list. Also, use it as a “base” location to take day trips to other parts of the country, such as Bremen and Lübeck.

Bremen is the perfect dichotomy of modern, daily life and old world charm. We didn’t know what to expect when we stepped off the train from Hamburg as much of the town is modern. But, when you walk 3/4 of a mile towards the historic center, life suddenly becomes very different. The concrete buildings give way to old Bavarian buildings, porcelain bells, 1000 year-old statues, and many happy German people. This is a not-to-miss experience so make sure you use our itinerary and head there yourself.