9. Gotta Go to this Grotto
Speaking of fairytales (fitting for the land that spawned the Brothers Grimm), you must check out the Saalfeld Fairy Grottoes in the Thuringia region of Germany. This old mine and cave system has been deemed the “most colourful grottoes in the world” by the Guinness Book of Records. Some even say the grotto has mystical healing properties. The magical setting seems right out of a storybook, and the adjacent fairy forest and museum add to the enchantment. You can even rent out the grotto for a subterranean wedding.
10. Autobahn Tips
Contrary to popular belief, Germany’s autobahn highway is not a complete speed free-for-all. Only about 70% of the road has no official speed limit, but even on those stretches there is a general guideline of 130 km/h (81 mph). Other areas of the autobahn have a dynamic speed limit that changes according to weather, traffic conditions or time of day. On the flip side, the minimum speed limit is 60 km/h (37 mph). If your vehicle can’t go that fast, stay off the road. It is also illegal to run out of gas on the autobahn, so watch your tank or you will be fined.
