Overview
- Seven German old towns are protected in their entirety by UNESCO, including Lübeck, Wismar, Stralsund, Goslar, Regensburg, Quedlinburg and Bamberg.
- Germany counts 55 UNESCO natural and cultural sites spread across 45 cities and regions, reflecting a wide range of heritage types.
- Goslar’s inscription spans a triple ensemble that links the medieval town with the Rammelsberg ore mine and the Upper Harz water-management system.
- Regensburg’s listing covers the old town with Stadtamhof from 2006, with a 2021 extension adding a section of the Roman Danube Limes.
- Current travel tips highlight smaller destinations for spring visits, including Blaubeuren with UNESCO-listed cave sites and the Blautopf, Harburg’s well-preserved castle, Lauingen’s Schimmelturm and Roman remains, and Krumbach’s trio of historic castles.