Heidelberg Castle tops in Germany

Heidelberg Castle is the favourite among international visitors to Destination Germany. This was the finding of a survey undertaken to find out Germany ‘s top 100 attractions. Number two on the list is Neuschwanstein Castle, followed at number three by Cologne Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Germany ‘s top 100 tourist attractions were identified in a recent survey carried out by the German National Tourist Board (GNTB) in which it sought the opinions of people who have visited the country. Places of interest in eight different federal states can be found in the top 10. Overall, survey respondents selected a wide range of cultural and natural attractions throughout the country. The UNESCO World Heritage sites are particularly popular, with 22 of the country’s 36 sites featured on the list. Petra Hedorfer, chief executive officer of the GNTB, commented, “Destination Germany offers a wide selection of tourist attractions that are famous worldwide. The 36 UNESCO World Heritage sites are particularly popular. As part of our annual themes for 2014, we will be showcasing the sites in all their diversity and promoting them internationally.”