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Germany is a central European country with an influential religious history and many sights of religious interest. It has been part of the Roman Empire, the seat of Holy Roman Emperors and the home of Martin Luther and the German Reformation. More recently, Germany has produced a number of highly influential biblical scholars and philosophers.
Germany has been home to many Jews over the centuries, but was tragically also the center of the horrors of the Holocaust. Germany and its citizens suffered extensive damage under the Nazis and in World War II, but both have sprung back most impressively. Many ancient monuments still stand and Germany is now a thriving part of the European Union.
Today, Germany is half-Catholic and half-Protestant and the Jewish community is gradually rebuilding. And in between the spectacular Gothic cathedrals, important Luther sites, and world-class Jewish museums, visitors and pilgrims to Germany enjoy stunning natural beauty, famously hearty food, efficient transportation and a rich culture.
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Germany Sacred Sites List Our index of cathedrals, churches, Roman temples and Jewish sites in Germany. Religion in Germany A brief history of religion in Germany and summary of the religious climate today. Germany Timeline German history at a glance. |
Germany Map A detailed, interactive map of Germany with links to articles and photos. Germany Photos An extensive photo gallery of Germany's religious and historic places. Germany Fast Facts Some basic facts and statistics on Germany. |
Germany Travel Forums Ask experienced travelers for travel advice or browse previous discussions. Germany Travel Deals Browse the latest package deals and discount holidays available for Germany. |
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Aachen Thanks to its association with Charlemagne and historic cathedral with a remarkable collection of relics, Aachen is a popular destination for pilgrims and tourists alike. |
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Augsburg This Bavarian city is the Romantic Road's largest town and a gateway to the Alps. It is also a stop on the Luther Trail: Luther was summoned here to recant before a papal emissary and later, the Augsburg Confession was signed here. |
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Berlin The capital of Germany and its largest city, Berlin has nearly 3.5 million people. It has a number of sights of religious interest, including several cathedrals, museums, and synagogues. |
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Cologne Cologne is especially known for its magnificent Gothic cathedral, once the tallest building in the world. But it is also so rich in antiquity that every time a new foundation is dug, the excavators come up with archaeological finds. |
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Eisenach Most visitors come to Eisenach for the Wartburg Castle, an impressive fortress and the place where Martin Luther lived in disguise as "Knight George" while he translated the German Bible. Eisenach is also the hometown of Bach. |
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Eisleben Luther was born in Eisleben in 1483 and died here in 1546. He spent most of the intervening years in cities like Erfurt and Wittenberg, but Eisleben always remained a place for which Luther retained a special affection. |
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Erfurt Erfurt's many churches, chapels and monasteries have earned the city the nickname "Thuringian Rome." But Erfurt is also famous for its role in the life of Martin Luther, who studyied at the University of Erfurt then jointed the Augustinian Monastery. |
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Leipzig A modern city in the former East Germany, Leipzig has an influential student population and several interesting churches to visit. |
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Munich This large Bavarian city perhaps known best for the Oktoberfest is also home to several beautiful churches and other religous sights. |
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Trier Germany's oldest city, Trier contains many well-preserved Roman monuments, including the impressive Porta Nigra. Its cathedral is Germany's oldest (it was founded by Constantine) and contains an important relic that still draws pilgrims. |
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Wittenberg "Lutherstadt Wittenberg," as it is officially named, is the most important stop on the Luther Trail. Here Luther posted his 95 Theses in 1517, and here he and his colleague Philip Melanchthon preached Reformation ideas for many years. |
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Worms Worms has long been an important political center, from the ancient Germanic peoples to the Holy Roman Empire. In the 16th century, Luther was summoned to an imperial assembly here to recant his views. Worms is also famed for its Romanesque architecture. |
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The Luther Trail in Germany Follow the footsteps of the "Father of the Reformation" through Germany with our map and guide. |
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German Cathedrals From Romanesque to Gothic to Baroque, the cathedrals of Germany are some of the largest and most impressive in Europe. |
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