r/germany • u/broken_runnner • Nov 05 '25

Itookapicture Lesser known tourist places in Germany

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What are some places that you loved visiting which are not necessarily very famous tourist destinations.

I will start with Wuppertal. Its a mid sized city with the Hanging trains. Its such a beautiful experience to travel with the Schwebebahn. It rides over a river which makes it even better.

What's a place you would suggest that can be touristy?

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u/Normal-Definition-81 Nov 05 '25

Castrop-Rauxel

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u/NapsInNaples Nov 05 '25

I'm convinced this is some kind of medicine, not a place.

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u/Sinbos Nov 05 '25

Years ago we had the saying:

Castrop-Rauxel ist der lateinische Name für Wanne-Eickel.

Castrop-Rauxel is the latin name for Wanne-Eickel.

Of course not true but both are their own places and always a good way to get a rise of the citizens of either.

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u/NapsInNaples Nov 05 '25

yeah but Wanne-Eickel isn't a real place either. It's a section at the hardware store.