Germany is the second most popular destination in Europe behind Spain. In 2012, data shows that a record 406 million people stayed overnight at hotels or other lodging locations. This is up from 394 million from the year before. Tourists from Netherlands had the most overnight stays in Germany in 2009, with the United States, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and Italy rounding out the top five.
There are numerous types of tourist attractions in Germany. Oktoberfest takes place in Munich and is the largest festival in Germany and brings in around 6 million people. It begins mid September and ends early October. It includes traditional foods and large quantities of German beers. Another famous event is the Berlin Marathon which is a World Marathon Major. Some famous landmarks include: the Cologne Cathedral, the historic city Lindau, Holstentor (city gate to the city Lubeck), and Heidelberg, one of Germany's most popular tourist destinations.
Germany has multiple national parks with the Western Pomerania Lagoon National Park bringing in 2.5 million visitors a year. The national park protects large parts of the Baltic Sea and multiple lagoons in the Darss-Zingst Bodden Chain. Other popular national parks include the Jasmund National Park, the Harz National Park, and Mainau Island. The Rugen Cliffs are located in Jasmund National Park and are another very popular tourist destination.
The Dresden Portrait Museum is one of the most famous art museums in Germany. It displays Italian art of the Renaissance. Germany is also home to a Mercedes Benz museum, Porsche museum, and BMW museum, displaying the importance of the automobile industry in Germany. Museum Ludwig is another art museum that has one of the largest collections of Pablo Picasso art.
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