Top 11 Unique Aspects of Germany That Outshine the Rest

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11 Things Germany Does Better Than Anywhere Else

"Even when it's 50% foam, our beer is worth jumping for." So says a German correspondent, who has more to add to our ongoing "better than anywhere else" series.
1. Mixing water, barley and hops — “Even when it’s 50% foam, our beer is worth jumping for.”
Germany's southern Bavaria region has spectacular mountain scenery. Oh, and this little thing -- Neuschwanstein in Bavaria, allegedly an inspiration for Disney's castle.
Germany’s southern Bavaria region has spectacular mountain scenery. Oh, and this little thing — Neuschwanstein in Bavaria, allegedly an inspiration for Disney’s castle.
They're cheap. They're fast. They go everywhere. They're usually on time. That's just our backpackers -- the trains are even better.
They’re cheap. They’re fast. They go everywhere. They’re usually on time. That’s just our backpackers — the trains are even better.
Mix up the restmüll with the kunststoff and face the consequences.
Mix up the restmüll with the kunststoff and face the consequences.
Germans have an unfair reputation for being buttoned up. When the sun shines we're happy to prove everyone wrong.
Germans have an unfair reputation for being buttoned up. When the sun shines, we’re happy to prove everyone wrong.
More than 200,000 kilometers of hiking trails just waiting for Saturday morning.
More than 200,000 kilometers of hiking trails just waiting for Saturday morning.
We'd recognize that pretzel anywhere. We must be in Munich.
We’d recognize that pretzel anywhere. We must be in Munich.
At carnival time, Germany goes crazy. Relatively crazy.
At carnival time, Germany goes crazy. Relatively crazy.
Even if it's nailed to the floor, or the ceiling, it's probably coming with us when we move house.
Even if it’s nailed to the floor, or the ceiling, it’s probably coming with us when we move house.
Our water -- including 12,200 scenic lakes -- is almost as good as our beer.
Our water — including 12,200 scenic lakes — is almost as good as our beer.
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