50 Pictures Prove That Germany Is Heaven On Earth For Locals And Tourists
Germany is the 7th happiest country, and for good reason. We're about to find out why.
From clever public spaces to playful design choices, the country mixes everyday practicality with a lot of personality.
That mix is part of what makes life there feel so appealing for locals and memorable for visitors. The images below show everything from thoughtful infrastructure to quirky details that make Germany stand out.
Some of these examples are useful, some are funny, and a few are just delightfully unexpected. Either way, the full gallery says a lot about why Germany gets so much praise.
1. This German circus uses holograms instead of live animals.
2. A copy of the UN's Declaration of Human Rights in hotel rooms.
ukdanae3. To fight against the sexualization of women, German Olympic gymnasts wear unitards.
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Germany does not seem to do boring when it comes to public life.
4. During heavy traffic, drivers by law must move to the edge to allow emergency vehicles access to the freeway.
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5. Gifted by Japan after reunification, this Cherry Blossom blooms every April.
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6. Since tampons have a tax of 19%, they're sold as books, which have a tax of 7%!
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7. This building called the ‘Neustadt Kunsthofpassage’ plays music when it rains.
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8. Here are pods with thermal insulation for homeless people to take shelter.
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9. The Kromlau Bridge, Germany.
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10. Slides at the Technical University of Munich for people who'd rather slide down!
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11. The first and only Library Bridge in Europe is in Germany.
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12. A wheelchair swing in Germany.
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13. A German professor, who is also a Star Wars fan, transformed an observatory into R2-D2.
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14. Schools in Germany.
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15. The Wuppertal Suspension Railway in Germany.
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16. The Botanischer Garten Gießen is home to an old house covered in ivy.
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17. Elvis Presley traffic signals remind people that this is the town where he served in the US Army.
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Then the article takes a turn into the wonderfully random.
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19. This waterpark called Tropical Islands is built inside an old blimp hangar.
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This “Germany is heaven” vibe also hits like these historical moments that prove the past was anything but boring.
20. Geometrical parking that frees up 60% of space and offers easy parking and exit.
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21. To ensure women's safety, here's a Women Only parking area.
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22. Your view after stepping out of a train in Köln, Germany.
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23. Manhole cover in Wiesbaden, Germany.
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24. People playing pong with each other on opposite sides of the traffic light.
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25. This cat-shaped kindergarten in Germany.
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26. Welcome to Eschenheimer Turm.
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27. A street in Bonn, Germany, dedicated to Cherry Blossoms!
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28. This McDonald's 'Drive-Thru' for boats is located in Hamburg, Germany.
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29. An elevator in Germany with an aquarium inside it.
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30. This epic marketing of beers.
31. This bridge in Germany is painted like Lego bricks.
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32. This electric highway aims to curb pollution from diesel trucks.
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33. This antique door from 1380 in Regensburg helps drunk people locate the keyhole.
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34. This snowy bridge in Germany.
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35. These are puke sinks in public places for people who need them.
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36. This old man made from Lego bricks has a hole in his sock!
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37. Shopping cart cleaning booth in Germany.
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38. To be a certified carpenter in Germany, you have to design and build something useful!
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39. A look from space reveals the border between East and West Berlin.
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40. This outdoor store in Germany has a pool for people who want to try out canoes!
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41. An emergency ride in Germany costs €10.00.
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42. Here's a black house in Germany!
43. And a house being moved in Germany!
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44. This broken escalator features memes and emotions from people!
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45. This ginormous slide at a playground in Germany.
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46. A standing wave for surfing in a German sports store.
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47. This cool baggage claim in Frankfurt, Germany.
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48. A dedicated watering can rack.
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49. Here's ice cream meant to look like spaghetti!
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50. Guacamole in Germany.
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In Summary...
These photos make it easy to see why Germany feels like heaven on earth for locals and tourists alike. The country has had hard times before, but the mood today looks very different.
From practical design to playful surprises, the details here say a lot about how much Germany has changed. Want to share something about Germany? Let us know in the comments below!
Germany really knows how to make everyday life look interesting.
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