are expected to head to Theresienwiese, just outside of Munich, for this year's, the world's largest beer festival. So while this traditional Bavarian culture festival is definitely not to be missed, here are 50 other reasons to explore the rest of Germany this fall.

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Germany is home to 40 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Quedlinburg, which is located in the Harz region. Dating back to the ninth century, thisis famous for being home to over 1400 half-timbered houses, or "" These houses were built six centuries ago. This medieval town, once a prosperous trading town, was also the capital of the Reich in the, Theophano and Adelheid, according to Lonely Planet. Equally as impressive is the. Its construction began in 1248, but it was added to by successive builders over seven centuries and it was not completed until 1880.

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The country is also famous for it numerous breathtaking castles, such as, which inspired. Commissioned by the reclusive King Ludwig II and perched on sheer rock walls, this castle is the, receiving rougly 1.4 million tourists a year. Also not to miss is the, originally built in 1200. Although the castle was twice destroyed in its history, thislooks like something out of a fairtale. In addition, the ruins ofFlossenbürg castle are also worth a visit. Built around 1100, this castle was, but its cliff-top ruins can still be visited today.

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Located in the Baltic and North Seas, Germany is also home to a, featuring incredible beaches, a wide variety of wildlife and breathtaking cliffs.is very large, featuring 375 miles of coastline in total. It is home to numerous resorts and even its own national park., a small, narrow island shaped like an anchor, is attached to the mainland by a narrow causeway, and is renown for its. Wildlife lovers should head to, where aon the sandbanks of the eastern tip of the island; whiile history-lovers will enjoy exploring, whose landscape has been dramatically altered by World War II's allied bombing campaigns. It is also home to abundant wildlife and features stunning red cliffs.

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So whether you want to hike the Bavarian Alps, relax on the beaches of the Baltic Sea islands or celebrate the holidays exploring one of the world's most impressive Christmas Fairs in Cologne, click on the slideshow above to see 50 destinations you have to see in Germany.

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