Coronavirus infections have declined during the summer travel season. So nothing stands in the way of that long-awaited vacation. However, this year, in addition to your travel guide, you’ll need to pack proof of vaccination, test results, and masks. In addition, every traveler should thoroughly research the current COVID-19 situation abroad. It’s easy to have a great vacation right here at home—by the ocean, at a lake, in the mountains, on a city tour—or simply a little bit of everything.

You can find plenty of information about your desired vacation destination online or in your travel guide. But do you know what Cuxhaven, the Wadden Sea National Park, the Allgäu, or Berlin sound like? At so-klingt-deutschland.de, you can discover popular travel destinations in Germany through fascinating sounds and images. Or search for the hashtag “So klingt Deutschland” on social media or search engines.

Simply choose your favorite places from the categories Mountains, Sea, Country Life, and Cities. Give it a listen and let yourself be inspired. With our audio travel guide, you’ll discover Germany through sound, because every place has its own unique sound—whether it’s the Port of Hamburg, the biosphere reserve along the Elbe, or the alpine panorama of the Allgäu.

By the way: If your personal favorite travel destination isn’t listed on our acoustic map of Germany yet, feel free to create your own audio or video recording and share your sound sample with us.

You can only truly enjoy traveling—whether in a group or at your vacation destination—if you have good hearing. Are you still able to fully appreciate the sounds of your destination? Test your hearing and take our online hearing test. If you find that your hearing is impaired, visit a hearing care professional near you. They’ll conduct a hearing test with you and will be happy to advise you so that nothing stands in the way of your next auditory journey and enjoying your vacation with all your senses.