Tired of the hustle and bustle of the city? Want to find other, more natural atmosphere? Or get to know nature as well as reduce stress? Or active recreation in the wild? The most fun when a vacation to a national park.

There are 14 national parks in Germany, where the natural protection the highest priority. Valuable habitat for many species of plants and animals are almost extinct must be protected. However, this does not mean that humans should not enter this area.

For those who want to experience another holiday atmosphere while in Germany, might try visiting these national parks. Some already have special roads for the Hiker (climber) or Wanderer.

1. Wattenmeer Schleswig-Holsteinisches

Protected areas began in front of the lighthouse Westerhever. National park on the west coast of Schleswig Holstein state it has a rhythm of life itself. Between the Danish border in the north and south of the Elba River estuary, tidal river to determine the natural wheel of life there. Small islands nearby and the island Halligen actually not included in protected areas, but not inhabited. This national park began to be protected since 1985, to protect various species of birds.

2. Niedersächsisches Wattenmeer

A year after the west coast of Schleswig Holstein, the majority of the state of Lower Saxony coast is also protected. Including the islands of the Ostfriesland and Watt region between the Ems River estuary and Elba. Economic sectors and tourism interests are aligned with the interests of nature here. In protected areas, for example, should not be built windmills and fishing are also limited.

3. Hamburgisches Wattenmeer

Neuwerk islands and uninhabited areas and Nigehörn Scharhörn protected since 1990, and is part of Hamburg. Although the second ie Wattenmeer Schleswig Holstein and Lower Saxony have been designated as a nature reserve by UNESCO, Hamburg did not much care for this. For an additional degree of protection is less good for the port sector Hamburg.

4. Jasmund

National parks on the island of Rügen is the smallest protected areas in the country, but one of the most famous. Königsstuhl highest point is 118 meters tall. In addition to limestone rocks and slopes along the 500 meters near the coast, forests Höhenrücken der Stubnitz also signed protection area. This national park established in 1990, soon after the two German unity. In order for the natural beauty of this area is not damaged by the tourism sector.

5. Vorpommersche Boddenlandschaft

Boddenlandschaft (giant lagoon landscape) is always changing due to the influence of nature: cliffs, sandy beaches and capes always changing due to the influence of wind and sea water. This national park stretches from the promontory Darß-Zingst to the west bank of the island of Rügen. From September until November of about 10 thousand heron stopped by here on their way from north to south, looking for food to gather energy before continuing the journey. Some birds also lay eggs here.

6. Müritz

Plate Mecklenburg lake consists of canals, marsh, marshes and many lakes. Lake Müritz is the largest in northern Germany. In the blood of 322 square kilometers of protected area, there are over 100 lakes. National park area is very attractive for active travelers: with a bike path and wandering along the 650 kilometers. Some lakes and rivers are also open for touring paddle.

7. Odertal Unteres

This national park is located in the northeastern state of Brandenburg, direct border with Poland. The only national park in Germany shaped valley. Untere Odertal world famous bird. More than 200 thousand birds come here during the autumn until the beginning of the year.

8. Eifel

Forests, small rivers and valleys dominate the youngest national park in Germany. 2004 New Eifel as a  protected area. National park on the edge of the area of solid state of North Rhine-Westphalia is a favorite place for hikers. For example along the 313 kilometer route named Eifelsteg. There is a special motto for long-distance hikers: Where the cliffs and water with you, through the places named Hohe Venn, Rurtal, the national park Eifel, and Eifel Vulkaneifel South.

9. Harz

By 2006 there were two protected areas in this region: In the state of Saxony-Anhalt called Hochharz and in the state of Lower Saxony Harz National Park named. After the two were united, the protection of natural life in an area of 25 thousand hectares of land is becoming more effective. For lovers of old trains, can be tested Schmalspurbahn between Wernigerode, Nordhausen, Drei Ahnen der Hohe and Brocken.

10. Kellerwald-Edersee

One of plantation forests Buchen (Fagus silvatica) is the largest enclosed into a national park since 2004. The area between the cities of Kassel and Marburg was formerly a hunting ground of the nobles. Actually since the year 1980 in areas north of the state of Hessen is used as protected areas, but many people refused at that time.

11. Hainich

A jungle in the middle of the state of Thuringen. Hainich leaved tree forest is the largest in Germany. Although the forest situation exploited by humans, are still relatively natural. Ladybugs and birds of many species can live here unmolested. Also various types of mushrooms.

12. Sächsische Schweiz

In the southeastern state of Saxony, between Dresden and the border with the Czech Republic, lies one of the country’s smallest national park. But no less impressive: the stunning gorges and cliffs. One of the most frequented places in this park is Bastei, 190-meter-high cliff where people can see the valley of the River Elba.

13. Bayerischer Wald

Designated as a protected area in 1970, so the oldest national park in this republic. Ninety-eight percent forested. The trees were left alone following the life cycle. Trees that have been allowed to die just as a place to live various insects.

14. Berchtesgarden

Königsee, ALmen, and Watzmann including the third largest national park in Germany, is designated as a protected area since 1978. Previously much debate here, that could cause the limitations of nature protection and tourism sectors of the economy. In Königsee, up to 190 meters deep lakes, electric motor boats run almost silently.