Why is Sydney worth a visit?

A magnificent location on the shores of the Pacific Ocean and along the beautiful natural harbor Port Jackson, world-famous beaches like Bondi Beach, a wonderful climate with plenty of sunshine and pleasant temperatures, iconic landmarks like the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge, beautiful gardens and parks like the famous Royal Botanic Gardens, an interesting museum landscape, great shopping, a diverse and excellent dining scene and a great nightlife – who needs more reasons to travel to Sydney?

Here are our top 10 reasons to travel to Sydney:

1. Sydney is simply beautiful. There are few cities in the world that are as photogenic as the Australian metropolis. Because of its location on the ramified Sydney Harbour with its many headlands and bays, Sydney has an incredible number of vantage points with magnificent panoramic views of the city and the surrounding water.

2. Sydney has many beautiful beaches. The legendary Bondi Beach and Manly Beach are only the two most famous.

3. Sydney has a wonderful climate. Most of the year there is a lot of sun and very pleasant temperatures. For friends of summer fashion the purest paradise.

4. Sydney is a green city. The city’s parks, especially the Royal Botanic Gardens, are among the most beautiful in Australia.

5. Sydney has not only a lot of green in the city, but is also surrounded by some of the most beautiful national parks in Australia.

6. With the Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney has two world-famous and legendary sights to offer.

7. Sydney’s zoos, especially Taronga Zoo, are among the best in Australia and the world.

8. Although Australia is a very young continent, Sydney is the oldest colony in the country founded by European settlers. Accordingly, the city has the most historical sights of the country to visit.

9. Sydney is a city of museums. Its art and science museums are among the best in Australia.

10. In Sydney you can eat very delicious food. Due to the many nationalities represented in the city, Sydney’s gastronomic scene is very diverse and lively.

For whom is Sydney worth a visit?

Beach fans and water lovers: 

Hardly any other major city in the world is surrounded by so much water and has so many great beaches to offer in the city area as Sydney. So if you like sunbathing on the beach, plunging into the tides or even surfing, you’ll love Sydney.

Amateur photographers: 

Sydney is one of the cities in the world where you permanently have your camera out. Due to its special location, the city is so photogenic that there is a worthwhile photo motif around almost every corner.

History buffs:

For those interested in Australian history, Sydney is home to most of the historic sites of the country’s European settlement, from Captain Cook’s landing site at Botany Bay to the historic buildings on Macquarie Street and the historic district of The Rocks.

Zoo fans:

The Australian animal world is a world of its own. If you want to get a little closer to the “weird” creatures from Down Under, you can visit three of Australia’s best zoos in Sydney: the SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, the Taronga Zoo and the WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo.

Museum visitors:

Both art and science lovers will find plenty to interest them in Sydney’s museum landscape. With the Art Gallery of New South Wales, the Australian National Maritime Museum, the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Powerhouse Museum, Sydney is home to several of the country’s best museums.

Opera fans:

The Sydney Opera House is probably the most famous opera house in the world – at least in architectural terms. But the performances of the Sydney Opera are also among the best in the world.

Gourmets:

Sydney is a great place to eat. Due to its colorful mix of different nationalities, the city’s restaurants offer everything from typical Australian dishes to Asian food in all variations and European cuisine in excellent quality.

Families and children:

And last but not least, it should be said that Sydney is also great to visit with children. The beaches, the harbor, the zoos, the museums, the parks in the city and the national parks outside are great and exciting destinations with bigger and smaller children.

Best time to travel

Since Sydney is located in the southern hemisphere of the earth, the seasons naturally run opposite to Europe. Sydney basically has a subtropical climate with higher temperatures, a lot of sun, but also a lot of precipitation. However, due to its close proximity to the Pacific Ocean, Sydney’s climate is generally relatively temperate and actually quite bearable throughout the year. The best time to travel are the months from November to April. Then it is warmest in the Australian summer with daytime temperatures usually between 25 and 30 degrees, but often a fresh breeze from the Pacific Ocean provides a pleasant cooling. In addition, in summer you can enjoy the most hours of sunshine and the water temperatures are also great for swimming. In the winter months (June to August), it can get quite chilly in Sydney. Daytime temperatures often drop below 15 degrees and at night often below 10 degrees. So if you prefer it warmer, you should not visit Sydney in the Australian winter.

Getting there

By car:

Inaccesible from Europe.

By train:

Inaccesible from Europe.

By plane:

Australia is still too far away for a direct flight – so you have to change planes at least once. If you want to change planes only once, you have to stop over either in the Middle East or in Southeast Asia. Transfer airports in the Middle East are Abu Dhabi (Etihad), Doha (Qatar Airways) and Dubai (Emirates). In Southeast Asia, you can change planes in Bangkok (Thai), Hong Kong (Cathay Pacific), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) or Singapore (Singapore Airlines).

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Food and drink

Sydney is a multicultural metropolis, which is especially noticeable in its gastronomic scene. Immigrants from all over the world have brought their national food culture with them to Australia, which is why you can find restaurants from all over the world in the country’s major cities: Vietnamese soup kitchens next to Italian pizzerias, Greek tavernas next to Japanese sushi stores, and Chinese restaurants next to French bistros.

And, of course, there’s the native Australian cuisine. While it used to lean heavily on the rather limited options of English cuisine, in recent decades it has evolved into an interesting mix of Mediterranean dishes with strong Asian influences. So if you’re looking for an exciting European-Asian crossover cuisine, you’re sure to find it in Sydney.

Thanks to the climatic diversity of the Australian continent, just about every vegetable, grain and fruit grows on the country’s soil. Accordingly, the cuisine is varied and fresh. In addition, Sydney is located by the sea, which is why a lot of sea creatures end up on the plates of the restaurants. And Australia is generally a paradise for people who like to see something exotic on their plate. From kangaroo to emu to crocodile, a good portion of Australia’s wildlife is on the menu.

When it comes to drinks, Sydneysiders, like Australians in general, are both beer and wine lovers. Whether Australian beer can keep up with the German purity law in terms of quality is up to each person to judge. In any case, it is certain that Australian wines are among the best in the world and that you can combine a good meal in Sydney with an equally excellent drop of Chardonnay or Shiraz.

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