This study aims to contribute to the establishment of desirable value and directions for youth movement in the changing environment of expanding youth suffrage (rights to vote) and child and youth friendly city movement. This study examines youth movement in Germany to find out implications for youth movement in Korea. Major contents focus on the establishing backgroud, development process, and contents and features of the Wandervogel, as the first youth movement in Germany in the 19th century. This study also describes the importance of youth movement and the right direction for young people in our society to make a happy life as a subjective existence with competencies. In conclusion, the study suggests the necessity of true youth movement initiated by young people.