A fascinating country with a rich and varied history, Germany offers something for everyone. Large, bustling cities full of fabulous architecture, wonderful shopping and interesting museums and galleries will tempt many with their modern and friendly atmospheres. For those looking for a more traditional holiday, there are charming medieval towns and traditional villages in wine producing regions, each with their own festivals and local traditions.
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Germany is divided into states, each offering a vastly different experience, from the cuisine to landscape, and for those with a fine ear, different accents between the states.
Bavaria in southern Germany is widely regarded as Germany’s top holiday destination. The pretty countryside of the region boasts sparkling lakes and several National Parks and conservation areas, ideal for spending some time in the great outdoors. Bavaria’s captial, Munich is a modern, cosmpolitan city, home to the world famous Oktoberfest, Hofbrauhaus, BMW and Bayern Munich. Bavaria is also an area rich in history, and there are medieval castles, opulent palaces and baroque churches to visit.
Germany’s capital, Berlin, a huge mass of different districts, is a popular city break destination. Its turbulent past is well documented, and most people will be familiar with the Brandenburg Gate. Standing as a symbol of recent German history, and now German unity the Brandenburg Gate is a must for visitors to Berlin. Constantly evolving, Berlin is an exciting city to visit and spend a few days in, with hundreds of restaurants, bars and clubs to sample, and art galleries and museums to visit, Berlin is an ideal destination for a short break.
Originally a Roman settlement, called Colonia, Cologne has an interesting history that has left its mark on the city. The famous cathedral is considered to be one of the finest church buildings in the Christian world, and a fabulous example of Gothic architecture. When you visit, take time to climb the 500 steps of the south tower. For your efforts, you’ll be rewarded with a superb panoramic view of Cologne.
Situated in the heart of Europe, Frankfurt is both a traditional and a modern city. With excellent transport links, Frankfurt is a city of contrasts, where big business sits alongside a busy cultural scene. Visitors will enjoy exploring this exciting city.
Germany’s second largest city, and the country’s most important sea port, Hamburg, situated on the Elbe River is a fascinating city. Full of enormous department stores, galleries, grand merchants’ houses and magnificent promenades, Hamburg will keep you entertained for weeks! With a whole maze of canals, basins, bridges and quays, Hamburg is one of the most active sea freight centres in the world. Hamburg is also Germany’s greenest city, with numerous parks and gardens for you to sit and relax in.
Germany is a diverse country with a multitude of cities and landscapes. For a short break or a longer winter or summer holiday, Germany has something for everyone.
