Germany holidays

Holidays to Germany tick off folklore, mountain scenery, and historic cities peppered with world-famous landmarks.

A variety of vistas

Germany’s appeal is so varied that no two trips here are the same. Whether it’s trekking through the Black Forest’s sweeping mountain ranges, partying hard on Hamburg’s world-famous Reeperbahn or delving into the country’s chequered past in Nuremberg, this European powerhouse ticks all kinds of boxes.

Germany city breaks

With the whole country less than two hours away from the UK by plane, Germany’s a top pick for European city breaks, and they all conjure up something different. From Munich’s world-famous beer halls to Cologne’s 1,000-year-old cathedral and Frankfurt’s New York-style skyline, every city has its own distinctive hallmark. One thing they all have in common is their eventful histories – and places like Dresden, Dusseldorf and Nuremberg have all been fully restored to their former glories.

A beeline to Berlin

If you’re wondering where to start on a city break to Germany, make Berlin your first stop. The German capital does a blinder in shopping, sightseeing, and iconic food and drink. And that’s not to mention the city’s turbulent history. If you have to choose just three famous landmarks to visit, make them the Brandenburg Gate, the Holocaust Memorial, and the graffitied remains of the Berlin Wall.

Beer, bratwurst, and Bavarian beauty spots

Fairytale castles, mysterious forests, and shuttered alpine chalets – the classic image of Germany comes from the southeast state of Bavaria. Munich, Bavaria’s capital, really hits the spot when it comes to food and drink, too. There are six breweries here, and a bevy of beer halls, so you won’t be short of a thirst-quencher while exploring the city. For a snack, try a traditional bratwurst sausage.