Germany Holidays

Fairytale castles, mysterious forests and shuttered alpine chalets - the classic image of Germany comes from the south east state of Bavaria, where our holidays are based. Its meadows, rivers and distinctive culture have made it a favourite with visitors who are looking for something a little bit different.

Nestled in the Bayern Alps, just over the border from Austria, is the pretty village of Ruhpolding. This is the land of the Swan King, with lederhosen-clad locals and the sound of cowbells floating across the meadows. So you can spend your days swooshing up the mountain on a cable car, learning about the local culture in the lumberjack museum or taking a walk past scenic churches and around the pretty lakes of Königsee and Chiemsee.

If you’re interested in the local culture, you can take a trip to Munich, the Bavarian capital, which is just over an hour away. And a trip to Berchtesgaden is a must, for the glorious mountain views and fascinating Eagle’s Nest.