GENERAL

The very heart of Europe both literally and metaphorically, Germany is a beautiful country and close to the complete holiday destination. Vibrant cities with their own independent cultural identity and countryside that's never less than spectacular waits to be explored on a Germany holiday.

The Black Forest, charming medieval villages, dramatic castles, meandering rivers and striking mountains - Germany is stunning and provides an innovative destination choice for holidaymakers, while the bustling tourist crowds of other European countries are rarely experienced.

If you choose a holiday to Germany, then the choice of a city break is wide and varied, but nowhere in the world compares to Berlin. Hedonistic and utterly irrepressible, since The Wall came down Berlin has propelled itself forward at breakneck speed to become one of the world's hippest, cutting-edge and most important cities.

On the forefront of the modern art scene, the city is home to world-class galleries, museums and fashion shows, whilst the nightlife is legendary and regarded as the best of any city in the world. A breathtakingly exciting destination for a holiday in Germany.

Other top city destinations for a holiday in Germany include liberal Cologne, home to many historic attractions, chilled-out Stuttgart and Hamburg which is both cosmopolitan and famously (or should that be infamously?) lively. Frankfurt, the financial capital of Germany, is a modern, fast-paced city that offers plenty of fun for those in Germany on business.

Grand old Munich, the capital of Bavaria in the south, is Germany's second most popular destination after Berlin. Priding itself as the home of beer, Munich hosts the world-famous Oktoberfest and seems irrevocably linked to the lederhosen and sausages. The reality is Munich is a modern, friendly and cosmopolitan city with a burgeoning arts scene, outstanding restaurants and world-class shopping - a fantastic destination for a Germany holiday.

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