Germany

Our Top Picks For Germany

• 1 Berlin

  Visit world-class museums by day and bustling bars, pubs and clubs by night

• 2 Rügen Island

  Explore the many faces of this fascinating island, including its rugged chalk cliffs, windswept beaches, Romantic-era spa architecture and tree-lined country roads

• 3 Dresden

  Explore the treasures and grand buildings of this baroque beauty bisected by the majestic Elbe River

• 4 Cologne

  Visit Cologne's magnificent Dom (cathedral), which dominates the city skyline

• 5 Hamburg

  Let your hair down on a tour of this vibrant city's eclectic bar and pub scene

• 6 Bamberg

  Sample stellar local brews and admire fabulous architecture as you stroll through this delightful Unesco World Heritage city

• 7 Weimar

  Wander in the footsteps of the greatest minds in German history – from Goethe to Gropius – then dip south into the Thuringian Forest to exercise or relax

• 8 Sylt

  Enjoy a ramble among the sandy dunes, hit the crashing surf or quite literally walk on the ocean floor on this glamorous, windswept North Sea island

• 9 Munich

  Time your stay to coincide with Oktoberfest, or simply visit the boisterous local beer halls

• 10 Lübeck

  Catch the Hanseatic spirit in this Unesco-recognised town known for its delicious marzipan confections

• 11 Müritz National Park

  Hit the slow lane on a leisurely paddle-and-camping trip around this watery paradise teeming with birds

• 12 Bremen

  Savour the relax spirit of this ‘metropolis in miniature’ with its lovely red-brick and Art Nouveau architecture and sizzling alternative nightlife

• 13 Berchtesgaden

  Indulge in a multitude of outdoor activities in this sprawling alpine resort region with its dramatic peaks, dreamy lakes and fascinating – if dark – history

• 14 Romantic Rhine

  Drive or cruise along the Rhine, passing picturesque vineyards, villages and castles along the way

• 15 Rothenburg ob der Tauber

  Experience this walled medieval town at its most magical: early or late in the day when it's devoid of day-trippers

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