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| Germany: Simply inspiring |
Germany is the largest country in Central Europe. It is bordered to the north by Denmark to the east by Poland and the Czech Republic, to the south by Austria and Switzerland, and to the west by France Luxemberg ,Belgium and the Netherlands. Germany is a federation of 16 states, each with its own distinct and unique culture. Germany is one of the most influential nations in Western culture. Known around the world for its precision engineering, high-tech products, and modern economy it is equally admired by visitors for its old-world charm and "Gemütlichkeit", or guest-friendliness. |
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| Germany offers a diversity of attractions for the visitor. Some of the most popular ones are: |
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Friendly Wine and Beer festivals. Traditional Wine Villages |
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River Cruising on the major waterways |
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The historic Castles, Abbeys and Palaces found all over Germany |
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Wonderfully preserved medieval towns |
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The wide choice of vibrant modern cities such as Berlin offering great cultural entertainment |
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The natural landscape ranging from high Alps, to dramatic gorges, huge silent forests and rugged coastline |
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Picturesque Countryside for Walking or Relaxing |
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Lots of Possibilities, Fun and Sport, Wellness, Fabulous Shopping and Pulsating Nightlife |
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Exciting Cities such as Munich, Cologne, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Stuttgart, Dusseldorf and Dresden |
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| Lake Constance: Lying along the country's south-western border with Switzerland and Austria,Lake Constance is Germany's largest fresh-water lake. The area around the Lake and up the lower Rhine valley has a very mild, amenable climate and fertile grounds, making it the country's most important area for wine and fruit growing.. |
| The Baltic Sea Coast and North Sea Coast with picturesque islands such as Rugen, the North and East Frisian Islands. |
| The Rhine Valley (Mittelrhein) between Bonn and Bingen and the Upper Rhine (Oberrheinische Tiefebene) between Bingen and Basel, Switzerland. Home to the Ruhr area (Ruhrgebiet), part of the Rhine River is a UNESCO Heritage site, and the valley is famous for its wines. |
| Franconian Switzerland (Fränkische Schweiz) is one of the oldest travel destinations in Germany, it was named by Romantic artists who said its landscape had the aesthetic beauty of Switzerland. |
| Black Forest (Schwarzwald): A region with wide mountain peaks, paranomic views , it is a haven for tourists and hikers. |
| The Bavarian Alps (Bayrische Alpen), home to the world famous Neuschwanstein castle, and Germany's best skiing and snowboarding resorts. Endless Hiking and mountain biking. |
| Other smaller but notable, destinations in Germany include the Ore Mountains (Erzgebirge), Bavarian Forest (Bayerischer Wald), the Halz Mountains, Spreewald and the ancient city of Heidelberg. |
| The Castle Road (Burgenstraße) is a theme route over 1000 km in length in southern Germany (in Bavaria and Baden -Wurttemberg ) and a small portion in theCzech Republic, between Mannheim and Prague. It passes by many historical castles. Old World Europe alive and well! |
With its vibrant cities, varied landscape of mountains, forests and lakes, and an exciting calendar of carnival parties, concerts and Christmas markets, Germany makes for a great holiday destination. |
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