A Guide to Germany

Germany is one of the largest countries in Europe and its diversity constantly amazes its visitors. Travellers to Germany will discover fairytale castles, picturesque villages, crystal-clear lakes and snow-capped mountains, the mystical Black Forest, stunning Rhine River cruises, traditional Christmas markets and of course the world-famous Oktoberfest.

Berlin, the capital of this country, is a stylish city with over 170 museums, making it one of the world's prime locations for high-calibre historical collections of art, culture and technology, along with scientific collections. Boat trips through the 197 kilometers of waterways of this city are popular with tourists and the sidewalk cafés are the perfect place to sit down, relax and watch the world go by.

The Rhine Valley is packed full of historical attractions including some wonderful castles, and the high peaks and wild gorges of the Black Forest mountains offer wonderful walking as well as famed cuisine, and cuckoo clocks. Visitors will want to explore the towns of Moselle and Saar, an area rich in vineyards and where the famous German Riesling wines originate and the idyllic scenery of Upper Bavaria, a world-famous site of natural beauty. Lake Chiemsee, also known as the "Bavarian Sea",was carved by the ice age and again is a wonderful sight set against an imposing backdrop from the Chiemgau Alps.

This huge country has much to offer for visitors who want to experience this beautiful and historic country in all its splendor.
 
 
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Getting There: Germany is reached in under two hours from most UK airports. Berlin has three airports - Schönefeld, Tegel and Tempelhof. Munich airport serves Bavaria and the south.