Germany Holidays

Germany's a top banana when it comes to holiday destinations in central Europe. And it's packed to the rafters with scenery that’s oh-so-ready for its close-up. Keep your camera app open, because you’ll need it to capture the coastal vistas up north, the snow-capped Alps to the south, and the vineyards and valleys in between. And don’t skip out on the Black Forest in Bavaria. Here, ancient woodlands are drizzled with elegant chalets and castles.

Berlin’s a tip-top choice for a city break in Germany. It takes green spaces, an ace collection of museums, and a bundle of world-famous landmarks, and parcels them up into one easy-to-open German city. Make your way from landmark to landmark – like the parliamentary Reichstag building, the grand Brandenburg Gate, and the copper-topped Berlin Cathedral.

Wherever you go in Germany – especially in the country’s cities – you won't be far from a beer hall, where massive steins of local brew are on tap. These are best soaked up with doughy pretzels and mustard-topped currywurst sausages. Wine buffs will be happy, too. Vineyards across the country are dedicated to crafting lip-smacking vino varieties, like Riesling.