Germany

Finding inspiration for entertaining and enjoying quality time with your grandchildren can be tricky. It’s important to choose activities that will engage, inspire and entertain in equal measure, like a factory tour featuring a glass elevator that takes you to the top of a huge custom car tower or picking berries outside Berlin. So for

While Berlin is never short on energy, summer’s longer days filled with sunshine give the sprawling metropolis a new lease on life. Spending just 48 hours in the city David Bowie called ‘the greatest cultural extravaganza that one could imagine’ not feel like enough. Our itinerary can give you a solid introduction. Day 1: Light breakfast at

Stand on the spot where King Harold Godwinson was supposedly shot in the eye with an arrow or explore the dark and complex history of the witch trials of 17th-century Salem, with these top-rated destinations for history according to global travellers.* The American Civil War: Gettysburg, USA See the battleground on which the Civil War

German traditions include a variety of customs, rituals, religious practices and folklore associated with the celebration of Christmas.  The Legend German legend says that, on Christmas Eve, all the rivers turn to wine, the animals speak to each other and to humans, trees bear fruit, church bells ring from the sea, and gems pour forth from

When the warmer weather arrives, Germany is a playground for outdoor adventures. And mountain biking is one of the most popular ways to explore the country’s distinct landscapes. Spots for Mountain Biking in Germany Ranging from ancient forests, Bavarian lakes and whimsical waterfalls, to canyons, Alpine peaks and valleys – with hundreds of kilometres of signposted

Are you planning a trip to Germany? No wonder. The country has a lot to offer, from castles and storybook villages to vibrant metropolises, like Berlin, Munich and Hamburg. Here’s the good news: In general, Germany is not a particularly pricey tourist destination in western Europe, especially when compared to countries like France or Italy.

The myriad health benefits of spending time amid nature have been getting a lot of airtime lately, with ‘time spent outdoors’ increasingly prescribed by doctors and practices like ‘forest bathing’ (or shinrin-yoku in Japan) becoming more and more mainstream. As a nation with forest covering 32% of the country and several ancient woodlands to explore, Germany is overflowing with places perfect

Despite being mainly landlocked, Germany has an impressive array of family-friendly beaches. In fact, families may find themselves spoilt for choice, with island getaways, wistful Baltic sunsets and seascapes of ochre cliffs topped with swaying sand dunes – which is why we’re narrowed it down for you. Here are the five best family-friendly beaches in Germany, according

To the north of Germany, you’ll find lagoons, lakes and white sand dunes, while to the south, explore the meadows and valleys of the Black Forest. Witness the best of the country’s natural beauty by visiting one of the most highly rated German destinations for nature, according to global travellers. Korswandt White sand dunes and wooden piers in

If you’re looking for a fun family activity, Germany is an excellent destination for a water park adventure. Zip down winding flumes and catch waves in massive lagoons – we’ve found some of the best water parks offering both indoor and outdoor fun. So pack your swimming gear and check out the country’s most exciting aquatic wonderlands. AQUALAND

Füssen looks like it’s been lifted from the pages of a bedtime story. Surrounded by lakes and the Alps, the town is famed for the fantastical castles of Ludwig II, the ‘Fairy-Tale King’. Why go? Hohenschwangau Castle overlooks the Alpsee and Schwansee lakes outside Füssen Crowned King of Bavaria as a teenager in 1864, Ludwig retained

Where better for a revitalising spa break holiday than Germany, where wellness is a way of life and there are hundreds of historic spa towns – promising healing waters, eccentric art deco bathhouses and enormous therme complexes amid forests and mountains. Not to mention a famously open-minded attitude to nudity. So to reinvigorate yourself, head off