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Germany, one of Europe's most influential nations, blends a rich history, vibrant modern cities, and an impressive cultural scene. From Berlin's creative energy to fairytale Bavarian towns and castles, the country offers a diverse experience for every traveler. Renowned for its organization, world-class museums, iconic festivals, and remarkable architecture, Germany is the ideal destination for lovers of history, culture, and urban journeys.
Seven days through western and south-western Germany by car, from Cologne to the Black Forest. The pace is deliberately relaxed: four cities, three drives, and only three changes of accommodation, with two nights spent in each of Cologne, Heidelberg, and Freiburg. The route is one-way — it begins in Cologne, ends in Freiburg, and does not loop back north. The seven-day programme concludes with a day trip into the Black Forest, and the journey home is planned for after the final night, not on the same day.
Ten days from Berlin to the Alps, by car. First the historic cities — Berlin for the first two days, then Dresden and Nuremberg — followed by the Romantic Road through Rothenburg to Neuschwanstein, and finally the Bavarian mountains and lakes. Munich closes the journey with two days. The pace is active: accommodation changes seven times in ten days, so this is not a route for those who want to unpack once and stay put.
A market town nestled in a valley enclosed by the Watzmann, Hochkalter, and Untersberg massifs, less than 30 km from Salzburg. For centuries, Berchtesgaden was…
Berlin, a city of rich and turbulent history, is today one of the most exciting cultural centers in Europe. Once a symbol of the Cold War and a divided Europe,…
Cologne is one of Germany's oldest cities, founded during the Roman Empire more than two thousand years ago. Situated on the banks of the Rhine, this vibrant c…
Dresden is the capital of Saxony and a city on the Elbe whose baroque core took shape in the 18th century, when the Saxon electors gathered art here and built …
Frankfurt is the financial heart of Europe, a city that blends modern architecture with a rich historical heritage stretching back over a thousand years. The b…
Freiburg lies in the south-west of Germany, where the Rhine Plain meets the Black Forest, and is one of Germany's historic university cities. Running through t…
Füssen is a fairytale town in southern Bavaria, nestled at the foot of the Alps on the border with Austria, with a history spanning more than a thousand years.…
Garmisch and Partenkirchen were two separate towns until 1935, and this is still evident today: the two historic centres stand roughly two kilometres apart, ea…
Hamburg, Germany's second-largest city, developed over centuries into one of Europe's most important ports, and its canals and warehouses from the Hanseatic er…
Heidelberg is one of Germany's most romantic cities, famous for its 13th-century castle that rises in ruins above the Neckar river. The city is home to the old…
Lübeck was the leading city of the Hanseatic League, and its old centre lies on an island between the Trave and the Wakenitz. It has been on the UNESCO World H…
Munich, the Bavarian capital with a history spanning more than 800 years, blends a rich cultural heritage with modern urban life. Renowned for the famous Oktob…
Nuremberg, one of Germany's best-preserved medieval cities, conceals centuries of turbulent history behind its mighty walls — from the residence of Holy Roman …
Regensburg stands on the Danube, on the site of the Roman legionary camp Castra Regina, established in 179 AD, and its old town has been on the UNESCO World He…
Rothenburg ob der Tauber is a fortified market town perched above the Tauber valley, which held the status of a Free Imperial City from 1274. Around 1400 it ha…
