Stretching from the Alps to the Baltic and North Seas, Germany makes for inspiring, fascinating and invigorating travel. Spend one day exploring half-timbered medieval towns and spectacular baroque palaces in Bavaria, and the next immersing yourself in fast-paced cosmopolitan cities. Metropolises such as Berlin provide a world of variety, with renowned historic attractions Brandenburg Gate and the Berlin wall right next to the top techno clubs on earth. Art and design explode in continual evolution, with Weimar providing the mecca for fans of Goethe, Schiller, and the Bauhaus Movement, and forward-thinking galleries dotted all over the country. Nature lovers have a paradise to explore, including pristine Alpine pistes, huge glimmering lakes, and thousands of miles of dense forest dotted with curative thermal springs. Culinary enthusiasts will delight in Germany's world-famous beer, sausage, and 'stollen'.
Situated in the Goslar district of Lower Saxony, Bad Harzburg is a spa town in central Germany. It is tucked amidst the lower ridges of the northern edge of the Harz mountains. This popular spa town is best known for its saltwater spa. Set close to the western boundary of the Harz National Park, it serves as an excellent base from which to explore the scenic surrounding area. Visitors flock here for the healing properties of its thermal waters, and for the more adventurous, there are a collection of scenic trails traversing the beautiful surrounding landscapes. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience the Baumwipfelpad forest-canopy walk to soak up the incredible nature.
Postcard-perfect Wernigerode sits on the northern slopes of the magnificent Harz Mountains, on the banks of the Holtemme River, in Harz, Saxony-Anhalt. The medieval town is decorated with timber-framed houses, watched over by a hilltop castle, and lined with steam trains transporting visitors up the hill to jaw-dropping views. The turreted, fantasy-like Wernigerode Castle offers the chance to see 40 rooms decorated in their original splendor, while the Museum für Luftfahrt und Technik displays around aircraft and more than 1,000 aerospace-related exhibits. Families, animal lovers, and nature photographers should make sure to visit the Wildpark Christianental, home to raccoons, lynxes, and wild cats. In summer, continue the outdoor fun at the Hasseröder Holiday Park, filled with gorgeous pools and exciting slides.
