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'.
Resting on the banks of the Pegnitz river, the Bavarian city of Nuremberg is a picturesque German city covered with half-timbered houses, imposing forts, stone towers and Gothic churches, all contained within a medieval city wall and presided over by a magnificent imperial castle. Must-see sights include the extensive Germanisches Nationalmuseum, housing a large collection of items relating to German culture from prehistoric times through to the present day. The Hauptmarkt is where you will find the Schöner Brunnen, an exquisite gilded fountain with tiers of sculptured figures. Not-to-be-missed is the remarkable Imperial Castle of Kaiserburg. With all of its medieval charm and intriguing historical significance, Nuremberg has developed into one of Bavaria’s most popular destinations, particularly over the Christmas season when the city explodes with festivity as it hosts one of the world’s most spectacular Christmas markets.
