Stretching from the Alps across the North European Plain to the Baltic Sea, Germany’s landscape is colourful, diverse and absolutely stunning. The
River Rhine, Bavaria and the Black Forest are three of the most famous features in what was once West Germany, whilst the former East Germany is studded with lakes and undulating lowlands. Mixing time-honoured traditions with multicultural modernity, this charming country has much to explore.
Each German city has its own rich tapestry of architecture, cuisine, history, folklore and traditions. The iconic Brandenburg Gate is a reminder that history is an important part of Berlin’s identity. On the
River Main, Frankfurt is a city of skyscrapers and the financial centre of Germany. Where the Rhine and
Moselle meet, Koblenz combines ancient architecture with cutting-edge cable cars. Whilst Cologne, one of Germany’s oldest cities, has Roman towers, Gothic churches and a cathedral that took over 600 years to complete.
In picture-postcard towns Germany’s medieval history is illustrated in churches and half-timbered houses. The country has no less than thirteen wine-growing regions, and vineyard bedecked hills and river valleys are very much part of a wonderful wine heritage that dates back to Roman times. River cruising is the perfect way to travel and nestled within the walls of the Rhine Valley are the fairy-tale castles.