Travel to Germany to visit modern cities, picture-postcard towns and villages, pagan-inspired festivals and romantic castles. It’s a fascinating land to explore any time of year and offers endless things to do. In the summer, visitors head into the mountains for hiking and climbing experiences. In the winter, the Bavarian Alps set the scene for exciting adventures. 

Germany’s capital, Berlin, is a thriving modern metropolis and an exciting destination to visit, with a legendary nightlife and numerous historical attractions including the remains of the Berlin Wall, Checkpoint Charlie and the Brandenburg Gate. Munich, capital of Bavaria, is full of museums, galleries and beautiful churches to explore. In the summer, visitors head into the mountains for hiking and climbing adventures. Frankfurt, the country’s financial hub, is home to one of Europe’s largest stock exchanges as well as a rich selection of museums and nightlife as good as Berlin’s.  

Why visit Germany 

• German beer is known for being some of the best in the world.  
• Berlin’s museums are legendary.  
• It’s rich in historical attractions including castles, medieval architecture – and the Berlin Wall.  
• It boasts diverse landscapes, from the Bavarian Alps and the Black Forest to the Baltic Sea and the River Rhine.  
• Many of its age-old traditions are still alive today – like Oktoberfest!  
• The Christmas markets in Germany are magical.  

Germans are known for their Gemütlichkeit (warmth and friendliness), and the country is an extension of this. There is plenty to celebrate year-round, a fabulous nightlife, welcoming hotels and resorts, and so much fun to be had while sightseeing, swimming or hiking. Germany is ideal for a family holiday, for friends wanting to have fun together, couples on a romantic getaway, or those who prefer to travel alone. Let Thompsons Holidays arrange your holiday package to Germany.