Germany is a land of unexpected delights
Architecture, history and wine – or beer! – are common themes in our holidays to Germany, whether you are exploring on foot, by bike or by train. On the verdant shores of Lake Constance, you'll find both a reconstructed Stone Age settlement and a museum devoted to the iconic Zeppelin. In Bavaria, so pretty are the whimsical castles built by Ludwig II and so historically significant are places such as the Eagle’s Nest that sometimes the eye doesn’t know which to linger on – man’s legacy or the mountains framing every scene.
If you take our train journey in Germany, you can discover a wealth of history and architecture spanning several centuries, right up to the present day, as you explore the intriguing cities which until relatively recently were hidden behind the Iron Curtain. Another treasure which was revealed at the same time is the laid-back island of Rügen, whose coastline of white-sand beaches, chalk cliffs and timelessly elegant seaside villages holds a surprise around every bend. Much better known, and a ‘must’ for all German walkers, is the Black Forest, where you would be forgiven for thinking you are walking through the pages of a fairy tale and where the fine gastronomy serves as a just reward for your efforts.