Reasons for going to Germany

Exciting Cities
Berlin the capital, traditional Munich close to the Alps, Cologne only five and a half hours from London by rail.

Attractive Landscapes
Romantic Black Forest, scenic river cruises on the Rhine, Moselle, Danube etc, Lake Constance in the south bordering Austria and Switzerland - a popular holiday destination, Garmisch Partenkirchen in the Bavarian Alps - host to international ski competitions.

Vibrant Customs & Traditions
Charming Christmas markets with romantic atmosphere, well established music and theatre festivals, carnival in the Cologne area, the fairytale road dedicated to the Grimm Brothers, the Passion Play in Oberammergau.

Rich in History & Architecture
Neuschwanstein fairytale castle in Bavaria, royal palaces and gardens, Colditz Castle near Leipzig, Brandenburg Gate in the capital Berlin, enchanting, medieval towns ie. Bamberg, Trier, Hamelin, over 25 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Events
Range of music festivals, Love Parade in Berlin, Rhine in Flames, Oktoberfest in Munich, international sport events - host to the football World Cup in 2006.

Good Value for Money
Shopping, accommodation, eating and drinking - generally less expensive than in the UK.

Top Destination for business
International trade fairs i.e. CEBIT, ITB, Book Fair, IAA, state of the art conference venues ranging from hotels to unusual locations.

Excellent Transport Infrastructure
Reliable public transport, ICE trains travelling at speeds of up to 198mph, comprehensive network of motorways, 30 international and regional airports.

Wide Range of Accommodation
Five star hotels, traditional family run guest houses, holiday parks, castle hotels, spa resorts, design hotels, self catering accommodation and many more.

Central Location
Easily accessible by all means of transport, borders nine countries, EURO as currency enables smooth travel within Europe.

Food and Drink

Large variety of beer i.e smoky beer from Franconia and Wheat beer from Bavaria, Kölsch from Cologne, Black Forest gateaux, internationally renown red and white wines, famous German sausages, Christmas specialities ie. mulled wine, Lebkuchen biscuits and Stollen cake.