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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.

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Germany is located in the heart of Europe and borders the following countries:

     1. Holland
     2. Belgium
     3. Luxembourg
     4. France
    5. Switzerland
    6. Austria
    7. Czech Republic
     8. Poland
     9. Denmark

The country’s main geographic features are:

Major riverways such as Rhine, Danube, Elbe, Moselle and Main
Northern flatlands, heathlands and coastal area along the North Sea and Baltic Sea
Hilly regions of the Harz mountains, Erzgebirge, Schwäbische Alb and Fränkische Alb
Rolling volcanic landscape of the Eifel region to the east
Major forests notably the Black, Bavarian and Thuringian Forests
Alpine lakes and mountains regions to the south in the Allgäuer and Bavarian Alps.

Population: 82 million (to compare: UK 60 million)
Area: 357.000 Sq Km (to compare: UK 245.000 Sq Km)
Language: German. English is widely spoken.
Currency: EURO (1 EURO = 100 Cent).

Biggest cities:

     • Berlin (3,4 mil)
     • Hamburg (1,7 mil)
     • Munich (1,2 mil)
     • Cologne (1 mil)
     • Frankfurt (650,000)
     • Essen, Dortmund, Stuttgart (600,000 each)

Climate: Similar climate to the UK, but seasons are more pronounced i.e. it is colder in the winter and warmer in the summer.

Largest Lake: Lake Constance (Bodensee) (570 Sq Km)
Highest Point: Zugspitze near Garmisch Partenkirchen (2962 metres)

Germany is a fine destination year-round, but most people visit between May and September when sunny skies are most likely and much of life moves outdoors. Beer gardens and cafes bustle at all hours; outdoor events and festivals enliven cities and villages; and hiking, cycling and swimming are popular pursuits - at least as long as the weather plays along. Remember that rain is a possibility in any month. The flipside of summer travel is, of course, larger crowds at museums and other attractions. Accommodation needn't be hard to come by unless you're drawn to beach and mountain resorts popular with German holiday-makers.

The shoulder seasons (from March to May and from October to early November) bring fewer tourists and often surprisingly pleasant weather. In April and May, when flowers and fruit trees are in bloom, it can be mild and sunny. Indian summers that stretch well into autumn are not uncommon.

With the exception of winter sports, activities between November and early March are likely to focus more on culture and city life. In these months, skies tend to be gloomy and the mercury often drops below freezing. On the plus side, there are fewer visitors and shorter queues (except in the winter resorts). Just pack the right clothes and keep in mind that there are only six to eight hours of daylight. In December the sun (if there is any) sets around 15:30.