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22 January 2015

Enjoy The Best Of German Magic With Short Germany Tours

By Janine Hughes


Western Europe is a paradise for sightseeing. It's bursting with history, fascinating cultures and good food. Best of all is that it's a compact region and some countries can be fully explored in a week or so. Germany, however, requires some time. To truly enjoy its magic, it's a good idea to opt for a variety of short Germany tours.

Before you set out on your trip, decide what it is you'd most like to see and experience. Then choose a tour that focuses on your particular interests. For example, you may want to go sightseeing in a particular city or you may want to focus on German food and drink. In this way, you'll be able to really get to know Germany's particular charm.

One of the first destinations to explore is the capital, Berlin. This city is especially great to visit in summer, when there are plenty of festivals on offer. You can do a general sightseeing trip to see attractions like the Brandenburg Gate or the Berlin Zoo. However, you'll also find plenty of walking or cycling tours that will focus on a theme, such as the days when the city was divided, with Checkpoint Charlie and the Berlin Wall Museum on the itinerary.

Germany has many other great cities and each one is unique. If you love music, make a pilgrimage to Bonn, where Ludwig van Beethoven was born. For something edgier, opt for the port city of Hamburg. Fantastic modern architecture can be found in Frankfurt and Stuttgart while Munich has a friendly, old-world charm. Heidelberg is one of Europe's most famous university cities and has a youthful atmosphere.

The German countryside is breathtaking. If you love hiking, don't miss the Black Forest when the weather is warm. The Bavarian Alps with their mountains and lakes are perfect for lovers of the great outdoors too. This is also the region to visit in winter, with world-famous ski resorts.

The northern part of the country is completely different. Schleswig-Holstein, for instance, is quite flat with canals and dikes reminiscent of The Netherlands. This is the part to head to if you're looking to spend some time at the beach, with popular resorts along both the North Sea and Baltic Sea coasts.

You may also opt for a tour with a theme. For instance, take a wine tour in the Rhineland, where you'll find world-famous vineyards. In the south, the so-called Romantic Road is for you if you want to be transported to a fairytale world with beautiful castles, among them the magnificent Neuschwanstein Castle. If you visit the country in late September, the place to be is Munich, when it's Oktoberfest.

Many of the shorter day trips are easy to book through a local travel agency once you're at a destination. This is the case for wine and food tours too. For some of the more popular trips, especially those that are seasonal like Munich during Oktoberfest, it's better to book well in advance. You can do this online.




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