Getaway - Aachen
Aachen was the capital of Charlemagne's Empire and at one time the centre of the Christian world. However, the history of this city, at the frontiers of Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany, goes back to more ancient times when the Romans used to come here to enjoy the warm, sulphurous springs in t

Getaway - Baden-Baden
The Black Forest's main spa town is cosmopolitan {{Baden-Baden}}. The two big thermal spas - the magnificent Friedrichsbad built in 1877 and the modern Caracalle-Thermen - offer guests a wide range of treatments. The sights include the Old and the New Castles, the domed Old Railway Station in Neo

Getaway - Baltic Sea, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
Typical for the Federal State of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania are the long stretches of Baltic coast and the Mecklenburg Lake District with approximately 1,000 lakes nestling in unspoilt countryside. Rügen is the largest German island, just off the Mecklenburg coast. Its sp

Getaway - Bavaria
{{Bavaria}} is the largest of Germany's federal states and consists of the regions of Franconia, East Bavaria, Allgäu and Upper Bavaria. {{Nuremberg}} has a historic town centre, surrounded by massive walls with 80 towers. It has a number of medieval and early modern buildings that are of conside

Getaway - Berlin and Potsdam
{{Berlin}} is Germany's capital and its biggest city with almost 3.5 million inhabitants. It is also the city with the most turbulent past and present. You can still sense the pioneer spirit in this once divided city that emerged in this country after reunification. There are signs of change everywh

Getaway - Black Forest
When you think of the Black Forest, cuckoo clocks may be the first thing that spring to mind, or perhaps a Black Forest Gateau or the traditional dress with the pompon-sporting ladies' hats. You may also think of the mysterious, dense conifer forests that are so typical for the northern Black For

Getaway - Cologne
Cologne or Köln, as it is known in Germany, is the other metropolis on the banks of the Rhine. Compared to Düsseldorf, it seems rather down-to-earth. It is home to many TV and radio broadcasting stations as well as various publishers and newspapers. It is also a hub of the art world with its annual

Getaway - Die Romantische Straße
The Romantic Route or Romantische Straße from Würzburg to Füssen passes 27 destinations in southern Germany which have largely retained their original appearance. It is the best-known tourist route in Germany, leading to Rothenburg ob der Tauber with its medieval town centre, the Wieskirche, a UNESC

Getaway - Dresden and the Elbe Valley
One of the must-sees in Germany is Dresden, often dubbed the “Florence of the Elbe“. Situated in the beautiful Elbe valley, which has been awarded UNESCO World Heritage status, it has its rightful place in history. Since reunification its main buildings have been restored to their form

Getaway - Düsseldorf
{{Düsseldorf}}, the city of fashion and centre of the advertising industry, is situated on the banks of the river Rhine. Its wonderfully elegant shopping boulevard Königsallee, fondly called Kö by the locals, has made a name for itself with its trend-setting boutiques of various leading designers fa

Getaway - Erfurt and the Wartburg near Eisenach
Thuringia is the geographical centre of Germany - a mountainous region comprising the Thüringer Wald (forest) and the Thüringisches Schiefergebirge (Thüringen slate mountains).
Its capital {{Erfurt}} has one of the best-preserved medieval city centres in Germany. Houses of rich merchants and lo

Getaway - Essen and the Industrial Culture Route
{{Essen}} is a modern metropolis in the heart of the Ruhr region. The colliery {{Zeche Zollverein}} is an outstanding example of industrial architecture that has been lavishly restored and awarded UNESCO Cultural Heritage status. Right next to this monument to the Industrial Age stands the Design Ce

Getaway - Frankfurt
{{Frankfurt}} is the city of finance, home to the European Central Bank and the German Stock Exchange. Due to its many skyscrapers, it has been dubbed Mainhattan. It is a place full of contrasts - the latest contemporary buildings of some of the world's most important banks stand alongside historic

Getaway - Freiburg and the Kaiserstuhl
The sun is no stranger to this part of Germany. {{Freiburg}}, the “capital” of the southern Black Forest, is the sunniest city in Germany. Thanks to its Mediterranean atmosphere and Baden-style joie de vivre, it is a very pleasant and relaxing place to visit. Its picturesque centre aroun

Getaway - Garmisch-Partenkirchen
The Garmisch-Partenkirchen region in south-west Upper Bavaria comprises the market towns Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Murnau on Lake Staffelsee with the {{Wetterstein}} and {{Karwendel}} mountain ranges - part of the northern Alps - to the south. The highest peak of the Wetterstein Mountains, {{Zu

Getaway - Hamburg
Hamburg is Germany's second largest city, often called Germany's Gateway to the World because of its large seaport. The impressive traditional warehouse buildings in the Speicherstadt make a fascinating contrast to the high-tech port facilities. Both can be admired extensively on the highly popular

Getaway - Hannover, Hildesheim and Göttingen
{{Hannover}} is internationally renowned as a venue for trade fairs. The hosting of the first world exposition in Germany, EXPO 2000, helped it to achieve worldwide renown. The city centre features a large recreation area around an artificial lake, the Maschsee. The many museums show artwork coverin

Getaway - Harz Mountains and Foothills
The Harz Mountains are the northernmost mountain range in Germany. Their varied scenery and wildlife add to their attraction. The highest mountain is called the {{Brocken}} or Blocksberg. The top can be reached not only on foot, but also by a 19th century railway line, known as the Brockenbahn.

Getaway - Lake Constance
Lake Constance is Germany's largest lake, situated in its south-west corner where it borders on Austria and Switzerland. The climate is mild and the scenery is magnificent. The lake stretches from the German town {{Konstanz}} to {{Bregenz}} in Austria, known for its Summer Festival on Lake Constan

Getaway - Marburg and the Rothaar Mountains
The Rothaar Mountains boast some of the most beautiful scenic woodlands that delight hillwalkers and less ambitious walkers alike. The {{Rothaarsteig}} is an attractive, 154-kilometre long, varied hiking trail, stretching from Brilon in the Sauerland on the northern edge of the Rothaar Mountains,

Getaway - Munich and Chiemgau
{{Munich}} or München is the capital of Bavaria and one of the most popular city break destinations in Europe. Nowhere else in Germany's south will you find a greater array of exquisite shopping outlets. Its proximity to the Alps, Austria and Italy makes Munich the most popular place to live in Germ

Getaway - Romantic Rhine Castles
The Rhine is not only one of Germany's main waterways but also one of the most beautiful rivers in Europe. It has its source in Switzerland, flows through Lake Constance and runs through Germany from south to north before joining the North Sea in the Netherlands. Where the Sp

Getaway - Stuttgart
Stuttgart, capital of Baden-Württemberg, lies in a valley surrounded by orchards, vineyards and woodland. From its centre at the bottom of the valley, the city nestles into the surrounding slopes. Flights of steps and footways are on hand to help climb the steeper slopes. They are a characteristic f

Getaway - Sylt
The island of Sylt is at the northernmost tip of Germany. It was separated from the mainland 8,000 years ago. It is the largest and best known of the three North Frisian Islands. A railway link across the Hindenburgdamm opened on 1 June 1927 to convey visitors from the mainland directly to Sylt.

Getaway - Wiesbaden and Mainz
{{Wiesbaden}}, capital of Hesse, is a historic gem rather than a centre of finance or big business. It has managed to hang on to its own charming traditions. The glorious past of this elegant spa town as an imperial city is still very obvious today. Apart from luxurious buildings in the city centre,

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