Too many travellers think they know Germany. Theirs might be the country of oompah and sausages in Bavaria, the arty, hipster districts of Berlin, the cuckoo-clock villages in the Black Forest or wonky fairytale towns along the Romantic Road to Schloss Neuschwanstein – the original Sleeping Beauty castle. Each is brilliant, yet the more I see, the more I realise how extraordinary Germany is.
Nowhere else in Europe combines so much history or scenery – from white powder beaches on the Baltic coast to romantic river valleys like the Rhine or Elbe and corkscrew alps – with such excellence. If England had as many outstanding galleries, museums, brilliant nightlife, world-renowned beers or the best Christmas in the world, it’d be insufferable. Germany? Not a bit. Welcoming and relaxed, it has never been a more rewarding destination to travel. Given that autobahns and rail are the envy of Europe, it excels in that too.
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Narrow Gauge Steam in E Germany from Rail Holidays of the World is an exhilarating holiday in Germany. Available from 10 Sep 2025 to 10 Sep 2025 this 15 day trip costs from £3,050.
A self-guided walk along the spectacular Rhine Gorge, with lots of castles to stay at or visit.
Lindau & Lake Constance from Rail Holidays of the World is an exhilarating holiday in Germany, Switzerland. Available from 1 Sep 2025 to 1 Sep 2025 this 9 day trip costs from £1,995.
A self-guided hike along the Rhine Gorge (UNESCO world heritage) between Bingen and Koblenz, through famous villages ( Bacharach, Kaub, Boppard and Rhens) and the Loreley of legend. 20 castles and local Rieslings to delight in.
Christmas Market – Nuremberg from Rail Holidays of the World is an exhilarating holiday in Germany. Available from 27 Nov 2025 to 27 Nov 2025 this 8 day trip costs from £1,540.
