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.
5 holidays match your criteria.
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.
Harz Explorer from Rail Holidays of the World is an exhilarating holiday in Germany. Available from 31 May 2025 to 31 May 2025 this 7 day trip costs from £1,565.
