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.
Lindau & Lake Constance from Rail Holidays of the World is an exhilarating holiday in Germany, Switzerland. Available from 1 Sep 2026 to 1 Sep 2026 this 9 day trip costs from £2,095.
A self-guided walk along the spectacular Rhine Gorge, with lots of castles to stay at or visit.
A musical voyage through Habsburg heartland via Europe’s most sublime waterway.
Behind the Scenes in C Europe from Rail Holidays of the World is an exhilarating holiday in Austria, Czech Republic, Germany. Available from 14 Sep 2026 to 14 Sep 2026 this 15 day trip costs from £3,145.
Step into Germany’s iconic cities on this unforgettable tour. Explore Berlin’s vibrant streets, Dresden’s baroque splendour, Potsdam’s Sanssouci Palace, and Wittenberg’s Reformation sites, sharing the journey with like-minded solo travellers in a friendly group atmosphere.
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.
Narrow Gauge Steam in E Germany from Rail Holidays of the World is an exhilarating holiday in Germany. Available from 9 Sep 2026 to 9 Sep 2026 this 15 day trip costs from £2,975.
Step into Germany’s iconic cities on this unforgettable tour. Explore Berlin’s vibrant streets, Dresden’s baroque splendour, Potsdam’s Sanssouci Palace, and Wittenberg’s Reformation sites, sharing the journey with like-minded solo travellers in a friendly group atmosphere.
Harz Explorer from Rail Holidays of the World is an exhilarating holiday in Germany. Available from 30 May 2026 to 30 May 2026 this 7 day trip costs from £1,665.
Step into Germany’s iconic cities on this unforgettable tour. Explore Berlin’s vibrant streets, Dresden’s baroque splendour, Potsdam’s Sanssouci Palace, and Wittenberg’s Reformation sites, sharing the journey with like-minded solo travellers in a friendly group atmosphere.
