Prepare
for a roller coaster of feasts, treats and temptations as you take in
Germany's soul-stirring scenery, spirit-lifting culture, big-city
beauties, romantic palaces and half-timbered towns.
Bewitching Scenery
There's something
undeniably artistic in the way Germany's scenery unfolds – the
corrugated, dune-fringed coasts of the north; the moody forests,
romantic river valleys and vast vineyards of the centre, and the
off-the-charts splendour of the Alps, carved into rugged glory by
glaciers and the elements. All are integral parts of a magical natural
matrix that's bound to give your camera batteries a workout. Get off
the highway and into the great outdoors to soak up the epic landscapes
that makes each delicious, slow, winding mile so precious.
Gastro Delights
Experiencing
Germany through its food and drink will add a rich layer to your
memories (and possibly your belly!). You'll quickly discover that the
local food is so much more than sausages and pretzels, schnitzel and
roast pork accompanied by big mugs of foamy beer. Beyond the clichés
awaits a cornucopia of regional and seasonal palate-teasers. Share the
German people's obsession with white asparagus in springtime,
chanterelle mushrooms in summer and game in autumn. Sample not only the
famous beer but also world-class wines, most notably the noble
Riesling.
High on History
Few countries have had as
much impact on the world as Germany, which has given us the Hanseatic
League, the Reformation and yes, Hitler and the Holocaust, but also the
printing press, the automobile, aspirin and MP3 technology. It is the
birthplace of Martin Luther, Albert Einstein and Karl Marx, of Goethe,
Beethoven, the Brothers Grimm and other heavyweights who, each in their
own way, have left their mark on human history. You can stand in a
Roman amphitheatre, sleep in a medieval castle and walk along remnants
of the Berlin Wall – in Germany the past is very much present wherever
you go.
Pleasures of Civilisation
You'll
encounter history in towns where streets were laid out long before
Columbus set sail, and in castles that loom above prim, half-timbered
villages where flower boxes billow with crimson geraniums. The great
cities – Berlin, Munich
and Hamburg among them – come in more flavours than a jar of jelly
beans but will all wow you with a cultural kaleidoscope that spans the
arc from art museums and high-brow opera to naughty cabaret and
underground clubs. And wherever you go, Romanesque, Gothic and baroque
classics rub rafters with architectural creations from modern masters
such as Daniel Libeskind, David Chipperfield and Frank Gehry.
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