HIDDEN GEMS

 

Germany’s better known highlights are its fantastic picturesque towns and villages alongside crystal-clear lakes and impressive mountains, vibrant historical towns and its many events and festivals. However, Germany has a great number of little known places that are waiting to be explored.

 

The country is known for the many fine castles that dot the countryside. Relics of a turbulent past become a modern day marvel for the inquisitive visitor. Beautiful white sandy beaches stretch along the German coastline dotted with the characteristic ‘Strandkorb’, a wicker beach chair with a roof.

 

Germany’s beaches are a wonderful place to relax and partake in numerous water activities. Germany’s Romantic Road retains much of its medieval character and offers delightful towns and cities such as Würzburg, Augsburg and Füssen. Germany’s beauty is reflected in the many UNESCO World Heritage Sites and in the delights of the villages and mountains of the Allgäu region. Germany has an impressive reputation for fine food and drink. These qualities are highlighted in the Franconian Wine Country region where many towns hold wine festivals featuring local vineyards selling their wares at special prices.