General information Germany

Bockwurst, sauerkraut, beer and wine. And the typically expertly built houses, Christmas markets, Kneipe and Schlager music. All of the things we associate with Germany.

But there’s lots more: plenty of opportunities for relaxation, culture, or just getting out in the nature, enjoying the historical cities and varied countryside. The diverse scenery and culture offer plenty of possibilities!

Germany is extremely suitable for an active holiday and has no fewer than forty thousand kilometres of cycle routes and many wonderful walking routes. But it's also a country for winter activities, with the German Alps, the Black Forest and Bayern.

The Beieren region is diverse and hospitable. Drive down the “Deutsche Alpenstrasse” for instance or visit the fairytale castle at Neuschwanstein. Don’t forget the many culinary events including the famous “Oktoberfest” in Munich.

The Eifel is also a very interesting region and great for an active holiday. Enjoy the wonderful countryside here, with woods and volcanic lakes. Visit Trier, the oldest town in the country. In short: Germany is ideal for both long and short holidays, and really not far away!

Interesting things to do in Germany

• Amusement parks like Phantasialand or Europa Park
• Visit one of the many nature parks and national parks/li>
• The Dom in Cologne or Aachen
• Fjords in Schleswig-Holstein
• Beer tasting during the October Beer Festival
• Shopping in metropolitan Berlin
• The castle of Mecklenburg

Opening hours

Opening times can vary from place to place, but as a general rule they are as follows:

• Shops: Open Mon. to Fri. 9.00 to 19.00 and Sat. from 09.00 to 15.00 or 16.00.
• Banks: Open Mon. to Fri. 09.00 to 12.00 and 13.00 to 15.30 (in larger cities often longer). Sat. Sun. and public holidays closed. Post offices Mon. to Fri. 08.00 to 18.00, Sat. from 08.00 to 12.00.
• Museums: Open: 09.00 to 17.00/18.00. Some museums close during luchtime. Mostly closed on Mondays and public holidays.

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