| When it comes to Brits going abroad - Germany isn't | | | | Germany's numerous campsites provide a cheap and |
| the first place to spring to mind as a top holiday | | | | cheerful place to pitch a tent; for a slightly more |
| destination. Those looking for hot sun and sandy | | | | comfortable stay, renting a self catered holiday villa |
| beaches tend to head for more southerly European | | | | or cottage is ideal, and if you've feeling flush, a stay |
| countries, such as Spain, Portugal or Italy and those | | | | in one of Germany's castles will allow you to |
| who are after Alpine environments tend to prefer | | | | experience what it would be like to be a Count or |
| the famed ski resorts of France, Switzerland or | | | | Countess for a night or two. |
| Austria. | | | | Germany is also famed for its river scenery and has |
| However, this large European nation does have a | | | | a wide variety of different riverscapes to experience, |
| prospering tourism industry, and there are plenty of | | | | from the mountain streams of Bavaria, to the Rhine |
| visitors from the UK who have fallen in love with | | | | Valley which forms part of a UNESCO world heritage |
| Germany's medieval towns, vast forests and vibrant | | | | site. The Danube and its tributaries is another mighty |
| cities. | | | | river which has moved people and cultures for |
| The Black Forest is one of the most well known | | | | centuries, from Stone Age hunters, to Roman |
| regions of Germany; a wooded mountain range in | | | | Emperors. River trips on Danube are a popular way |
| Baden-Wuttemberg, its highest peak stands at | | | | of seeing Germany, where visitors can go at their |
| 1493m high. The forest is largely made up of pines | | | | own pace and stop at the many beautiful riverside |
| and firs, and is criss-crossed with numerous long | | | | settlements which host numerous festivals |
| distance walking trails which make it a haven for | | | | throughout the year. |
| walkers and hikers. Along the way, visitors will find | | | | And finally, for beer lovers, Munich's Oktoberfest is |
| impressive lakes such as Titisee, which has its own | | | | compulsory; this sixteen day celebration attracts |
| sand beach (and plenty of opportunity for water | | | | some six million people every year during late |
| sports), and animal lovers can observe a range of | | | | September and early October. The festival is touted |
| fauna such as the Hinterwälder Black forest | | | | as the world's largest fair, and beer plays a central |
| cows, the giant earthworm - Lumbricus badensis | | | | role in the celebrations with special varieties brewed |
| (which is only found in the Black Forest region), as | | | | just for the festival. |
| well as eagles and owls. | | | | With a wide range of outdoor activities, pulsating |
| When it comes to accommodation, travellers are | | | | cities and plenty of history on offer, maybe it's time |
| spoilt for choice; at the budget end of the scale, | | | | you gave Germany a try? |