Germany is a Western European country whose landscape consists of forests, rivers, mountain ranges and beaches on the North Sea. Its history goes back more than 2,000 years. With a lively art and nightlife, Berlin, its capital city, includes the Brandenburg Gate and many sites related to World War II. Munich is known for its Oktoberfest and beer bars, including the Hofbräuhaus which dates back to the 16th century. Frankfurt, with its skyscrapers, is home to the European Central Bank. Germany is a large country with a long and exciting history, a rich artistic and cultural past and present, and a dazzling diversity of landscapes: in the north, long beaches, dreamlike Hanseatic architecture, small and large islands, lagoons and coastal regions of the Baltic and North Seas invite to rest and entertainment. Further south, the Mecklenburg Lake District is a true paradise that is still unspoilt, ideal for hiking, biking and water sports of all kinds. Here you will happily discover vast expanses, lush forests, gentle hills, streams and rivers, as well as lakes of all sizes. Further downhill, where these hills become medium mountains (Harz, Rhön, Ore Mountains and Thuringia Forest) and then give way to the German Alps, … Continue reading Best for travel in Germany