Germany is a large country with many distinct regions. So deciding what you want to see and where you want to go are crucial questions to consider when planning your holiday. If you are planning to visit many regions, your mode of transportation may help you decide where to look for the perfect German apartment or house. If your holiday is short on time, you may want to focus on one region and take many daytrips, and save the rest of the country for subsequent visits.
Certain types of travelers, especially those traveling as a family or seeking a more private holiday, may prefer a holiday flat or house to a hotel. What you lose in standard hotel amenities like room service, you may gain in the size of the accommodation or in having a kitchen. You even may find a rental with conveniences like free Wi-Fi or a washer/dryer. Often, a holiday flat or house may be a less expensive option than a hotel, especially if you factor in the savings you may gain by preparing some of your meals at home.
If you prefer an active, outdoor holiday, you might consider renting a flat or cottage in the Black Forest region of Germany. This once heavily forested area in the southwestern corner of Germany has miles of footpaths, mountain bike trails and cross-country skiing paths zigzagging through the forest, past lakes, over mountains and across rivers. You'll pass wineries and waterfalls. If you need a break from your outdoor activities, you should wander into the villages where you can taste wine or admire the handmade cuckoo clocks and other carved wood crafts. In the evenings, you can sample the wonderful cuisine from the local restaurants including many that have earned Michelin stars. And the next morning, after a coffee in your holiday rental, you can start out again, taking in magnificent scenery and magical castles.
Munich may also be on your list of places to visit while in Germany. The third largest city in Germany, it is easy to find a holiday flat that offers all that you're looking for. Munich is filled with cultural attractions as well as a rich nightlife so there is truly something for everyone. The city has a thriving economy so it's not surprising how much the city has to offer. To visitors, Munich is probably best known for its
Oktoberfest , a two-week festival where the city pitches beer tents across the city, and takes on a carnival feeling. And in December,
Marienplatz is transformed into
Christkindlmarkt , and tourist flock to the area to buy Christmas goods.
Germany has so much to see that one would be hard-pressed to experience all that the country has to offer in one trip. Planning ahead of time will help you to understand the many choices that Germany offers. But leave some room for surprises as it's the pleasant surprises that you will find in Germany that will make your holiday memorable.
