| Are you planning a trip to Germany? | | | | summers are very warm and the winter months are |
| Germany is located in central Europe and stretches | | | | very cold. In the north the weather is very cool |
| from the Alps in the south up to the North Sea in | | | | during the summer and the winters stay mild. |
| the North. It is bordered by Austria and Switzerland in | | | | Autumn is the most popular time to travel to |
| the south; Poland and the Czech Republic in the east; | | | | Germany. Most German cities hold culture festivals |
| France, Luxembourg, Belgium and the Netherlands in | | | | during September and October. If you travel to |
| the west; and Denmark in the North. | | | | Germany during the month of October make sure |
| With some of the largest cities in Europe, Germany | | | | you visit the city of Munich - here you can |
| offers all travellers a unique experience. | | | | experience the largest beer festival in the world and |
| The south of Germany is ideal for the outdoor and | | | | sample some of the best beers that are brewed in |
| adventure type. Within Germany's border lies a | | | | Germany. |
| portion of the Alps' Mountain range; two of Europe's | | | | Music festivals are normally held during the summer |
| largest rivers: the Rhine and the Danube; and the | | | | and autumn months. Special music festivals are held |
| scenic Black Forest. | | | | yearly for famous composers. For Beethoven the |
| In any of Germany's cities a relaxing holiday can be | | | | festival is normally held in Bonn and in the state of |
| enjoyed at any time of the year. Their large cities | | | | Thuringia a festival is normally held for Bach. |
| are ideal for shoppers. Weekly markets are held in all | | | | Winter holidays are extremely enjoyable in Bavaria, |
| towns and the Christmas markets usually start at the | | | | the largest of Germany's 16 states, where you can |
| end of November. | | | | enjoy a skiing break in the Alps and the Black Forest. |
| The currency of Germany is the Euro, and visitors | | | | With over 2000 museums, Germany has a rich |
| from outside the EU zone are entitled to a VAT | | | | culture in art and literature. Eight Germans have won |
| refund on any non-edible goods that are bought in | | | | the Nobel Prize for literature. The month of October |
| German shops. | | | | also holds another large festival - in the second week |
| The German people are known for their efficiency, | | | | of October, Frankfurt holds the largest book fair in |
| and this is reflected right through their transport | | | | the world which attracts writers and publishers from |
| system. Their rail system is first class and makes | | | | all parts of the globe. |
| travelling from city to city a true pleasure. Most of | | | | So if you are travelling to Germany you have 14 |
| the large German cities have an underground rail | | | | international airports to choose from - where |
| system with a frequent snappy service. | | | | connecting flights can be made to most German |
| The climate of Germany differs - in the east the | | | | cities. |
