GERMANY

About Germany
Travel to Germany and experience that it is the ideal country for your active vacations. With its idyllic rivers and lakes, great historical sights and diverse landscapes from sandy coastlines to breathtaking mountain ranges the possibilities are endless for sports enthusiasts or those who simply wish to enjoy the great outdoors. Outstanding cultural experiences in the picturesque countryside and the vibrant cities add on to an ideal vacation filled with activities.

Germany is located in the heart of Europe and offers fun things to do throughout all the four seasons. It can easily be reached via direct flights from over 30 airports in the USA and Canada. Germany is also one of the most affordable destinations in Europe with costs of approximately $100 per day for public transportation, sightseeing, hotel and dining in any of the big cities.

Winter Wonderland
When the first snow falls, Germany offers compelling attractions for skiers and snowboarders. From a challenging alpine course to a gorgeous cross-country trail – German winter sports regions from the Harz Mountains to the Alps turn into a winter fairytale. With fast-paced slopes, easy cruising into a valley or endless cross-country tours through untouched nature Germany offers everything for the snowy winter holiday of your dreams. You can even follow your passion on warmer days: Modern indoor ski slopes offer everything the heart desires from ski-runs and lifts to aprés-ski and guaranteed fun in the snow all year round.

Cycling Experience
Throughout Germany you can find a dense network of designated cycle paths with more than 150 long distance routes covering a total of around 25,000 miles. Particularly cyclist-friendly accommodations or places to stop for a bite to eat are marked with the Bed & Bike logo of the Allgemeiner Deutscher Fahrrad-Club (ADFC) all over the country. The rich combination of nature and culture makes the Elbe and Danube Cycle Paths Germanys' most favorite long-distance bicycle routes.

A Paradise for Hikers
It is said that you have only truly been to a place if you have done so on foot. Hardly any other activity provides the possibility of increasing your physical well being while taking the time to enjoy the beauty of nature in the way hiking does. An extensive hiking trail network of nearly 125,000 miles throughout the country offers idyllic routes or challenging trails, making Germany a paradise for hikers of all levels. Whether you roam through the forests of Thuringia following the Rennsteig, Germany’s oldest hiking trail of 100 miles length, or discover the diversity of flora and fauna at the Berchtesgaden National Park in Bavaria – the perfect combination of nature and exercise is provided for.

Playing Golf in Germany
New golf resorts and courses for players of all handicaps have opened throughout the country over the last few years, among them Europe’s largest: the Hartl Golf Resort Bad Griesbach, 130 miles east of Munich. Three of the resort’s six 18-hole courses were designed by world-class golfer Bernhard Langer and built by famous golf course architect Kurt Rossknecht. A round of golf in Germany more than lives up to what the fascination of the sport is all about: playing on varying courses with different levels of challenge.

The Fascination of Water
For vacations on the water, Germany has it all. In fact, Germany's rivers and lakes could almost have been designed with touring in mind. Adventurous visitors can choose sports such as canoeing, windsurfing, waterskiing, sailing or speed boating on Germany's coastlines, lakes and rivers - the perfect aquatic playground! Germany vacations on the water give you the perfect chance to relax and unwind with family and friends, or head out on an adventure through Germany's enchanting waterways.