Airline & Holiday Information

The Federal Republic of Germany consists of more than a dozen different states and offers tourists many choices of destination.  Of these, several cities are particularly prominent and attract many visitors, who enjoy cheap holidays there each year.

Berlin

Berlin is the capital of the reunified Germany.  Today, tourists can walk the route of the Berlin Wall and visit the ‘Museum Island’ area, home to the enormous Pergamon Museum, best known for its collection of ancient art from Greece and the Middle East.  Located nearby is the Alte Nationalgalerie, which showcases a collection of 19th century German painting. 

Cologne

At one point, much of Germany was under Roman control.  This history is evident in Cologne, which is home to some significant archaeological sites.  Also of interest in Cologne is the enormous cathedral that dominates the landscape and the Romanesque churches that dot the city.

Hamburg

The second largest city in the country, Hamburg is renowned for the tolerant, liberal culture of its red light district.  In addition, tourists today can visit the Kaiserkeller to see where the Beatles performed before being catapulted to fame. 

Munich

The capital city of Bavaria, this was the site of Hitler’s ill-fated attempt to take over Germany by force.  Now, Bavaria is best known for the extensive Oktoberfest held each year where tourists can sample a huge variety of German beers and enjoy a taste of authentic Bavarian culture.  Munich is also considered a gateway city for visitors who wish to go on and explore the Alps.

Nuremberg

This city is famous the world over for being the site of the trials against the Nazi party officials after their nation had been defeated in World War II.  To this day, tourists can see the party rally grounds where the Nazi faithful gathered during the years of the Third Reich, but Nuremberg also offers much older sites such as the Kaiserburg Castle, a Gothic structure that has been reconstructed along with much of the old part of the city.