Short Break in Germany: Couples, Families & Friends

Traveling on your own doorstep? Yes, Germany in particular is perfect for people who need a change of pace at the weekend. The country offers many opportunities to enjoy holidays. Starting with lakes, rivers and forests, to beautiful old towns with sights. Whether young or old, there is something for everyone when holidaying in Germany.

Short holiday in Germany

Of course, all the top destinations in Germany are represented. Enjoy an opera in the beautiful Hanseatic city of Hamburg, explore Berlin, the dignified ambience of Munich or enjoy Rhenish cheerfulness in the media city of Cologne. Those who like it more rural, find cheap short trips and suitable hotels for the idyllic Schleswig-Holstein, North Frisia, the Rhön, Erzgebirge and the romantic Harz. And if you prefer it wet, a short trip to Lake Constance, the North Sea or the romantic Baltic Sea is just the right thing.

Especially in summer, you can even spend a short holiday in the sun without having to go far from the front door. In the big cities you can quickly find a hotel with sights nearby and in the bathing region that which is close to the beach. Germany has, after all, many beautiful corners to enjoy and which are visited far too rarely. Or do you already know the imperial city of Goslar with its UNESCO sites? Did you know that the old half-timbered houses of Quedlinburg form one of the largest area monuments in Germany and when was the last time you were in a German vineyard on the Rhine and Moselle?

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Map of Germany

Short holiday in Spain

Whether Barcelona, Madrid, Ibiza, Andalusia and and and….. To Spain we could travel every year. Every spot of the Mediterranean country, which offers culture, beach holidays and urbanity at the same time, is worth seeing. A holiday in Spain is always the perfect solution. Spain is one of the most popular travel destinations in Germany. . But the high number of visitors is mainly due to the Canary Islands, the Balearic Islands, the Costa del Sol as well as the Costa Brava and therefore the beach holidaymakers. Many areas in Spain are ideal for a hiking holiday. You can combine a beach holiday in Spain with discovery tours, sightseeing and culture. Spain is easy to reach by train, bus or car. With cheap airlines Spain is also easy to reach. Read more about holidays in Spain here.

Sights & Food in Spain

The Spanish have brought it to international fame: Sangria, Paella and Tapas. All three are offered throughout Spain, but the real home of tapas is Andalusia. In Sevilla, Cordoba and Granada, one does not have to visit a tapas bar in order to enjoy the small delicacies. It is enough to visit a normal beer bar and order beer from the barrel. The draught beer is served with a little lid, a “tapa”, on which there are cheese, olives or other small things. With the second and third beer, the “tapas” are more generously stocked, so that in Andalusia one can also get full without even entering a restaurant.

Nature & City in Italy: Tuscany, Venice & Co.

Italy – ancient villages, blue beaches, fantastic views, unspoilt landscapes and, of course, pizza. It’s no wonder that many Europeans name Italy as their favorite vacation spot. Even the smallest villages in Italy offer the best opportunity to enjoy the sunset on the Mediterranean. Couples in particular love to get lost in Florence or Venice.

Here you can find the most romantic towns. If you love vineyards and nature, you can taste the best wine and enjoy the breathtaking view in mountain towns. The list would not be complete without Rome. The capital offers more than fountains and monuments. Vatican City will show you, the best seafood and restaurant smells. Likewise, Venice is worth a visit as you can take a gondola to explore the entire city. Got a hankering for a holiday in Italy? Read more about it here.

Beautiful places in Italy: tourist tips

Italy delights tourists in all respects. Each city offers different cultural highlights. The nature of Italy is irresistible, as well as the small towns of Italy show the best taste of life. So you should, especially on short holidays, take the time and enjoy the south to the fullest.

• Manarola, Cinque Terre
• Florence
• Pompeii
• Venice
• Pisa
• Naples
• Como
• Verona
• San Miniato
• Sirmione
• San Gimignano
• Vicenza
• Lago di Braies
• Sorrento
• Rome
• Vernazza, Cinque Terre
• Orvieto
• Palermo
• Milan
• Bologna

Whether it’s Venice for Carnival, the Cinque Terre in spring, the beaches of Calabria in summer or Tuscany in autumn for the grape harvest: Italy is incredibly rich in worthwhile destinations.

The most beautiful cities of Italy from the air – drone video

Here you can see the most beautiful cities of Italy from above. Take a look at Rome, Nice and Venice and dream of your next holiday in Italy.

Camping in Spain, Italy & Germany

Whether in a caravan with a view of the sea, in a tent in the mountains or on a campsite – camping in Spain, Italy and Germany is unforgettable. In Germany you will find many huge campsites and different landscapes that invite you to camp. In Spain, the best way to spend a summer holiday is to take a caravan and drive along the country’s beautiful coasts. In Italy you can camp both on the beach and in the mountains. Camping in Italy means lying near a lake at night and watching the stars or sitting on the beach in the evening and roasting marshmallows over a campfire.

If camping appeals to you and you want to know what else you need to have a great stay in nature, read more about camping accessories here.

Camping on the beach means waking up to a great view in the morning. Roof tent from Campwerk.

Top big cities & Places of interest

If one plans a city trip together, the well-known foreign metropolises are always mentioned as destinations. But also in Germany there are many cities worth seeing, which can compete with metropolises abroad. Germany has breathtaking and diverse cities. Each city impresses with its own buildings, landmarks and landscapes. The metropolises often have a diverse art scene and an exciting nightlife. There is much to discover and see.

Capital Berlin on holiday

The capital Berlin is a lively metropolis. Berlin is not only the political capital in Germany, but also the cultural capital. There are about 160 museums in Berlin. Those who have discovered the Berlin attitude to life will love the city on the Spree. In many districts and Berlin neighborhoods there are beautiful places. Districts such as Kreuzberg, Neukölln or Friedrichshain are hip and convince with many cafés, restaurants and an extraordinary nightlife.  The many beach bars along the Spree River make Berlin especially exciting in summer. The Berlin Cathedral is one of the architectural highlights in the metropolis. Especially worth seeing in Berlin are the Brandenburg Gate, the East Side Gallery and the Reichstag building. In Berlin you can eat particularly well: You should try out the diverse cuisine in the capital.

• East Side Gallery
• Richstagsgebäude
• Dinner at Kreuzberg
• Go to one of the 160 museums

Harbour city Hamburg: Places of interest

Hamburg is often the leader in Germany in surveys. If one goes by the attraction and sympathy, Hamburg is the most popular city in Germany. Hamburg can convince many tourists in cultural terms: in recent years, the metropolis with millions of inhabitants has become the third largest location for musicals in the world after New York and London, overtaking many other foreign metropolises. The huge port of Hamburg, the impressive Reeperbahn, and many other sights are regarded as particularly worth seeing. A must for everyone who travels to Hamburg: the Hamburg fish market. Hamburg has other highlights like the Speicherstadt and HafenCity.

• Musical City
• HafenCity
• Speicherstadt
• Reeperbahn

Tourism in Munich: tips & tricks

Munich is one of the most beautiful and exclusive cities in Germany. The city convinces with baroque architecture and the world-famous Marienplatz. Munich is famous all over the world for the Oktoberfest or the BMW World. You should definitely visit the Viktualienmarkt, which is considered one of the most beautiful places in Munich. The Viktualienmarkt is in the middle of the old town, you should bring time and hunger with you and try your hand at the various food stalls. The best view over the whole city is from the Old Peter of the St.Peter Church behind the Marienplatz, so it is definitely worth climbing the 306 steps. If you are into culture, you should definitely explore Nymphenburg Castle, the original 17th century furniture of Elector Max Emanuel is fascinating.

• Go to the Viktualienmarkt
• St. Peter’s Church
• Marienplatz
• Lymphenburg

City of Cologne: Cathedral, Rhine and tourism

Cologne – the well-known metropolis on the Rhine is fascinating. Cologne is famous for the Cologne Carnival, but there is much more to discover and much to see: The important sights, cool and hip districts and of course the Rhine. The first thing you associate with Cologne is the Cologne Cathedral. The Cologne Cathedral is located directly at the main station and is the symbol of the metropolis. If you are at the Cologne Cathedral, you should definitely climb it and see Cologne from above. A visit to Cologne’s old town is also worthwhile in any case, as it impresses with its colourful houses and pubs on the Rhine. If you are a beer lover, you should definitely go to a brewery and drink a Kölsch beer, because these are very famous. Especially cool for couples: You can attach a love castle to the Hohenzollern bridge and thus promise you eternal love. Hip neighborhoods like the Belgian Quarter or Ehrenfeld are worth a visit, and are perfect for trying out the various restaurants on offer. The nightlife in Cologne is colourful and there is something for everyone to enjoy for an unforgettable evening in Cologne.

• Cologne Cathedral
• The Rhine
• Cologne’s old town
• Hohenzollern Bridge

Germany: Map

Holiday on the beach: sea & sun

When you think of beach and sea, you usually think of distant exotic places, but you can also have an excellent beach holiday in Germany. If you think that a real beach holiday can only be spent at the Mediterranean Sea, or at other distant places, you don’t know Germany’s coasts. Germany offers lakes, mountains and coasts, and there is something for everyone. And if the temperatures play along, holidays at the North Sea and Baltic Sea even feel like holidays at the Mediterranean Sea. FIV Magazine has selected the most beautiful beaches in Germany for you, so that you can plan your beach holiday in Germany perfectly!

Beach holiday Germany: Places at the lake & Sea

1. Balturm
2. Grömitz
3. West beach on the island Fischland-Darß-Zingst
4. Spiekeroog
5. Saint Peter-Ording
6. Sand beach at the elbow
7. The beach atimmendorf
8. Norderney
9. Kühlungsborn
10. Borkum

Pure nature: camping in Germany

A very nature-loving and adventurous way to spend a cool holiday in Germany is camping. In Germany there are many regions that invite to camping and passionate campers are convinced by the German nature. Camping lets you be flexible, because you can arrange your day as you want, including eating when you want, or just enjoy the “being free”. Camping is individual, simple and close to nature. A country like Germany is ideal for camping. FIV Magazine has selected the best camping sites in Germany for you.

The best campsites in Germany

• Camping Miramar – Address: Fehmarnsund 70, 23769 Fehmarn
• Schwarzwälder Hof – Address: Tretenhofstraße 76, 77960 Seelbach
• Camping Wulfener Hals – Address: Wulfener Hals Weg 100, 23769 Wulfen
• Camping Park Kühlungsborn address: Forest road 1b, 18225 Kühlungsborn
• South Sea Camp address: South Sea Camp 1, 29649 Wietzendorf
• Camping Münstertal – Address: Dietzelbachstraße 6, 79244 Münstertal/Black Forest
• Hegau Family Camping – Address: At the Sonnenhalde 1, 78250 Tengen
• Insel-Camp Fehmarn – Address: Insel-Camp Fehmarn, 23769 Meeschendorf
• Camping and leisure park Lux-Oasis – Address: Arnsdorfer Street 1, 01900 Kleinröhrsdorf
• Camping Hopfensee – Address: Fischerbichl 17 / Uferstraße, 87629 Füssen in the Allgäu

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Questions & Answers

Who founded Germany?

The “German Reich” as the first German nation state was founded during the Franco-Prussian War on January 18, 1871, King Wilhelm I.

What are the 16 federal states in Germany called?

• Baden-Württemberg – Capital Stuttgart
• Bavaria – Capital Munich
• Berlin – Capital Berlin
• Brandenburg – Capital Potsdam
• Bremen – Capital Bremen
• Hamburg – Capital Hamburg
• Hesse – capital Wiesbaden
• Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania – Capital Schwerin
• Lower Saxony – capital Hannover
• North Rhine-Westphalia – Capital Düsseldorf
• Rhineland-Palatinate – Capital Mainz
• Saarland – Capital Saarbrücken
• Saxony – Capital Dresden
• Saxony-Anhalt – Capital Magdeburg
• Schleswig-Holstein – Capital Kiel
• Thuringia – Capital Erfurt

What form of government is there in Germany?

In Germany there is a representative democracy. Germany is a federal republic.

Why is it called Germany?

The name of our country has evolved from the language we speak. We Germans are Germanic. This is made clear in the English word “Germany” for still Germany. … This term was created from the Germanic word “theoda”, which means “people”, and has the Latin ending “-iscus”.

Where does the word Germany come from?

It was the land of the Alemanni, a Germanic people settled between the Rhine and the Danube. The word “Alaman” meant “all men”, i.e. eder, and thus stood for the union of several tribes.