German Weekend Breaks

German Short Breaks - Elegant, historic Berlin
Since reunification, visits to Germany have increased in popularity no end and nowhere illustrates this more clearly than newly rejuvenated Berlin. Most German weekend breaks will focus on vibrant Berlin which offers so much to do and see whether its pulsating nightlife to rival anywhere in Europe or elegant history and amazing art exhibitions. A long weekend in Berlin will witness countless iconic landmarks such as the Brandenburg Gate or the fabulous Reichstag parliament building which highlights the city's new found confidence and prosperity. Other must sees include evocative Checkpoint Charlie and the last remains of the Berlin Wall itself. There is a thriving arts scene in Berlin that is best experienced in its numerous modern art galleries or spend a whole day at the immense Museum Island complex which houses fine art, archaeology, social history and much more.

German Weekend Breaks - Bustling arts and entertainment scene
Berlin has an incredible vitality and spectacular entertainment scene yet elsewhere in Germany, night time is no less hectic and colourful. In Munich the spirit of the famous Oktoberfest lives on all year round and nights out are enlivened with vibrant beer halls and colourful Bavarian culture. German weekend breaks in Hamburg will see at first hand the legendary status of its notorious Reeperbahn entertainment district. Throughout Germany world class cultural entertainment can be found in elegant Baroque concert halls and open air venues in summer. Cologne is particularly rewarding for evening classical music concerts and even modern Frankfurt has a rich heritage of the performing arts including ballet and opera. German weekend breaks at Christmas time are forever popular with shoppers and also great fun for families. The famous Frankfurt and Cologne Christmas markets are an institution with traditional stalls, delicious street snacks and funfair rides.

German Weekend Breaks - Green and Spacious Cities full of relaxing beauty spots
There is no finer way of really soaking up German urban life than a stroll through its countless street markets or simply relaxing in a bustling market square cafe. Berlin's Potsdamer Platz is full of life day and night and any German short break should visit the Viktualienmarkt gourmet farmers market for exotic delicacies and a great noisy atmosphere. Even more serene is a River Rhine cruise meandering through the centre of Cologne or a summers day picnic and open air concert in Berlin at the lovely Tiergarten. A German weekend break in Hamburg should definitely visit the Wallringpark which houses stunning botanical gardens and pretty woodland trails.