Endless beaches, sand dunes and picturesque fishing villages can be found on the North Sea and Baltic coasts. The island of Sylt, “Queen of the North Sea“; Germany‘s largest island, Rügen on the Baltic Coast, and its second largest island, Usedom, beautifully named “the sunny island “ are all popular seaside holiday resorts with the Germans, but are still lesser well-known outside of Germany.
Holidays to Northern Germany
Northern Germany is a land of strong character – and contrasts.
Inland, the countryside is one of gently rolling hills, lakes and a unique expanse of heathland. From the Lüneburg Heath a trip to the the beautiful town of Celle with over 500 half-timbered houses in the Old Town is a must. The Harz Mountains tempt visitors with endless hiking opportunities and such attractive towns as the UNESCO town of Goslar. There are also vibrant cities like Hamburg, famous alike for its elegant shops and its Red Light District; Hanover with its well-known trade fairs and annual archery tournament; maritime Bremen with one of Germany’s most beautiful town halls; Lübeck, ringed by canals and topped by towers and who can resist the lure of Hamelin, the fairy tale town that gave rise to the legend of the Pied Piper?
