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Wintertime in Düsseldorf

Wintertime in Düsseldorf

Düsseldorf's Christmas market is both, classic beauty and new holiday sensation: Seven theme markets in one extended outdoor spectacle, combined with the 10th annual FIS Cross-country Skiing Worldcup and world-class shopping, bring a unique variety to the German Christmas market experience.

Follow in Julia Bradbury’s footsteps along the Rhine

Follow in BBC presenter Julia Bradbury’s footsteps on Walks Worldwide’s 8-day Along the Rhine self-guided holiday, to Germany which can depart any day from now until the end of November – and what’s more the price has just been reduced by £60 pp.

Art in Düsseldorf - The lively art scene on the Rhine

Art in Düsseldorf - The lively art scene on the Rhine

Düsseldorf, Germany. 26 museums, more than 100 galleries and a world-famous art academy – Düsseldorf is undoubtedly a hot spot in Germany’s art landscape and offers numerous cultural highlights in 2011 and 2012!

Titan Travel launches Elegant River Cruises for 2012

Titan Travel launches Elegant River Cruises for 2012

Titan Travel has unveiled its 2012 programme of award-winning river cruises for independent travellers with three brand new itineraries in a brochure that has a fresh, new pictorial style which illustrates more clearly the elegance of the cruise experiences available.

5 of the world’s most bike-friendly cities and hostels

More and more people realize that bicycles can be much more useful than cars. Bikes are cheap, environmentally friendly, keep their owners in good health and as much more fun means of transport for travellers exploring a new destination.

Festive Berlin with Ramblers Worldwide Holidays

Britain’s leading guided walks operator, Ramblers Worldwide Holidays, is offering a 6 day pre-Christmas holiday to Berlin where one can soak up the festive spirit !

Freiburg - A summer full of highlights!

Freiburg - A summer full of highlights!

Blessed by the sun and surrounded by rolling, green Black Forest hills, Freiburg, the capital of the Black Forest, offers its visitors southern flair and a warm, positive feel.

See Klitschko & Haye go head-to-head in Hamburg

See Klitschko & Haye go head-to-head in Hamburg

Over 50,000 fans are expected to pack the Hamburg arena on July 2nd as a two year feud comes to a head between David Haye and Wladimir Klitschko.

Romance on the Rhine

Romance on the Rhine

The Excelsior Hotel Ernst is one of Cologne’s finest marvels. The romantic retreat offers complete bliss to couples looking to indulge in deluxe rooms featuring enormous stone baths, sink in-the-middle queen beds and stunning views of the Cologne Cathedral.

Cologne - The city of alternative culture

Cologne - The city of alternative culture

Germany’s gay capital Cologne is Europe’s latest hot-spot for the gay community.

Scream if you’re having fun in South West Germany

Scream if you’re having fun in South West Germany

Europe's tallest roller-coaster? The world's longest rope suspension bridge? Europe's most exciting summer toboggan run? Surprise, surprise - they are all in South West Germany!

Julia Bradbury’s German Wanderlust

Julia Bradbury’s German Wanderlust

If Julia Bradbury’s recent BBC TV series, German Wanderlust, has got you thinking about pulling on your walking boots, then Walks Worldwide has a number of trips which mirror Julia’s adventures.

Germany to hit overnight stay record

Germany will set a new record in 2010 and generate more than 60 million overnight stays from foreign visitors for the first time.

Horticulture and river cruising on the Rhine

Award-winning river cruise line AmaWaterways is offering its guests the chance to visit one of the world’s most spectacular flower shows on seven of its Rhine cruises next summer.

Goose to go this Christmas in Cologne

As far as Christmas traditions go, each country has a range of its own to indulge in, but the Excelsior Hotel Ernst, Cologne, has developed an unusual tradition of their own - a 'Goose Taxi'.