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Allgäu
Mountains, castles and Alpine lakes in southern Bavaria. Ideal for hikers and families.
HikingFamilyYear-roundBaltic Sea
Fine sandy beaches, seaside resorts and chalk cliffs from Flensburg to Usedom.
BeachFamilyMay–SepBlack Forest
Fir forests, thermal spas and panoramic roads in Germany’s southwest.
NatureWellnessYear-roundNorth Sea
Wadden Sea, islands and a bracing climate – coastal holidays in a UNESCO World Heritage site.
MudflatsIslandsMay–SepLake Constance
Three countries, Alpine views and Mainau flower island – almost Mediterranean.
LakeCyclingApr–OctMoselle
Steep vineyards, Cochem and Germany’s oldest city, Trier.
WineCyclingMay–OctHarz
The Brocken, steam trains and UNESCO half-timbered towns – northern Germany’s mountains.
HikingBudgetYear-roundMecklenburg Lake District
1,000 lakes, licence-free houseboats and Müritz National Park.
HouseboatCanoeMay–SepEifel
Volcanic lakes, Eltz Castle and Germany’s darkest starry sky.
Maar lakesStarsBudgetBavarian Forest
Primeval national park, the Grosser Arber and a treetop walk – all at small prices.
National parkBudgetYear-roundLüneburg Heath
A purple sea of blossom in August, moorland sheep and car-free stillness.
Heather bloomCyclingAug–SepSaxon Switzerland
The Bastei bridge, the Malerweg and bizarre rock towers above the Elbe.
RocksHikingApr–OctSwitzerland5 regions
Bernese Oberland
Eiger, Jungfraujoch and turquoise lakes – picture-book Switzerland.
MountainsRailwaysYear-roundGraubünden
Bernina Express, Engadin lakes and Switzerland’s only national park.
RailwaysEngadinYear-roundLucerne & Lake Lucerne
Chapel Bridge, paddle steamers and the excursion peaks Pilatus, Rigi and Titlis.
City & lakeRailwaysMay–OctTicino
Palm trees, emerald river valleys and the Italian way of life.
LakesDolce vitaApr–OctValais
Matterhorn, Aletsch Glacier and 45 four-thousanders – high-Alpine and sunny.
MatterhornSkiingYear-roundAustria & South Tyrol6 regions
Tyrol
From the Zillertal to the Arlberg – Austria’s mountain heart with glacier skiing.
SkiingHikingYear-roundSalzburg region
Mozart’s city, the Grossglockner and Austria’s highest waterfalls.
City & mountainsSpasYear-roundSalzkammergut
Hallstatt, Lake Wolfgang and 76 lakes – summer retreats fit for an emperor.
LakesCultureMay–OctCarinthia
Lake Wörthersee, 200 swimming lakes and the sunny side of the Alps.
Swimming lakesFamilyJun–SepVorarlberg
Lake Constance festival, the Bregenzerwald and the cradle of Alpine skiing on the Arlberg.
Lake & mountainsGood foodYear-roundSouth Tyrol
Dolomites, vineyards and Mediterranean flair on the south side of the Alps.
MountainsFood & wineYear-roundWhich region suits you?
| You’re looking for… | Our recommendation |
|---|---|
| A beach holiday with kids | Baltic Sea or North Sea |
| Hiking & mountain views | Allgäu, Bernese Oberland or South Tyrol |
| Skiing & glaciers | Tyrol, Valais or Salzburg region |
| Warm swimming lakes | Carinthia or Salzkammergut |
| Wellness & quiet | Black Forest |
| Great food & wine | South Tyrol, Moselle or Ticino |
| A holiday on the water | Mecklenburg Lake District |
| Scenic train rides | Graubünden (Bernina Express) or Lucerne |
| A cycling holiday | Lake Constance or Moselle |
| A short break on a budget | Harz, Eifel or Bavarian Forest |
| A Mediterranean feel | Ticino or Carinthia |
| City & mountains combined | Salzburg region or Lucerne |
| Spectacular photo spots | Saxon Switzerland, Hallstatt or Lüneburg Heath (August) |
| Dark skies & stargazing | Eifel (dark sky park) |
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