From the spectacular scenery of the Black Forest to the fairytale castles of Bavaria and cutting-edge cities like Berlin, Frankfurt and Hamburg, Germany is rife with contrasts. But these differences only serve to showcase its incredible diversity. Located at the heart of Europe, this is a country whose history spans millennia, and whose geography stretches from the North Sea to the Alps via vineyards, mountains, Medieval villages and more.
It’s for these destinations, and attractions like Cologne Cathedral, Neuschwanstein Castle, Berlin’s Bundestag and Munich’s Hofbräuhaus that more than 37 million people visit Germany every year. But the country is equally accomplished in industry, and is known worldwide as a leader in automotive engineering. Consequently, as many business travellers make a trip to Germany as leisure tourists, and the country is a regular host for international trade shows and fairs.
Make no mistake, though: this is also a country that knows how to party. From the capital Berlin, whose weekend club nights regularly run into Monday mornings, to the boozy Oktoberfest parties in Munich, Germany embraces life to the full, fuelled by a national cuisine that encompasses everything from gourmet breads to sausages, sauerkraut, pretzels and more. And Leonardo’s hotels in Germany can take you to the heart of all the action.
