Food & Travel Guide
Germany
Germany is a country of contrasts, where bold modern cities sit alongside fairytale towns, dense forests and alpine peaks. You can spend one day exploring cutting edge museums and vibrant neighbourhoods, the next walking through half timbered villages or hiking in the mountains. With a strong regional identity across its different states, Germany feels varied and layered, offering everything from river valleys lined with vineyards to lakeside beer gardens and Christmas markets that glow in winter.
Germany in a nutshell
💬 Languages
German is the official language. English is widely spoken, especially in cities, hotels and tourist areas.
💰 Currency
Germany uses the Euro, abbreviated as EUR. Cards are accepted in most places, although smaller cafés, bakeries and traditional restaurants may still prefer cash.
🥨 Food, glorious food
German food is hearty, regional and far more diverse than many expect. Think freshly baked pretzels, sausages of every description, schnitzel, slow cooked stews and comforting potato dishes. Add excellent breads, cakes piled high with cream and fruit, and a beer culture that is deeply woven into daily life, from small local breweries to world famous beer halls.
💡 Travel ideas
Start in Berlin for its history, creativity and thriving food scene, then head south to Bavaria for alpine views, turquoise lakes and traditional beer gardens. Wander through the pine covered hills or follow the Rhine Valley for castles. Spend some time relaxing in the spa, hiking and walking among the vineyards in Pfalz, the Black Forest.
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