Picturesque and scenic, from stately river cruises to wine festivals, stunning landscapes to fashion-conscious cities, fine art to world heritage sites, Germany is a vibrant destination for travellers of all tastes.

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If you're flying to Germany for a relaxing, leisurely holiday, why not concentrate on exploring the national parks and nature reserves? For example, The Bavarian Forest National Park in the south-east is 243 sq km of mountains, crystal-clear streams and rare plants. You can cycle or hike around the parkland and you might be lucky enough to spot an otter or owl along the way.

You can also enjoy the tranquility of a nature reserve such as Hohes Venn-Eifel on the border with Belgium. Ancient caves and roman buildings are dotted amongst the rivers, woodlands, flora and fauna of this diverse area.

Alternatively, you can take it easy exploring an English export to Germany, English landscaped gardens (Englischer Garten). Wörlitzer Park in Dessau uses themes from a classical English garden and incorporates follies and secluded parks. Another example is a huge landscaped affair in Munich created at the beginning of the 18th century by scientist Sir Benjamin Thompson and landscape architect, Friedrich Ludwig von Sckell.