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With its fairytale castles, chocolate-box Alpine villages, and watersports galore, it’s easy to see why south Germany is an ever-popular holiday destination.

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Spanning three countries, Lake Constance is central Europe’s third-largest lake, and is a popular holiday destination thanks to its mild climate and plentiful opportunities for canoeing, paddleboarding, and bathing. Along the shores are a variety of signposted hiking trails and over 300 cycling routes, with varied landscapes and panoramic lake and mountain views along the way.

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Which castle was the inspiration for Disney’s Sleeping Beauty castle?

Schwerin Castle

Eltz Castle

Neuschwanstein Castle

Braunfels Castle

For the perfect photo of the castle and its breathtaking surroundings, head up to Mary’s Bridge with your camera.

Neuschwanstein Castle

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Which German region are the Allgäu Alps in?

Bavaria

Hesse

Saxony

Baden-Württemberg

The Allgäu Alps form part of the Bavarian Alps.

Bavaria

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How many mountain peaks are visible from the peak of Mount Nebelhorn near the Alpine village of Oberstdorf?

Over 600

About 40

About 400

About 150

You can enjoy views of approximately 400 mountain peaks as they poke out above the clouds.

About 400

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old town and market place

St. Thomas Church

town hall with historic tower

panoramic tower

Gewandhaus at Augustusplatz

Opera

Church of St. Nikolai

From Überlingen, you can catch the ferry to the pretty island of Mainau. Dubbed “flower island”, it is home to a large butterfly house and is famous for its sweeping floral displays. The flower season kicks off in spring with an orchid show, followed by thousands of tulips covering the island’s slopes from March to May, and rhododendrons and peonies in the summer.

Lake Constance

The SeeGang hiking trail passes through the pretty lakeside town of Überlingen. The café and restaurant-lined waterfront promenade provides a picturesque spot for a morning coffee while watching the world go by. In the heart of the old town is the Münsterplatz, where the hustle and bustle of farmers’ markets emerge weekly.

Flower Island

Überlingen

Leipzig

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Crisp, fresh mountain air awaits you in Bavaria, where glorious Alpine scenery provides hiking trails, mountain biking tracks, and ski slopes for active travellers. The region is home to crystal-clear lakes, some with water clean enough to drink, as well as the spectacular Breitachklamm gorge, where visitors can hike on secured paths alongside the thundering water. The iconic, romantic Neuschwanstein castle — the inspiration for Disney’s Sleeping Beauty castle — is arguably the most famous (and most Instagrammed) sight in the region.

Allgäu Alps

A village high in the Bavarian Alps offering views of over 400 mountain peaks. Its car-free centre is lined with traditional chalets, as well as shops and restaurants. Enjoy the village festivals and folklore evenings, including the Viehscheid, which is the annual celebration in September and October of the cattle descending from their mountain pastures. Accompanied by the sound of bells, the cows are adorned with colourful decorations as spectators watch them make their way along the paths.

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