Germany’s capital city combines the old with the new, dating back to the 13th century, and offering a contemporary arts scene that’ll bring you fast up to date. Berlin also has famous landmarks to discover like the Berlin Wall and the Berliner Philharmonie, as well as numerous neighbourhoods to explore. Brightsun Travel has exclusive holidays to Berlin all year round, helping you navigate through the city’s highlights. Go in summer and watch locals emerge from a long winter, and make the most of the city’s café culture and many beautiful parks and waterways. For parks, you can’t get better than Tiergarten, one of the largest urban parks in the world, or Prinzessinnengarten, which is full of community gardens growing fruit and vegetables. In the heart of the city you can kayak or stroll down a maze of waterways that stretch over 100 miles. And all along the canal you will find amazing markets, like the weekly Turkish Market, where you can shop for a range of food and textiles from around the world. At the weekends Prussian Park is the place to go in Berlin for Southeast Asian food.

Berlin is also famous for its incredible art scene – even the Parliament buildings are designed by world famous architects and the city is full of galleries. Start off at Reichstag, the Norman Foster-redesigned house of Parliament, before heading to the recently refurbished Berlinische Galeri, a central gallery showcasing a range of 20th century artists. You might choose Gemäldegalerie to explore an impressive range of medieval and Renaissance paintings. And in the bohemian Kreuzberg district you can admire the Astronaut Mural for a taste of the city’s street art scene. Then it’s on to the TV Tower, Germany’s tallest structure, to admire fantastic views of the city. Finish up at the Gedenkstätte Berliner Mauer, an outdoor memorial stretching over a kilometre in length, integrating original sections of the Berlin Wall. Contact Brightsun Travel and book cheap Berlin holidays, including direct flights from UK and spectacular hotel stays, and go on a fantastic European city break this holiday.

Frankfurt is one of Germany’s delightful cities, located on the banks of River Main. The city is best known for its cultural appeal, home to a wide variety of galleries and museums including the famed Städel museum which features over 700 years of artwork, and the Naturmuseum Senckenberg, one of Europe’s largest natural history museums. Frankfurt is particularly appealing during the festive season when its city squares transform into magical Christmas markets.

Other highlights of Frankfurt include boundless shopping opportunities at boutiques, markets, and department stores, exploration around trendy neighbourhoods, river cruises, an eclectic nightlife, and bustling entertainment centres. The city also has a wonderful mix of historic charm and contemporary appeal with towering skyscrapers set among centuries old buildings and sites. Check out our Frankfurt holiday packages and treat yourself to the ultimate city break.

There are plenty of iconic attractions to explore and admire in Frankfurt. The city’s Römerberg square is worth noting, located in the Old Town with key historic sites such as the city’s medieval town hall. Then there’s Goethe House, the birthplace of one of Germany’s finest writers Johann Wolfgang von Goethe which contains original items that belonged to his family. Contact Brightsun today and let us help plan you an unforgettable Frankfurt getaway.