What is there to see in Germany?

1. Cologne Cathedral

Six million people come to this stunning Gothic masterpiece, supposedly the last resting place of the Three Wise Men

2. Neuschwanstein

The fairytale Bavarian castle built by mad King Ludwig was the model for Walt Disney's Sleeping Beauty Castle

3. Zugspitze

Germany's highest mountain is 2,964 metres high and offers spectacular views of all 400 Alpine peaks

4. Rothenburg

Germany's most romantic city with winding streets, ancient houses and medieval city walls

5. Dresden and Leipzig

Eastern Germany's jewels shine brighter than ever today with stunning buildings, golden treasures and hundreds of art masterworks

6. Mosel and Rhine Valleys

Lazy, winding river valleys and hilly vineyards topped with forts and castles

7. Sächsiche Schweiz

"Swiss" Saxony offers a stunning landscape of mountains, forests and tiny towns

8. Baltic Coast

Mile after mile of perfect beaches, car-free islands and immaculate resort towns

9. Mainau

Germany's "flower island" in Lake Constance, bordering Switzerland, where more than a million visitors go each year

10. Black Forest

The lush green lung in southwest Germany, 200km long and 60km wide, offers relaxing breaks or action holidays and, of course, Black Forest Gateau