A fairytale land of enchanting medieval villages, traditional festivals and christmas markets.
Germany is one of the original 6 countries which formed the European Community after WW2 with the aim of unifying Europe and avoiding yet another war. Until 1989 Germany was separated by the Berlin wall, forming West Germany and communist East Germany. Germany was reunited in 1990 after the wall came down in 1989. Stereotypically Germans are thought to be more reserved and less outgoing than many other Europeans. This however, is not always the case, particularly in the south of the country where people tend to be far more extrovert and an outdoor café culture, similar to that of France, Italy and Spain is present in the spring and summer months. Famed for its Christmas markets and summer festivals, any time is a good time to visit Germany.