The newest holiday village in the Center Parcs network, opened in 2018, and located in an ideal spot: Allgäu, a mountainous region in the Bavaria region of southern Germany. The area is famous mainly for its picturesque castles, including of course Neuschwanstein Castle with its fairytale look, but also due to a wealth of nature and active recreation sites scattered throughout it.
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The Black Forest is one of the most popular destinations among Israelis and many Europeans thanks to a winning combination of Europa-Park - a huge, high-quality amusement park, the option to stay in one successful location for a week at least while traveling in three different countries: Germany, Switzerland, and France (Alsace and Lorraine), and plenty of active recreation opportunities in nature: rope parks, alpine slides, bicycles, horses, hiking to waterfalls, and more.
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In recent years, Berlin has become one of the most sought-after destinations for Israeli tourists. It's not just the cheap Milky that attracts thousands of Israelis, but also the history, the political upheavals the city has undergone in just recent decades, nightlife, multicultural diversity, and let's not lie, also the shopping experience and relatively cheap prices compared to its European neighbors.
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The travel options in Germany are many and varied.
In a country of large
proportions, there are many districts that differ from each other in character and style.
Germany abounds with family attractions, including many amusement parks.
The best thing is to base yourself in a town or village in a certain area for 4-7
days and take star trips from there. One of the most successful districts
in the country for a family trip is the southern Bavaria region, bordering
Austria. It is very convenient to land at Munich Airport, where
many flights from home arrive, rent a car, and drive
to southern Bavaria (about an hour to an hour and a half drive).
Europa-Park Europa Park is considered one of the largest and most successful amusement parks in Europe. Many prefer it far over "Disneyland Paris" or Gardaland in Italy. Each part of the park recreates the landscapes of a different European country, with its foods, architecture, music, and most importantly: a wealth of modern amusement rides. The park has over 100 attractions including the tallest and largest roller coaster in all of Europe, sledding, African jungle raft rides, and a life-size model of the "Mir" space station. There is also a dedicated area for very young children, where you will meet fairies and dinosaurs. The park also hosts various shows and competitions.
Munich is considered a paradise for shopping lovers... The city is busy
with shops, international brands, and markets, but prices are relatively high
compared to other cities in Europe.
There are several main shopping areas in Munich.
The city's main pedestrian zone, Maximillianstrasse, is also one
of the most prestigious areas in Munich. On the street you will find luxury boutiques
and designer shops, like Dolce & Gabbana,
Louis Vuitton, Chanel,
Dior, and more. In addition to international luxury brands, the street also features
local luxury fashion, accessories, and jewelry stores. Even
for those not looking for shopping and bargains, it is recommended to walk the pedestrian zone
which features interesting architecture and historical buildings.
Lake Constance is an ideal destination
for families with toddlers. It is located at the intersection of three countries:
Germany (southern Black Forest), Switzerland,
and Austria, each of which
offers plenty of attractions and activities suitable
for children of all ages including toddlers.
On the German side of the lake, considered one of the most visited lakes
in Germany, there are many towns and villages where you can
stay in cute vacation apartments at affordable prices.
The area
offers active vacation options for the whole family: hiking trails between forests
and lakes, bike trips, horseback riding, lake cruises, mini
golf, cycling, alpine slides, hot air balloon flights,
and more.
The port of Warnemünde in northern Germany is a destination for
Baltic Sea cruises
.
The port is located close to the town's
train station and a short walking distance from its center. It's a charming
town, with a canal cutting through it crossed by bridges, picturesque alleys full of shops,
galleries, street musicians and stalls, and a long sandy beach.
It is also recommended to visit the city of Rostock, an important and historic port city and take a walking tour
of its old town which features an abundance of buildings made of red
burnt bricks from the Hanseatic period. It is also recommended
to visit Schwerin Castle, a picturesque, fairytale-like castle located inside
a lake.
The Black Forest has become one of the most popular destinations for families in Israel and all over the world.
This fact has created a huge demand for vacation apartments and apartment hotels
in towns located near the main attractions in the Black Forest,
far exceeding supply.
In addition, many booking sites for
vacation apartments in the Black Forest are in German only, and another disadvantage,
many of them do not have an online booking system, which requires long email correspondence
with the landlords.
1. Adina Apartment Hotel Berlin Hackescher Markt
Recommended apartment hotel (studio up to 2 bedrooms) in a central location - Hackescher Markt, next to the central square Alexanderplatz.
2. Hotel Indigo Berlin-Alexanderplatz
Excellent 4-star hotel, within walking distance from the central square Alexanderplatz.
3. Holiday Inn Berlin-Alexanderplatz
4-star hotel from the Holiday Inn chain in an excellent location.
4. Adina Apartment Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
Recommended apartment hotel in a good location in the Mitte district, within walking distance from the new central station and close to the bustling Friedrichstraße street.
In the Titisee area (which in my opinion is the most successful destination for a star trip in the Black Forest):
Gastehaus Wald und See - Guest house offering both spacious rooms
and two-bedroom holiday apartments with a living room, located 200 meters from the lake. Offers rich buffet breakfasts and free bicycle rental for guests.
Braviscasa Apartments Titisee
– An apartment hotel offering
a variety of 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments with a living room,
within a five-minute walk from the promenade in the center of town and the lake.
Kaltenbach's Appartements am Titisee – Hotel with studio apartments and apartments with a bedroom and living room (suitable for up to 4 people at most) near the high-quality indoor water park of Titisee. Offers free internet and indulgent breakfasts. Guests receive the popular Hochschwarzwald card as a gift.
If there is no room in any of these apartments on your dates, do not despair. Look for additional apartments in the Titisee area and if everything is booked also in Schluchsee, the neighboring lake or in the Feldberg area.
Recommendation for successful apartments in Lake Schluchsee:
Appartement SUNSIDE OASE SCHWARZWALD am Schluchsee –
An apartment hotel with 2 and 3-bedroom apartments 30 meters
from the lake where you can rent boats and bicycles. The hotel features an indoor heated pool and saunas.
Hotel Edelweiss Garni - 4-star hotel
Luxus Apartments im Herzen von Garmisch - Apartment hotel
with a kitchen.
Exklusive Ferienwohnung Alpen Deluxe - Apartment hotel with a kitchen.
Hotel Fohrenhof Garni - The hotel has rooms as well as a two-room apartment and a family room.
Hotel Garni Zugspitz - Hotel with rooms for 1-3 guests.
Apartments in Konstanz
Hotels in Konstanz
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