The largest country in Central Europe it is bordered by Denmark to the north, Poland and the Czech Republic to the east, to the west by France, Luxembourg, Belgium and the Netherlands and to the south by Austria and Switzerland.

Its landscape varies from the lowland regions along the Baltic and North Sea coasts, through, rolling forest-covered uplands to the Bavarian Alps.

The country has a rich history from fairy tale castles to bustling little villages. Their ancient imperial cities with magnificent cathedrals, palaces and town halls.