EVERYBODY KNOWS GERMANY MAKES LUXURY CARS, but few know that they produce a lot of five star restaurants and hotels too. That’s right, Germany. Starting with a flight on Lufthansa, a German airline that is also the largest, and most luxurious airline in Europe, you’ll be pampered by the best of the best from a-to-z. The VIPWing München Flughafen is so contemporary luxe, you’ll want to stop there for a drink before you’re picked up in a Maybach to be whisked away to you’re your final destination. And there are so many interesting hotels, you might want to choose more than one. Start with a city adventure in Berlin and then relax at a castle hotel in verdant Bavaria.
The Grand Hyatt Berlin is centrally located and boasts modern all-white design, or head to the Schlosshotel im Grunewald AlmaBerlin, which has a soaring old world lobby paired with a modern spa and even suites designed by Karl Lagerfeld. Germany may not be at the top of everyone’s list when they think of food, Germany has more Michelin-starred restaurants than you would imagine—282 starred dining destinations, including 11 with three coveted stars. A truly gourmand tour might seek to hit them all. If you have to pick one, try Bavaria’s
Burg Staufeneck
Restaurant Überfahrt, helmed by German super-chef, Christian Jürgens where he prepares modern cuisine.
Shopping is another one you might not associate with Germany, but there are lots of original places to experience true Germany luxury. Try visiting the flagships of German brands Escada, Tom Tailor, Hugo Boss, or Mykita, which makes some of the best eyewear. Check out the Mercedes-Benz classic store where you can find German-designed goods from the famous automobile maker. Of course, you could push it a bit further and take delivery of one of their famous car badges and take it for a spin on the famous authobahn, where there are many stretches with no speed limits.
Whether it is an art-laden urban experience you seek, fresh air, history or natural springs, Germany has it all.
