I loved Sächsische Schweiz (and still do!). I’ve always been fascinated by mountains, and felt so free clambering over every rock and investigating under ever stone. Even though we were just a few hours away from home, I just felt so immersed in nature, like the mountains were part of another world. I always enjoyed the fresh air, food, and going on different day trips with my family. Now I realise that a trip to Sächsische Schweiz is a real alternative to hiking trips to further-flung regions, and I really appreciate that there are routes both for families with small children and experienced climbers.

Eva, PhD Student, East Asian Studies

I adore Dangast, a small village on the North Sea. When I shut my eyes and think about it, I get the taste of rhubarb cake on my tongue as there’s this cafe which makes the most delicious version of it. I also love the spa that uses seawater and the cute little store that sells homemade organic cosmetics.

Alena, Management Consultant

Ah! I was always so amazed by Filmpark Babelsberg, close to Berlin. We didn’t stay in Germany for many of our holidays, but I always looked forward to trips here. You get a behind-the-scenes peek at everything related to the film industry. It felt so surreal exploring film sets and marvelling at costumes.

Josha, Founder, Think-it‍

That’s a tricky question, but the first place that comes to mind is Panoramapark in North Rhine-Westphalia. Through adult eyes, it’s a small, pretty unspectacular amusement park, but it's filled with childhood memories: Getting soaked through on the white-water raft with my parents and getting my first adrenaline hit on that little rollercoaster! I even took a girl I had a crush on in the fourth grade there on a date (accompanied by my parents, of course!): doesn't that say everything about the place!

Jonathan, Urban-planning consultant ‍

We used to go to Kelheim a lot, specifically to the Donaudurchbruch. We’d hop on a boat, and float down the Danube, to a really beautiful old monastery. We’d always sit for some traditional Bavarian food before hiking back to the starting point. Another super gorgeous town is Kallmünz, I only went once, but the hike up the mountain to a castle ruin was really memorable.

Miriam, Consultant, Trainer and Coach