Explore Germany's finest from a German cottage

Revel in Germany's natural beauty, long history and fine German beer!

Germany is an enchanting country, steeped in history, rich in natural beauty and filled with culture. German holidays are exactly what you make of them, whether a culture filled city break, sun soaked beach holiday or relaxing break in a rural German cottage surrounded by stunning Alpine scenery, appeals to you. The stunning German castles that adorn the landscapes will inspire, and beer lovers will be in their own personal heaven.

There is always something going on to enjoy from houses to rent in Germany. Throughout the year there are a huge range of wonderful festivals celebrating the very best of German life, the most famous of which, the Oktoberfest in Munich is a wonderful homage of Germany's most famous product: German beer. German music is celebrated at every opportunity, with a great range of classical and operatic events being held, especially in the capital, Berlin.

Great German Holidays

Top Five German Holiday Destinations

German Holidays in Bavaria

Bavaria is quintessentially German. The stunning alpine scenery, blissfully traditional lifestyle and charming half timbered German cottages of Bavaria make it an absolute joy to visit. The walking in Bavaria is phenomenal.

German Holidays in Berlin

Berlin is a beautiful city, bursting with history and culture. Throughout the city there are stunning reminders of the past, from the extravagant Alexanderplatz to the iconic Brandenburg Gate and the poignant remnants of the Berlin Wall.

German Holidays in Mecklenburg

The 'land of a thousand lakes' is a naturally stunning region, sparsely populated and with some of the finest natural outdoor sporting locations in the whole of Germany. Wildlife is abundant and the air is beautifully fresh.

German Holidays in Baden-Wurttemberg

German Holidays in the Baltic Islands

The wide sandy beaches, dramatic cliffs and unspoilt villages of the German Baltic Islands combine to make it one of the most romantic getaways in Europe. There are a great range of charming German houses to rent, perfect for a relaxing escape.

Away from the cities, German holidays thrive. The extraordinary landscapes of the German countryside, from the awe-inspiring deeps of the Black Forest to the soaring peaks of the German Alps, the Land of Lakes in Bavaria to beautiful coastline of Mecklenburg. Not only are rural holidays in German houses to rent a joy in these surroundings, but the cuisine is an absolute delight too, with hearty dishes of wild boar, Black Forest gateau and, of course, the world famous German beers making any food lover's mouth start to water.

So whatever you are looking for in terms of German houses to rent, from rural, self catering German cottages to city centre German apartments to rent, HomeAway lists all the German accommodations you could wish for. By booking directly with the owners of German houses to rent, you avoid all forms of booking fees and agents commissions. All the questions you might have can be asked to the property owner directly, and the savings made by booking directly can be used on ensuring your German holiday is as unforgettable as you dreamed it would be.