In Germany bed and breakfast accommodation means overnight stay with breakfast. Sometimes breakfast is not provided but you may arrange with your host to cater for this. B&B is highly used as a low-cost alternative to hotels. As a rule such accommodation is provided in the private homes of the proprietors and in Germany B&B usually stands for privacy, personal service and friendly atmosphere. In this country a bed and breakfast accommodation might be a guesthouse in the mountains, several rooms in a farm, a private apartment with kitchen and many other privately owned establishments. In German bed and breakfast might be translated as Privatzimmer mit Privatzimmer mit Fruhstuck, Familienpensionen, Pension, Zimmer frei.

Germany is located in West-Central Europe and is a founding member of the European Union (EU). It comprises 16 federal states and if you travel through them you will witness strong cultural differences. Germany is attractive for the strangely beautiful and unique mix of magnificent pieces of history and modern-times youthful rebellion, fine arts and wild nature. Here you can see quiet picturesque villages and elegant big cities, harvest rural festivals and modern hedonistic festivals. Nevertheless, one thing is for sure - there is always something interesting to visit, see and do. Germany is also remarkable for its multitude of major cities. Each city is unique in character, architecture and culture. The diversity in mentality and traditions has clearly affected local people's lifestyle. Some of the most noteworthy cities are: Berlin - a true metropolis and capital; Hamburg - Germany's second-largest city; Duesseldorf - Germany's fashion capital with splendid modern architecture; Cologne - 2000 years old and famous for its huge cathedral; Frankfurt - the leading financial and transportation center.