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There's always a good travel deal to be had at Risskov, and both the town of Bad Doberan and Bad Doberan Galopbane, Germany's oldest dating from 1822, are a destination in themselves. The racecourse is still in use and races are still held on the track, so horse lovers will rightly enjoy a weekend break deal. Get a quote if there is a last minute hotel at Risskov. Holidays by car. Amusement park, enjoy a cheap weekend break.

With the right timing and planning you can, on your mini or family holiday in Husum, experience the fantastic "Husumer Hafentage", which is the biggest folk festival in the town of Husum. This includes the Hafentage fun run, a Ferris wheel and a craft market in the castle courtyard. The traditional tug of war on the outer harbour is also very popular. All kinds of culinary delights are also on offer everywhere, making Husum even more interesting as a destination for a mini break or a cheap weekend break in northern Germany.

Glückstädter Matjeswochen in June is a major festival in Glückstadt and it's all about hering. This fish is of great importance in the region and is eaten in a festive atmosphere in many different variations. There are games, concerts and various events for children and adults of all ages to enjoy. Glückstädter Matjeswochen is celebrated all over the city. 

The Olympic Games, held in Munich in 1972, are unfortunately one of the Olympic events we could probably have done without. It was here that 11 Israeli athletes were taken hostage and later killed by the Palestinian terrorist organisation Black September.

However, this does not mean that buildings from the Games are less interesting to see. Visit the impressive Olympic complex, take a trip up to the roof, or try the 'Flying Fox', which will make most people gasp. A great tour for the whole family.

The viewpoint in the city, where you can climb to 90 metres on the big rock and get a great view of the city and the nature around it. There is also an outdoor theatre around the cliff, which creates a very special atmosphere. The famous Karl-May Spiele are also held here, where the famous author Karl May's novels are performed from June to September. Tickets can be booked at www.karl-may-spiele.de .

The Semperoper is Dresden's opera house, built in 1841 by architect Gottfried Semper. The opera house has been rebuilt too many times, first after the fire of 1864, then after the Allied bombing campaigns of 1945 and most recently in 2002 after the great and devastating floods of central Europe.

The Opera House has many premieres to its credit, including works by Richard Wagner and Richard Strauss. If there are music-loving members of your family, see if there are tickets for sale in the impressive building.

Fish, fruit, flowers, clothes and souvenirs – you will find it all at St. Pauli Fischmarkt, which has been taking place since 1703. The market opens every Sunday morning at 7.30 am, and for the next two hours the smell of coffee and a wonderful buzz of life will fill the air.

If you draw a triangle with the cities of Nuremberg, Bamberg and Bayreuth as coordinate points, you have roughly defined the area known as "Franconian Switzerland". The name comes from the many beautiful landscapes in the area, characterised by mountains, lakes and fields as far as the eye can see.

As well as hiking, cycling and sailing in the stunning scenery, you can also go on a cave expedition in some of the many caves and grottoes in the area. Among them, the most famous is the beautiful dripstone cave, Binghöhle, near Streitberg.

In addition, the Neideck and Streitburg castle ruins are also recommended to see when in the area.

Elbphilharmonie is an architectural building in Hamburg inspired by the port's warehouses combined with modern glass architecture. The building hosts various concerts and events throughout the year as well as several restaurants and bars. The Elbphilharmonie Plaza is the building's public viewing platform at 37 metres high and from here you have a fantastic 360 degree view of Hamburg city and harbour.