Circle the outside of Kölner Dom, Cologne's famous cathedral, to admire its intricate stonework and flying buttresses. The cathedral's iconic spires dominate the city's magnificent skyline, and if you're feeling brave you can climb 533 steps to the top of the south tower.

Admire Cologne from above on the Rhein-Seilbahn cablecar, which runs from Kölner Seilbahn right across the River Rhine.

Known as the vegan capital of Germany, Berlin place is an ideal holiday destination if you're following a plant-based diet. Highlights include vegan takes on the iconic local street food currywurst, delicious doughnuts, authentic Georgian cuisine and high-end dining – book at table at zero-waste FREA if you can, which was awarded a green star by Michelin.

Shopaholics, head to KaDeWe, Europe's second-largest department store. If you're in need of a bite then go to the top floor, where you'll find the impressive foodhall. 

Visit one of the most photogenic churches in Germany, the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, and enjoy a moment of peace beneath the spectacular blue stained-glass window.

Visit the unique and iconic Krzywy Domek, also known as the 'Crooked House', which resembles something straight out of a storybook. The interior is just as captivating as the exterior, as visitors can explore a variety of shops, restaurants and entertainment venues along its winding corridors and peculiarly shaped rooms. 

Explore the beautiful Oliwski Park, with it's botanic garden and palm house in summer. This 10-hectare green space is also home to the Abbot's Palace and the Oliwa Cathedral, where you can attend classical music concerts after enjoying a picnic in the park. If you'd like something slightl more vigorous, then a walk up the nearby Pachołek Hill will reward you with panoramic views from 15m viewing tower. 

Visit the European Solidarity Centre, a captivating museum exploring Poland's struggle for freedom after the war, spanning from the Gdańsk shipyard strikes in the 1970s to the negotiations in the late 1980s and subsequent events. Afterwards, take a tour of the Gdansk Shipyard to discover the birthplace of the Solidarity movement and see the iconic Gate No. 2 (Brama nr 2 Stoczni Gdańskiej), a symbol of workers' protests.

Get a fresh perspective on the city with a kayak tour exploring hidden sides of Gdansk as you paddle through canals and pass by notable attractions including Granary Island, Olowianka Island, The Crane, Olowianka Footbridge, the stunning Radunia Canal, Gdansk Shipyard, and the Polish Baltic Philharmonic.