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

Satisfy your sweet tooth at Cologne's popular chocolate museum, the Imhoff-Schokoladenmuseum. Dive into the history of chocolate, with hands-on demonstrations and tasting throughout.

Meander through mature trees and open meadows at the stunning Englischer Garten. Stop by the food court for lunch or a refreshing drink, or watch the surfers on the Eisbach river negotiating the wave created by a kink in the floor of the river.

Munich is home to many Christmas Markets throughout the festive season, but the oldest is the Christkindlmarkt, which has been around since the 14th-century and located on the Marienplatz. You'll find a large Nativity scene, live Bavarian Stubenmusik (folk music), and plenty of glühwein to warm you up.

Take a dip in one of Europe's most stunningly restored swimming pools, the Müllersches Volksbad. The building has an Art Nouveau dome and the steam rooms are full of Baroque touches like murals, stucco, bronze statues and ornate iron bars.