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EXPERIENCES YOU’LL LOVE

The best part of any journey is the experiences you have along the way, leaving
you with memories to relive long after the holiday is over.

Central Europe has countless amazing things to see and do. Here are 10 of our
favourites to inspire your wanderlust.

Johann Strauss Monument, Vienna, Austria Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, Berlin, Germany

ART & MUSIC HISTORIC SITES
Europe has a plethora of museums celebrating Central Europe has a long and interesting history.
its rich history and celebrated artists. Head to the See the longest surviving section of Germany’s
Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam to see over Berlin Wall at the East Side Gallery and visit
200 of Vincent van Gogh’s paintings, including Checkpoint Charlie, the most famous border
his famous Sunflowers. At the Belgian Comic crossing between East and West Berlin. Walk
Strip Center in Brussels see cartoon artworks through the remarkable field of pillars honouring
of some of Belgium’s best-known comic strip the victims of the Third Reich at the Memorial to
heroes including Tintin and Smurfs. Vienna has the Murdered Jews of Europe in Berlin. Relive
been home to many world-renowned composers Anne Frank’s poignant story during a visit to the
including Beethoven, Mozart and Strauss, and Anne Frank House in Amsterdam and when in
has many museums and memorials dedicated Budapest stop by the Shoes on the Danube Bank
to their work. in memory of the Jews killed during World War II.

FESTIVALS & EVENTS
Europe hosts an impressive array of festivals and
events. Grab your lederhosen or dirndl and head
to Munich for Oktoberfest. The world’s largest
beer festival is held annually in late September/
early October and is the perfect place to get to
know Munich’s beer culture. The Brussels Flower
Carpet will be on display for two weeks in August
and will showcase a design with over 500,000
flowers, as well as a sound and light show every
evening. If you’re travelling through Europe in
November and December be sure to stop in at
one of the many Christmas Markets and warm up
with mulled wine. Brussels Flower Carpet, Belgium

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