Germany has a rich culture, an interesting selection of cuisine, world-renowned beers and fabulous architecture. Germany comprises 16 states, each with its own distinct flavour, food and cultural landmarks. To truly experience Germany you really need to sample its varied and differing regions. So just where are the best cities to visit in Germany?

Berlin, is both Germany’s capital and largest city. Reunited in 1990 after the divisions of the Cold War it rapidly became the centre for the country’s youth culture, notoriously lively nightlife and architectural wonders. The main tourist attractions in this massive city include the Brandenberg Gate, the Reichstag, Berlin Wall Memorial, Berliner Dom Cathedral. In a city full of galleries and museums the main ones can be found on Museumsinsel, where the grandest collections are held in the Pergamon Museum.

Hamburg, the second largest city and also one of Europe’s major seaports, it is also known as the gateway to the world, this is due to the number of people who entered and left through the city down the centuries. Like Berlin, Hamburg is famous for its bawdy nightlife, especially around the Reeperbahn district.

Dresden was massively destroyed during the Second World War, with 80% of its history centre burnt out. Amazingly it has been brought back to its former Baroque glory with many of its iconic buildings finally being restored. Dresden is an artistic powerhouse in a picturesque location.

Munich, famed for its Oktober beer festival and as the gateway to the Alps. Munich is a traditional Bavarian city with plenty of atmosphere and attractions to marvel at any time of year. Its proximity to the Alps makes it a great winter base and the Neuschwanstein Castle is a popular draw.

Frankfurt am Main, Germany’s commercial centre and the site of Europes second largest airport. Famed for its trade fairs and shows and for hosting one of the largest book fairs in the world. Frankfurt is a thoroughly modern city with a futuristic skyline.

Heidelberg is a quaint picturesque university town with a marvellous old castle and winding lanes leading down into the old town. Among the town’s interesting sites is the Student Prison where wayward or disruptive students would be incarcerated for a couple of days to cool down.

Cologne founded by the Romans and one of Germany’s oldest cities. Cologne is renowned for its famous cathedral and also the place that holds many lively festivals each year. The biggest Cologne carnival is the Wieverfestelovend on Ash Wednesday, with the Ringfest and the C/o music festival both popular annual attractions.

Liepzig is another cultural and artistic centre in Germany and the city that was instrumental in bringing about the fall of the Berlin Wall. Liepzig is a town with an energetic entertainment scene and lots of historical attractions and sights.

Dusseldorf offers visitors traditional beers and modern architecture. Dusseldorf is also known for its luxurious shopping on Koenigsallee Street and fashion trade fair. This is very much a young persons art scene town with its academy turning out many of Germany’s style designers.

Nuremburg is the perfect blend of medieval centre and modern German efficiency. Potted with old buildings, traditional houses and ancient attractions.  In December the town comes to life with its internationally famous, picture postcard markets.

If you want to visit any of these wonderful cities, it couldn’t be easier with flights to Germany available to most big cities such as Frankfurt and Munich.

Leasing or buying – which makes more sense. We have compiled a guide so you can decide which one suits your business needs.

There are many advantages to getting a business car lease over buying vehicles for your company. When you lease a car it is usually for between 3-4 years, and at the end you have it replaced with a new one. On the other hand if you buy a car you own it.  Which makes more sense to you? Can’t decide? Well we have compiled a list of things to consider when choosing to buy or lease.

There are a number of positives for leasing of of the biggest of these is money. Leasing means that you don’t have to pay a large sum for a car at one time. Instead you pay a fee monthly and when the period of rental is up you just change the car with no issues or large lump sum involved.

Companies who lease cars are also covered by warranty for most if not all of their lease. This means you will not have to pay for the price of getting the car repaired and if the vehicle ends up out of action you will not have to worry as it will be replaced for the duration of the repair. This means you save as you don’t have to put your hand in your pocket when it is broken or source a new car.

Car leasing is also excellent as you can budget for it exactly without having to pay any of the above costs. These fixed costs allow people who are leasing to budget and have the exact expenditure for the month. If you do feel like purchasing the car at the end of the lease, many companies will allow you to do so for a lump sum – so leasing is also a very flexible option. You can also have a large range of car options, which can change the cost by significant amounts, for example if you look at Audi car leasing you can see the changes from small diesel hatchbacks all the way up to very expensive sports cars.

There are obviously a number of factors involved that make purchasing a car a better option than leasing – though this all depends on the individual needs of a person.

One of the most obvious problems with leasing is the fact you will never actually own the car. However, owning a car can be a burden as you have to maintain it and also sell it off when you are finished. In many leases as we have said you get the option of buying out the contract at the end and owning the car, so this is not always a negative.

If you wish to drive huge miles, owning a car might be a better option. Many contracts have a limited mileage clause included in them. This clause states that you will have to pay excess if you exceed the mileage. If you plan on diving massive distances then you should perhaps do your sums.

If you do wish to keep a car for a long period then sometimes it is cheaper to purchase it. If you wish to lease a car for 5-10 years then you should perhaps consider purchasing the car as you get some cash back when you go to sell it.

Pay attention to the terms and conditions of a contract and then you will not have any problems with these details.

It is clear from the detailed information above that buying or leasing a car is all down to personal circumstance.