IBB Hotel Altmühltal-Eichstätt, Germany

• Riverside charm: Perched on the banks of the Altmühl river, this sleek spot is just a five-minute walk from Domplatz, where the town’s Christmas market is held every year, but you wouldn’t know it. The grounds are leafy and calming, with open spaces for relaxing in the warmer months, right in front of the river.

• Scandi-chic design: Soothing throughout with a neutral colour scheme, IBB Hotel Altmühltal-Eichstätt combines smooth Scandi design that evokes nature, with Bavarian tradition. Comfort rooms overlook the river, boast panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows, and are a perfect haven to return to after days in the cold.

• Classic dining: The hotel’s chef cooks up traditional German and Bavarian recipes with a twist at Ståderer, the river-view restaurant. And if you need a touch more relaxation, the on-site sauna is sure to please.

Entry requirements

The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.