With its crisp winter weather, story book scenery & world-class Christmas markets, there are few places that carry off festive celebrations quite as well as Germany. Located in the historic town of Bad Pyrmont on the banks of the River Emmer in the German region of Lower Saxony, the Steigenberger hotel is a grand establishment, whose classical, mansard roof-ed facade hints at the regal history of the town. Set amid the beautiful scenery of Weserbegland & a half-hour drive from the pretty town of Hamelin (known for its fairytale, timber clad Christmas market), Bad Pyrmont is a great base for a festive break in Saxony. Bad Pyrmonts sparkling spring waters have long made it a favourite winter holiday destination & in its day the town was renowned as a meeting place of European royals & nobility. The Steigenberger Hotel boasts a luxurious spa with a large bathing & sauna complex & a salt grotto. The hotel is located on the edge of the 400-year old Kurpark spa gardens & its terraces command lovely views of their palms & finely manicured lawns. Were offering a two-night stay in a Double room on a half-board basis with one complimentary entry to the salt grotto, complimentary use of the spa facilities & a 15% discount on spa treatments included. Flights are included from either London Heathrow or Stansted as well as car hire.