Vacation Rentals in London

London is the capital of the United Kingdom and is located in England. The Thames flows through the city area of the island capital, whose banks are lined by numerous sights and skyscrapers. Around London there are some other very interesting cities like Oxford, Cambridge, Brighton and Windsor.

Around London there are a total of five airports where aircraft from Germany land almost every hour. The biggest airport is Heathrow in the west, then Gatwick in the south. Many budget airlines like to land in Stansted in the northeast or at Luton Airport in the north. London also has a small city airport in the Docklands. From the airports you can easily get to London city centre by public transport.

It is important for motorists to know that left-hand traffic predominates in London. In addition, the traffic stands more than that it drives and in the city centre a road charge is raised. Leave your car at the edge of town and change to the subway, which will take you to all parts of the town. For a longer stay, it is worth getting a Travel Card for one, three or seven days, otherwise single trips will quickly cost you money.

Who doesn't know the myth of eternal rain in London. In fact, only in the months of October, November and December there is a lot of precipitation. Summer, on the other hand, can be very hot and snow often falls in winter. Nevertheless, always take a rain cover with you during the summer months, as in London it can suddenly rain heavily even in bright sunshine.

If you want to experience the cultural life of the British metropolis to the full, then the best thing to do is to get a "London Pass", with which you can visit many sights free of charge. Depending on the length of your stay, you can purchase a 1-, 2-, 3- or 6-day pass.

The probably biggest and most famous park in London is the Hyde Park, which is also often called "the lung of London". Hyde Park adjoins Kensington Garden and is surrounded by elegant residential buildings. The zoological garden can be found at Regent´s Park. In the city centre you can relax in the St. Jame´s Park and in the Green Park. In addition, the Royal Botanic Gardens with their huge greenhouses are on the UNESCO World Heritage List.