The purpose of this study was to examine the images of Germany as a holiday destination held by British visitors, and those who have not yet visited that country. A review of past destination image studies and two focus groups were used to identify relevant attributes. Residents of a city in the South of England were asked to indicate the importance of each attribute when selecting a holiday destination, and how Germany performs in each attribute. An Importance-Performance model was then developed, in which it was demonstrated that the perceived strengths of Germany are: the towns and cities (sightseeing), cleanliness, and accessibility. On the other hand, the respondents felt that Germany is rather unattractive in relation to climate, beaches and prices. The analysis also showed that British tourists who have already visited Germany highlighted the hospitality and the welcoming atmosphere of the countryside, while non-visitors were generally not aware of these aspects. It was further found that promotional material does not seem to influence the decision to visit Germany, possibly indicating a lack of advertising, or the ineffectiveness of the promotion that is presently carried out.