Germany wears its riches well: elegant big-city charm, small
picture-postcard towns, pagan-inspired harvest festivals, a wealth of art
and culture and the perennial pleasures of huge tracts of forest, delightful
castles and fine wine and beer are all there for the savoring.
Deep in the heart of Europe, Germany has had a seminal impact on Continental
history. From Charlemagne and the Holy Roman Empire to Otto von Bismarck's
German Reich, Nazism and the rise and fall of the Berlin Wall, no other
nation has moulded Europe the way Germany has - for better or worse.
Germany's reunification in 1990 was the beginning of yet another chapter in
its complex history. The cultural, social and economic divide formed over 40
years of separation will take some time to bridge; nevertheless, the
integration of the two Germanys is proceeding apace.
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Beethoven
Bonn
Central situation: Superior location in the heart of Bonn, overlooking the river
Rhein. Shopping and visitor attractions are within walking distance. This
central Bonn hotel provides an ideal base for business or pleasure. We are
located 5 to 15 minutes by underground or bus, to all major attractions and the
congress halls.
Rothenburg
above Tauber
Visit the 'Jewel of the Middle Ages'
- Rothenburg above Tauber. Spend a day admiring this
beautiful city located 425 meters above sea level. Enjoy
a 2 course lunch, before joining an afternoon walking
tour of the city with a local guide. A great tour for
the independent traveler.
Germany, a country with no natural barriers to the west and east, is located
in the heart of Europe. It has long been influenced by neighbors and this
cultural exchange helps to explain the richness and diversity of German
culture. One of the country's major attractions is its natural scenery,
which is respected and protected by its people ; the varied landscape
include the lush plains bordering the River Rhine, the forested Harz
mountains, the Baltic beaches, and the Luneburg Heath. more....
Travel to Berlin - After a fifty-year lull, Berlin is
back – back as the capital of a reunified Germany and back as one of Europe’s
greatest cities. After World War II, Berlin was a crippled pawn, sandwiched
between East and West, with a literal and metaphoric wall deeply dividing the
two halves. The northeastern German city even suffered the ignominy of losing
its capital status, as the West German government fled to Bonn. Today, the Cold
War and the iconic events of November 1989, which saw the Berlin Wall torn to
pieces by those whom it had oppressed for so long, are starting to seem like a
distant memory and all the talk in Berlin is of the future. Hotels Berlin
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Travel
to Stuttgart - The city is in the southern part of Germany. Basically, you
will know that you are finally there once you get to pass by the valley beside
the river Neckar. Also, there are vineyards just on the other side of the road.
If you want to see the real Mercedes Benz company, and I mean the place where
these precious cars are produced, the Stuttgart is the perfect place to visit in
Germany. Hotels Stuttgart -
Last Minute Hotels Stuttgart
Romantic Road and Royal Castles - ex Frankfurt Travel
along the most picturesque stretch of road in Germany. The Romantic Road offers
breathtaking views from quaint villages, dotted amongst historical landmarks of
Germany. Stop at the 'Jewel of the Middle Ages' - Rothenburg Ob Der Tauber - and
marvel at this once free city, located 425 meters above sea level. Visit the
castles of the once ruling family of Bavaria - Hohenschwangau and the
fairytale-like Neuschwanstein. This tour is seasonal and only operates from
April through to October
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Area: 357,021 sq km Population: 82.43 million (2005) Capital City: Berlin People: Predominantly Caucasian, with a significant Turkish minority.
Germany has also absorbed many refugees from the former Yugoslavia. Language: German Religion: 34% Protestant, 34% Catholic, 4% Muslim, 28% unaffiliated
or other.
Visas: EU citizens can enter on an official identity card.
Americans, Australians, Canadians, New Zealanders and Japanese just need a
valid passport (no visa). Unless you're a citizen of a developing country,
you can probably stay up to three months. Time Zone: GMT/UTC +1 (Central European Time) Dialling Code: 49 Electricity: 230V ,50Hz Weights & measures: Metric
When to Go
Germany is a fine destination year-round, but most people visit between
May and September when sunny skies are most likely and much of life moves
outdoors. Beer gardens and cafes bustle at all hours; outdoor events and
festivals enliven cities and villages; and hiking, cycling and swimming are
popular pursuits – at least as long as the weather plays along. Remember
that rain is a possibility in any month. The flipside of summer travel is,
of course, larger crowds at museums and other attractions. Accommodation
needn't be hard to come by unless you're drawn to beach and mountain resorts
popular with German holiday-makers.
The shoulder seasons (from March to
May and from October to early November) bring fewer tourists and often
surprisingly pleasant weather. In April and May, when flowers and fruit
trees are in bloom, it can be mild and sunny. Indian summers that stretch
well into autumn are not uncommon.
With the exception of winter sports, activities between November and
early March are likely to focus more on culture and city life. In these
months, skies tend to be gloomy and the mercury often drops below freezing.
On the plus side, there are fewer visitors and shorter queues (except in the
winter resorts). Just pack the right clothes and keep in mind that there are
only six to eight hours of daylight. In December the sun (if there is any)
sets around 3:30pm.
Events
Germans love to party, and kick up their heels at everything from pagan
harvest romps to black tie opera galas. The Winter Carnival (Fasching)
season occurs throughout Germany, with big cities such as Cologne (Köln),
Munich and Mainz erupting into commotion just before Ash Wednesday.
Germany's rich musical heritage is showcased in a plethora of festivals.
Some towns concentrate on a particular composer, such as the Thuringian Bach
Festival in March or the Richard Wagner Festival in Bayreuth each July,
whereas others focus on a particular style. The jazz festivals in Stuttgart
(April) and Berlin (November) are lively and popular. Autumn is a great time
for harvest-inspired mayhem, especially in the Rhineland, where the Rhine in
Flames frolics feature barges laden with fireworks. Mention must be made of
Oktoberfest, Munich's annual lager frenzy, but it's a bit like being stuck
in a nightmarish soccer crowd and is more an example of tourism at its
lowest ebb than a display of German culture. Christmas fairs are embraced
wholeheartedly by German families; they occur in Munich, Nuremberg, Lübeck,
Berlin, Münster and Heidelberg, amongst other places.
Beethoven
Bonn
Rothenburg
above Tauber
Travel
along the most picturesque stretch of road in Germany. The Romantic Road offers
breathtaking views from quaint villages, dotted amongst historical landmarks of
Germany. Stop at the 'Jewel of the Middle Ages' - Rothenburg Ob Der Tauber - and
marvel at this once free city, located 425 meters above sea level. Visit the
castles of the once ruling family of Bavaria - Hohenschwangau and the
fairytale-like Neuschwanstein. This tour is seasonal and only operates from
April through to October
