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Germany Tourist AttractionsHidden in the seclusion of the Bavarian mountains, King Ludwig II built two of his dream castles, Neuschwanstein and Linderhof. This trip from Munich shows you both of these extraordinary castles, the legacy of of Bavaria's fairytale King. Capture ... KD Rhine Pass from Cologne An easy way to start your romantic day on the Rhine: Present your KD ticket onboard any KD ship and enjoy all scheduled day cruises on the Rhine and Moselle rivers for one whole day. The extensive and reliable timetable enables you to disembark as ... BerlinOf strategic importance since it first straddled the Spree River in the 13th century, Berlin went on to hog centre stage in the turbulent twentieth. Today the city, restored as the nation's capital, is the focus of a mammoth project of reunification and the barometer of Germany's moods.Berlin is a veritable motherlode for lovers of art, architecture and
artefacts. Its great clusters of museums will keep the most dedicated
culture addict happy. The layers of the city's history, from war and violent
division to imperial fancy, exist in fascinating proximity to its dynamic
present.  Frankfurt Frankfurt is often seen only as a transit hub or a business centre, but
it's so much more. It boasts Germany's most spectacular skyline, mirrored in
the Main River, and Europe's tallest office building. It's also the
country's most international town; more than a quarter of its citizens are
foreign.Flâneurs get the best view of Frankfurt. Luckily most of its obvious attractions are located around the city centre. Invest in a 'Museumsufer' ticket (available at museums) and spend a couple of days cruising Frankfurt's galleries and museums at a fraction of their individual prices. Hotels Frankfurt Lübeck
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Munich Munich,
rivaled only by Berlin as Germany's most popular destination, is
a city that enjoys contradicting itself. Don an ironic Lederhosen and head
down to the capital of Bavaria, where cutesy folk traditions rub shoulders
with BMWs, haute cuisine and high-minded sophistication.
Munich is a compact city, but you could easily spend several weeks exploring its museums, architectural treasures and idyllic surrounds. The Altstadt (old town) is a pleasure to stroll around, with its grand avenues and spacious squares that recall the glory of Bavaria's monarchy. Hofbrauhaus Marienplatz Olympia Park |
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Here are dramatic landscapes with fertile vineyards clinging to steep
hills, numerous imposing castles and dreamy wine villages. Every village has
at least one wine festival per year, with the most famous being the Rhine in
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Weimar Weimar,
a beautiful 1,000-year-old town on the edge of the Thuringian Forest, is an
important destination for those interested in German history and culture.
Unlike many cities in the former East Germany, Weimar retains much of its
old flavor: Many of its important historical monuments were spared bombing
in World War II. Its atmospheric, narrow, winding streets, lined with houses
with high-pitched gabled roofs, seem left over from the Middle Ages. A
19th-century writer called Weimar "one of the most walkable towns of
Europe," and it still fits into that category.Weimar's history as a cultural center is centuries old. Lucas Cranach the Elder worked here in the 16th century. From 1708 to 1717, Bach was court organist. In 1775, the great Goethe came to reside at the court of Dowager Duchess Anna Amalia and her son, Charles Augustus II, and he attracted such notables as Herder and Schiller. Later in the 19th century, Franz Liszt was musical director of the National Theater; under his auspices, Wagner's Lohengrin had its first performance. It was also in Weimar that the German national assembly met in February 1919, in the aftermath of World War I, to draw up the constitution for what was to be called the Weimar Republic. Hotels Weimar |
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CologneFounded by the Romans, Cologne is the oldest of the major German cities and still characterized by its 2000 years of history. Cologne has just over one million inhabitants and is the fourth-largest city in Germany. The metropolis on the Rhine with its incomparable identity annually attracts many millions of visitors. The city and people of Cologne look forward to welcoming you!The Gothic cathedral St. Peter & Mary (World Heritage Site since 1998) with its characteristic spires is Cologne's landmark. It houses the golden Shrine of the Three Magi, as well as numerous other outstanding art treasures. Cologne`s “fifth season”, world-famous as a colourful, joyous celebration, annually attracts around one million visitors into the city. The Three Mad Days are the end and climax of Cologne Carnival. The time of merrymaking in the streets is officially declared open at Alter Markt on the Thursday before the beginning of Lent. Pubs stay open till the early hours of the morning, and the spirit of Carnival reigns in the streets and public squares, in offices and at home, and above all in places for dancing and drinking. Enjoy the enchantment of a Christmas stroll. Wherever you look, there are festive, pleasurable and contemplative things to discover. You will find a plentiful supply of mulled wine, delicacies and Christmas specialities at Cologne's Christmas Markets. The Christmas Market on the Altermarkt is picturesquely situated in Cologne's old town. By way of the shopping streets "Hohe Strasse" and "Schildergasse", you come to the Christmas Market at Neumarkt and then on to the "Fairytale Market"at Rudolfplatz. At the foot of Cologne Cathedral, you will find the fascinating Christmas Market "am Dom". Hotels Cologne |
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StuttgartFirst-time visitors to Stuttgart are usually struck by the provincial character of the capital of Baden-Württemberg. When arriving from the airport via the Neue Weinstige, which heads down steeply into the Neckar valley nestling the Swabian town, one discovers in the surrounding area wooded hills and vine-covered slopes. Stuttgart has no less than 440 hectares (1,087 acres) of vineyards, which makes it one of the largest wine producing areas in Germany but does not predispose it in any way to accommodating the headquarters of the 2nd largest car manufacturer in the world. On
consulting tourist brochures, one nevertheless learns that it was in
Stuttgart that the steam plough, airship, drill, pretzel, bra and,
incidentally, the first automobile, were invented, the latter by Messrs
Gottfried Daimler and Carl Benz. It is also the 6th largest city in Germany,
with 590,000 inhabitants, 2 universities, 6 colleges of higher education, 14
polytechnics and 140,000 companies, which employ nearly 1.4 million people.
The world's biggest automobile museum has just opened its doors in Stuttgart , following an inauguration in great splendor on 19th May 2006. Hotels Stuttgart |
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