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Dachau (Concentration Camp) Munich
80 Reviews "... so ich nicht nach Dachau komm." (Dear God, make me mute, so I don't get sent to Dachau). So went a common child's prayer during Nazi times. You dared not say anything remotely controversial,...
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Castle Nürnberg
38 Reviews The majestic Nuremberg castle, the Kaiserburg, is considered Nuremburg's main sight. Indeed it does create a marvelous, medieval atmosphere to the Old Town of Nuremberg, which is almost completely...
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Marienplatz Munich
148 Reviews This is the centre of the Old Town of Munich, a very lively square. The centre of it is the Mariensäule, a column that was erected in 1638. The Town Hall is an abundance of New Gothic style. It was...
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Lorenzkirche - St Lorenz Church Nürnberg
31 Reviews In Lorenzer Platz stands the twin-towered Gothic church of St Lawrence (St-Lorenzkirche; 13th-15th c.; Protestant), the city's largest church. Above the beautiful west doorway (c. 1355) is a rose...
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Schloss Nymphenburg Munich
112 Reviews What struck me first when arriving at Schloss Nymphenburg is the enormity of its width. The palace which began construction in 1664 is now over 700 meters wide. To even get a picture of the entire...
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Schöner Brunnen - Beautiful Fountain Nürnberg
26 Reviews The "Schöner Brunnen" on the main market square opposite the Nürnberg Old Town Hall was created in the late 14th century. The pyramidical fountain is decorated with 40 brightly painted figures...
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Englischer Garten Munich
113 Reviews What a surprise and delight to find the English Garden in Munich. The English Garden (Englischer Garten), not only is gigantic in size but is a source for many activities from sightseeing, relaxing,...
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Documentation Center Nürnberg
10 Reviews Writing about German war history is a very sensitive thing because you are writing about the history of the (fairly) recently vanquished. As my husband (German + a military historian by training + a...
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BMW Building and Museum Munich
50 Reviews The new BMW Museum is currently under construction (2005) and won't be ready until 2007. Thankfully there is a temporary display at a special building underneath the Olympic Tower, but unfortunately...
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Albrecht Dürer Nürnberg
19 Reviews Albrecht Duerer’s House in Nuremberg is now a museum. Duerer was a famous German (Renaissance) artist who lived from 1471 to 1528. As well as showing many of his works, this museum also has a workshop...
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Oktoberfest Munich
102 Reviews I can remember wishing for a trip to the Oktoberfest when I was a student, but term was always started (or about to start) at that time. In spit of its name, it was always in September - until it...
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Ehekarussell - Marriage Merry-Go-Round Fountain Nürnberg
7 Reviews The "Marriage Carousel" (Ehekarussell) was erected in 1984, immediately in front of the White Tower. The work, created by Jürgen Weber, refers to the poem "Bitter-sweet Married Life" by Hans Sachs,...
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Castles in and around Munich Munich
27 Reviews We went on an escorted tour of this castle which was a short (one hour) trip from Munich. We stopped at the base of an extensive park to take the short hike to one of Ludwig II's many castles. The...
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Frauenkirche - Church of Our Lady Nürnberg
24 Reviews On the east side of the square in Nuremberg is the Gothic Frauenkirche (Church of Our Lady, 1352-61; R.C.). Above the porch with its rich sculptural decoration is the "Männleinlaufen," an old clock...
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Frauenkirche Munich
101 Reviews Frauenkirche is Munich's most famous church. Its proper name is "Dom zu Unserer Lieben Frau" (Cathedral of Our Loving Lady). It was constructed in the second half of the 15th century and I must say...
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Museums Nürnberg
22 Reviews Nuernberg has a long history of toymaking and the Toy Museum was created in 1971 around the nucleus of the private toy collection assembled by the Bayer family. The museum provides an overview of...
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Olympiapark & Olympiastadion Munich
104 Reviews As you might have read in the other tips, we were very unlucky when visiting the Olympic Tower, as the weather was very bad. On the second day of sightseeing, in the morning, I went back to the park...
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Nazi Party Rally Grounds Nürnberg
7 Reviews Not having any evidence I always imagined Hitler arrived at the Dutzendteich Lake Station, stepped across the road to the back of the Zeppelin Grandstand before starting one of his long speeches. But...
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Neues Rathaus (New Town Hall) Munich
88 Reviews The Neues Rathaus, [ new town hall ] is in Marienplatz . In the tower is a glockenspiel that plays 2 or 3 times a day. The building is festooned with statues and gargoyles. The tower has a free lift...
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Sebalduskirche - St Sebaldus Church Nürnberg
19 Reviews St Sebaldus's Church (1225-73; Protestant), with a magnificent Gothic east choir (1379). On the outside of the choir is the Schreyer-Landauer tomb, a masterpiece by Adam Krafft (1492). Inside the...
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Hofbräuhaus Munich
58 Reviews I would say that you cant miss seeing if not drinking in the Hofbrauhaus Munich. Its the biggest pub ive seen. I was there at 4pm and the huge hall , courtyard and outside balcony where almost full, i...
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City Walls - Fortifications Nürnberg
11 Reviews Nürnbergs city fortifications - begun in the 11th century and extended up to the beginning of the 17th century - were unequalled in the Middle Ages. A massive wall with watchtowers and heavily...
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The Alps Munich
26 Reviews The Bavarian Alps include the most beautiful landscapes of Germany. Lakes, snow, hiking, great food, ... Don't forget to pass by the Romantische Strasse (the romantic street), the lake at Chiemsee and...
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Zeppelinfeld Nürnberg
6 Reviews Zeppelinfeld was the name of the wide area in Nürnberg that was used for marches of the NSDAP. The whole area was 362 meter x 378 meters and that was large enough for 320.000 spectators, and 70.000 of...
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Schloss Neuschwanstein Munich
43 Reviews Neuschwanstein is a fairy tale castle (actually, Disney used it as his inspiration for Cinderella's castle in Disneyland). In castle terms, Neuschwanstein is young. The castle was constructed between...
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Grafenwoehr is Europe's largest military training area. You meet chiefly american soldiers here. Also the official currency is the US-Dollar.I served my military service in Bavaria and was also stationed in Grafenwöhr as a weather soldier to supply American artillery with wind data.
Dachau is located 20 kilometers west of Munich at the Amper River. The town was erected on a 480 meter high hill and has today over 35,000 inhabitants. Dachau has more to offer then the former concentration camp. Here you find an old city centre with pretty well-restored houses and a beautiful castle with a breathtaking view over the city and to Munich.
The city of Augsburg was founded by the Romans in 15 before Christi. It recieved its name from the Roman Emperor Augustus.The city had its Golden Age in the 15th and 16th century as international trading centre, forced by the Fugger and Welser merchants families. In the centre you can see a lot of beautiful Renaissance buildings that give the city its unique character.
Munich needs no introductions and will surely be on most people'sGermany itineraries. This is for good reason too. It's a big city with all the cultural advantages but still retains a small village feeling, with great open green parks and lots of outdoors eating and drinking opportunities if the weather permits. In close proximity to the Bavarian Alps, it is a city full of sports loving citizens who seize the first opportunity to enjoy their magnificent surroundings.
Though not exactly off the beaten path, Bamberg has thus escaped being overly touristy and remains one of Germany's true gems. Blessed with a plethora of architectual styles, it is a sheer pleasure to wander around its cobblestone streets. It is also home to Rauchbier, a smoky delight once popular throughout this region and now a specialty of only the immediate surroudings.
Many of the individual stalls are wonderfully unique. One of the stalls in front of the Frauenkirche is a miniature replication of the famous church. There are many selling figures and shapes made of wood. Still others are made with all kinds of materials including prunes and figs. Christmas oriented ceramic figures are found all over the square in all sizes. Most of the Munich-specific ornaments and decorations are made in the Munich area. This is an excellent Christmas Market.
This tip deals with the city lights decorations. The main tree in front of the Neues Rathaus has over 2500 lights which is a large number but small in comparison the number of lights that light the marketplace and the stores.
Still more of Munich's Kripperlmarkt.As mentioned, one can find almost anything for Christmas from to gifts to food. The stalls are varied although there is duplication among bakeries, bratwurst, and glüwein stalls. There is a huge variety of Christmas "stuff," for lack of a better term. This tip reveals images of decorations and unique stalls.
More of Munich Kripperlmarkt. The feelings are festive in this Christmas Market of over 140 stalls in spite of the weather.Winter in this part of Germany is usually cold and damp with temperatures right around freezing with the accompanying sleet and rain. For Müncheners, that just means a good umbrella (one that doesn't turn inside out in the wind) and another layer of clothing. Bicycles are common year 'round.
Of the 85 Christmas Markets in Munich the Kripperlmarkt or Manger Market is the largest and most famous. Its main area is Marienplatz in the center of the old city. In and around the square there are over 140 stalls set up to sell ornaments and other Christmas decorations, bratwurst and other kinds of wurst, Lebkuchen (specialty German gingerbread), Glühwein (hot, spiced wine), kinderpunsch (childrens' punch), candy, nuts, pretzels, pancakes, and other traditional German Christmas foodstuffs.The entire Marienplatz is decorated including the many stores in the area. The store windows are filled with Christmas items for sale and beautifully decorated. The square is filled with warm light coming from the individual stalls and the aromas are wonderful.
Kempinski Hotel Airport Munchen Munich
7 Reviews and 482 Opinions I stayed here one night when my flight was cancelled due to technical reasons. This hotel is a high...
Sheraton Hotel Carlton Nürnberg
2 Reviews and 134 Opinions Not far from the station, outside the city walls, at first sight, this hotel may seems a bit remote....
Hotel Eisenhut Rothenburg ob der Tauber
4 Reviews and 117 Opinions In 1950, my dad took pictures of this hotel sign. I don't remember whether we stayed there or not -...
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Q: I have used the Bayern Takt when my wife and I traveled to Germany, but this next trip will be with 5 adult and one two year old....
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