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History - World War II Berlin
24 Reviews Admiring its architecture. Visiting Treptower Park used to be a must for all Soviet citizens - this is what the hosts told us. We were taken to the memorial dedicated to the Soviet soldiers and...
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Marienplatz Munich
31 Reviews The most authentic thing I did in Munich was a beer tour. A guide takes a group of about 12 people to many very Bavarian pubs (Beer garden) and you get a drink for free. My tour was the "size matters...
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Römer Frankfurt am Main
21 Reviews Historical building, "Römer" 3 former patrician houses (from the 14th century) -with their gothic, triple-gabled front- form the striking facade of the so called "Römer" -the symbol of the city of...
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The Port Hamburg
28 Reviews Hamburg is famous for its harbour, but most people think of big containerships. Of course, they dominate the sea trade business, but there are also passengers ships coming into Hamburg. Around 60...
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Old Town/Altstadt Düsseldorf
15 Reviews An old bicycle underneath a gas lamppost - what a cliche subject for a photograph! Every American who has ever travelled to Europe has taken this picture! But a stroll through Altstadt will make...
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Kölner Dom (Cologne Cathedral) Cologne
46 Reviews Because of the age and size of the Cathedral, it is pretty much under perpetual renovation. At any given time, you will most likely see scaffolding in some sections where renovation work is being...
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City Centre Stuttgart
9 Reviews Have a ride by the city trains (S-Bahn) that travel every five or ten minutes about the city. You can reach city's most remore places in no time by S-Bahn if you have a map with you. You can call...
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Altstadt (Old Town) Dresden
14 Reviews Dresden was known as the Florence of the North or the Venice of the River Elbe even before the allied bombings at the end of World War II destroyed most of this once magnificent Baroque city. Thus,...
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Castle/Schloss Heidelberg
54 Reviews Located on the north side of the courtyard, FRIEDRICHSBAU owes its existence to Elector Friedrich IV (1553-1610) and his master builder Johannes Schoch. Construction began in 1601 and completed in...
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Expo 2000 Hannover
66 Reviews unfortunately I don't remember at which pavilion I took this picture :-( Maybe at the pavilion of Indonesia??? If anyone out there knows or has an idea whose pavilion this is / could be, then please...
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Rhine Cruise Koblenz
10 Reviews Background While spending a few days in Cologne, we decided to take a cruise down the Rhine River. Having read many tour books, not having yet been a member of VT, we decided to depart from Cologne...
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Facts / General Information Leipzig
12 Reviews The Tourist Information of Leipzig is very helpful. First of all its location, right opposite the main train station will make your plans easier because they will give you a free map and all the basic...
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Rhine River Mainz
7 Reviews We took a tour boat up the Rhine River from Koblenz to Mainz. Although the scenery was, of course, beautiful, when you go upstream, there's a long time between castles. It took us 8 hours - if memory...
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Reichstag Berlin
35 Reviews The Parlament from Germany it is next to Brandenburg gate. It is very impressive the big glass dome on top where you can enjoy a great view of Berlin (in a good weather day!) Always queues, so we did...
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Oktoberfest Munich
50 Reviews Oktoberfest is a huge massive fair, the area is really big with wide space between the different brewerys's tent. Still, during the weekend you have to expect a big crowd. We were there during the...
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Sachsenhausen Frankfurt am Main
5 Reviews The standard tour for newly assigned people was Alte Sachsenhausen, which is a pedestrian zone consisting of cobblestone streets and a variety of bars. My favorite was Spritzhaus, which literally...
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Useful Information Hamburg
19 Reviews Losing my wallet and U.S. passport! The ultimate nightmare but do not despair: There are NO longer any emergency passport services for U.S. citizens in Hamburg. It is helpful to have a copy of...
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Rhine/Rhein Düsseldorf
14 Reviews Take a walk along the Rhein if the wheather is nice and sunny, it is a great way to feel this city. If you get tired find a bench and watch passing pedestrians, the passig by boats and ships. A really...
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Old Town/Altstadt Cologne
16 Reviews The old core of the town, called Altstadt, is undoubtelly the most charming part of the town. It is situated along the bank of the river Rhein and in the close vicinity of the Dom. The Altstadt is...
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Castles Stuttgart
4 Reviews visit the various castles in and around the city. The new palace for example: it reflects a lot of French influence. Today, in the central building, it houses the rooms for the representatives of the...
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Links & Maps Dresden
7 Reviews The Altstadt has the best known attractions, like: -Zwinger -Green Vault -Frauenkirche -Semper Oper -Royal Mews -Fürstenzug -Royal Palace -Cathedral -Kreuzkirche -Altmarkt Square -Brühl...
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Old Town/Altstadt Heidelberg
21 Reviews Old town is quite small and an easy way to see the city is by walking. We decided to start our walk up to Heidelberg Castle, then make our way back down to old town. The Christmas Market was in full...
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Cebit and the fairground Hannover
10 Reviews The first fair was oppened in 1947, just after the WW2. The fair has been named as "Export Fair" ,and after few years developed into Hannover Fair (Messe). Now it is the biggest exhibition (together...
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Deutsches Eck Koblenz
5 Reviews I took advantage of the Eck, and proposed this week at the corner of Mother Mosel and Father Rhein, this is a very beautiful area! Make sure you go to the top of the statue and marvel at the beauty of...
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Monuments / Sights Leipzig
5 Reviews Sorry for the picture, my friend was more important than those funny creatures by contemporary sculptor Bernd Göbel. These figures reflect types of the East German society. My friend is...
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Having a stroll in the streets of German towns and cities is a must, too. This is a nice quiet street in the city of Balingen located to the south of Stuttgart. I would say it's just a typical German street which you could see in many cities.I enjoyed tye view and decided to take a picture of this quiet street.
Visiting some of the modern and ancient churches that are very special and impressive.Driving about Zollernalb County located to the south of Stuttgart we discovered an ancient church, got out of the car and walked around it. The church is now just a monument of the past. No public worship is held there. But it still looks wonderful! visiting Cologne Cathedral;visiting the Evangelical Church in the city of Balingen located to the south of Stuttgart. The church was built in 1914 and represents modern German church architecture.
Visiting some of the old castles which are numerous in Germany. You will admire how history is cherished in every city. This Castle is located in Balingen, an hour's drive to the south of Stuttgart. Whenever I come to this city, I go to the Castle and enjoy the view.
Sitting near the Ullrich fountain in Friedrich Street in Balingen.Ullrich the Knight became one of the symbols of the city. If you are tired of walking, shopping and window-shopping, you can just come here, sit and talk with your friends about your impressions.
Walking along Friedrich Street, a pedestrian presinct, in Balingen, a county center, located to the south of Stuttgart. The street is the main shopping street with lots of stores, cafes and other attractions.
I enjoyed our visit to Luebeck, the Museum City, and I remember our stroll downtown.I also have vivid memories of our visit to Cologne and its splendid Cathedral.It was great to have a trip along the Rhein by train Dortmund-Stuttgart and enjoy the wonderful scenery. family stay at my friends' in Altenkirchen, Westerwald; Egenhausen, Kreis Calw; and Balingen, Zollernalbkreis.
We have been to the town of Kiel approximately five times, each time we travelled onboard M/s Stena Line from Göteborg, Sweden. Kiel has a lovely ferry terminal and a deep harbour. The town has a total population of approximately 250,000 inhabitants. Kiel is situated approximately 100 kilometers north of Hamburg. It is undoubtedly one of the main maritime centres of Germany. Kiel is great for its shopping district with numerous large shopping centres. That is the reason why we visited Kiel so many times from Sweden.Among the popular tourist attractions in and around the town of Kiel are St. Nicholas Church, Rathaus (Town Hall), Cultural Centre, Art Gallery, Naval Memorial, Botanical Gardens and several museums such as the Zoological Museum, the Shipping Museum, the Museum of Ethnography and an open-air museum. You may visit Kiel's official website for more information:-...
In Freiburg we saw the opposite from the street sign in Aachen. No new spelling rules, but street signs in the very old German lettering.It is nice to look at, but can be very hard to read especially for tourists or young people who haven't learned the different letters at school.If you're in doubt where you are, just walk to a bigger street close-by. We only saw the old lettering on signs of smaller streets.
In the 1990s some teachers at universities and civil servants in the ministries of education decided to reform the spelling rules.As it is usually the case with decisions made in the ivory tower, this reform had a very hard time when it was transformed into real life.Since then we've had several changes, from the new spelling to the very new and the latest, and since 2006 the absolutely latest spelling reform.As a tourist you probably won't need to know about that, but when walking in Aachen we realized how strongly the city council seems to feel : There are two signs for the same street, one using the old spelling and another in the new spelling.(Pictures 1 and 2)
Balkonia, Gardenia, and Rasenna are popular holiday destinations among Germans, especially among people who are on a tight budget. These destinations are comfortable and easy to reach and feel just like home. You'll get all the food you want and are used to. They do not require any visas, there are no baggage rules and no booking fees. In Balkonia and Gardenia wild camping is allowed, visiting is free. Rasenna often has excellent swimming pools in close vicinity but may require a small daily fee. Balkonia is also good for abseiling and bird watching. Gardenia, however, can only be enjoyed long-term if you agree to work. Also note that these holiday destinations are usually self-catered unless you visit one that is inhabited by willing hosts, which however means you won't have it to yourself. *Ahem*[/Nonsense modus off]These are synonymes for spending your holidays at home.Balkonia ->...
Circus - The Hostel Berlin
7 Reviews and 710 Opinions Having previously stayed in the Central and Western Ku'Dam area I decided on my 3rd visit to stay in...
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...
Hotel Domstern Cologne
4 Reviews and 245 Opinions We stayed at the Hotel Domstern for two nights, based on online reviews. Always a bit hesitant when...
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Q: Is May a good time to travel down the rhine river? What is the best and most scenic stretch to travel along? How would you...
A: I would look at www.d-k.de. website. They have Great Boat Trips starting at Dusseldorf or Cologne all the Way to Mainz, passing Koblenz And Lorelei .... The strech...
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