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Thuringia's smallish state capital has all the beauty and charms to become a tourist magnet, but visitors from overseas usually restrict their visit to Dresden or Leipzig.
Erfurt's most amazing sight is Krämerbrücke, a medieval bridge lined by two rows of houses. You can climb the belfry of the church at the western end of the bridge for great views over the city.
Other interesting places to see are the former university quarter Andreasstadt with a couple of nice patio cafés and beer gardens and 'Fischmarkt', a medieval town square with some brilliantly beautiful Renaissance houses. Leave a Comment
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This forest south-east of Berlin is not only one of Germany's most pristine nature reserves, it's also a very popular and fun tourist destination. Very few foreign tourists seem to know about this place, however, which is strange because it's a real highlight in my opinion.
The dense jungle-like forest is traversed by canals and river arms which form the main transport arteries in the area, there are no roads or cars, there is, however, a quaint village called Lehde in the forest with plenty of nice beer gardens. To get there, hire a canoe for the day. The farther you paddle away from the main town of Lübbenau, the wilder the forest gets, a true jungle experience in the middle of an industrialized country.
The Spreewald is famous in Germany for its delicious cucumbers and the locals are all cucumber-crazy, you can't leave without trying all the different varieties. Leave a Comment
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Schwerin truly is Germany's best-kept secret, a hidden gem and my personal favorite among German towns. In and around Schwerin there are countless lakes and parks, the fairy-tale Schwerin castle is the most magnificent in the country and the old town center is well-preserved with plenty of outdoor cafés and restaurants. Despite being a state capital, Schwerin has the feel of a pleasant provincial town. Leave a Comment
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In much of Germany, cities still value their precious greenspaces. From the English Garden in Munich to the numerous small city parks in Frankfurt, many German cities have peaceful and green places for an afternoon walk, or to quietly read a book.
In the case of the English Garden, clothing is optional in some places. : ) Leave a Comment
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The Basilika St. Kastor in Koblenz was built in the early part of the 9th century. It's exterior is a wonderful example of Romanesque architecture. It's interior was quite austere. Sadly this church along with the rest of Koblenz did not come off well during the Second World War and suffered considerable damage from Allied bombing. It has been extensively restored but lacks the atmosphere you might feel if you had entered a similar church in it's original form. Leave a Comment
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The historic Old Town of Lohr is on the right bank of the Main River. A good place to stop for lunch or a drink, or just to have a look around. Leave a Comment
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On the river Kinzig, and near the town of Offenburg, Gengenbach is an ideal starting point for the exploration of the Black Forest region.
This picture shows a general view of the town from across the river Kinzig. Leave a Comment
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Regensburg was a Roman settlement and there are many old if small Roman ruins scattered about the city. The Porta Praetoria is one such monument. This archway was built by the Romans in A.D. 179. It was an entrance to the the Roman settlement of Castra Regina. To the left of the archway you can see more of the watchtower that flanked the gateway. Leave a Comment
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Oberammergau is a small village situated about one hour south of Munich in the state of Bavaria. It is famously known for being a village of woodcarvers and shops and examples of this unique and interesting art form are sprinkled all over the town. Houses with unique fairytale patterns painted on their exterior are another a feature of the village.
Oberammergau is also famous for the 'Passion Play'. Its history dates back to the 1600s after much suffering and death due to the plague and the 30 years war - the villagers decided that every 10 years they would stage a play depicting the suffering, death and resurrection of Christ. The next play will be held in 2010.
It was such a pleasant village to stroll through and in a picteresque location as the town is flanked by a number of hills that create a beautiful small-town feel. Leave a Comment
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Bodenwerder is an idyllic town situated in the state of Lower Saxony about 25km from Hamelin. It is nestled into a valley on the River Wesser and boasts some beautiful views from some of the many lookouts overlooking this quaint town of 6500 inhabitants.
Bodenwerder is best known for the the Baron von Münchhausen (the Liar Baron) whose reputation stems from his telling of outrageous tales. The most faous of these was how he rode through the air on a cannonball. You will see references to the baron sprinkled all over the town including a fountain situated right in the city centre that depicts the baron on the famous cannon ball.
While Bodenwerder lacks any major touristic sights it was a wonderful off the beaten track spot and one that I enjoyed immensley. Leave a Comment
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