Archive for the Category "Germany"
The first and second world war, the cold war, the Berlin Wall… Berlin IS Europe’s history of the 20th century. You see and feel it everywhere you go.
But what you see and feel too is a reborn cultural capital of Europe. Go there and experience the history, the culture, the people, the parties, the laid back atmosphere… Berlin is more than even the ‘Berliners’ themselves would expect! more…
Berlin Wall
If you’re looking for a place that’s rich with remnants of the recent past, then Germany’s the place for you. As you may well know, Germany was a key player in the previous world wars.
Thus, it filled Germany with monuments to the stories of our grandfathers about times long past but never forgotten. more…
We think that Germany is one of the crown jewels of travel and our opinion seems to be in favor, as Germany is one of the leading tourist destinations worldwide.
Scenic landscapes, beautiful villages, quaint castles and a profound sense of history are just a few of the reasons travelers are attracted to this delightful country. Germany’s industrious culture mixes the old with the new, the common with the technologically innovative and, in the process, manages to create a country that is both unique and impressive. more…
Dusseldorf is one of the nicest towns in Germany. It is a handsome and elegant, modern city on the banks of the Rhine River.
Düsseldorf is a city where everything is close together: just near the wellknown shoppingstreet Königsallee is the Altstadt, the old quarter of the city.
With its 260 cosy pubs and home-brew taverns it is well known as “the longest bar in the world”. A little further on in your trip, you can find renewed proof that the citizens of Düsseldorf love to promenade, go for walks,: the traditional Kö has recently acquired a new companion promenade, which is even two kilometers long. more…
Sitting near the Neckar River and ringed by verdant forests and vineyards, Stuttgart is the capital of the state of Baden-Württemberg in south western Germany.
The city”s center rests comfortably in a valley and has a population of approximately a half million. Stuttgart is one of the best known and acclaimed German towns due to its cultural and economic importance.
Originally founded in the tenth century, Stuttgart previously was known by the name Stuttengarten (“mare garden”) and was used as place for breeding horses for the Emperor”s cavalry. It acquired its present name as an abbreviation of Stuttengarten. more…
Frankfurt Germany has had the reputation for sometime as being a center for business and finance. By no means is this incorrect. It is home to the European Central Bank and is one of the major finance centers on the continent.
However, there”s so much more to the city than the business flowing through its streets and the skyscrapers that dominate the view. Beneath the surface, Frankfurt tourism actually thrives on the arts. Located in the state of Hesse, Frankfurt is a thriving metropolis full of international and local cultural flavors. Located along the banks of the Main River, the city serves as an essential trade hub for the rest of Europe. more…
Stretching west from Germany’s remote southeastern corner to the Allgäu region near Lake Constance, the Bavarian Alps (Bayerische Alpen) form a stunningly beautiful natural divide along the Austrian border. The ranges further south are higher, but these mountains shoot up from the foothills so abruptly that the impact is all the more dramatic.
The region is dotted with quaint frescoed villages, spas and health retreats and has a wealth of outdoor possibilities for skiing, snowboarding, hiking, canoeing and para-gliding – much of it year-round. The ski season lasts from about late December until April, while summer activities stretch from late May to November. more…