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| Germany Holidays - Destinations |
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Population: |
82.5 million |
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GMT + 1 |
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Drivers drive on the right hand side of the road |
| Languages: |
German |
| Religion: |
90% Christian |
| Emergency #: |
Winter 1-2 C
Summer 12-25C |
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Brandenburger Tor (Gate) – Berlin. Built in 1791 the Brandenburger Tor is an impressive structure that has been the centre of many political rallies over the centuries, and in 1989 the celebrations of the demolition of the Berlin Wall. After this momentious event which became to symbolize the reunification of Germany, the area was reopened to the public and these days traffic is passing freely through the gate.
Munich - The capital of Bavaria is a cultural and artistic centre with many historical buildings. It is also the gateway to the beautiful Bavarian scenery.
The DOM – Cologne. The DOM is Germanys greatest cathedral. It is a stunning structure that is almost overwhelming in scale and complexity .The DOM took over 6 centuries to build and was finally completed in 1880.
Hamburg - This is the largest port in Germany and over the centuries has grown into an industrial centre of nearly 2 million inhabitants that wields considerable political power in modern day Germany. Hamburg has become the centre for contemporary artists; intellectuals and partygoers who enjoy the many attractions on offer in, amongst other places, the city’s infamous Reeperbahn.
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The climate is variable so be prepared for a wide variety of weather conditions throughout the year.
The best weather is usually from May to October. The months just before and after the main tourist season can be pleasantly warm. It can rain at any time. |
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Bavarian Forest - in the south-east is the largest mountain forest in Europe and the wildlife includes wild pig, deer and fox.
Bavarian Alps - the Alps are extremely popular and in winter, skiing, both downhill and cross-country, dominate the sporting scene.
Black Forest – There are numerous marked trails for hikers in the Black Forest and although the terrain is fairly flat it is popular for cross-country skiing.
Harz Mountains - they don't have the same dramatic contours as the Alps, but they provide an excellent range of all-seasons sports.
Lake Constance – in Southern Germany it is a huge lake where conditions are ideal for sailing and windsurfing.
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Trains - The rail network is exceptionally good and easy to use.
Roads - German roads are superb. The national motorway network known as the autobahnen is generally wonderful but beware of the speeding locals, they really move.
Walking and Cycling - These are excelleny ways to see the countryside and bike hire is easily available.
Buses - There is a very good bus service in the country.
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The German Winter Carnival season has big cities including Cologne, Munich and Mainz exploding into action just prior to Ash Wednesday.
The countrys amazing musical heritage is celebrated in dozens of festivals throughout the year.The Thuringian Bach Festival in March and the Richard Wagner Festival in Bayreuth each July, are just two examples.
Stuttgart has a jazz festival in April and Berlin in November. Both are very well attended.The Munich Beer Festival is popular with tourists and locals alike.
Christmas fairs are held in quite a few cities and towns, in particular Munich, Nuremberg, Lübeck and Berlin.
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Information on Germany - Whether you are planning a trip to Germany or you are just interested in its rich culture, we will take you there and tell you everything you need to know.
Germany Tourism - Plan your trip, meet German singles, obtain useful travel trips.
Germany map - Detailed maps of Germany with city location and connections between destinations to help you plan your trip to Germany
www.germany-tourism.de - The official Tourist Board Site
www.magic-cities.com - This site was set up by the German Tourist Board, Lufthansa and German Rail to promote the main German cities.
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