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Editorial Dear readers, “Activity holidays – hiking, cycling and lifestyle in Germany” is our main theme for 2009.. With the amazing landscapes of its national parks and nature reserves, wide 2009 expanses of beach on the North Sea and the Baltic coast, idyllic lakes and rivers, vast uplands and the mountainous region of the Alps, Germany is ideal for activity-based holidays. The new issue of “Destination Germany” features some of the best ways in which to experience Germany actively and in style. Passionate about golf? Then Destination Germany is the place to tee off. We have a long list of top golf courses that match any international standard. standard. Novices are also well catered for, as professionally-led taster courses provide an introduction to this relaxing sport in glorious surroundings surroundings.. Along Germany’s coast, you can relax and enjoy the fresh, sea air in one of our many resorts and spas. A fine example of how wellness in Germany is as rich and varied as its cultural scene. In 2009, classical music fans can look forward to a series of events commemorating the 250th anniversary of the death of George Frederick Handel. These will be held at places that are closely associated with the great German composer, most notably Halle. Culture also plays a starring role in other German cities. The Ruhr region in particular is already gearing up for 2010 when it becomes the European Capital of Culture. Discover an urban conurbation that‘s steeped in history and buzzing with creativity. Go shopping on a city break to Germany and you‘re sure to find what you‘re looking for, whether in an enormous shopping complex or a boutique store along a narrow medieval lane. The most enjoyable way to get around in Germany is on one of the scenic routes that run the length and breadth of the country. There are now more than 150 to discover, including the four showcased in this issue of “Destination Germany”: the Berlin Wall Trail, the Glass Route, the Fairytale Route and the Romantic Road. There is another significant anniversary in 2009: it is 20 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall. This historic event, which led to the reunification of Germany, is commemorated with numerous events in many towns, cities and regions, but particularly in the capital Berlin. The face of tourism in Germany has been changed substantially by reunification, with a number of new and fascinating places emerging in the east. Read on to find ideas and inspiration for your next holiday. We look forward to seeing you soon in Destination Germany.
Yours sincerely
Petra Hedorfer Chief Executive Officer German National Tourist Board
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Germany’s towns and cities are attractive, exciting and have centuries-old histories. Vibrant centres centres of art ar t and entertainment, heritage and modernity, they welcome the world’s world’ s visitors. The diversity of Germany’s Germany’s urban centres is spellbinding: fascinating history,, amazing shopping, breathtaking architecture and enchanting festiv history festivals als are just some of their attractions.
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Berlin Cosmopolitan City
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Hamburg Vibrant Gateway to the World
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Hannover Royal Pleasure Gardens
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Dresden The special Spirit
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Düsseldorf City on the Rhine
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Frankfurt Metropolis at the Heart of Europe
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Bavaria Vast V ast Lakes and t he glorio us Alps
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Lake Constance Mediterranean Feel
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Get active and recharge your batteries – Germany’s holiday regions with their great scenery are ideal for all kinds of activity-based holidays. Walking Walking or cycling tours in the hills and wine-growing areas, golfing breaks deep in the countryside or beach holidays for the whole family on the coast or by a lake guarantee guarantee fun as well as relaxation.
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We enjoy life to the full in Germany focussing on health, happiness and hospitality. You’ll encounter every aspect of enjoyment, from inviting spas and exclusive gourmet restaurants to glittering prestigious events. Leave your cares at home and let yourself go!
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Berlin Cosmopolitan City full of History History Spring 2009 sees the start of the German capital’s commemoration
World Heritage status thanks to its many fascinating exhibitions. The
of the fall of the Berli n Wall (9 November 1989) with a hu ge variety
Berlin International Film Festival is one of the world‘s leading cine-
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matic events on a par with the Cannes and Venice film festivals. festivals. Or you can experience the Berliners‘ famous sense of humour at a host
Berlin is different, a true world city. As soon as visitors see
of theatres and cabaret venues. The German capital has a rhythm all
the view from the top of the new Reichstag building, they
of its own, reflecting its unique history at every turn.
are amazed by the juxtaposition of historical buildings with
For 28 years, years, the western half of Berlin was cut off from the eastern
the bold imaginings of contemporary architects. Potsdamer Platz, the new embassy quarter and the haunting Holocaust
side which was part of East Germany. Germany. The interactive DDR-Museum (GDR-Museum) gives visitors visitors an insight in to everyday life behind the
memorial by New York architect Peter Eisenman are just some of
Wall. The fall of the Wall, which divided the city into east an d west,
the latest additions to the cityscape. By contrast, the Nikolaiviertel
provoked wild celebrations all over Germany. A wide-ranging pro-
quarter, crowded with cafés and restaurants, is a vibrant slice of old
gramme of events is being held to commemorate the 20 th anniversary
Berlin. Other top attractions include Gedächtniskirche memorial
of this historic event in 2009. One of the highlights is an open-air
church on the edge of Kurfürstendamm, the New Synagogue built
exhibition entitled “Peaceful revolution on Alexanderplatz”. Another
almost 150 years ago, vibrant Alexanderplatz and Gendarmenmarkt,
exhibition “Locations – 20 years of change in Berlin” focuses on a
one of Europe‘s finest squares with the German Cathedral and the
different area of the city every two weeks. Projected images, light
French Cathedral. The rich variety of cultural attractions in Berlin is
installations and vast designs covering entire facades explore how
world class: Berlin Museum Island, for example, has earned UNESCO
the buildings and character have changed.
Highlight | DDR-MUSEUM (GDR-MUSEUM), BERLIN Trabants, Spree Forest gherkins and high-rise concrete housing Trabants, estates were were features of life in the GDR. The GDR-Museum in the historical center of Berlin shows life as it really was on the other side of th e Wall – it is h istorically accurate, accurate, interactive and absolutely fascinating. www.ddr-museum.de
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of Cultures (May 29 - Jun 01, 2009) The vibrant festival with Children’s carnival, street parades and many other events attracts over a million visitors each year. year. CITYFESTIVAL CITY FESTIVAL Festival of Lights (Oct 13 - 25, 2009) Spectacular illuminations light up the Brandenburg Gate, the TV tower, tower, the streets, squares and a host of other buildings.
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The main festivities on 9 November 2009 will be held by the Branden-
collection of political and poetic paintings is now under a preservation
burg Gate where a line of gigantic dominoes will mark the former border between east and west. A firework display will start as the
order. Today it still reflects the hope and unbridled joy felt everywhere
immediately after the Berlin Wall came down
musicians. The East-Side- Gallery is a permanent memorial to peace and reconciliation in Berlin. Once Germany had been reunified, a multitude of artists from around the world set to work on a 1.3 kilometre stretch of the Wall along Mühlenstrasse. Their colourful
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last of the line of dominoes falls – leading into a concert with top-class
Top row: A relaxing stroll by the river against a magnificent backdrop, The Reichstag – a Berlin landmark and the setting for many historic events, Protesters demonstrating in East Berlin on 4 November 1989, Art on the Berlin Wall: the East-Side-Gallery. Bottom: Brandenburger Tor at night.
Hamburg Vibrant Gateway to the World This north Germany city on the river Elbe is focussing on the future with its HafenCity development, but will still remember the past when it celebrates the 820th Harbour Anniversary from 8 to 10 May 2009. A grand parade of tall ships, dragon boat racing and a gigantic firework display will transform the harbour and quays into one big party venue. Hamburg attracts visitors all year round to shop in the elegant arcades alongside the Alster lake, to tour the Reeperbahn district and to visit numerous events of international significance, for example the
The Landungsbrücken jetties in St. Pauli, a popular visitor attraction
Hamburg Summit where “China meets Europe”. The city‘s restaurants have no less than twelve Michelin stars between them.
When completed it will tower over the harbour like a 110-metre high glass ship. At the heart of the building there will be a world-class
Diners in restaurants such as Tafelhaus, Sgroi and Das kleine Rote
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can expect top-quality food. Hamburg fish market is hugely popular and a great place to sample local specialities such as dark rye bread
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with shrimps. Art lovers are well catered for in the art district‘s numerous museums, and Miniature Wonderland, the biggest model
Highlight | HAMBURGER DOM FUNFAIR (MARCH 20 APRIL 19, 2009) The biggest fun fair in north Germany, Germany, with
train set in the world, is a favourite with everyone, not just railway enthusiasts. HafenCity, Europe‘s biggest construction site, will
old-fashioned market stalls and countless thrilling rides.
increase the size of Hamburg‘s city centre by 40 per cent. The glass Elbphilharmonie concert hall currently being built in the old port district is becoming one of the city‘s new signature attractions.
Alster Fair (Aug 27 - 30, 2009) Hamburg’s popular street festival with music, sport and entertainment. CITYFESTIVAL CITY FESTIVAL
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Hannover Royal Pleasure Gardens The city of Hannover owes its jewel of baroque garden architecture
to an extraordinary woman: Electress Sophia of the Palatinate. Inspired by the Sun King, Louis XIV, she had the Royal Gardens of Herrenhausen laid out in French style at the end of the 17 th century.
Today, about 400,000 visitors a year enjoy the unique atmosphere of one of the best preserved baroque gardens in Europe. Obviously, these atmospheric surroundings form the perObviously, fect setting for magnificent cultural events, including the Herrenhausen Festival Weeks. Marienburg Castle is located around 20 km south of Hannover. Fully furnished, its many loving details can be enjoyed during a guided tour. tour. In the heart of the town you can breathe the city’s history history with its timberframed buildings of the Old Town. The imposing Market Church and the Old Town Hall are the most southerly examples of the redbrick Gothic style which is typical of northern Germany. A few yards further on you can relax in secluded spots on the banks of the River Leine. Hannover’ss lively city center attracts shoppers with the new ErnstHannover’ August Gallery and a series of elegant arcades and shopping malls. Travelling up to the 97-metre high dome of the New Town hall in the unique curving lift is an experience in itself. The Maschsee Lake is a maritime paradise right in the city center and in the Eilenriede city you will find Europe’s number one Adventure Zoo
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French style – the Royal Gardens of Herrenhausen
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Dresden is characterised by the natural beauty of the Elbe Valley.
everywhere. The Elbe Cycle Route runs right through the meadows.
Over many centuries, this city of art has developed in harmony
In just one hour, you can cycle at a leisurely pace from the old
with its surrounding countryside. The city is not a product of art,
quarter to Pillnitz Palace.
but the result of a deep-felt understanding of art combined with
The many attractions around Dresden are strung together like
remarkable planning and craftsmanship.
pearls: the porcelain town of Meissen, Moritzburg palace, Weesenstein Castle, the rugged scenery of Saxon Switzerland, and the
The reconstructed Church of Our Lady, a magnificent
impregnable Königstein Fortress are only a few of the highlights
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baroque domed building, is a powerful symbol of international reconciliation after the Second World War. Religious services are held in the church, which is open for all
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to visit free of charge, and it is also a venue for prestigious concerts. Not far from this splendid baroque building in the historical old quarter is Dresden‘s Innere Neustadt district on the other side of the River Elbe: lovingly restored restored façades of beautiful town houses with chic boutiques and excellent restaurants.
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Behind this is Outer Neustadt, one of Germany‘s largest enclosed Gründerzeit districts. With its late 19th century grandeur and buzzing
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Dresden has 45 galleries, 37 museums and 38 theatres and stages.
From 1 p.m. to 5.15 p.m. From The stables can be visited from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Countless events such as balls, drama, music festivals, fairs and markets round off the city‘s wide range of cultural attractions. Bold architecture in an amazing riverscape
Highlight | DRESDEN MUSIC FESTIVAL (MAY (MAY 20 JUNE 7, 2009) The new artistic director and famous cellist Jan
Vogler promises a flamboyant new take on the classic festival.
In Dresden, modern architectur architecture e often originates from an exciting dialogue between the old and new. The most impressive examples include the Residenz Palace whose little courtyard has been covered with a modern, transparen transparentt roof. The city also has a unique connection with the river that flows through it: the Elbe winds its way freely, unspoilt and lined with meadows, for 23 kilometres through Dresden, showing how urban river scenery once looked
2nd Night at Pillnitz Palace (Aug 08, 2009) Wonderfully atmospheric production at Pillnitz Palace with light, CITYFESTIVAL FESTIVAL Dresden City sound and entertainment entertainment.. CITY Festival (Aug 14 - 16, 2009) Dresden celebrates celebrates – and the whole city is transformed into a stage for markets, music, culture and sport. CITYFESTIVAL CITY FESTIVAL
Düsseldorf Cosmopolitan Cosmopolit an City on o n the Rhine The elegant regional capital of North Rhine-Westphalia forms a perfect
backdrop for any occasion – conferences, shopping or museum visits. Located on the banks of the Rhine, Düsseldorf is one of the Located biggest trade fair and conference venues in Europe. Luxury hotel accommodation and a wide range of entertainment and cultural attractions add to its appeal. Twice a year Düsseldorf plays host to CPD, the world‘s leading fashion fair as well as hosting the number one international shoe fair fair.. The centre of the city is bisected by Königsallee, or “Kö” for short. One of Europe‘s most
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elegant avenues, it is lined with designer sh ops such as Armani, Prada, Jil Sander, Joop, Chanel and Gucci as well as three luxury hotels. There
are also chic cafés for taking a break from all that s hopping. If individual style advice is what you need, you can even hire a personal shopper for an hour or two. Düsseldorf is also an art city in a league
of its own. The Kunsthalle art gallery, the K20 and K21 North RhineWestphalia Westphali a collections of modern and contemporary art and the NRW-Forum Kultur und Wirtschaft gallery are the most prominent destinations in the city‘s extremely rich and vibrant art scene. Joseph Beuys famously taught at the Düsseldorf Academy of Art . If you are in need of refreshment after a day of culture, try the local altbier in Düsseldorf‘s old quarter, quarter, known as the “longest bar in the world”
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Highlight | JAPAN DAY (JUNE 03, 2009) Every year the German-Japanese friendship festival, one of the largest of its kind in the world, attracts over a million visitors to the banks of the Rhine.
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Rheinkirmes fun fair (July 18 - 26, 2009)
The most popular fun fair on the Rhine and one of the biggest public festivals in Germany, the Rheinkirmes takes place during the third week in July at the fairgro fairground und on the western bank of the river Rhine in the Oberkassel district. district.
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Frankfurt Metropolis Me tropolis at the Heart of Europe In 2009, as well as the city‘s annual Museum Embankment Festival, Frankfurt will host the world‘s biggest gymnastics event. Modern, cosmopolitan and bustling in the best way possible –
business, tolerance tolerance and belief in progress have long been a way of life in Frankfurt. Commerce, fairs and festivals can be traced back to the Middle Ages and the city‘s international reputation predates its late 20th and 21st century banking skyscrapers. The Festival Hall built back in 1908 is an impressive legacy of Frankfurt's economic strength. When Kaiser Wilhelm II
Hauptwache, one of the main squares in the city
himself opened the hall it was the largest self-supporting domed building in Europe and was built for exhibitions, congresses and large-scale festivities. One of which was the 11 th German Gymnastics Festival when around 15,000 gymnasts performed in and around the Festival Hall. There will be an even bigger throng in 2009 when Frankfurt hosts the International German Gymnastics Festival. With its slogan “We‘re building bridges” it is the biggest mass sports event and gymnastics
thousands of visitors flock to the cultural events and food festival held along both banks of the river Main
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competition in the world with championship tournaments as well as a wide range of demonstratio demonstration n performances and activities that everyone can join in with. The amazing Museum Embankment Festival also has something for everyone. Every year for an entire weekend in late summer, tens of 12
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A traditional city-centre festival with live music, fairground rides, a jousting contest and a firewo firework rk on the river Main.
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Wiesbaden Shoppin g and Spa at Shopping the Health Resort Wiesbaden is the regional capital of the state of Hessen and lies in the heart of Germany, only 30 minutes from Frankfurt airport. Kurhaus and casino are among the most beautiful buildings in Europe. In the 19 th century, Wiesbaden had its heyday as a world-spa city. The villas of the spa district and the Hessian
State Theatre still lend the city its distinctive character today. The Romans were the first to appreciate the health benefits of
The Kurhaus in Wiesbaden
Idyllic scenery with Vollrads Castle
Wiesbaden’s 26 hot springs. Today the city has numerous modern health centres including the Aukammtal and the Kaiser Friedrich thermal spas. Wiesbaden also has a wide range of traditional shops
selling high-quality goods. Wilhelmstraße and Taunusstraße are the premium shopping shopping streets. streets. In the old quarter there are smaller boutiques, goldsmiths and luxury food stores. As a renowned health resort, Wiesbaden specialises in rheuma tic and orthopaedic disorders. T K T R | l e b e o G t s r o H ©
rehabilitation on clinics there In addition to the specialist treatment and rehabilitati is a growing number of centres offering plastic surgery. The clinics boast a very high standard of medical care and have tailored their services to the needs and wishes of their international guests. The state-of-the-art state-o f-the-art Deutsche Klinik für Diagnostik (DKD) in particular
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Baden-Baden Ele lega gant nt Spa Resor ortt in th thee Bla lack ck For oreest In an idyllic location at the foot of the Black Forest mountains, this elegant spa town with a history dating back 2,000 years has a charm and sophistication all of its own. With a worldwide reputation as the cosmopolitan spa resort of the Black For Forest, est, Baden-Baden is an exclusive thermal spa destination offering relaxation and well-being of the very highest level at both the modern Caracalla thermal bath and the Roman-Irish Bath, the “Friedrichsbad”. Baden-Badens “Festpielhaus”, “Festpielhaus”, the second largest concert hall and opera house in Europe, offers top-quality entertainment with more than 300 prestigious events every year, including the Herbert von H b m G s u m s i r u o T & r u K n e d a B n e d a B T B B ©
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as Anne-Sophie Mutter, Mutter, Lang Lang, Hilary Hahn etc. The Museum Frieder Burda in “Lichtentaler Allee”, the splendiferous park and garden at the heart of the town, was designed by top New York architect Richard Meier and is the sparkling jewel in Baden-Baden’s crown.
The élite of the horse racing world flock to Baden-Baden three times a year for glittering sporting and social events, while the gleaming vintage stars of the International Classic Car Meeting can be admired in front of the “Kurhaus” in mid-July. The most beautiful casino in the world, if Marlene Dietrich is to be believed, rounds of a perfect day in a playful manner
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Munich Bavarian Lifestyle No other city in Germany enjoys such great popularity as Munich. The vibrant Bavarian capital, which hosted the 1972 Olympic Games, is a centre for business, sport and the arts.
Munich has it all, from top-class cultural events to Germany‘s biggest beer garden. The elegant designer boutiques, antique shops and jewellery stores in Maximilianstrasse Maximilianstrasse will delight ardent shoppers, while lovers of good food and drink
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should head for Viktualienm Viktualienmarkt. arkt. This food market sells everything from fresh fruit to gourmet specialities. Its beer garden,
and other regional specialities washed down by beer – to the
which seats up to 1,000 people, is a relaxing spot to take a break from the shops. The number of things to see and do in and around
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Munich is endless. The English Garden, fabulous Nymphenburg Palace and the Olympic Park are popular attraction attractions. s. The three Pinakothek galleries display works of art from all eras up to and including the present day. In the German Museum visitors get a unique insight into the development of science and technology from steam engines to nuclear power, from a “real” coal mine to a planetarium. Every year the highlight in Munich‘s calendar of events is the Oktoberfest, the biggest beer festival in the world that attracts millions of visitors to the city city.. The rest of the year at a t the Hofbräuhaus beer hall and other historical inns, locals can be seen dressed in
Highlight | CLASSICS ON ODEONSP LAT LATZ Z – OPEN-AIR CONCERT (MAY 04 - JULY 05, 2009) The beautifully illuminated historical historical buildings on Odeonsplatz square provide the perfect backdrop for the classical musical event.
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(Nov 25 - Dec 31, 2009) International specialities and highquality craft items are on sale at this special Christmas market at the Theresienwiese showground. A festive programme of music and entertainment is sure to put everyone in the Christmas mood.
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Stuttgart Fast Cars, Festivals and Sports Stuttgart, home of Mercedes-Benz and Porsche, is kn own for its sporting tradition, sporty cars and action-packed events calendar. At the DTB World Cup, you can watch the finest gymnasts in Germany perform astounding physical feats, whether it‘s on the horizontal bar, asymmetrical bars or balance beam. Another competition with international character is the German Open, which in Stuttgart refers to ballroom
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dancing rather than golf or tennis. The medals are competed for by dance partners from all corners of the globe. Unmistakably a
is the spectacular firework display, set to music, which bathes the
tennis tournament is the MercedesCup, which attracts some of
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the biggest names in the sport and boasts a fabulous programme of accompanying entertainment. Stuttgart might be synonymous with sport, but it has plenty more to offer as well: the Summer Festival on Schlossplatz square, for example, which is one big
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open-air party fuelled by fabulous food and drink and sensational music. Stuttgart also stages an annual wine festival, no surprise
One of the biggest and most enthralling beer festivals in the world with a fairground, gala parade and a firewo firework rk extravaganza set to music.
in a city where wine has bee n produced for more than a thousand years. In late August, the city centre is transformed into a miniature
wine village t hat attracts more than one mill ion people every year. The Cannstatter Wasen, which is somewhere between a beer festival and a fun fair, has taken place since time immemorial and ranks among the finest event of its kind in the world. The highpoint 14
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RUHR.2010 – European Capital of Culture Flourishing Culture in Place of smoking Chimneys The Ruhr, a former coal-mining and steel-making region with a
museums in the country with 400,000 visitors every year. Founded
population of more than five million people, has blossomed into a
in 1930, the museum is widely regarded as the world’s leading
buzzing urban conurbation blessed with green spaces, a vibrant
repository reposito ry of mining history, history, shedding light on the cultural, social
arts and culture scene and endless scope for leisure and
and technical aspects of the industry industry.. There is also a 2.5 km visitor
entertainment.
mine that takes guests 20 metres beneath the museum building. The selection of the Ruhr as the European Capital of Culture for 2010
The story of how Germany’s former industrial heartland was
is a reward for this development and an incentive to press ahead.
selected to be the European Capital of Culture for 2010 is a
RUHR.2010 comprises comprises 53 town and cities, with Essen as the chief
fascinating one with many different facets. It is best told at
representative, united by the vision of becoming an urban centre for
sites such as the Oberhausen Gasometer and the Zollverein mine in Essen, which fell into disuse and became art and
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the modern world. Dortmund, Gelsenkirchen, Bochum and Oberhausen are the major cities at the heart of the region, Duisburg
culture venues. The latter, a colliery in its previous life, is now a
on the Rhine is in the western Ruhr Ruhr and Hagen is in the east.
UNESCO World Heritage Site. Among other things, it houses the
Recklinghausen Recklinghause n in the north also has a role to play. Its popular Ruhr
North Rhine-Westphalia Rhine-Westphalia Design Centre and the Palace of Projects, a
Festival is a firm fixture in the region’s cultural calendar and has
huge ensemble of art installations by Ilya and Emilia Kabakov. No
been a beacon of solidarity between miners and artists for 62 years.
less unusual as a place to hold exhibitions and events is the
The Ruhr Piano Festival, the RuhrTriennale and the Moers Jazz
120-metre-high gasometer. Both the gasometer and the Zollverein
Festival are other popular events, while the Philharmonic Hall in
are part of the Route of Industrial Heritage, whose 52 monuments
Essen and the Dortmund Concert Hall are two of the region’s finest
chronicle 150 years of mining and manufacturing in the Ruhr. The
venues. Illustrious names to have appeared there include Hollywood
400 km circular tour shows how the Ruhr has metamorphosed from
stars Kevin Spacey, Jeff Goldblum and Cate Blanchett, opera divas
the coal-mining centre of Germany into a metropolis for the future.
such as Anna Netrebko Netrebko,, internationally acclaimed pianists from
Highlights include the Duisburg-Nord Industrial Landscape Park that
Krystian Zimerman to Lang Lang and jazz legends Archie Shepp and
surrounds the disused steelworks in the Meiderich district of
Peter Brötzmann. A region once shaped by companies such as
Duisburg. The old gasometer there has been convert converted ed into the
Thyssen Thys sen and Krupp is now a place where ballet, opera and museums
largest inland diving centre in Europe, while the German
can thrive. The Folkwang Museum in Essen is a fine example with its
Mountaineering Association practise practise their climbing skills in the ore
fabulous collection of art from the 19th and 20th centuries, and a
bunkers. Other attractions at the site include a theatre, an open-air
stunning new building on course to open in 2010. Currently on
cinema and a blast furnace that now serves as an observation tower.
display (until the end of August 2009) are 120 masterpieces from
The German Mining Museum in Bochum, which charts the rise of the
the Villa Hügel collection, among them Monet’s paintings of Rouen
industrial revolution revolution in Germany, is one of the most popular
Cathedral, Renoir’s “Lise” and “The Asylum Garden” by Van Gogh.
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Light show at Duisburg-Nord Industrial Landscape Park
CentrO in Oberhausen with view of the gasometer
The annual Ruhr Marquee Festival on the shores of Lake Kemnader See offers a great mix of comedy, hip-hop and rock as well as a freeentry day culminating in a huge party. Also of interest are the latest shots in the Ruhr Pixel Project, a continuous documentary of digital photos that are regularly displayed in the 300-metre-long glass exhibition corridor at Gelsenkirchen Science Park. Here are a few numbers that underline the cultural diversity in the Ruhr region, the third-largest conurbation in Europe: the Ruhr has 1,000 industrial monuments, 200 museums, 100 arts centres, 120 theatres, 100 concert venues, 250 festivals and fairs, 19 universities and 1,000,000 football fans. The biggest football teams in the Ruhr are also traditional rivals: Borussia Dortmund and Schalke, both of which have a fanbase that extends well beyond the borders of Germany. The Ruhr and the Love Parade are also fast becoming synonymous. The biggest party in the world dances its way to Bochum in 2009 after sending millions of revellers into raptures in
Old coppers in the Dortmund Brewery Museum
Dortmund in 2008 and Essen in 2007. For one weekend, the air is filled with the sound of trance, techno, minimal techno, house, drum’n bass, electro pop and everything in-between. The multicultural character of the Ruhr is attributable mainly to the influx of eastern European immigrants in the 19th century. Although the region entered the 21st century having undergone a dramatic r e h c a m u h c S m i h c a o J / r e g e u L h p l a R / G T R ©
structural change, the theme of migration and identity is more pertinent than ever before and forms a core element of the European Capital of Culture programme. programme. The Ruhr is a melting pot in which people from more than 170 countries live together in a densely populated urban community. community. The “City of Cultures” Cultures” theme is
Highlight | RUHR MUSEUM (FROM AUTUMN 2009) This museum in the spectacular location of the Zollverein mine is to be officially opened in autumn 2009. A permanent exhibition with lots of photographs and geological and archaeological exhibits will illustrate the history of the Ruhr region. Highlight | AQUARIUS WATER MUSEUM, MÜLHEIM An award-winning museum covering every aspect of water housed in a 50 m high water tower. The interactive, multimedia exhibition on 14 floors combines historical architecture with modern technology. www.aquarius-wassermuseum.de
an attempt to explore the origins and implications of migration. People come from countries all over Europe to work in Germany and bring with them impetus, inspiration and ideas that are reflected not just in popular culture, but increasingly also in highbrow circles. Their influence is prominent in world music, multicultural theatre
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and food and drink and is setting trends for the future
CITYFESTIVAL CITY FESTIVAL Extraschicht (June 27, 2009)
The ninth “Night of Industrial Heritage” Heritage ” will see the Ruhr region hosting some spectacular performances and productions. Culture lovers will be in their element at 40 venues in 20 towns and cities.
Vast V ast lakes lake s and the glorious gl orious Alps BAVARIA
St. Anne’s Church in Wamberg
Holiday-Tips A day on the water Enjoy an exciting rafting trip through the beautiful river valleys of the Isar or Danube. Good old-fashioned Bavarian fun with captivating music and the chance of a soaking!
A
region of variety and breathtaking beauty
Not far from St. Bartholomew‘ Bartholomew‘s s Church, which juts
from the vineyards of Würzburg in the north to
out into the lake, is the Eiskapelle (ice chapel),
Munich and the Alps in the south. The landscape assumes many forms in
Germany‘s lowest glacier caves. The contrast of mountain backdrops and
Bavaria: alpine peaks and vast lakes;
glistening blue waters so typical of Bavaria
beautiful river scenery and magnificent
is exemplified in the Berchtes Berchtesgadener gadener Land
parks; labyrinthine rock formations, highland moors and narrow gorges; elegant
and Tegernseer Land regions. Between Weltenburg Abbey and Kelheim, the
Drifting through the clear blue skies
palace gardens and lush meadowland.
sheer rock walls along the Danube stand close
There are awe-inspiring views wherever the eye
together and soar almost 100 metres into the sky.
As your hot air balloon floats serenely through the air at altitudes of between 1,500 and 3,000 metres, the lakes,
roams and plenty of activities where you can
The landscape, one of the finest river landscapes in
admire them, from climbing, skiing and hiking to
Germany, has been carved out by the sheer force of
boat trips, gentle strolls and bike rides.
this stunning river over thousands and thousands
Even resting awhile on a well placed bench can
of years. Known as the Danube gorge, it provides a
reveal a world of wonders. Stunning scenery, fresh
habitat for a great many rare birds.
air and hearty food, a siesta on a mountain pasture
An enchanting river cruise on an old-fashioned
or surprises large and small tucked away in the
Donau-Kähne boat is a great chance to appreciate
countryside: nowhere else can you experience
all this wonderful nature.
mountains and forests of Bavaria appear as if sewn together on a patchwork quilt. Tram party in Munich Enjoy music, Bavarian beer
nature quite like in Bavaria.
and hearty food such as leberkäs (meatloaf), obatzda
The only way to see the full majesty of the Lake Chiemsee near the Austrian border, just
Breitachklamm gorge – one of the deepest and
outside Munich, is known by locals as the “Bavarian
most impressive in Europe – is on foot. Located near
in your fabulously decorated decorated
Sea”. Formed from the remnants of a glacier, the
Oberstdorf in the Allgäu, the 10,000-y 10,000-year-old ear-old
tram.
region's largest expanse of water offers a host of
wonder of nature was only made accessible in 1905.
fascinating impressions, impressions, both on the shoreline and
Follow the breathtaking loop trail and you see the
on its two inhabited islands. One of these is home to
Breitach river surging through the narrow ravine
magnificent Herrenchiemsee Palace which was
with its vertical and overhanging rock faces, faces, nearly
modelled on Versailles.
100 metres in height. Somewhat quieter but no less
Equally spectacular is Lake Königssee near
impressive is the Murnauer Moos nature con-
Berchtesgaden, Berchtes gaden, whose glorious mountain backdrop
servation area in the northern foothills of the Alps.
is best enjoyed on a boat tour. The highpoint of
Comprising an area of more than 30 square
these trips is the aptly named echo wall, where the
kilometres, it is among the largest moors in Central
captain plays a melody on his trumpet that
Europe.
(cream cheese) and pretzels as the sights of the city roll past
“Fraueninsel”, “Fra ueninsel”, Lake Chiemsee
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Welcome to Germany’s Winegrowing Regions
Enjoying the great outdoors in the vineyards
Discover the charming country countryside side where Germany’s
Idyllic autumn in the Rheingau
An active Experience in the th e Vineyards, Vineyards, Hills and River Valleys
wine is produced – You can enjoy a hiking tour anywhere where there
cyclists can explore a network of cycle paths that
are vines growing. The Rheinsteig is a premium trail
runs for more than 600 kilometres along the whole
that runs for 320 kilometres on the right of the
length of the River Main, discovering romantic
Rhine through the Rheingau and Middle Rhine
Franconian towns like Würzburg or Volkach set in
regions from Wiesbaden to Bonn – the section from
idyllic countryside. Suggested routes are also
St Goar to Bacharach, in particular, offers breath-
available for cycling tours along the Moselle on
winegrowing villages. villages.
taking views of the Rhine Valley and its striking
a cycle path network covering more than 1,000
vineyard slopes. On the Middle Rhine you’ll also
kilometres – luggage transfers are available on
You’re guaranteed gua ranteed to
find the Rhine Castle Trail, a fascinating route that
request. Three times a year, car-free activity days
have a varied and
links more than 40 castles as it winds its way
are held around the Moselle Moselle,, Saar and Ruwer rivers
through a wealth of charming vineyard scenery.
as well as in the Palatinate and Middle Rhine
enjoyable holiday.
In Saxony’s wine-growi wine-growing ng region, a wine trail runs
regions. Wine routes through the idyllic valleys of
from Pirna to Seusslitz through the magnificent
the Tauber, Jagst, Kocher and Rems in the
Elbe Valley. Other favourites include the Ahr Red
Württemberg wine-growing region, for example,
Wine Trail from Altenahr to Bad Bodendorf where
or the “Bocksbeutel”-r “Bocksbeutel”-route oute in Franconia Franconia,, offer
you can watch the winegrowers bringing in the
plenty to see and do throughout the year.
grape harvest in the autumn. In Baden’s sunny
Alternatively, you can enjoy a relaxing bike ride
south, the “Wiijwegli” takes you on a tour through
along the “Veloroute Rhein” through the
steep slopes, gently rolling hills, picturesque river scenery, sleepy
Walking in the vineyard
the vineyards of the Markgräflerland region close to the Swiss border. There are also miles of trails crisscrossing the Kaiserstuhl and Tuniberg regions
Varied cycling cycling tours in the wine regions
between the Rhine and the Black Forest. Germany’s sunniest vineyards have plenty of surprises in store with orchid-filled meadows, sunken lanes and volcanic domes. After an actionpacked tour, walkers can relax at the steaming hot thermal springs in Baden-Baden or with a trip to the sauna followed followed by a grapeseed oil treatment at the spa complex in Bad Kreuznach. The vineyard slopes along Germany’s riverbanks are particularly scenic and the ideal location for a cycling tour. Active 20
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On a walk with friends
Rheinhessen hills where you’ll find plenty of
Germany’s Wine Regions:
traditional inns serving home-produced wine along
Those looking for a gentler form of exercise can hire a railbike and explore the wine regions along
the way. Canoeists will find a number of boat hire centres
train tracks: a delightful experience that is available in the Nahe and Palatinate regions. Inline-skaters Inline-skaters
and more than 60 landing stages along the 217 km
will be in their element with the “Rhine-on-skat “Rhine-on-skates” es”
more than 100,000 hectares of vineyards
Moselle River Route. You can even go water-skiing on the Moselle near Bullay (wetsuit included). There
event in the Rheingau and Upper Middle Rhine Valley in August when a 135 km stretch of the main
63% white wine/ 37% red wine
are also some enchanting riverbank walks along the Saale, Unstrut, White Elster and I lm rivers. The
road is closed to traffic for a day between Rüdesheim and Koblenz.
Glan, a tributary of the Nahe, and the Lahn are
If you’d rather take take to the skies, the Middle Rhine is
a paradise for canoe and kayak enthusiasts, while the River Main in the Franconian wine-growing
the place for you: enjoy spectacular views of the countryside around Bad Ems on the Lahn on
region is ideal for boat trips.
a paragliding practice flight. In the fine weather, hot-air balloons sweep over the gently rolling vine-
In addition to excellent wines,
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clad hills of Rheinhessen – an action sport that is also offered in the area between the southern
Germany’s 13 wine regions also
Palatinate and Baden, and in the Hessian
offer plenty of opportunity for
include horse riding and scooters: in the southern
getting to know the countryside
Palatinate you can enjoy special riding tours through the forests and vineyards or hire a scooter
and its people.
to explore the region independently. Guided bike tours are offered along the Moselle, and the Baden
The hillsides are ideal for avid climbers. You can
region also has some wonderful routes offering a
even tackle the steepest vineyard in Europe, the 378-metre Bremmer Calmont on the Moselle, on
host of culinary delights along the way. For those who enjoy the combination of wine and
a circular trail – with the help of climbing aids. A climbing trail was recently opened in the famous
golf, the Palatinate is the ideal destination: at the golf course on the German Wine Route near
“Erdener Treppchen” and “Erdener Prälat” vineyards. For an even greater challenge, there’s
Dackenheim even the fairways are named after Palatinate grape varieties.
the Rotenfels in the Nahe wine-growin wine-growing g region,
Each of the 13 wine regions has a special character
the highest sheer rock face north of the Alps, at the foot of which is a vineyard. Here there are
all of its own – with a wealth of opportunities for you to combine an active holiday with culinary
steep inclines with names such as the “Saarbrücken Fireplace” or “Madonna South Face”, which only
delights and extraor extraordinary dinary experiences. www.winesofgermany.co.uk
experienced climbers can conquer.
Bergstrasse region. More romantic alternatives
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13 wine regions
approx. 10 million hectolitres of wine produced per annum approx. 2 million hectolitres of wine exported per annum Main grape varieties: Riesling, Spätburgunder (pinot noir), Grauburgunder (pinot gris), Weissburgunder (pinot blanc) World’s biggest producer of riesling Delicious treat and taste
River Cruising
Evening mood over Boppard
Under the Spell of the Loreley and the Green Vault Vault
Passau – the vibrant town on three rivers
region between the historical garrison town of Koblenz and Mainz, where more than 600 years ago a certain Mr Gutenberg discovered letterpress printing. Between these two landmarks, charming Riesling wine villages like Assmannshause Assmannshausen n and
“Deutsches Eck” in Koblenz
Experience Germany’s most
Rüdesheim are waiting to be explored. And from
beautiful Landscapes from the
greeting, which is said to have caused many skip-
River: Cruise the Rhine, Moselle,
pers to stray from their course.
Neckar,, Elbe, Main or Danube. Neckar Danu be.
Eck (German Corner) marks the marriage of the
her high slate cliff the legendary Loreley issues a
Just a few turns and river miles away the Deutsche Rhine with the lovely Moselle. Many scheduled river
Historical walls in lush vin eyards: Ehrenfels Castle
Defiant castles look down from their proud heights.
cruise ships travel regularly between Koblenz and
Vines brimming with grapes climb the walls of steep
Trier, where the Porta Nigra bears witness to early
cliffs in breathtaking colors. Romantic towns and
Roman times. Impressive castles and steep vine
vibrant cities with impressive art treasures line the
terraces terrace s are passed as well as the picturesque Art-
river banks: Traveling along Germany’s rivers is a
Nouveau town of Traben-Trarbach. Traben-Trarbach.
very special experience.
The “blue ribbon” of the Main winds delightfully
With majestic calm excursion boats slide through
through Hesse and Franconia. Historically signi-
the waves of the Rhine, Danube, Main, Neckar and
ficant kings and bishops have left behind a unique
of course on the third longest river in Europe, the
architectural inheritance: Würzburg with its Baroque
Elbe. As early as in the summer of 1837 the first
Residence, the festival city of Bayreuth, Bamberg,
Elbe paddle wheeler set off from Dresden. It was
Aschaffenburg and Goethe’s birthplace, Frankfurt,
a leisurely trip along the magnificent landscape of
are only some highlights of the cultural landscape
the area known as Saxon Switzerland. With their
on the Main. Just as many attractions are waiting
boisterous boistero us paddle wheels and huffing steam
on another Rhine tributary: the Neckar Neckar.. It begins its
engines these elegant old-timers continue to exude
course between the Black Forest and the Swabian
their nostalgic charm today, when they set off for
Alb and ends near Mannheim. The most impressive
Pillnitz Castle or the porcelain manufacturing manufacturing city
view begins after Stuttgart and ends in Heidelberg.
of Meissen, to Luther’s Wittenberg or the Dessau-
Not far from the spring of the Neckar the life of the
Wörlitzer garden empire.
Danube begins. Charming cities like Passau und
The Rhine also offers fascinating fascinating riverbank land-
Regensburg Regensbur g are located along its almost 435 miles
scapes – especially in its middle segment. Even
of river banks, as well as Ulm, where the highest
during the Romantic era poets and painters were
church tower in the world reaches up into the sky.
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Meersburg
Holiday-Tips Bregenz Festival, July 22 – Aug 23, 2009
Rousing music will be a fea– ture of the summer festival when Giuseppe Ver Verdi’s di’s opera “Aida” comes to the pontoon
stage in Bregenz – one of the locations of the new James Bond film “Quantum of Solace”. Lake Constance Cycle Route One of the highlights
for holidaymakers with energy to burn is the Lake Constance Cycle Route, probably the best known cycle trail in central Europe. Over 270 km long, its route encircles virtually the entire lake. Abbey Library of St Gallen
The oldest in Switzerlan Switzerland, d, this baroque library has been a UNESCO world heritage site since 1983. It attracts around 100,000 visitors every year.
The floating stage in Bregenz
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hree different countries border Lake Constance, Europe’s third biggest lake, which is set in an appropriately varied, cosmopolitan holiday region. The lake shores give way to gently rolling hills, lush meadows and leafy vineyards, vineyar ds, with a chain of Alpine peaks and their high-altitude walking terrain and ski resorts resplendent in the distance. The Lake Constance holiday region covers an area of 500 square kilometres in southern Germany. It is dotted with must-see towns and villages, such as the historical town of Constance, Friedrichshafen, Meersburg set amid vine-clad slopes, Wasserburg, Wasserburg, Lindau with its pretty harbour and Überlingen in a sheltered south-facing spot on the shores of the lake. A trip to the island of Reichenau should not be missed. With its outstanding medieval medieval abbey and churches the island has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since November 2000. Flower Island Mainau – a Symphony for the Senses
The bridge from the mainland seems to cross into another world. The heavenly Flower Island Mainau was created by the Bernadotte family, a branch of the Swedish royal family, and is one of the most popular destinations on the German side of Lake Constance. Every year, about 1.2 million visitors explore this subtropical paradise island – individually or with an expert guide. The new horticultural year starts with the great orchid show in March, the month when the tulips also come into bloom, followed by the rhododendrons in April and 30,000 rose bushes, more than 1,200 varieties, that take their place in summer. The wild species and shrub roses along the rose promenade beguile the senses with countless scents and colours.
The Indian summer lasts well into the autumn, when the trees take on splendid red, orange and golden hues. In winter the welcome warmth of the butterfly house encourages vanilla, papaya and tamarind bushes to bloom at an unseasonable time of year. Young visitors to the island love the “Water World” adventure playground, playgrou nd, pony riding and animals made of flowers. Restaurants, the palace café and traditional beer gardens complete a day out on Mainau. In 2009, the Island Mainau celebrates the 100th anniversary of the birth of Lennart Bernadotte.. An exhibition about Count Lennart’s Bernadotte Russian ancestry will be staged in the palace, while installations in the gardens will highlight his achievements on the island. Organic fruit and award-winni award-winning ng Cuisine
A wide range of restaurants and cafés offering excellent value for money are a hallmark of the region. Organically grown fruit and vegetables and award-winning award-winn ing cuisine can both be found. Around 20 varieties of apple grow on the shores of Lake Constance where the mild climate in the foothills of the Alps provides ideal growing conditions. Regional specialities such as whitefish from the lake and other fresh fish are served along with many game dishes and top-quality locally grown produce. Vibrant Towns with a Wealth of Attractions
The university town of Constance offers a wide range of leisure activities ranging from classical concerts, the “Rock am See” rock festival and the annual Lake Constance Night Festival with fireworks to leisurely strolls, romantic boat trips and challenging mountain-bike tours. Friedrichshafen –
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Flower Island Mainau
the birthplace of the Zeppelin – is the home of the airship and has a renowned airship museum. Modern Zeppelin NTs can take up to twelve passengers,, and two-hour sightseeing flights over passengers Lake Constance with unique panoramic views are available.. The outline of Meersburg Castle is available another remarkable sight. The medieval castle from which this small Badensian town takes its name, rises up majestically over the rooftops. Like the castle, the new baroque palace once belonged to the bishops of Constance. Families flock to the town’ss open-air swimming pool and beach with its town’ 7,000m2 lakeside sunbathing lawn. Lindau is a special place for a holiday. On balmy summer nights beneath the palms you really feel as if you’re by the Mediterranean. Mediterranea n. A stroll around this historical port town includes the lighthouse and lion monument by the lake promenade and medieval Maximilianstrasse leading to the market square. Culture and Heritage across the Border
From Lindau harbour with its defensive towers, the Austrian shore of Lake Constance is within easy
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reach. Bregenz, the capital of Austria’s Vorarlberg region, has long had a reputation as a centre for art and entertainment. The Bregenz Festival takes place here every year on its famous pontoon stage. The floating stage is not only renowned for its diverse arts programme, it also came to prominence during the Euro 2008 football championships held in Austria and Switzerland and some of the latest James Bond film was filmed there. The border with Switzerland is not far from Bregenz. The Swiss shores of the lake extend for around 70 kilometres between Altenrhein and Stein am Rhein. Altenrhein is home to the colourful indoor market designed by Frieden Friedensreich sreich Hundertwasser and Stein am Rhein is known for its quaint buildings with many oriel windows. Schaffhausen, where the waters of the biggest waterfall in Europe thunder down, is also a short distance away. The neighbouring Principality of Liechtenstein has a cosmopolitan feel, whist retaining its village-like tranquillity. One of its cultural gems is the Princely Collection the Liechtenstein Museum which includes European masterpieces spanning five centuries.
Rhine falls in Schaffhausen
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SCENIC ROUTES
The Berlin Be rlin Wall Trail Trail 20 years since Reunification: on the t he History Trail Trail in Germany‘s Capital Berlin, once a city carved up into
symbol of unity – they have been
Platz is a testament to the
climb the observation tower in
east and west, has blossomed
assimilated as monuments into
euphoric spirit of optimism of the
Bernauer Strasse to look into East
into a buzzing cosmopolitan
the contemporary cityscape.
1990s. Checkpoint Charlie, on the
Germany. Because the blocks of
capital. Today, 20 years after
The Berlin Wall Trail brings
hand, the most famous border
houses stood in East Berlin but
reunification, the last vestiges of
visitors face to face with life
crossing of them all, is a place
the pavement outside in West
a dark chapter in German history
under the East German regime.
where East German history is
Berlin, the street bore witness to
no longer induce the fear they
At more than 40 stops along the
preserved for posterity. It is also
dramatic scenes when the city
once did. Alongside the
way, shocking and deeply moving
home to the Berlin Wall Museum,
was divided.
Brandenburg Gate – which was
stories are told using photos and
a hugely popular attraction that
situated directly on the old
multilingual texts.
documents the lengths people
border and now stands as a
The rejuvenation of Potsdamer
went to in their attempts to
The Berlin Wall Trail
escape East Berlin. The East Side Gallery is the longest section of the wall that still stands in the
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HIGHLIGHTS BERLIN Brandenburg Gate BERLIN Checkpoint Charlie BERLIN Mauerpark
city centre. It also doubles up as the largest open-air gallery in the
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world, featuring works by more than 100 international artists. A
SPANDAU
much-loved retreat in the city is
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the Mauerpark, the Berlin Wall park, which follows the path of
POTSDAM
the border along Schwedter
BREMERVÖRDE
Strasse. Here, people used to
The Glass Route Where molten Glass is sculpted into i nto Works of Art
Glassblower
Glass art in Upper Bavaria
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HIGHLIGHTS Bavarian-Bohemian arts festival Glass Forest PASSAU Glass Museum WEIDEN REGEN
Glass from Upper Bavaria has
begins in Neustadt an der
won acclaim all over the world,
Waldnaab – the capital of lead
both for its practical uses and its
crystal in Europe – and ends in
decorative value. The tradition of
style at the Passau Glass
glassblowing is still performed in
Museum, whose displays are put
numerous places. Glassmaking
together from a richly varied
also remains a significant
collection comprising 15,000
contributor to the local economy.
glass artworks from all eras. The
Glassmakers, practitioners of a
art of glassblowing is also
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venerable and captivating
brought to life at a host of
transparent “trees” add a
profession, conjure up elaborate
exhibitions, exhibition s, glassblowing
fascinating new dimension to the
objects from shapeless masses
festivals and music festivals.
woodland scenery.
of molten material. No machine
Weiden is the number one town
can replicate their skills and the
for buying glassware and
glassworks are the best places to
porcelain in the region, and also
see their time-honoured trade
plays host to the annual
being practised. They might even
Bavarian-Bohemian arts festival,
let you try glassblowing for
recommended for fans of
yourself. The various sites are
contemporary glass art. A
linked by the Glass Route, which
dazzling example of design
meanders over 250 kilometres
working in harmony with nature
through the Bavarian and Upper
is the Glass Forest, just outside
Palatinate forests: the journey
Regen: here, at the foot of
Neustadt a.d.Waldnaab
Regen Passau
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The German Fairytale Route From Rumpelstiltskin and Rapunzel to Sleeping Sleep ing Beauty and Snow White The Brothers Grimm fairytales
south to Bremen in the north,
the original Snow White is said to
have been translated into more
passing enchanted castles and
have originated. The Brothers
than 160 languages and form part
idyllic medieval towns on its way.
Grimm Museum in Kassel then
of UNESCO‘s Memory of the World
It begins where the Grimm story
whets your appetite for the
Register – timeless tales cherished
begins, in Hanau, where the
adventures to come, such as
all over the world. The 600 km
brothers were born. The town is
Rapunzel‘s tower in Trendelburg
route that explores the history of
the site of the National Brothers
and picture-book Sababurg Castle
these consummate storytellers
Grimm Monument and venue of
in Hofgeismar, on which Sleeping
runs from near Frankfurt in the
the Brothers Grimm fairytale
Beauty‘s castle was based. The
festival. Held every year from May
tale of the Pied Piper lures visitors
HIGHLIGHTS
to July, this massively popular
to Hamelin, while Hansel and
KASSEL Brothers Grimm Museum
open-air event brings to life their
Gretel and the other Grimm
HOFGEISMAR Sababurg Castle
magical world of fairies, dwarves
characters can be seen as large as
VERDEN ”Magic Park”
and wizards. After the Brothers
life in the Magic Park fairytale
Grimm House in Steinau, the trail
forest in Verden. Once Bremen
continues to the town where they
has been ticked off with its town
studied, Marburg. From here the
musicians (a donkey, a dog, a cat,
route heads north to Homberg,
and a rooster), the themed route –
Schwalmstadt and Alsfeld, in the
one of the oldest in Europe –
region where Little Red Riding
reaches its final chapter in
Hood was set. Just outside Bad
Buxtehude.
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Frankfurt
Wildungen is the prett pretty y little
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village of Bergfreiheit from which
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Let down your hair – Rapunzel’s tower in Trendelburg
The Romantic Road Journey back to an Age of Pomp and Poetry
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German Romanticism: captured
routes in Germany. The trail
place and hometown of the much-
on canvas by Caspar David
begins in Würzburg, whose
loved Käthe Kruse dolls. Next on
Friedrich, perpetuated in verse by
baroque palace has all the
the agenda is the former Roman
Friedrich Hölderlin and retained to
grandeur of a royal residence.
city of Augsburg, where the
this day in the form of fairytale
Thanks in part to its fabulously
Fuggerei is the world‘s oldest
castles, medieval towns and
ornate mirrored hall, it is now a
social housing project that is still
picturesque landscapes. It‘s easy
UNESCO World Heritage site.
in existence. It can be explored on
to see why the Romantic Road is
Heading south, excursions into
a guided tour with the nightwatch-
one of the most popular themed
the Nördlinger Ries region bring
man. Then comes Wieskirche
visitors face to face with out-
Pilgrimage Church in Pfaffen-
standing natural beauty,
winkel, a masterpiece of rococo
exemplified by the huge meteor
opulence with UNESCO World
WÜRZBURG Residenz
crater that dates back some 15
Heritage status. Before the
PFAFFENWINKEL Wieskirche
million years.
journey reaches its conclusion in
NÖRDLINGER RIES 15 mio years old crater
The narrow, winding lanes of
the medieval old quarter of
Rothenburg Rothenbur g that inspired the
Füssen, we arrive at Neuschwan-
German romanticist Carl Spitzweg
stein and Hohenschwangau, the
to paint are no less pretty today.
two castles that have come to
The town‘s little-known yet
symbolise German Romanticism.
endlessly fascinating Christmas
Both were built for Ludwig II, the
Museum explores all aspects of
fairytale king of Bavaria.
HIGHLIGHTS
Frankfurt
Stuttgart Munich
the festive season. Further down
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Fun & Action in the Hansa-Park
Higher High er,, faster and to the Extreme – Fun and Adventure Ad venture in Germany‘s Theme Parks A world of thrills,
One of the best is Hassloch Holiday Park (1).
Geiselgasteig near Munich has been one of the
spills and family fun
Fans of white-knuckle rides will especially love its
leading locations in German cinema for almost
Expedition GeForce rollercoaster, which represents
90 years. It is home to the Bavaria Filmstadt
awaits in Germany‘s
the cutting-edge of ride technology. Your
theme parks, whether
“space ship” climbs to a staggering height,
it‘s an adventure
of up to 120 kilometres per hour. The Light-
playground, a former
house Tower, brought in to mark the park‘s
film set or a medley
swinger in Germany at around 80 metres. It swings
of rollercoasters
guests around and around in a huge arc with
studios (3), where you can marvel at actionpacked stunt shows shows or visit the 4D cinema
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then plunges back down to earth at speeds
4
where you feel like you are actually inside the film – a unique cinematic experience for all the senses.
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Entertainment for the whole family in Legoland
nothing but fresh air beneath their dangling legs.
and rides. High-octane thrills are also on the agenda at EuropaPark Rust (2). Occupying Occupying an area of 85 hectar hectares, es, the theme park between Freiburg and Offenburg is the largest in Germany. There are more than 120 rides and attractions to enjoy across 15 themed lands, twelve of which are based on European countries. The Italy land dates back to 1981 and includes authentic architectural features features such as the sevenmetre-high Fontana di Paradiso. There is also a themed land especially for younger guests: Children‘s World, where the little ones can romp and play on an artificial beach with dunes, sand and a paddling pool while their parents relax on the sun deck. Budding adventurers can also have a go on the giant slide labyrinth, climbing walls and Viking ship. 28
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Theme parks
“Alpenexpress Enzian”, Europa-Park
Babelsberg (4) (4),, a district of Potsdam, is another famous
Hansa-Park
name in the world of the big screen. The film and
Germany‘s only seaside leisure and amusement
television studios studios there are more than 90 years old
park, and offers maritime-themed adventures in
and are responsible for smash-hit movies such as
abundance. Rides include the “Rendezvous in the
The Bourne Supremacy starring Matt Damon. Original
Loop” (where duelling rollercoasters meet in mid-
film sets used in classic features are simply fascina-
air), the chairoplane and the Russian swings. But
ting to look around. The 17,000m2 outside grounds
away from the main attractions, there‘s also plenty
include 26 facades that have featured in a number
of room for rest and relaxation in the Hansa Garden.
of productions such as The Pianist and Stalingrad.
(5) in Sierksdorf near Hamburg is
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Splashing through the water: rollercoaster “Poseidon”, Europa-Park
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Wellness
Vinotherapy with grapeseed oil and pomace packs in Badenweiler
Health and equilibrium are becoming more and more important to people in today’s hectic
From Baden-Baden to Rügen Rüge n Island: Island : Spa- and Wellness Wellness Destination Destinati on Germany Germany. The name on everybody‘s lips when it
bubbling springs (that were already used by the
daily lives. They would
comes to wellness, pampering and restorin restoring g
Romans), fragrant herbs, hay and fresh produce for
like to feel good, leave
balance to mind and body. Its picturesque
the fine vital cuisine; everything at hand.
landscapes, beneficial climate and therapeutic
From the Black Forest to Lake Constance and across
the stress behind and
natural treasures treasures combine to deliver an
to the Swabian Jura a multitude of possibilities
switch off the demands
unforgettable health-focused experience.
enable the guests to define their wellness stay
of work, relations and
Hot springs, mineral-rich mud, seaside air and the
that the quality is equal to the offer, Baden-
family.
popular Rügen chalk are harnessed to help relieve
Württemberg introduced the “Wellness Stars”
everyday stress; souls are soothed and bodies
certificate. Almost seventy hotels, clinics and spas
revitalised by freshly cut hay, heated amber, hops
have now received this label, many of which have
and milk from mountain goats.
also specialised in “medical wellness wellness”, ”, services that
A harmonious symbiosis of body and soul is the
require medical and therapeutic applications. The
achievable aim by combining personal activity with
well-being and fitness factor, sport, relaxation and
the services offered by professionals. Being or
beauty programmes also include a profes professional sional
becoming fit together with well being – in one word:
care by doctors and other health personnel.
Friedrichsbad Friedrichsba d baths in Baden-Baden
individually.. And, in order to provide the assurance individually
Wellness. Over forty Wellness-Hotels in Baden-Württemberg With more than three hundred certified spa resorts
have obtained between three and five stars. Five of
up and down the country country,, Germany is a destination
these hotels – in Emstal at the foot of the Swabian
of choice for health, beauty and wellness.
Jura (Bad Urach), in Bad Wurzach, Höchenschwand,
Facilities range from state-of-the-art pool and sauna
Badenweiler and Bad Mergentheim, the attractive
complexes to acclaimed specialist clinics; treatments
small town on the banks of the river Tauber that was
range from classic massages and fitness programmes
founded in 1080 – have also already obtained the
to therapies inspired by the Far East.
“medical” mention. The guest receives a complete medical entrance examination at each of these
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Baden-Württenberg Baden-Württ enberg appears to be predestined for
quality controlled accommodations. An individual
wellness holidays in Germany. Nature itself has
therapy concept is applied after this check-up. The
provided the basics for relaxation, sport, health and
hottest springs of Baden-Württemberg are in Bad
enjoyment in this blessed southern region of the
Urach, the centre of power in the Middle Ages, where
country with a healthy climate, thermal waters from
the water gushes out at 61 degrees centigrade.
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The best holiday regions offer
The region around Germany‘s banking capital
special health and wellness
Frankfurt also has a strong tradition in matters
programmes; progr ammes; be it in Schleswig-
aware of the benefits of the hot springs in the early
Holstein or Bavaria, Mecklenburg-
19th century. The princes and poets of Europe used
Western West ern Pomerania or North
the same facilities that we enjoy today: whether it‘s
Rhine-Westphalia. Rhine-W estphalia. The choice is
the orthopaedic healing centre, the spa assembly
endless, from Ayurveda and Aqua-
casino. Wiesbaden still has a reputation as a place
Chi-Gong to Nordic-walking and
of medical healing with the highest standards of
Pure refreshment
therapeutic. In Wiesbaden, people were already
to spend weeks at a time there, taking advantage of
rooms, the Kaiser Friedrich thermal baths or the
quality.
sauna pleasures to yoga massage and thalasso therapy.
At the end of the 19th century, Kaiser Wilhelm II
Germany‘s love affair with the Black Forest dates
hills, to be his summer retreat. Another great leader
back to ancient times: around 2,000 years ago, in
to spend time in the town was King Rama V of Siam,
what is now Baden-Baden, the Romans discover discovered ed
albeit it on a grand tour of Europe. He was enrap-
the hot springs that were so popular throughout
tured by the splendid spa gardens, the casino and
Europe in the 18th century, and which now supply
the Kaiser Wilhelm baths. The latter now has a
the high-tech spa and wellness facilities. facilities.
glittering new day spa called Kur Royal®, a fine
Baden-Baden even has its own spa district, home to
complement to the Taunus Theme thermal baths
the ultra-modern Caracalla thermal baths and the
and the VitalCenter in the spa gardens.
declared Bad Homburg, at the foot of the Taunus
historical Friedrichs Friedrichsbad. bad. The island of Rügen in the Baltic Sea is renowned The Black Forest Spa Route is a loop trail of around
for its long, sandy beaches and awe-inspiring chalk
250 kilometres that runs beside pretty medieval
cliffs. In recent years, a host of spa hotels have
houses, abbeys, castles, secluded upland moors and
opened in its seaside resorts – most notably Binz,
lakes. It also passes through many of the German
Baabe, Thiessow and Sellin. Two of the most
towns whose whose names begin with Bad, which signifies
exclusive establishments establishments are the deluxe Kurhaus
their status as a spa resort: Bad Herrenalb, Bad
hotel in Binz and the four-star Kurhaus hotel in
Liebenzell and Bad Teinach are three examples,
Sellin, which overlooks the delightful pier. Both
but Neubulach also deserves a mention with its spa
belong to the Travel Charme Hotel & Resorts chain.
centre in an old silver mine. The historical spas in Badenweiler, where the Romans built their Aquae Villae in the year 70, are still preserved.
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A haven for the senses: Bad Füssing
Bavaria at its best: Benediktenhof Hotel in Isarwinkel
Clinics
Campus Benjamin Franklin, Charité in Berlin
“Health isn‘t everything, but you have nothing without health”, wrote the
Stay healthy and feel great – Health Spas and Clinics in Germany With names such as Virchow, Ehrlich and Röntgen,
In the state-approved spa resort of Bad Meinberg in
philosopher Arthur
it‘s no wonder Germany soon became the leading
the Teutoburg Forest, the 19th-century composer
Schopenhauer in the
nation for healthcare and medicine. Germany was a
Albert Lortzing used to swear by the healing
place of healing then and is a place of healing today
powers of the sulphurous muds, before resuming
mid-19 century. He
with more than 300 spa resorts to choose from.
work on the score of his famous opera Zar und
th
was one of the great g reat
Zimmermann (Tsar and Carpenter). These days, of Let us begin with Baden-Baden, which was once
course, anyone can benefit from the specialist
scholars in Germany
frequented by great Russian writers such as Fyodor
medicinal services on offer in the town, and enjoy
who preoccupied
Dostoyevsky and Ivan Turgenev. The town is famous
its rich arts and entertainment scene.
themselves with the
rehabilitation, psychosomatic disorders and homeo-
Bad Alexandersbad in the Fichtelgebirge mountains
greatest asset that
pathy.. It is also home to th e Salina, a newly opened pathy
has a history that goes back more than 250 years.
spa where guests luxuriate in salt-wat salt-water er grottos.
The delightful resort town with its mineral springs
for clinics specialising in preventativ preventative e medicine,
anyone can possess: good health. med.uni-duesseldorf
and mud spas became a mecca for refined tastes in Leo Tolstoy Tolstoy took great delight in the saline springs
1805, following the visit of the Prussian King
and peat spas of Bad Kissingen, a spa resort since
Friedrich Wilhelm III and his wife Luise. Today, Today, as
1520. Other prominent figures to avail themselves
well as the standard hydrotherapy and acupuncture
of these elegant facilities include Otto von Bismarck
treatments, you can benefit from neural therapy,
and Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria. Bad Kissingen
laser therapy and autohaemotherapy autohaemotherapy..
is perhaps the best-known of Germany‘s spa resorts,
where the rich and beautiful of th e world come to
It‘s no exaggeration to say that Bad Neuenahr Neuenahr,, a
be pampered.
member of the Royal Spas of Europe association, is truly fit for a king. Salus per aquam – wellbeing
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The saline and chalybeate springs in Bad Pyrmont
through water – finds its express expression ion here in the
were known to have been used back in Roman
carbonated alkaline spring, which was officially
times. The town is also home to the Dunsthöhle
opened by Princess Augusta of Prussia (wife of
steam cave, cave, where a steady flow of natural carbon
Kaiser Wilhelm I) in 1858, shortly after it was
dioxide is released from the walls. Anyone suffering
discovered discovere d by accident. For those looking to unwind
from breathing difficulties, rheumatism or other
in style, the Symphony of the Senses spa really lives
musculo-skeletal conditions will benefit from a visit
up to its name with wellness facilities of the highest
here.
quality.
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Clinics
The “Kurgarten” in Bad Kissingen
Perhaps the most famous clinic in Germany is the
the very latest methods. The surgical and out-
The spring wat waters ers
Charité in Berlin – which has no less than 17 leading
patients‘ clinics in the city centre specialise in the
clinical departments covering a wide variety of
following fields: traumatology traumatology,, abdominal surgery surgery,,
of Germany‘s spa
disciplines. In 2004, the former Russian president
endocrinal surgery, vascular surgery and intensive
resorts can cure
Boris Yeltsin Yeltsin 2004 was treated at the cardiology
care surgery.
almost any ailment,
The German Diagnostics Clinic in Wiesbaden was
while the settings for
set up in 1970 along the lines of the acclaimed Mayo
the treatments are
centre on the Charité campus. The “Klinikum” in Nuremberg calls itself a “house of
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Mudbath in Bad Alexandersbad
Clinics in major cities fulfil an
Clinic in Rochester Rochester,, Minnesota. The services it offers
important role in Germany‘s
embrace the full range of specialist fields:
never less than
anaesthesiology, surgery, gynaecology, cardiology cardiology,,
healthcare services. Many of them
bone marrow transplants, rheumatology,
idyllic. Such is the
are known all over the world for
transfusions and urology.
their state-o state-of-the-art f-the-art medical
Hamburg-Eppendorf University Clinic unites high-
equipment.
quality medical treatment, research and teaching
elegant spa resorts,
under one roof. Literally Literally thousands of doctors and
health” rather than a hospital and is run to the
nurses in all specialist fields provide the very best in
you might just have
highest standards. Although it offers the full range
care for patients from Germany and abroad. Another
of specialist fields, there is a strong focus on
leading address is Düsseldorf University Hospital,
holistic treatment. In the centre for sleep studies,
which offers among other things maxillofacial (jaw)
for example, doctors from the psychiatry psychiatry,,
surgery, facial plastic surgery, treatments for meta-
pulmonology, neurology and ENT (ear, (ear, nose and
bolic disorders, conservative and preventative
throat) clinics work c losely together. together. A similar spirit
dentistry , orthopaedics and “nuclear medicine”. It
of cooperation exists in the Centre for Geriatric
also places the highest priority on research into new
Medicine between geriatricians, neu rologists,
methods of treatment. With its new cardiology
psychiatrists and psychosomatic specialists. All
centre opened just six months ago, the University
examinations are conducted by a first-rate team of
Hospital in Cologne is going from strength to
experts in pleasant, modern surroundings. The
strength. Of the 18 units that make up the hospital,
Russian Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, winner of the
the centre for integrated oncology and the ortho-
Nobel Prize for Literature, Literature, is just one of the VIPs to
paedic department enjoy the highest international
have been treated there.
standing. Alongside their daily duties, the doctors undertake numerous interdisciplinary projects and
State-of-the art clinical treatment is also available
collaborations to further their knowledge of
at Munich Municipal Hospital. Diagnosis and treat-
diagnostics and treatments for a wide range of
ment at all five of its centres are carried out using
diseases.
difficulty in choosing between these
to visit them all. Bathhouse in the Royal Spa Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler
Shopping
Exquisite dairy products from Pfunds in Dresden
“Made in Germany” is synonymous with
High quality products and big names – Germany Germ any,, home of Joop and Adidas
manufacturing of
Whatever you choose, whether it‘s sports apparel,
them being made by hand at the Steiff Museum.
the highest quality
teddy bears, designer clothes, kitchen knives, leather
Producers Producer s of leather goods such as Bree in Isern-
goods or china creations, “Made in Germany” is a
hagen, northern Germany, sell their favour favourably ably
and brand-names in
byword for superlative quality. The prices are compe -
priced collections direct from the factory factory.. The same
abundance, from
titive, too, and not just at the end of the season.
goes for adidas – founded by the brothers Rudolf
There are bargains to be had all year round at the
and Adi Dassler – which runs a factory outlet in
fashion and sports
factory shops and outlet centres favoured by many
Herzogenaurach. Rudolf also went on to establish
shoes to porcelain
German manufactur manufacturers: ers: Wertheim Village near
Puma,, one of Adidas Puma Adidas‘‘ biggest rivals.
Würzburg, Ingolstadt Village between Nuremberg
Germany has a long tradition of elegant, eye-
and knives.
and Munich, and Metzingen south of Stuttgart to
catching and high-quality products. The kings of
name but a few examples.
Bavaria, for example, had purveyors to the court,
All the big names from Germany and around the
including for fine cloth and tableware, which was
world are represented: Adidas, Aigner, Armani,
made in Berlin, Meissen and Frankfurt. Zwilling Zwilling,,
Bogner, Hugo Boss, Chanel, Dior, Tommy Hilfiger,
based in western Germany, is one of the oldest
JOOP!, Lacoste, Puma and Louis Vuitton. As you
manufacturers of branded steel homeware in the
can see, the outlet stores boast a fantastic range
world. Black Forest cuckoo clocks and the ornate
of high-quality goods, but they also ensure a stress stress--
woodcarvings woodcarvin gs from the Erzgebirge mountains are
free retail experience with layouts reminiscent of
also distinguished by a long history. Or we could
miniature cities. There are so many shops to explore:
equally be referring to the luxurious fountain pens
you could be browsing for tinsel and baubles in a
with the white star from Montblanc Montblanc,, whose head-
branch of the Käthe Wohlfahrt Christmas village
quarters are in Hamburg. There‘s barely a child in
(which sells festive wares all year round in Rothen-
Germany who hasn‘t played with a Käthe Kruse doll
burg ob der Tauber) one moment, then selecting a
or watched captivated as trains whizz by on a
Samsonite suitcase the next. Or there is Rosenthal Rosenthal,,
Märklin model railway rail way..
a leading German brand for homeware, lifestyle
You can buy all these wonderful products and more
goods and gifts that has been based in Bavaria
at world-famous retail giants such as the KaDeWe
since 1879. Another household name on the store
(Kaufhaus des Westens) department store on the
guides is Steiff Steiff,, the company that produces the
Ku‘damm in Berlin, futuristic malls designed by
teddy bears with the trademark “button in the ear”.
internationally acclaimed architects (in Frankfurt
The bears and other cuddly animals are made in
and Cologne).
Käthe Wohlfahrt, Swarovski Swar ovski angel with lantern
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So much to choose from at KaDeWe in Berlin
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Giengen in southern Germany where you watch
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Heiligendamm: Kempinski Grand Hotel
Generation Golf – Feel good in luxurious Greens Greens
Once considered an
Nestled in the Upper Bavarian Alps close to Mount
A leading German golf magazine recently named
rich and privileged,
Watzmann and Mount Kehlstein, the Inter-
the Schloss Teschow Golf and Wellness Hotel
Continental Resort Hotel in Berchtesgaden is home
among the top eight resorts in the country. Both the
golf now appeals to
to Germany’s highest-altitude golf course – the
country park and its 18-hole championship golf
an increasingly wider
ultimate experience for players who like to tee off
course – complete with ponds, bunkers and
to mountains views. The fabulous nine-hole course
immaculate greens – have been sculpted from the
demographic all over
lies 1,000 metres (3,281 feet) above sea level and
gently undulating countryside known as
spreads out over an area of 24 hectares (approx.
Mecklenburg Switzerland. Switzerland. For those who enjoy the
59acres).
finer things in life, the gourmet cuisine in the hotel
The region around Munich is in a class of its own
is some of the best in the region.
when it comes to golf. Players are spoilt for choice
Heiligendamm on the Baltic coast is famed for its
with eleven courses within a 40km radius (approx.
seafront buildings with their classical white facades.
25 miles) of the city. Right up there with the best is
The elegant Kempinski Grand Hotel is regarded as
the golf retreat in Alpenhof Murnau. The greens
the finest of them all, and the latest string to its
and water hazards enjoy particular fame in this part
bow is a 27-hole golf course. Liberally sprinkled with
of the world.
challenging obstacles and close to the sea, it has
Another top location for golf is the Hartl Resort in
everything a golfer could wish for.
Bad Griesbach. One of Europe' Europe's s finest golf resorts,
Fleesensee Golf and Country Club, which is built on
it offers no end of options for golfers on grounds
the shore of a lake, is the definitive place to play
covering 600 hectares (approx. 1,482 acres). There
golf in Germany. Located between Hamburg and
are six 18-hole golf courses for keen players to test
Berlin in the breathtaking Mecklenburg Mecklenburg Lakes
their skills, three of them designed to championship
region, it’s worth a visit for the scenery alone.
standards by former Ryder Cup captain Bernhard
Occupying an area of 550 hectares (1,359 acres)
Langer.
and with lakes, streams, bunkers and greens of
The Sport & SPA Resort A-ROSA Scharmützelsee is
superlative quality, quality, the club is the perfect place for
a dream come true for golfers of all abilities. It is
golfers to lower their handicap.
elitist sport for the
surrounded by lakes of varying shapes and sizes in the unspoilt moraine landscape south-east of Berlin.. Professional golfer Nick Faldo designed the Berlin three 18-hole golf courses at the resort, which have a host of fiendish water hazards to overcome.
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The variety on offer at our select A-ROSA Resorts is quite simply limitless. Whether you want to feel the bracing sea breeze on your face, discover your love of the mountains, or experience true relaxation in a landscape of forests and lakes, you’re sure to find a hideawa hideaway y where you can get in tune with your own personal rhythm thanks to our very personal atmosphere. Representing Representing the finest hideaway resorts, we demand the highest possible standards of our spas, restaurants, resta urants, golf and sports facilities, to offer you a whole new host of experiences.
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Grand SPA Resort A-ROSA Sylt
A-ROSA Scharmützelsee
The five-star landscape is already there –
Pure grace: by the tranquil lake and under the
we’re just taking it a step further. Guests will
sheltering branches, the resort finds its
be able to see for themselves that there is still
natural home. The spacious resort grounds
room for superlatives in Sylt when the Grand
are right on the banks of the Scharmützelsee Scharmützelsee,,
SPA Resort A-ROSA Sylt has its grand
surrounded by golf courses and forests.
opening in List in 2010.
Anyone in search of rest and relaxation will find everything they could need here in the
Grand SPA Resort A-ROSA Kitzbühel
heart of nature: just the thing to restore the
This resort at the heart of the Alps has
balance of their body and soul in harmony
everything to set your heart racing. The
with nature.
outstanding location. The visionary
Nick Faldo, Stan Eby and Arnold Palmer are
architecture. architectur e. The perfect service. And you are
the designers of this phenomenal golf
our guest. Delight in the elegant architecture,
experience. It seems only logical that the
dedicated service and the passion for that
course was crowned a five-star superior
extra special touch. (Bertelsmann: “Austria’s
course by the German Association of Golf
Hotel of the Year 2008”, Busche Verlag: “SPA
Grand SPA Resort A-ROSA Travemünde
Courses, and awarded “Germany’s Leading
Diamond 2008”)
This elegant resort combines an impressive
Golf Resort” (World Travel Awards 2008).
view of the beach and the Baltic, classic spa architecture and modern design. Such
Hotel Neptun
a harmonious blend offers just what any
Hotel Neptun in Warnemünde is right on the
guest needs to relax and indulge themselves
beautiful sandy beach and offer offers s the best
to the max.
views all round. Baltic fans will love the clear
In the SPA-ROSA time and space fade away
sea view from the rooms and from the
when the body and soul can soar in pure well-
Finnish sauna. Anyone in need of a little
being. The range of treatments and facilities is
relaxation will enjoy the view from the SPA
as large as it is exquisite, so you’ll be tempted
too, as well as a distinctive wellness zone
from the moment you lay eyes on them. (Der
including Germany’s first original
Feinschmecker: “Hotel of the Year 2007”)
thalassotherapy centre.
For more information
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M HOTELS M Hotels
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are located in the most beautiful holiday regions, such as the Baltic coast and the Black Forest, but also in the most exciting German cities. And one of those is, beyond doubt, Munich, capital of the Free State of Bavaria. As host for the Oktoberfest, Munich welcomes year after year millions of visitors from all over the world. The M Hot Hotel el Muni Munich ch in a central location near the main station and Stachus square enthuses its guests with unusual culinary programmes and heartfelt cordiality. The M Hotel Fr Frankfurt ankfurt is situated adjacent to the trade fair centre and only a few minutes’ drive from Frankfurt Airport. Just like the financial metropolis of Frankfurt the M Hotel has a lot of international flair: every day, guests from all over the world enjoy good food and good times in its Sushi restaurant, “lifestyle bar” and M Sports Club. The M Hotel Berlin presents itself in a cosmopolitan but also very traditional way. It is only a few steps away from ultra-modern Potsdam square with the Sony Center. The hotel itself with its high class furnishing of dark wood and bright marble, a lot of glass and resplendent chandeliers conveys the impression that the guests are in Berlin but
M
Hotels – Berlin, Dusseldorf, Munich, Frankfurt Frankfurt
also in another world. Inside the hotel, which was opened in August 2005, the fabulous decor takes its cue from the glamour and decadence of 1920s Germany. Germ any. Another jewel in the M portfolio was e c i f f O s e l a S l a n o i t a n r e t n I s l e t o H
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inaugurated inaugurat ed December 2007 in Düsseldorf Düsseldorf,,
former capital of West Germany, where
the capital of the federal state of North Rhine-
visitors will find ancient buildings and
Westphalia. The M Hotel Düsseldorf is
museums, including the Art and Exhibition
located at the airport with direct access to the
Hall of the Federal Republic of Germany.
terminal. The first class hotel has 533 rooms
The M Hotel Bonn is the ideal base for
including the largest presidential suite in
business or pleasure in the Rhineland. It is
Düsseldorf with 220 sqm.
also close to a number of acclaimed clinics.
For more information M Hotels
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JAKOBSBERG Hotel & Golf Club
WHERE YOU STEP STRAIGHT OUT ONTO ON TO THE THE FAI AIRWA RWAY Y Time-honoured building – bird‘s eye view of the hotel
Jakobsberg Hotel & Golf Club is set high above the famous Loreley Valley along the Rhine, the father of all rivers in Germany Germany.. The fourstar-superior hotel is a beacon of luxury and refinement for food lovers, golfers and more. For centuries, the Loreley Valley has been a
Lomi Nui (a Hawaiian-style Hawaiian-style temple massage)
source of inspiration for great artists such as
and chocolate massages are on offer alongside
Heinrich Heine, Clemens Brentano and William
all the usual suspects. A sauna, tanning salon
Turner. A UNESCO World Heritage site since
and swimming pool complete the picture.
2002, it now attracts visitors from all over the
Fine food and drink awaits in the à la carte
world. There are few better places from which
Klostergut Restaurant Restaurant and the bistro café,
to enjoy the region than Jakobsberg Hotel &
located right beside the golf course. The
Golf Club, part of which is set in the walls of
regional and international specialities at both
an abbey founded by Frederick the Victorious
are only ever made using fresh, seasonal
in the 12 century century.. More than 1 00 rooms and
ingredients.
th
suites offer spacious surroundings for guests. But that’s not all – as well as luxury, fine food
Couples tying the knot can do so at the
and wellness, the complex has a strong focus
wonderfully romantic baroque chapel located
on sport and activities. Top of the list, of
within the hotel grounds on Jakobsberg hill.
course, is golf.
The hotel is happy to arrange all the enter-
Right outside the main door is an 18-hole
tainment from the reception to the wedding
championship course tended by J akobsberg
dinner.. Your big day can even include a dinner
Golf Club. Together with the hotel, it is
sightseeing trip in a helicopter helicopter,, hot air balloon
surrounded by forests, castles and spectacular
or covered wagon, or a river cruise to the
hills, while your gaze returns time and time
Loreley rock.
again to th e breathtaking river valley.
The Rhine, of course, is also famous for its
But there‘s more to do than just play golf:
wines: the hotel hosts regular local wine
indoor and outdoor tennis cour ts, squash
tastings and has a cellar stocked with the best
courts, a badminton hall, bowling alleys and
that the region has to offer offer.. There are even
a gym are just some of the sporting facilities
walking trails and cycle paths through the
on offer. offer. Or why n ot try something new?
surrounding vineyards vineyards..
Clay pigeon or target shooting, for example, on our private range. After working up a sweat or playing a round of golf, you can unwind in our wellness and beauty centre. Exotic offerings such as Lomi
above: Hotel gate below: late baroque period chapel
For more information
JAKOBSBERG Hotel & Golfanlage JAKOBSBERG Im Tal Tal der Loreley | DE-56154 Boppard Tel. +49 (0)6742-80 80 | Fax:+49 (0) 6742-30 69
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AS IF YOU WERE WERE ACTUALLY ACTUALLY THERE THERE ... ...
HOLLYWOOD MEDIA HO HOTEL TEL
The
Hollywood
Media
Hotel
on
the
Kurfürstendamm in Berlin pays homage to films, world-famous movie stars and big-screen legends. The location of this 4-star establishment couldn't be better. Not only is the Kurfürstendamm, the most popular shopping street in Berlin, right on your doorstep, but you are also within easy reach of the zoo, the iconic memorial church and Potsdamer Platz. There’s simply no getting away from the theme
buffets. Conference delegates and large
effects of a spa shower. Personal massages
of Hollywood and the big screen. Walking
groups can also have lunch and a sumptuous
and cosmetic treatments can be booked
around the hotel is like taking a walk through
dinner in the restaurant.
separately.
original film photos and shrines devoted to
The private auditorium “Neue Lupe” with its
Rest and relaxation, luxury and glamour,
classic films. Actual sets and stills from films
stage and multimedia equipment is set up for
celebrities and idols: experience all this and
by the Berlin-based producer and owner of the
film previews, lectures and presentations but
more in Berlin’s number one film hotel, where
hotel Artur Brauner complete the cinematic
can also be used for business functions and
you become one of a universe of stars.
picture. Each of the 182 rooms, suites and
press conferences. In total, there are nine
apartments is named after a famous actor or
conference rooms in the hotel so that any
actress and includes a portrait as well as a
event can be given the big-screen treatment.
movie history with around 500 framed posters,
lovingly researched biography. Whether you
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prefer the classic elegance of a diva such as
The name to remember if you want to banish
Marlene Dietrich or the rebellious charms of
your everyday cares is “Cleopatra”, otherwise
a James Dean, there is a star to suit your
known as the wellness centre and gym on the
personality in the Hollywood Media Hotel.
sixth floor of the hotel. In an elegant spa suite
From the moment you walk through the door,
themed on ancient Egypt, you can enjoy a
you play the lead role and enjoy the service
pampering fit for the Queen of the Nile herself.
and luxuries that A-list celebrities take
But that's not all: you can also enjoy a workout
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for granted.
using state-of-the-art fitness equipment from
Hollywood Media Hotel
crosstrainers to multigyms, relax afterwards In the Bel Air restaurant, you begin the day
in the steamroom and Finnish light-therapy
with a champagne breakfast with hot and cold
sauna, then rinse off under the realistic rain
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BADEN-BADEN
INTERNATIONAL VINTAGE CAR RALLY
July 10 -12, 2009
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Car enthusiasts and lovers of nostalgia come together on Kaiserallee to celebrate the splendid limousines and ancient jalopies under the romantic glow of more than 2,000 Chinese lanterns.
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Join in the Celebrations for the Bauhaus Anniversary Walter Gropius ushered in a remarkable artistic revolution when he founded the Bauhaus 90 years ago. Standards in architecture and design were completely turned on their head, and the buildings and objects that resulted can still be seen today – especially in
Weimar, where the school was first located. From 1 April
Feb 05 - 15, 2009
to 5 July 2009, the town is marking the 90 th
The Berlinale has been drawing international film stars, starlets and movie buffs to Berlin since 1951: it is ranked alongside Cannes and Venice as one of the world’s top three film festivals festivals..
anniversary of Bauhaus with an exhibition entitled “The birth of the Bauhaus”. Throughout 2009, Thuringia is celebrating the foremost art school of the 20th century with a host of exciting events, including exhibitions such as ”The Bauhaus in Jena“ (22 March to 7 June, Jena) and ”Struggle for the Bauhaus“ (7 June to 2 August, Erfurt).
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JAZZ RALLY,
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May 29 - 31, 2009 The open-air stages and bars around the old quarter will be ringing with the sounds of jazz from progressive New York Underground to the traditional New Orleans sound for three full days.
MUSEUM EMBANKMENT FESTIVAL, FRANKFURT
Aug 28 - 30, 2009 The colourful programme of cabaret, variety variety and music put together by the museums, plus a variety of delicious food and drink, fills the riverside promenades with life for three whole days.
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PORT ANNIVERSARY
HANDEL IN HALLE Festival to mark the 250th Anniversary of his Death The great composer George Frederick Handel died 250 years ago. In 2009, to commemorate the occasion, fans of classical music from all over the world will descend on towns and cities in Germany associated with the master of the baroque. Handel was born in Halle, which plays host to an exclusive musical
INTERNATIONAL FIREWORK COMPETITION, HANNOVER
May 16, June 06, Aug 22, Sep 05 + 19, 2009 The elite of the pyrotechnic world demonstrate their art against the magnificent backdrop of the Herrenhausen Gardens, accompanied by music from classic to pop. HEIDELBERG
Festival. Besides exhibitions, lectures and concerts,
AUTUMN FAIR
performances of his finest operas. Splendid venues such as Halle Opera House and the Handel-Haus always add a touch of prestige to the festival, but the appearance of Queen Elizabeth II, patron of the Handel Year promises to be something extra special.
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The world’s biggest port festival takes place on land, sea and in the air and features a packed programme of sailboat parades, tugboat ballet, balloon rides, skydiving, artistic and culinary delights.
programme in June as part of the annual Handel audiences can look forward to outstanding
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Sep 26, 2009 A traditional street fair with craft stalls and a medieval market, featuring entertainment for all ages from performance poetry to traditional street performers.
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FOR APPLIED ARTS“, KARLSRUHE
Dec 05 - 14, 2009 In cooperation with the BadenWürttemberg Craftsmen’ Craftsmen’ss Association, the Baden State Museum will be presenting the many facets of contemporary arts and crafts. a n e J . v r e u a b h u h c S . A n a f e t S | z t n e m e r K l l i J | e s s e m s t h c a n i e W r e h u r s l r a K / t r e h c i e R e n i b a S ©
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24TH INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL
Oct 31, 2008 – Feb 08, 2009
Highlights
The exhibits by well-known artist couples such as Claudel & Rodin or Kahlo & Rivera show how artists have influ-enced one another.. Wallraf-Richartzanother Museum & Foundation Corboud.
Fri. July 3 Prague Gala Czech Philharmony Orchestra Juraj Valcuha·Vilde Frang· Yeol-Eum Son·Winner of the ”Kissinger KlavierOlympiade”
Thur. June 18 Handel-Gala with Cecilia Bartoli Basel Chamber Orchestra
MUNICH, CARL ORFF
FESTIVAL FESTIV AL 2009
June 19 - Aug 09, 2009 William Shakespeare’ Shakespeare’ss “A Midsummer Night's Dream” kicks off the festival at the abbey near Munich which is famous for its brewery. Andechs Abbey
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HISTORIC HIGHLIGHTS OF GERMANY
Fri. June 19 Opening Concert National Orchestra of Athens· Byron Fidetzis·Heinrich Schiff· Skalkottas: Greek Dances Tschaikowsky: “Rokoko Variations“ ·Bruch: Kol Nidrei· Dvorják: Symphony no 8
Sat. July 4 Master Concert Konzerthausorchester Konzerthausorche ster Berlin Lothar Zagrosek· Zagrosek· Daniel MüllerSchott·Brahms: HaydnVariationen·Haydn: Concert for violonc vio loncell ello· o· C maj major· or· Schumann: Symphony no 4
Fri. June 26 Vienna Piano Soirée Vienna Symphony Orchestra Fabio Luisi·Elisabeth Leonskaja· Beethove Beethoven: n: Piano concert no 5· Brahms: Symphony No 2
Sun. July 12 Vienna Classical Soirée Radio Symphony Orchestra Stuttgart Sir Roger Norrington· Lars Vogt· Vogt· Haydn: Symphony Symphony no 94 and no 100 · Beethoven: Piano concert no 3
Sun. June 28 Tschaikowsky-Soirée Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra Vladimir Fedosejew·Janine Jansen·Tschaikowsky: Polonaise from ”Eugen Onegin“ and violin concert· Prokofieff: Symphony no 5
Sun. July 19 Closing Concert Orchestre National de Lyon Jun Märkl · Jean-YvesThibaudet Jean-YvesThibaudet · Mendelssohn: Ouvertüre op. 26 and Symphony no 3 · Gershwin: Piano concert
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All-season 20,000 exotic plants in a tropical garden covering almost 5,000m2 and equipped with 21st century simulation and multimedia technology.
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FRIEDRICHSTADTPALAST THEATRE THEA TRE IN BERLIN
Dazzling Entertainment Enter tainment with Top Level Stars Josephine Baker, Baker, Joe Cocker und Liza Minelli – the list of great names, who have won over their public in the Friedrichstadtpalast Friedrichs tadtpalast is long and growing.
"MUSEUMS NIGHT”, STUTTGART
March 21, 2009 90 museums, galleries, studios and cultural institutions present exhibitions and numerous special programmes until the early hours, along with exciting live events and parties.
Every evening the stage of the greatest revue theatre in Europe is transformed into the unique fireworks of light effects and breathtaking choreography choreography of an international dance ensemble. The show “Qi – eine Palast- Phantasie” Phantasie” has been enchanting guests from around the world. A special highlight is the ice surface moving within a unique dance-in-the-rou dance-in-the-round nd with stirring music and dazzling colours. Those who want to mount the stage themselves, have an opportunity to do so with a glimpse behind stage.
BOTTICELLI, FRANKFURT
Nov 13, 2009 Feb 28, 2010
Lovers of Renaissance Art will enjoy the Exhibition about the artist Sandro Botticelli in Frankfurts Frank furts noted art institution, which host the Städel museum as well as a famous art school. www.staedelmuseum.de
Lots of famous people have visited these towns and cities – from the Roman emperor Augustus to Martin Luther,, Johann Luther Sebastian Bach and Goethe. Follow in their illustrious footsteps and visit Germany’s historical towns and cities where lives past and present are interwoven.
When are you coming? www.historicgermany.com
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Nov 26 - Dec 24, 2009 The Striezel market, one of Germany’s oldest Christmas markets is known for its regional handmade products like lace from Plauen, ornate woodcarvings from the Erzgebirge Mountains and of course the famous Dresdner Christstollen.
INDICATOR Dennenlohe Castle Park
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP ATHLETICS IN BERLIN B ERLIN Striving for Medals in the Capital of Germany Berlin, the host city for the 12th IAAF World Championships in Athletics, is ready and set to welcome the finest athletes in the world in August 2009. Building on the success of the 2007 event in Osaka, Japan, some
WIESBADEN THEATRIUM
2,000 competitors from more than 200 countries will
(WILHELMSTRASSE STREET FESTIVAL)
challenge for medals in the Olympic Stadium. But not
June 11 - 13, 2009
every one of the 47 disciplines is fought out in this
The traditional street festival with street performers, bands, craft market and food & drink stalls, has been attracting thousands of visitors for more than 30 years.
legendary venue. Spectators from all over the world will also congregate in the city centre to cheer on the marathon runners, runners, who begin and end their race at the Brandenburg Gate. Half a million people are expected to attend the event. German President Horst KAISERSTUHL AND
DENNENLOHE CASTLE PARK Among the top twenty of Germany’s most beautiful parks
The Castle has been in possession of the Süsskind family for 8 generations. Today the manor houses host a vintage car museum, a tavern, a new chocolaterie , castle stores, an antiques shop and an art gallery in the historic hippodrome. It is the largest Rhododendron park in Southern Germany.
Köhler is already on the
TUNIBERG WINE FESTIVAL
DUHNEN MUDFLAT HORSE RACES
Aug 28 - 31, 2009
guest list as patron of
One of the biggest wine festivals in Baden. Regional wines are served along with culinary specialities and there is a varied programme of events including the coronation of the wine princess.
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June 19, 2009 Galloping and trotting races have taken place on the mudflats off the North Sea resort of Duhnen since 1902.
Events Concerts Exhibitions
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Water gardens, castle arena and Orangery Café Sound-park days and Dennelohe classic days with concerts and operas in July and August
When Munich welcomes the World
June 25 - July 12, 2009
Some people associate Munich with the Hofbräuhaus
Estate farm with shops, gallery and gastronomy
beer hall or the Olympiastadion, but for most it is the
Guided tours with Baron Süsskind himself
over the world come every year to enjoy the numerous
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beer tents, fairground rides and other attractions on
PARK OPENING 2009:
the ”Wies’n“, slang for the Theresienwiese grounds
April 01 – Nov 01
where the Oktoberfest takes place. The Oktoberfest
SCHAURAUM - FEST
runs for just over two weeks and, with so much to do,
DER MUSEEN UND GALERIEN, MÜNSTER
SCHLOSS DENNENLOHE DE-91743 Unterschwaningen Phone: +49 (0) 9836 96888, Fax: +49 (0) 9836 96889
[email protected] Member of the Royal Horticultural Society & Botanic Gardens Conservation International
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www.moyland.de
www.germany-tourism.de
you might just need that long. Exercise your drinking hand with the famous one-litre beer steins, treat yourself to hearty Bavarian specialities and brave a whiteknuckle ride on the Olympia Looping rollercoaster. Fun, thrills and an unforge unforgettable ttable experience for the whole family await at the largest public festival in the world.
Early September The cultural festival including readings, expositions, musicaland cultural events, will colourfully transform the city’s squares and quarters.
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July 04 - 12, 2009
ROSTOCK
Sailing regattas, bathtub and dragon boat races, handball and parties at the beach are just a few of the diverse attractions that make up this traditional event in Rostock’s seaside district.
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Spirits are high and the atmosphere is electric as race fever hits the international racetrack racetra ck in Iffezheim.
AUTUMN OLD TOWN
GDR MUSEUM BERLIN
FESTIVAL OF CULTURE
LIVING HISTORY
Sep 16 - Oct 04, 2009 The multi-facete multi-faceted d programme of the festival in Düsseldorf’s old town attracts 20,000 visitors every year. Venues include churches, galleries, restaur restaurants, ants, the great ISIS theatre and more.
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Life behind the wall between Trabant and Spreewald cucumber, concrete prefabs and datcha
EXCITING, INTERACTIVE and based on historical facts. Intelligibly and lovingly arranged, the GDR museum takes you back to everyday life in the German Democratic Republic.
SEASON OPENING OPEN ING EUROPA EUR OPA-PARK -PARK
HANNOVER GOES
Visit the new Catapult-Coaster!
Aug 31, 2008 – Feb 01, 2009
FASHION
Slowly, the train is moving through the darkness.
Ten museums have joined forces to stage the “Hannover goes Fashion”” exhibition project, Fashion looking at the subject of fashion from every different angle.
Suddenly: deadlock. Breathless attention, hearts are beating faster and faster! Launch – in 2.5 seconds from 0 to 100! At a height of almost 40 metres the train turns around – it’s pure adrenaline! A 32 metres
SPECIAL FEATURE Exhibits wait to be touched and to be tried out – an – unprecedented unprecedent ed museum experience so far.
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a breath! Now a hump through the loop and a full 360° heart-line roll … another steep turn … full braking. Wow – what a ride!
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ROSTOCKER KUNSTNACHT
Aug 21 - 22, 2009 The small scale performing arts festival “Kultur aus dem Hut“ (culture out of a hat) takes place in the historic towncenter around the Universitätsplatz.
This is how all visitors, who are daring enough to ride the new catapultcoaster at Europa-Park, will feel from the season 2009 on.
www.europa-park.co.uk
GDR LIVE “LOOKING FOR
MUSHROOMS” LUDWIG MUSEUM, COLOGNE
until early March 2009 Beat Poets, Hippies, Funk and Minimal Art: Art and Counterculture in San Fra Francisco ncisco 1955 - 1968
in Berlin’s historical centre. Erich Honecker on the wall, Stasi technology to try out and a Trabant for you to drive take you back into another era.
INFORMATION Phone +49(0)30-847 123 73-1
www.ddr-museum.de
Service
Specificc Travel Specifi Travel Information Informat ion Geography
Passports and visas
Money
Germany is located in the centre of Europe. It forms a bridge between the maritime West of Europe and the continental East, between the warmer South and the cool North. Germany is a triad of mountain ranges, upland and lowland plains – the Bavarian Alps in the South, the pleasant wooded mountains of the Mittelgebirge in the centre of the country and the low country along the North Sea and Baltic Sea coasts in the North.
People from most most Asian countries need a visa to enter the Federal Republic of Germany. A Schengen visa entitles you you to visits of up to to 90 days per sixmonths period throughout the Schengen area. Visitors from Australia and New Zealand do not need a visa at all for stays up to 90 days. Australian citizens aged 18 to 30 are eligible for a Working Holiday Visa. For more information go to www.germanembassy.org.au For further information please contact the German embassy of your country. www.auswaertiges-amt.de
Since 2002, the Euro has been legal tender in EU member states. For more information please visit: www.euro.ecb.int. This has eliminated exchange rates and the need to exchange money for travel within the European Monetary Union. You can access cash round the clock at cash-dispensing machines using an EC card and international credit cards. These are accepted for payment almost everywhere. A 19 % or 7 % rate of value-added tax is levied on most goods and services. Currency: 1 Euro = 100 Cents Banknotes: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 Euro Coinage: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 Cents and 1 and 2 Euro
In emergencies
Time zone
The most important telephone numbers in emergencies are: 110 for general emergencies and the police 112 for the fire brigade and accident services. For medical emergencies after 6 p.m. contact the local emergency doctor.
Germany is situated in the Central European Time Zone (CET). Daylight savings time (summer time) applies from the end of March to the end of October, when the clocks are set an hour ahead.
Climate Germany’s climate is temperate. The average temperatures temperatur es are around 20–30 °C in the summer (June/July–Aug./Sept.), dropping to around 0 °C in the winter months (Nov./Dec.–Febr./March).
Language It is generally easy to get by in English in Germany.
By Air Germany is served by more than 100 international airlines. Lufthansa, together with its Star Alliance partners, offers the most frequent and extensive services. services. Thanks to the Star Alliance global route network and coordinated timetable, Germany has connections with 729 destinations worldwide (within Germany call 0180/5 0180/5838426 83842672 72 for Lufthansa informatio information n and reservat reservations). ions). All airports have good connections with the relevant city transport networks.
Frankfurt airport (FRA) Frankfurt airport (FRA) is the largest airport in continental Europe, handling Frankfurt 48 million passengers a year year.. 110 scheduled passenger airlines fly directly to around 290 towns and cities throughout the world. Frankfurt airport has two railway stations: a long-distance train station and a regional train station. From here you can travel directly to all of the most important towns and cities in Germany and to major cities in neighbouri ng countries. S-Bahn trams (S8/S9) run every 15 minutes from the regional train station (Regionalbahnhof) to the city (about a 10 minute ride) and the Rhein-Main area. Service hotline: +49 (0) 69/69 00
Munich airport (MUC) Munich airport (MUC) is Germany’s second largest airport with more than 200 direct flights to destinations all across the world and with more than 23 million passengers a year. With a choice of road and rail links, there are many ways to travel to and from Munich Airport International. Trams running on the S1 and S8 lines between the airport and Bavaria’s capital depart every 10 minutes. From the key stations of the airport rapid transit lines travellers can switch to and from regional and long-distance trains of the mainline rail network of Deutsche Bahn. Service hotline: +49 (0) 89/9 75 00
Düsseldorf airport (DUS) Düsseldorf airport is Germany’s third largest airport, handling 14 million passengers a year. 90 international airlines serve 190 destinations worldwide. The fully automatic monorail SkyTrain connects the Airport Rail Station to the terminal and is served by 300 trains daily. Service hotline: +49 (0) 211/2 11/42 10
Hamburg airport (HAM) Hamburg airport (HAM) serves almost 11 million passengers a year, making it Germany’ss fifth-largest airport. About 70 airlines fly directly to 120 destinations Germany’ worldwide. Within the last years, Hamburg airport transformed from a metropolitan hub to one of Europe’s most convenient and appealing airports. Underground trains (U1) and S-Bahn trams (S1 and S11) run from Ohlsdorf station to the train station and to the city centre.
By Rail
The comprehensive rail network enables passengers to reach their destination in comfort. Long-distance trains are coordinated with local services and offer good connections. Germany has more than 60 daily train connections connections with neighbouring European countries. Information Information is available from all Deutsche Bahn AG ticket offices, from travel agencies and from the hotline at 01805/99 66 33 (from within Germany). The coach operator Deutsche Touring Service is closely coordinated with the rail service, including special bus connections for tourists on routes of particualr interest. Deutsche Bahn has a
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large range of tailor-made services available for all visitors from abroad travelling to or in Germany by rail. The following passes can be obtained overseas.. Most passes can also be purchased after arriving in Germany at DB overseas Travel Centres in major cities.
German Rail Pass This special offer enables visitors to travel on all scheduled trains operated by Deutsche Bahn for 4–10 days within a four-week period. The German Rail Pass and German Rail Twin Pass – a special discounted offer for a party of two travelling travellin g together – are available for first and second class. The German Rail Pass is also valid on ships on the Rhine and the Mosel (Köln-Düsseldorfer (Köln-Düsseldorfer German Rhine Line) and also enables pass holders to obtain reduced fares on Europabus lines operated by German Touring. For young people there is the German Rail Youth Pass.
Eurailpass The Eurailpass, a joint offer by 17 European rail systems, is valid for various periods (15 or 21 days, 1, 2 or 3 months) and allows unlimited travel not only in Germany but also throughout Western, Central and Northern Europe. The Eurailpass Flexi enables pass holders to travel on certain days of one’s own choice (10 or 15 days in any one month). Groups of 2 to 5 persons can travel throughout the year with the Eurailpass Saver or Eurailpass Saver Flexi. For young people the Eurailpass Youth and Eurailpass Youth Flexi are the best options to meet any travel needs.
EurailTicket On many routes in Europe you can enjoy comfortable, carefree travel with EurailTicket EurailT icket point-to-point bookings, since the ticket already includes all supplements for most top-quality trains. For group travel the Eurail Group Ticket is a price-saving offer that includes fare reductions of 30% for groups of 6 or more. For children a 50% discount applies.
By Car
Germany has an ultra-modern, efficient system of motorways. More than 700 service areas, filling stations, motels and kiosks are open day and night on the 11,000 kilometres of autobahn. The following lead-free types of fuels are available: Normal (91 octane), Super (95 octane), Super Plus (98 octane) and diesel. The following speed limits must be observed: autobahn 130 km/h (recommended), outside built-up areas 100 km/h and built-up areas 50 km/h. When driving in Germany, it is highly recommended to have a valid international driving licence. The law requires drivers and passengers to wear seatbelts in both front and rear seats. The blood alcohol limit is currently 0.5 per mil. Breakdown Breakdo wn cover is available from the following motoring organisations:
ADAC Information service: Phone: 01805/10 11 12 (from within Germany) Information Breakdown service: Tel. 01802/ 22 22 22
AvD Lyoner Straße 16, 60528 Frankfurt Information service: Phone: +49 (0) 69/66 06-0 Breakdown Breakdow n service: Phone: 0800/9 90 99 09
Service Embassies of the Federal Republic of Germany Australia
Embassy of the FRG
119, Empire Circuit, Yarralumla, A.C.T.. 2600, Canberra A.C.T Consulate General of the FRG
480 Punt Road South Yarra, Vic. 3141 | Melbourne Consulate General of the FRG
13 Trelawney Street, Woollahra N.S.W. 2025, Sydney
Bahrain
Embassy of the FRG
Alhasan Building Sh. Hamad Causeway Building No. 668 Diplomatic Area 317 | Manama
Hong Kong
Consulate General of the FRG
United Centre, 21st floor 95 Queensway-Central Hong Kong
India
Embassy of the FRG
No. 6/50, Shanti Path, Chanakyapuri New Delhi 110021 Consulate General of the FRG
22, Ethiraj Road, MICO Building Chennai 600008 Consulate General of the FRG
1 Hastings Park Road, Alipore Kalkutta
Consulate General of the FRG
“Hoechst House”, 10th floor, Nariman Point 193 Backbay Reclamation Mumbai 400021
Indonesia
Embassy of the FRG
Jalan M. H. Thamrin Nr. 1, Jakarta 10310
Korea
Embassy of the FRG
Yongsan-Gu,Tobingo-Dong Yongsan-Gu,Tobingo-Do ng 308-5 Seoul 140-230
By Ship There are also scheduled services on all the major rivers and lakes in Germany and along the coasts. Information Informatio n on passenger services on the Rhine, Main and Mosel is available from: Köln-Düsseldorfer Deutsche Rheinschiffahrt AG
Discover Germany – with Avis!
Frankenwerft 35, 50667 Köln | Phone: +49 (0) 221/2 08 83 18 Information Informatio n hotline: Phone: 01805/80 58 08 (from within Germany) www.k-d.com
Children Travelling with children in Germany is easy and pleasant. Special compartments for small children can be booked on all long-distance trains and there are baby-changing facilities at motorway mo torway service areas. Many restaurants restaurants offer children’s menus.
Wellness W ellness in Germany Ge rmany
Wellness in Germany can give you new joie-de-vivre: over 300 modern health centres, more than 50 climatic health resorts, 48 medicinal sea spas, 62 Kneipp spas and over 160 mineral and mud spas, as well as a large number of wellness hotels and health centres, are ready to help you relax and focus on your well-being and fitness.
Accommodation
Accomodation in Germany is available in every category, from private rooms to holiday apartments to luxury hotels. Standards Standards are set and maintained even in the lower price categories, so you can be assured of minimum levels of comfort wherever you stay.
Youth hostels There are around 600 youth hostels at locations throughout Germany, and they all accept members of any youth hostel association association that is affiliated with the International Youth Hostel Federation. German Youth Hostel Association Deutsches Jugendherbergswerk
Service: +49 (0) 5231/99 36-0, www.djw.de Group accommodations accommodations for children and youg people are available at the KIEZ Centres in Brandenburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Saxony and Thuringia. For more information informatio n please visit: www.kieze.de
Kuwait
Embassy of the FRG
Abdullah Al-Salem, Area 1 Ave. 14 Branch of Nusf A l-Y l-Yousef ousef Street Villa 13, Kuwait
Tax-free shopping
Embassy of the FRG
Travellers from countries outside the European Union should look out for shops with the Tax-Free sticker. Ask the sales staff to give you a tax-free voucher together with your receipt. Tax Free Shopping has payment points at all the major border crossings, airports, ferry ports and railway stations.
Philippines
Embassy of the FRG
Opening hours
Quatar
Tipping
Oman
near Al-Nahda Hospital, Ruwi Maskat 25/F Tower Tower II, RCBC Plaza 6760 Ayala Avenue Makati, Metro Manila Philippines Embassy of the FRG
No. 6 Al-Jazira al-Arabiya Street Fareej Kholaib Area | Doha
Saudi-Arabia
Mondays – Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sundays: Closed (except filling stations, kiosks, etc.)
Tips are optional in Germany; they are seen as expression of special satisfaction for the quality of the service you have received. As a general rule of thumb you shouldn’t tip more than around 10% of the total bill.
Embassy of the FRG
Diplomatic Quarter | Riyadh Consulate General of the FRG
Al Basateen Village | Jeddah
Taiwan
Electricity
Thailand
Embassy of the FRG
9 South Sathorn Road Bangkok 10120
United Arab Emirates
Telephones
Public telephones are easily identified by their pink and grey design and the large ‘T’ logo of the Deutsche Telekom. Almost all public telephones also accept prepaid phone cards, which can be purchased at post offices, department stores, supermarkets, and the T-Punkt Shops.
Embassy of the FRG
The Towers at the Trade Center West Tower | Abu Dhabi Consulate General of the FRG
Khalid Bin Al Waleed Road New Sharaf Building Near Bur Juman Center | Dubai
• Great choice of Premium and FunCars, e.g. Porsche. • Fast and easy car pick-up and return. • Wide range of participating Frequent Traveller loyalty programmes. • GPS available.
The main voltage in Germany is 230 V. Plug adapters may be required for some foreign appliances.
German Institute
4F, No.2, Minsheng, East Road Section 3 | Taipei 104
„We Try Harder“ for you in Germany
Postal Services
Post offices offices are usually open from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday to Friday Friday and until noon on Saturday. At major stations and airports they often open longer and even on Sund ay.
For more information please visit:
www.avis.com
Service The German Tourist Board Regional Managements Regional management Northwest Europe Netherlands Duits Verkeer Verkeersbureau sbureau Amsterdam Phone: (020) 697 80 66
[email protected] www.duitsverkeersbureau.nl Great Britain/Ireland German National Tourist Office London Phone: (020) 73 17 09 08
[email protected] www.germany-tourism.co.uk Belgium/Luxembourg Duitse Nationale Dienst voor Toerisme,, Brüssel Toerisme Phone: (02) 2 45 97 00
[email protected] www.duitsland-vakantieland.be www.vacances-en-allemagne.be
Regional management Northeast Europe Denmark/Baltic States/ Iceland Tysk Turist Information Kopenhagen Vesterbrogade Vest erbrogade 6 D, III Phone: 33 43 68 00
[email protected] www.tyskland.travel www.tyskland-info.com Sweden Tyska Turistbyrån AB Stockholm Phone: (08) 6 65 18 81
[email protected] www.tyskland-info.se Norway Tysk Turistbyrå Oslo www.tyskland-info.com
Finland DZT-Saksan DZT -Saksan Matkailutoimisto c/o DFHK Helsinki www.saksa.travel
Regional management Southwest Europe
Poland/Ukrania Oficjalne Biuro Informacyjne DZT w Polsce, Warschau www.niemcy-turystyka.pl Russia Deutsche Zentrale für Tourismus Moskau www.germanyclub.ru
Regional management Southeast Europe Austria Deutsche Zentrale für Tourismus e. V. (DZT), Wien Phone: (01) 5 13 27 92
[email protected] www.deutschland-tourismus.at Från och med april 2009 har vi ny adress och inte längre någon kundtjänst! Czechia/Slovakia DZT Marketing- und Vertriebsagentur c/o Deutsch-Tschechische Industrie- und Handelskammer Prag www.nemecko.travel Slovania DZT Marketing- und Vertriebsagentur c/o im.puls d.o.o. Ljubljana www.germany-tourism.de Hungary Német Turisztikai Központ-DZT Magyarországi Képviselete c/o Német-Magyar Ipari és Kereskedelmi Kamara Budapest www.nemetorszag.travel
Spain/Portugal Oficina Nacional Alemana de Turismo, Madrid Phone: (91) 4 29 35 51
[email protected] www.alemania-turismo.com
Brasil Centro de Turismo Alemão – DZT c/o c/ o Câmara de Comércio e Indústria Brasil-Alemanha São Paulo www.visitealemanha.com
Regional management Asia/Australia
France Office National Allemand du Tourisme, Paris Phone: (01) 40 20 01 88
[email protected] www.allemagne-tourisme.com
Japan/South Corea German National Tourist Office Tokio Phone: (03) 35 86 07 05
[email protected] www.visit-germany.jp
Italy Ente Nazionale Germanico per il Turismo, Mailand Phone: (02) 26 11 15 98
[email protected] www.vacanzeingermania.com
China/Peking German National Tourist Office c/o Delegate of German Industry and Commerce Beijing www.germany-tourism.cn
Switzerland Deutsche Zentrale für Tourismus e. V. (DZT), Zürich Phone: (044) 2 13 22 00
[email protected] www.deutschland-tourismus.ch
China/Hong Kong German National Tourist Office c/o German Industry and Commerce www.germany-tourism.org.hk
Regional management America/Israel USA/New York German National Tourist Office Los Angeles, Chicago Phone: (212) 661-7 661-7200 200
[email protected] www.cometogermany.com Canada German National Tourist Office Toronto www.cometogermany.com Israel German National Tourist Office c/o Lufthansa German Airlines Tel Aviv-Yafo www.cometogermany.com
Australia/New Zealand German National Tourist Office c/o c/ o German-Austral German-Australian ian Chamber of Industry and Commerce Sydney www.germany-tourism.de Dubai German National Tourist Office c/o Lufthansa German Airlines Dubai www.germany-tourism.de India German National Tourist Office c/o Lufthansa German Airlines New Delhi www.germany-tourism.de
Imprint
Impressum Herausgeber Deutsche Zentrale für Tourismus e. V.
Beethovenstraße 69 60325 Frankfurt/Main Internet: www.deu www.deutschland-tourismus.d tschland-tourismus.dee www.germany-tourism.de Extranet: www.deu www.deutschland-extranet.de tschland-extranet.de Gefördert durch das Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Technologie aufgrund eines Beschlusses des Deutschen Bundestages
DMG – Deutsche Marketing Gesellschaft Niedenau 78 DE-60325 Frankfurt Tel. +49 (0) 69 65 30 880 www.dmg-zentrale.de Typeline Werbeagentur GmbH & Co.KG Hanauer Landstraße 190 DE-60314 Frankfurt Tel. +49 (0) 69 95 14 49 0
[email protected] www.typeline.de
ADVERTISEMENTS Yvonne Altschuck Johannes Crilly
Mathieu Dascher Pia Heinrich Carina Jüngel Anita Kozina Nils Recktenwald Alexandra Schlossarek Claudia Schmidt
EDITORIAL Dr. Thomas Wolf (Chief editor) Eva-Christina Glaser
Sandra Pappe
ART-DIRECTION/ PRODUCTION Helga Jordan Katica Milic
Regina Müller Nadine Preis Maike Munck PROJECT COORDINATION
Anne Bulian Jessica Peters Nils Recktenwald Claudia Santos
AUTHORS Uta Buhr: Page 32, 33, 35
Angela Raneri: Page 14
TRANSLATION Translated from the German by LingServe Text and picture reprints and copies only with publishers permission
Rita Henß:
Cover picture: Panorama of Freudenstadt, Black Forest
Page 8, 9, 12, 18, 22, 30, 30, 31, 34
© Freudenstadt Tourismus
Peter Christian Lang: Page 10, 12, 14, 16, 17
All the details are based on sources of the mentioned organisations and enterprises. No responsibility is taken for the correctness. Alterations possible. Status quo February 2009.
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A3 Frankfurt–Würzburg, Exit 66 (Wertheim/Lengfurt) Mon to Sat: 10.00 – 20.00 Tel: +49 (0)9342 91 99 100
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A9 Munich–Nuremberg, Exit 61 (Ingolstadt-Ost) Mon to Sat: 10.00 – 20.00 Tel: +49 (0)841 88 63 100
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