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Starter Kit for Germany by Local Expert

Posted by reisender

... Where to Stay in Germany Germany essentially has two major types of accommodation: hotels and pensions. Motels hardly exist, despite Germany being the number one automobile nation. The drive-in mentality has hardly caught on, except at some suburban ...

City Starter Kit: Munich

Posted by lar4290

Munich Starter Kit This isn't meant to be a guidebook. It is simply an introduction to a forum about Munich/Bavaria/Germany. I'm Lauren, and I briefly lived in Munich in 2008. Please feel free to post any questions here and I'll try to respond ...

St. Nikolaus Day - Dec 5 / 6

Posted by reisender

... and visits the cities around the ports. Dec. 5 is the official Sinterklaas Day in the Netherlands. Christmas Markets in Germany Speaking of Christmas traditions, has anyone been to the German Christmas Markets. They are superb. Have a look at . ...

Underrated destinations

Posted by reisender

... , Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Among the Regions that are great are: Wattenmeer (North Sea Coast), Mecklenburger Seenplatte (East Germany), Harz Mountain Range, Weserland (river), Münster, Rhine Valley from Bonn to Mainz, Black Forest, Allgäu incl. ...

Best Country For Vacations

Posted by nicky17

... Germany it is always good to obtain some valuable Germany Travel Tips to ensure you get the most out of your trip. Many people visit Germany every year wanting to learn more about it's rich culture but have a hard time doing exactly what they planned.

Germany Insider Tips from a Local Expert

Posted by kacampau

... , or there is another is 5-10 minutes anyway. Lake Constance (Bodensee) is beautiful! If you are a runner there is a marathon that goes through Germany, Austria and Switzerland and starts at Lindau on October 7th. It is called the DreiLaender.

Germany Insider Tips from a Local Expert

Posted by kleintravelers

Posted on Sep 15, 2011, 17:36:27

... Augsburg because my husband was born there. Would it be better for us to travel by train from Amsterdam to a city in Northwestern Germany and then do a river cruise? What river cruise would allow us to see the most castles in the least amount of time? We ...

Germany Insider Tips from a Local Expert

Posted by kacampau

... hop in and hop out. Otherwise, the Stuttgart Volksfest is great! 2) Munich is beautiful and could be considered one-stop Germany. You have everything, the palaces, the beer, the churches, the typical German dress, etc. Berlin is also worth the time ...

Underrated destinations

Posted by xerius

... Strasse, Neuschwanstein - these are all major standards on the tourist trail. But from my experience traveling around the country, Germany is full of charming historical towns and cities, a good number of which don't get anywhere near the same amount ...

Hoensfeld or honesfeld - Hoensfeld travel question

Posted by reisender

... cities in Germany. You only have Hosenfeld near Fulda, or Honsfeld in Belgium. Hope that helps your research is Hoensfeld, Germany, (south east ofNurnberg) where NTC is or is it Honesfeld, Germany by the Fulda Gap, east of Friedburg and Bad ...

Bamberg

Posted by reisender

... . Bamberg will definitely be very high up on my list. Bamberg is one of the most interesting and beautiful towns in Germany, and in its entirety is considered a UNESCO world heritage site. For starters, Bamberg is located in the German state of ...

Frankfurt or Hamburg

Posted by reisender

Hi Annecam, I fully agree with Alstergirl's comments and those of the others. I reside in Frankfurt. It is Germany's banking center, but hardly a place to spend more than a day. Hamburg is a colorful cosmopolitan city with a lot of things to do ...

Germany Insider Tips from a Local Expert

Posted by halilu

... , but make sure you have cash when dining out, shopping, or traveling around. 2. Stores are closed on Sundays. Throughout Germany a majority of stores are closed on Sundays. Restaurants are still open and bakeries are open in the morning, but any other ...

Germany Insider Tips from a Local Expert

Posted by whereshegoes

... , but make sure you have cash when dining out, shopping, or traveling around. 2. Stores are closed on Sundays. Throughout Germany a majority of stores are closed on Sundays. Restaurants are still open and bakeries are open in the morning, but any other ...

Travelling to Ochtrup Germany - Ochtrup travel question

Posted by dreamybd

Posted on Dec 2, 2011, 06:36:00

... has only a few cultural attractions, but some are worth visiting. Ochtrup receives very few travelers, and it's among Germany's less visited places. Other destinations in the area such as Dusseldorf, Dortmund, and Bottrop may be more interesting ...

Traveling to Cologne (Köln) , please help with local transportation

Posted by cheskar

Posted on Sep 3, 2011, 00:52:39

Hello! I thought Germany is a great place to live in but I've heard that prostitution has been a legal one there. I've also read that it is lawful and taxable since 2002 and while collecting taxes from brothels and sex clubs is a ...

Top 10 Sights in Munich, Berlin, and Hamburg

Posted by cityadventures

... ;s largest cities have so much to offer no matter what your taste ! I love them all and never could decide on a favorite. This is my personal favorite top 10 list for each of Germany's three largest cities ( Berlin, Hamburg, and Munich):

Why Visit Munich!

Posted by greekcypriot

... city-centre parks. The chance to take tea in Luigi Tambosi. Founded in 1775, it is the oldest Italian café in Germany, a favourite spot of Mozart and a Munich institution. (Odeonsplatz 18). The churches which fill this city, but make especially sure ...

Hoensfeld or honesfeld - Hoensfeld travel question

Posted by pjmoyer

is Hoensfeld, Germany, (south east ofNurnberg) where NTC is or is it Honesfeld, Germany by the Fulda Gap, east of Friedburg and Bad Nauheim?

Getting around Germany on the cheap?

Posted by cheli

... and try as I might my German is non existent. I'm assuming this would prose a serious problem? Interrail have a Germany pass but it seems terribly expensive: unfortunately I can't qualify for the youth prices anymore. Eurolines passes seem ...

Nude flights for tourists

Posted by introducinlyric

... taking to the skies nude on special flights being launched this year, a travel company said today. "In the former East Germany, naturist holidays were a much-loved way of spending the best weeks of the year," said the founder of OssiUrlaub.de, ...

Germany Insider Tips from a Local Expert

Posted by restaurant

... a really cheap flight or in any of these cities. Time is really my enemy at the moment. Perhaps any recommendations for accommodation in Berlin? Try www.hrs.de ... nice way to book hotels in Germany and beyond. By the way; Berlin really sucks

Germany Insider Tips from a Local Expert

Posted by kacampau

... in May and June and the weather was great. What are the best non-high season months to travel through Germany? I assume your answer would also apply to Austria. Frankfurt-Heidelburg-Rothenburg-Weimar-Berlin-Leipzig-Bamburg-Munich-Berchtesgarden-Salzburg- ...

Germany Insider Tips from a Local Expert

Posted by kacampau

... want to introduce myself real quick! It is very exciting to be the Local Expert in the TravelPod community. I never expected to travel to Germany, or to end up living here. I have my soon-to-be German husband to thank. I love it here, my family has ...

Top 6 Beer Destinations in Germany

Posted by greekcypriot

Posted on Nov 22, 2011, 09:11:52

Ok, you are on your way to Germany, you love beer even if it is cold you just love beer and drink it no matter what. If you really don't know from where to start, the article on the link will help you a lot.

Germany Insider Tips from a Local Expert

Posted by olih

Posted on Sep 17, 2011, 03:22:15

How much time do you have for Germany? From Amsterdam you may easily travel to Cologne by train, the city itself is well worth a nights stay. Hop on a cruise ship up the Rhine river the next day to Rüdesheim or Bingen - you will pass tons of castles in ...

Please help me pick a city to take a German course in. :)

Posted by rickmusic53

Hello, I lived in Germany for 12 years. If it were me I'd choose Berlin. It's a beautiful city and full of history, good food and a lot of things to see and do. As far as clothes for big guys, don't worry about it, they have plenty of ...

Please help me pick a city to take a German course in. :)

Posted by rickmusic53

Ever since I took my first course at the Goethe here in Mexico City I've wanted to take one of their curses in Germany. Now that things are looking a little bit up (I had to stop taking German because I couldn't pay ) I'd like to finally ...

Please help me pick a city to take a German course in. :)

Posted by visor2040

Ever since I took my first course at the Goethe here in Mexico City I've wanted to take one of their curses in Germany. Now that things are looking a little bit up (I had to stop taking German because I couldn't pay ) I'd like to finally do it ...

Train Schedules in Germany: www.bahn.de

Posted by reisender

If you need to travel by train, commuter train or city train within Germany or Europe, you can always check travel times, costs, etc in the website mentioned in the topic, which is also in English. For all else, use Google Maps or Google Earth.

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