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Starter Kit for Germany by Local Expert
Posted on Oct 2, 2009, 20:16:18 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 on Dec 19, 2008, 23:10:20 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 ...
 
Germany Insider Tips from a Local Expert
Posted on Jun 13, 2007, 13:09:25 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 on Jun 13, 2007, 08:46:07 by alexkorn
Kristy, thank you very-very-very much for the answers! They are really useful for me! I have planned to travel to Germany for some months now. The point is that a friend of mine lives near the Lake of Constance and I’d like to visit him ...
 
Germany Insider Tips from a Local Expert
Posted on Jun 11, 2007, 16:03:35 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 ...
 
Which region in Germany?
Posted on Oct 15, 2009, 08:17:24 by travelingdiva
... trip (or better say my stay in one place) will last for about two weeks. Any suggestions?? I loved the former East Germany when I was there, particularly Berlin and Dresden. But Bavaria is also a beautiful area with the Alps, München, Füssen with nearby ...
 
Frankfurt or Hamburg
Posted on Oct 3, 2009, 19:11:35 by reisender
... and a truly international culture and flair. Also, there is a speed train link to Berlin, which allows for a quick daytrip to Germany's even more colorful capital city in just 90 minutes. As you will be in Germany in December, you should also look ...
 
Germany Insider Tips from a Local Expert
Posted on Sep 9, 2009, 09:39:36 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 on Jun 6, 2007, 21:10:36 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 ...
 
Hotel Römerhof, Bingen am Rhein
Posted on Jul 23, 2009, 07:14:13 by gekkohq
... I won't be booking a stay there any time soon! It's a pity because there are so many lovely hotels in germany, last time I was there I stayed in a reasonably priced and friendly hotel called the , it's definitely worth a visit if you ever ...
 
Which region in Germany?
Posted on Dec 17, 2008, 01:51:48 by lar4290
For a sense of stereotypical "Germany," I'd suggest Munich (Muenchen). There are great train connections all over Bavaria from there, and a lot of the smaller towns are inviting. Some places, like the castles of Neuschwanstein and ...
 
Getting around Germany on the cheap?
Posted on Jul 28, 2008, 10:13:38 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 ...
 
Oktoberfest!
Posted on Apr 28, 2008, 03:09:50 by rome778
Well despite living in Germany for 9 months I have never been to Oktoberfest had plans to go this year, but they fell through. All I can say is BOOK EARLY! And watch out for drunk Germans! They are so sensible all year round, then go ...
 
Nude flights for tourists
Posted on Mar 16, 2008, 18:44:27 by introducinlyric
... and extremely popular under communist rule. The first nude flights will be a day-trip on July 5 between Erfurt in southeast Germany and the Baltic Sea island of Usedom, which is fringed by white sand beaches. Tickets cost E499 ($A838) and there ...
 
Which region in Germany?
Posted on Jan 15, 2008, 12:50:24 by 291155
I strongly recommend to travel in the North of Germany. Hamburg is the nicest city in all of Germany and a visit to Berlin is a MUST. The south, e.g. Bavaria, also Heidelberg etc. is quite touristy. Happy travels!
 
Germany Insider Tips from a Local Expert
Posted on Aug 14, 2007, 14:23:21 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 on Jun 11, 2007, 16:15:45 by kacampau
... 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-Linz ...
 
Germany Insider Tips from a Local Expert
Posted on Jun 11, 2007, 15:32:45 by kacampau
... or to end up living here. I have my soon-to-be German husband to thank. I love it here, my family has visited and loved it here and I hope you all have an excellent experience in your travels to or through Germany. Let me know how I can be of help!
 
Germany Insider Tips from a Local Expert
Posted on Jun 7, 2007, 07:05:18 by alexkorn
... ? 4) Is it ok to travel through Germany not knowing a word in German? 5) What can you say about night-life in Germany (clubs, etc.)? 6) Who are more polite and friendly: old people or the younger generation? 7) Is it a “sport-orientated” and &# ...
 
Bamberg
Posted on Nov 7, 2009, 17:47:10 by wisconsin_fan81
My wife grew up in a small town called Breitenguessbach, outside of Bamberg, Germany... Her dad was stationed at the Bamberg U.S. Army base. Can anyone familiar tell me anything about this region, specifically Breitenbuessbach? I've looked it up but ...
 
traveling to Laupheim
Posted on Nov 1, 2009, 17:41:16 by reisender
... you can check out this info, is the site of the German railway. It's also in English. www.bahn.de The cost for a single trip, second class is EUR 65. Ask for discounts, though! HAPPY TRAVELS! Rg. Reisender A Local Expert for Germany
 
Which region in Germany?
Posted on Oct 15, 2009, 07:36:16 by cristy_crisss
I have lived in Kassel for longer time. It is in the middle of Germany, in Hessen. Ok, Kassel is not interesting for traveling, but the region around this city is wonderful. For example Hann Munden, Gotingen, Erfrut, Frankfrut - these cities are rich with ...
 
Looking for German music venues
Posted on Sep 22, 2009, 16:10:51 by starlagurl
Again, I would check the German listings at TripAdvisor:
 
Oktoberfest Count Down!
Posted on Sep 10, 2009, 09:26:38 by starlagurl
Ha, I'm totally trying to get a ride to Kitchener for Oktoberfest this year. Nothing to do with Germany, but still...
 
Frankfurt or Hamburg
Posted on Sep 8, 2009, 10:32:39 by alstergirl
... or to see. It´s Germanies bank capital only. Hamburg has so much to see and its said that it is the most beautiful city in Germany. Because you have the lake Alster right in the city center. And you have the harbour with the river Elbe. You have beautiful ...
 
Hotel Römerhof, Bingen am Rhein
Posted on Jul 20, 2009, 19:17:48 by bingen
... unfriendly and rude, a fact some other travellers seem to have noticed according to reviews on this site. If you want to keep your good holiday spirits and keep a low blood pressure- avoid this hotel while exploring this beautiful part of Germany.
 
Frankfurt or Hamburg
Posted on Jul 6, 2009, 08:49:19 by annecam
Hi Myself and 5 friends have decided to go to Germany early in December. We cannot decide on either Hamburg or Frankfurt. We are all aged in our early 40s. Which city do you recommend?
 
Germany Insider Tips from a Local Expert
Posted on Jun 12, 2009, 01:46:38 by ashleyrenee
hey, So i will be visiting Munich during the last week of Oktoberfest 2009 and I have a question. i heard that the Eurail pass is excepted and can be used on any train in Germany is that true?
 
Germany Berlin
Posted on Jan 12, 2009, 16:38:07 by luke_1989
Hi Me and my friend have just decided that we are going to go to Berlin in Germany in March.. Gonna stay 3 night will cost £178 each for the flights from england and 3 nights accomodation which i thought was really good. I was wondering if anyone knew how ...
 
Which region in Germany?
Posted on Dec 21, 2008, 11:16:55 by allover
I would recommend the north too.. Hamburg and Berlin are pretty nice! Esecially in the summertime, in the wintertime I wouldnt recommend Germany at all!
 

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