East or West, Berlin Shopping is best!
Shopping is a favourite pastime for Berliners. You don’t have to travel too far and on just the two main... Read more
Is there more to German cuisine than sauerkraut, bratwurst and schnitzel?
German cuisine and French cuisine may be neighbours geographically, but they’re a long way apart in character. Whilst Germany’s Oktoberfest... Read more
Tour Routes in Germany
Suggested Tour Routes to make the best of your holiday in Germany
Touring Germany is a pleasure, whether you drive yourself, take a coach or relax on... Read more
Regensburg, Germany – Danube River Cruise
Regensburg, Germany – Danube River Cruise
See our Regensburg Photos HERE
RIVER CRUISE GUIDE
Bank (Danube)
Right
KM
2379
Altitude
336m/1,102ft
Population
14,700
Regensburg... Read more
Monument to Kaiser Wilhelm I (Emperor William)
Monument to Kaiser Wilhelm I (Emperor William) at the Deutsche Ecke, Koblenz
See our Photos of Kaiser Wilhelm’s Monument HERE
RIVER CRUISE GUIDE... Read more
Where to Go to Enjoy Traditional Oktoberfest Beer Tents:
Oktoberfest Beer Tent by senator86..
There are many beer tents at the Oktoberfest, each one offering visitors to the world’s most famous beer festival a particular experience, taste sensation, and of course beer. For some of the more traditional Oktoberfest beer tents, pay a visit to the... [Read more of this review]
A complex of Three Palaces:
Schloss Schleißheim - Munich
Schloss Schleißheim is a complex of three palaces set in a grand Baroque park in the village of Oberschleißheim in the northern edge of Munich.
The Old Schloss Schleissheim began as a country house and hermitage built by Duke Wilhelm V of Bavaria. From an early stage, the Duke renounced the... [Read more of this review]
Munich Residenz was the seat of Bavarian Dukes, Electors and Kings:
Munich Residenz
The Munich Residenz is the largest city palace in Germany. It served as the seat of government and the residence of Bavarian dukes, electors and kings for 410 years, from 1508 to 1918.
What began as a small moated castle in 1385 at the north-eastern corner of town (the... [Read more of this review]
Oktoberfest Tents and the Foods They Specialize In:
Oktoberfest Food
There are plenty of tents to enjoy on your Oktoberfest visit at, many of which specialize in certain beers or traditional Oktoberfest food.
To make the most of your Oktoberfest visit and to make sure that you don’t miss out on enjoying your favourite Oktoberfest taste sensation,... [Read more of this review]
Viktualienmarkt – Where the Freshest of Munich Food Can be Found:
Pumpkins Galore..
You can be certain of a city’s strong food culture when its central food market keeps growing and growing. Such is the case with Munich’s Viktualienmarkt which has been the city’s culinary centre for over two centuries.
Even back in 1807, this... [Read more of this review]
German Phone Numbers, German Telephone Directories, and Telephone Codes in Germany
It’s easy to find out a German phone number online, there are several efficient German telephone directories available.
Germany’s Telephone Country Code is 49, and telephone area codes in Germany have two to five digits, not counting the leading zero. The... [Read more of this review]
Germany: Money: All about the Euro (€)
As of January 1, 2002, the euro (€) replaced the national currency of 12 countries within the European Union, including Germany. You can exchange currency at any bank branch (hours are listed below). Automatic cash machines can be found in most commercial centres.
German Euro Banknotes... [Read more of this review]
Useful facts to help you plan your visit to Germany
Festivals
Public Holidays
Visas
Health
Time
Electricity
Weights & Measures
Money, Banks etc.
Useful Telephone Numbers
Festivals
Music festivals are big in Germany, Bach in March (bit early) Wagner in Bayreuth in July, lots of stuff in Autumn, including the Oktoberfest, but most Bavarian... [Read more of this review]
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Meissen figurines..
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Oktoberfest Beer Tent by senator86..
Schloss Schleißheim - Munich
Munich Residenz
Oktoberfest Food
Pumpkins Galore..
Black Forest Ham Vesper © Christoph Eberle/STG..
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