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February 23, 2009 by 6 Comments
Reichstag, the German Parliament in Berlin

Germany: a country that's a lot more than Beer, Lederhosen and Cuckoo Clocks! Most people associate travel to Germany with either big modern cities and Mercedes thrashing down autobahns or quaint wood-beamed houses, men in lederhosen and buxom barmaids holding gigantic steins of beer in each hand while cuckoo clocks chime in the background. OK, I'm exaggerating, but sometimes Germany does seem to have a split personality (especially when tourist organisations are involved). Travelling in … [Read more...]

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Wine-tasting in Bernkastel

November 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Bernkastel wine-tasting

Wine-tasting in the Atmospheric Cellars of Dr. Pauly-Bergweiler in Bernkastel: The Moselle valley is Germany's oldest wine region and Bernkastel-Kues is one of the many Moselle towns with a centuries-old wine-making tradition. Bernkastel-Kues has been producing wine for over 500 years and when you approach the town from the river, the steep vine-covered slopes of the river valley bear witness to Bernkastel's viticulture tradition. Bernkastel Vineyards Naturally one of the pleasurable … [Read more...]

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Bernkastel-Kues Christmas Market 2013

November 4, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Bernkastel Weihnachtsmarkt

Bernkastel-Kues' Weihnachtsmarkt and Highlight Events: The medieval Marktplatz (market square) of Bernkastel-Kues must be one of the prettiest settings for a Christmas market. The square is small and cozy and the forty or so market stalls are set up against the backdrop of Bernkastel's charming timber-framed buildings. Bernkastel Weihnachtsmarkt Bernkastel's Christmas market starts on the November 23 (closed on November 24 due to Remembrance Day holiday) and runs everyday till December … [Read more...]

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Hamburg Weihnachtsmarkt – Hamburg Christmas Market 2013

November 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Hamburg Weihnachtsmarkt

Hamburg - the Christmas Capital of the North - Hamburg Weihnachtsmarkt: Hamburg stakes its claim as the Christmas capital of the north.  This is because nowhere else in the north of Germany are there so many Christmas markets within such close proximity of each other. From the main train station to its neo-Renaissance town hall alone there are no less than five different Hamburg Christmas markets to be enjoyed. Hamburg Weihnachtsmarkt During the festive season, visitors to Hamburg can … [Read more...]

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Dresden Striezelmarkt 2013 – Germany’s Oldest Christmas Market

November 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Dresden Christmas Market

Dresden Striezelmarkt is the Largest in Dresden: There are many Christmas markets in Dresden, but the largest of them all is the Dresden Striezelmarkt.  The Dresden Striezelmarkt is also Germany's oldest Christmas market and 2013 marks the 579th Dresden Striezelmarkt. The Dresden Striezelmarkt takes its name from the striezel or stollen which Dresden is famous for and one of the main events of this month-long Christmas market is the Dresden Stollen Festival. The Striezelmarkt takes place … [Read more...]

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Frankfurt Christmas Market (Weihnachtsmarkt) 2013

October 24, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Frankfurt Christmas Market

Frankfurt Weihnachtsmarkt is one of the Oldest and Prettiest in Germany: The Frankfurt Christmas market (Weihnachtsmarkt) is one of the oldest in Germany - it seems that there has been a Christmas market in Frankfurt since 1393. With its rich history and steeped in traditions, the Frankfurt Christmas Market is a huge attraction for visitors from all over the world. Each year more than three million visitors flock to Frankfurt to enjoy this city's Weihnachtsmarkt, making Frankfurt one of … [Read more...]

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The Magic of Cologne’s Weihnachtsmarkt – Christmas Market 2013

October 22, 2013 by 1 Comment
Cologne Christmas market

Christmas markets in Cologne (Weihnachtsmarkt): When it comes to Christmas markets in Germany, the city of Cologne puts on quite a show. There are actually six Christmas markets in this town and we were fortunate to have visited the biggest of them all, the Cologne Cathedral Weihnachtsmarkt. Each year, on the last Monday before Advent, the six Christmas markets in Cologne open their gates to locals and visitors alike. The Cologne Christmas market was my first real German Christmas market … [Read more...]

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Christkindlmarkt – Munich Christmas Market 2013

October 16, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Munich-Christmas-Markets

Munich's Christkindlmarkt is the Oldest in the Bavarian Capital: When it comes to Christmas markets, Munich has plenty of choices for the visitor.  There are over 20 Christmas markets in the Bavarian capital, but the main Christkindlmarkt and the oldest in the city is held at the historical Marienplatz each year. Marienplatz Christkindlmarkt Marienplatz is a charming square at any time of the year but at Christmas the atmosphere is magical. The biggest attraction of the Christmas … [Read more...]

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Nürnberg Christkindlesmarkt – Nuremberg Christmas Market 2013

October 13, 2013 by 2 Comments
Nuremberg Christmas Market

The Nuremberg Christmas Market is Known as the "Little Town from Wood and Cloth": With over two million visitors every year, the Nürnberger Christkindlesmarkt can easily claim to be one of the more popular Christmas markets in Germany.  In the medieval setting of the old town of Nuremberg, visitors can shop for all kinds of Christmas goodies as well as enjoy the festive atmosphere of the market. Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt Each year at 5:30 pm, on the Friday before the first Advent … [Read more...]

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Lübeck Weihnachtsmarkt – 2013 Lübeck Christmas Markets

October 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Lübeck Christmas Market

Within the Historic Old Town of Lübeck are Nine Christmas Markets: With its historical attractions and medieval atmosphere, Lübeck exudes charm at any time of the year. But at Christmas time, this "Queen of the Hanseatic League" is more than charming. Decked out in Christmas lights, stars and beautifully decorated Christmas trees, Lübeck has some nine Christmas markets operating around the historic Old Town and the atmosphere is magical. Christmas Markets in Lübeck Nearly all of … [Read more...]

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Christmas in Munich: Where to Enjoy Christmas Concerts in Munich

October 11, 2013 by 1 Comment
Munich Residenz Christmas Concerts

Christmas in Munich: Christmas Concerts at Famous Venues in Munich: Christmas is a special time Munich and like the rest of Germany, music is very much a part of the Munich Christmas celebrations. If you are spending Christmas in Munich, you too can enjoy one of the many Christmas concerts in the city. Popular Munich Attractions Most of the concerts are held in venues which are themselves very popular Munich attractions such as the Munich Residenz. With ten courtyards and 130 rooms, the … [Read more...]

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