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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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450 Years of the Heidelberg Catechism

March 4, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Heidelberger Katechismus

Heidelberg Catechism - 450 Years of the Catechism of Heidelberg: 2013 marks the 450th anniversary of the Heidelberg Catechism, the most important doctrinal document of the Reformed Church. Commissioned by Elector Friedrich III of the Palatinate in 1563, this prayer book takes its name from the city where it originated, Heidelberg being the capital of the Electorate of the Palatinate. What Is the Heidelberg Catechism The Heidelberg Catechism is a document in the form of a series of … [Read more...]

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Easter Concerts in Berlin 2013

March 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Berlin Easter

Easter in Berlin - Berlin Easter Concerts 2013: Easter is a popular holiday period in Germany and the Easter festivities are still celebrated in the traditional way by many Germans. Easter markets, Easter bonfires, Easter brunches and Easter services all form a part of the Easter celebrations in Germany. Music is another important element of the Easter festivities and if you are in Berlin, there is a huge repertoire of Easter concerts that you can enjoy, including an Easter Tango … [Read more...]

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Berliner Festspiele – MaerzMusik 2013

February 16, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Berliner Festspiele Haus

MaerzMusik 2013 - The Berliner Festspiele's 12th Festival of Contemporary Music: MaerzMusik 2013, the Berliner Festspiele's International Festival of Contemporary Music, takes place from March 15 to 24, 2013. This is the 12th edition of MaerzMusik and concert-goers can look forward to an eclectic mix of contemporary music. MaerzMusik Concert Venues MaerzMusik concerts will be held at various venues in Berlin such as the Haus der Berliner Festspiele, Kammermusiksaal der Philharmonie, … [Read more...]

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Internationale Gartenschau Hamburg – IGS 2013

February 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment
IGS 2013

IGS 2013 Encompasses Seven Worlds, 80 Gardens and 100 Hectares of Park: Garden show lovers will be pleased to know that the International Gartenschau Hamburg will take place from April 26th to October 13th, 2013. Titled "Around the World in 80 Gardens" the Hamburg Gartenschau showcases 80 imaginative gardens covering more than 100 hectares of land - the equivalent of 140 football fields. IGS 2013 will be held at Inselpark Wilhelmsburg on the Elbe island of Wilhelmsburg, a district of … [Read more...]

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Heidelberg Castle Illuminations 2013

January 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Heidelberg Castle Illuminations

Heidelberg Castle Fireworks Extravaganza: Everyone loves a good fireworks display and when the setting is as beautiful as Heidelberg Castle and the Neckar River, the show is even more magical. Heidelberg Castle Illuminations 2013 Each summer, on three Saturday nights, Heidelberg Castle goes up in flames, casting a blaze of red glow over the castle and its surrounds. To the unsuspecting, the scene may be reminiscent of events in Heidelberg's history when the troops of Louis XIV, the Sun … [Read more...]

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Nockherberg – Starkbierfest 2013

January 7, 2013 by 3 Comments
Nockherberg Starkbierfest 2012

Starkbierfest 2013: The Strong Beer Festival at Nockherberg: Lent 2013 begins on February 13 and the Nockherberg Starkbierfest 2013 takes place  from March 1 - 17, 2013. Starkbierfest is the Strong Beer Festival and drinkers who like stouts will enjoy the Salvator at Nockherberg, a bottom-fermented strong Doppelbock beer (alcohol 7.5%). During the Starkbierfest, Salvator stout is traditionally served in 1-litre steins, called the Keferloher. Music at Nockherberg Starkbierfest During … [Read more...]

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German Wine and Beer Festivals 2013

January 3, 2013 by 12 Comments
Rhine Riesling Vineyards

2013 German Wine and Beer Festivals in Germany For connoisseurs of wine and beer, spring and summer are  fantastic times to be in Germany. From Berlin to the Rhineland, there is a great choice of festivals to attend, depending on whether you prefer to conduct your wine-tasting in one of the small towns along the Mosel or in Rudesheim on the Rhine or at wine festivals in the larger towns like Stuttgart, Hamburg, Mainz, Frankfurt or Aachen. And then there are the almighty giant beer … [Read more...]

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Komische Oper Berlin – A High Profile Berlin Opera House

December 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Komische Oper

Komische Oper Berlin - One of the Highest-profile Opera Houses in the German-speaking World: The Komische Oper Berlin is one of the three opera houses in Berlin, the other two being the Staatsoper Unter den Linden and the Deutsche Oper Berlin.  Located in the heart of Berlin, near the famous boulevard Unter den Linden, the Komische Oper Berlin is one of the highest-profile opera houses in the German-speaking world. Komische Oper - Brief History There has been an opera theatre on the … [Read more...]

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Deutsche Oper Berlin – Opera in Berlin

December 1, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Berlin Oper

Deutsche Oper Berlin Has One of the Largest Opera Repertoires in the World: When it comes to opera, Berlin holds the distinction of having three opera houses in a city that's less than half the size of London. The Deutsche Oper Berlinis the largest of the three Berlin opera houses and it also the second largest opera house in Germany. Brief History of Deutsche Oper Berlin Deutsche Oper Berlin's history goes back to the days of the Deutsches Operhaus, which was inaugurated in 1912. It was … [Read more...]

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Christmas Concerts in Potsdam

November 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
St Nicholas Church

Enjoy Christmas Concerts in Potsdam, A City with a Strong Music Tradition: Potsdam is a city with a strong tradition of classical music and music has always played an essential part in the activities of Potsdamer churches. This Christmas, fans of classical music can enjoy a range of concerts at the following Potsdamer churches: Nikolaikirche Potsdam With its large dome visible from all directions in Potsdam, St. Nicholas Church is the most distinctive building in the city. … [Read more...]

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