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German Wine and Beer Festivals 2012

November 8, 2011 By Helen Page 9 Comments

2012 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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Christmas in Munich: Where to Enjoy Christmas Concerts in Munich

October 27, 2011 By Helen Page Leave a Comment

Christmas in Munich: Enjoy a Range of 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 … [Read more...]

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Hamburg Weihnachtsmarkt – Hamburg Christmas Market 2011

October 26, 2011 By Helen Page Leave a Comment

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 Weihnachtsmarkt to be enjoyed. Hamburg Christmas Markets During the festive season, visitors to Hamburg can … [Read more...]

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Nürnberg Christkindlesmarkt – Christmas Market in Nuremberg

October 25, 2011 By Helen Page Leave a Comment

The Nuremberg Christmas Market is Known as the "Little Town from Wood and Cloth": With over two million visitors every year, the Nürnberg Christkindlesmarkt is one of the more popular Christmas markets in Germany. Each year at 5:30 pm, on the Friday before the first Advent Sunday, the Christmas Angel declares open the Nuremberg Christmas Market in a ceremony that takes place on the Hauptmarkt (market square) in the old quarter. Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt In the medieval setting of … [Read more...]

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Christkindlmarkt – Christmas Market in Munich

October 18, 2011 By Helen Page Leave a Comment

Munich's Christkindlmarkt is the Oldest in the Bavarian Capital: Munich has over 20 Christmas markets, but the main Christkindlmarkt and the oldest in the Bavarian capital is held at the historical Marienplatz each year. Munich Marienplatz Marienplatz is a beautiful square at any time of the year but at Christmas the atmosphere is magical. A sparkling giant Christmas tree overlooks the traditional Christmas market in the square. There are over 150 stalls that are packed with all kinds … [Read more...]

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Weihnachtsmarkt – Christmas Market in Frankfurt

October 18, 2011 By Helen Page Leave a Comment

Frankfurt Weihnachtsmarkt is the Oldest and Prettiest in Germany: The Frankfurt Weihnachtsmarkt (Christmas market) is one of the oldest and prettiest 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 … [Read more...]

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Christmas in Berlin – Christmas Concerts in Berlin 2011

October 12, 2011 By Helen Page Leave a Comment

Christmas in Berlin: Enjoy a Range of Christmas Concerts at Famous Venues in Berlin: Christmas is a special time in Berlin and music is very much a part of the Berlin Christmas celebrations. If you're spending Christmas in Berlin, you too can enjoy one of the many Christmas concerts in the city. Whether it be traditional Christmas music, classical concerts, jazz, swing or religious music, there is an impressive range of concerts to choose from, including Russian Christmas … [Read more...]

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Indulge your Passion for Fast Cars at the Porsche Museum

October 5, 2011 By Helen Page 1 Comment

Learn About the World's Most Profitable Car-maker at the Porsche Museum: For lovers of fast and expensive cars, the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart will delight. This automotive museum, located in the Zuffenhausen district in the northern suburbs of Stuttgart, is just outside the Porsche headquarters. Although the mere mention of the Porsche 911 is enough to get automotive enthusiasts excited, these expensive and iconic cars are very much the things that many can only dream of. But for a … [Read more...]

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The Bayern München Experience at The Allianz Arena

October 5, 2011 By Helen Page Leave a Comment

The Bayern Munich Experience - A History of Germany's Most Successful Soccer Club: FC Bayern Munich, Germany's most successful football club, is opening its Bayern Munich Club museum at The Allianz Arena in the course of the current season (2011/2012). This will be no ordinary museum - the Club is creating The Bayern Munich Experience where fans and other visitors can enjoy the best and most innovative exhibition anywhere in the world which covers the history of a single football … [Read more...]

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Flughäfen Schönefeld – Berlin-Schönefeld Airport (SXF)

July 24, 2011 By Helen Page Leave a Comment

Berlin-Schönefeld Airport (SXF) Is Soon to Become the Berlin Brandenburg Airport: Berlin-Schönefeld Airport (SXF) is one of the two Berlin international airports, the other being Tegel. Located in the town of Schönefeld, the airport is approximately 24kms (15 miles) south-east of the centre of Berlin. Berlin Brandenburg Airport Schönefeld Airport is currently the smaller of the two Berlin airports, but not for long. When expansion work at the airport is completed in June 2012, … [Read more...]