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Perlen der Klassik - A Concert Series in Magnificent Venues: Perlen der Klassik is a series of classical concerts that has been held in palaces and historic venues around Berlin, Brandenburg and Bavaria since 1999. Berlin Perlen der Klassik The Berlin festival is held at spectacular venues like the Orangery of Schloss Glienicke, Schloss Köpenick, the Französischer Dom at Gendarmenmarkt and the Friedrichskirche in Potsdam. This year's Berlin Perlen der Klassik is held at the … [Read more...]
The Thirteen Wine Regions of Germany - Part 2: Nahe Valley Wine Region Although the Nahe Valley vineyards are some of the oldest wine regions in Germany after the Moselle, it would be fair to say that the Nahe wine region itself is not well known to most outside of Germany. Located in the south-west of Germany, the region covers 4,000 hectares of vineyards lining the Nahe River valley from Martinstein to where the Nahe joins the Rhine near Bingen. Seventy-five per cent of the vineyards is … [Read more...]
German Wine Regions and the Wines They Produce: Germany is well known for its white wines and for some, especially the baby boomers, the mention of German wines still brings flashbacks of names like Blue Nun Liebfraumilch, Hock and Black Tower. But German wine production has come a long way since the early years of cheap and sweet German wines. There are actually thirteen German wine regions that are defined as areas producing quality wine. The wine regions are mostly in the west … [Read more...]
Ingolstadt Village is a Designer Shopping Outlet in Audi city: Ingolstadt Village is the second of Chic Outlet Shopping's German designer discount outlets. This designer outlet is a convenient location for savvy shopper's living between Munich and Nuremberg. There are 100 luxury outlet boutiques here with prices discounted by up to 60%. If you need an excuse to come to Ingolstadt, other than shopping, there is a lot to see and do in this city and the surrounding region. Local … [Read more...]
The Baden Asparagus Route Covers 136 Kilometres of Asparagus Producing Country: With spring comes asparagus, nicknamed "spears of spring air" by some in Germany. The Baden region is well-known for its fine asparagus and for lovers of this vegetable, the Baden Asparagus Route covers almost 136 kilometres of fine asparagus-producing country. A Royal Vegetable As the asparagus was much loved by royalty in the past, it earned itself the nickname of "royal vegetable". Louis XIV, the Sun King, … [Read more...]
Bavaria Celebrates the 200th Anniversary of the Biergärten : When King Max I decreed in January 1812, that Bavarian beer breweries could sell retail quantities of their cellar beer to the public between the months of June to September, the Bavarian biergärten was born. Biergärten's 200th Anniversary 2012 marks the 200th anniversary of the Bavarian biergärten and German beer gardens in general. Guests of beer gardens this year can expect to see a bit of celebratory events … [Read more...]
Beer Gardens are to Germany What Pubs are to Britain: Beer Gardens (Biergärten) are as fundamental to the German culture as pubs are common to the British cultural landscape. Everywhere you go in Germany, you'll find restaurants and beer halls with outdoor shaded areas where beer and local food are served. Beer Garden History Beer gardens are believed to have originated in Bavaria and Bavaria's brewing regulations can be traced back to the 16th century. In 1553, Albert V passed an edict … [Read more...]
Of the Top 100 Attractions in Germany, Heidelberg Castle Was Voted Number 1: Over a month ago we asked those of you who have been to Heidelberg to vote Heidelberg Castle as your favourite attraction in Germany. This was part of a survey by the German National Tourism Board (GNTB) to establish a Top 100 Must-See List. The results have just been released and Heidelberg fans will be pleased to know that visitors from around the world have voted Heidelberg Castle as their favourite German … [Read more...]
Miltenberg - A Medieval Town on the Main River: Miltenberg is a popular stop on a Main River cruise and, like many others before us, our river boat calls at this historical town that is famous for its timber-frame houses. As we stroll through the Old Town on our way to Miltenberg's Schnatterloch (historical market square), the 16th and 17th century timber-framed buildings lining the street give the impression of a town that is unaffected by time. The buildings are in pristine condition … [Read more...]
Unkel Was Home to Many Famous Germans Including Willy Brandt: As our river boat cruises towards Remagen and the much anticipated Remagen Bridge, we glide past yet another picturesque town, a sight that we've become so used to seeing along the middle Rhine. The beautiful church along the riverbank and its neighbouring yellow building were eye-catching and I take a snap of Tony against the town which I later find out is Unkel. Unkel Unkel sits on the eastern bank of Rhine and is a … [Read more...]
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