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Heidelberg Castle Illuminations 2012

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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 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 King, … [Read more...]

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200th Anniversary of Beer Gardens in Bavaria

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Munich Biergarten

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...]

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Heidelberg Castle is Top of the Pops

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Schloss Heidelberg

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...]

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Easter Concerts in Berlin 2012

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Easter in Berlin - Berlin Easter Concerts 2012: Easter is a popular holiday period in Germany and the Easter festival is 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 celebrations 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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Vote 1 for Heidelberg Castle

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Schloss Heidelberg

Vote for Heidelberg Castle in the German National Tourism Survey: Heidelberg is one of the most beautiful towns in Germany and in recent times, it has also been voted as one of the top two destinations in the world. If you've been to Heidelberg and love this city with its impressive castle, take a brief moment to vote for Heidelberg Castle in the German National Tourism Board (GNTB) survey. What Your Vote Means for Heidelberg The hardworking folks at Heidelberg Marketing want to … [Read more...]

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Musica Bayreuth Festival 2012

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Bayreuth Markplatz by Michael Sander/Wiki

Bayreuth Festival - 51st Anniversary Celebrations of Musica Bayreuth Festival: When it comes to music festivals, the Bayreuth Wagner Festival is not the only festival that Bayreuth is famous for. The Musica Bayreuth Festival is amongst the more important cultural events in Bayreuth and Northern Bavaria. This year Bayreuth celebrates its 51st Anniversary of Musica Bayreuth Festival with a series of classical concerts and other musical events in the Neues Schloss (New Castle), Stadthalle … [Read more...]

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Berliner Festspiele – MaerzMusik 2012

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Berliner Festspiele Haus

MaerzMusik 2012 - The Berliner Festspiele's 11th Festival of Contemporary Music: MaerzMusik 2012, the Berliner Festspiele's international Festival of Contemporary Music, takes place from March 17 to 25, 2012. Birthday Anniversaries MaerzMusik 2012 is dedicated to composers John Cage and Wolfgang Rihm. 2012 marks the 100th birthday anniversary of John Cage as well as the 20th anniversary of his death. March 13th is also the 60th birthday of Wolfgang Rihm. MaerzMusik Concert … [Read more...]

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Wine Walking Weekend Throughout Germany – April 2012

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Germany's Wine Walking Weekend Allows Visitors to Combine Walking and Wine-tasting: Spring is a beautiful time for walking and discovering Germany's romantic wine villages and wineries.  And, for those who would like to combine a weekend of walking and wine-tasting in Germany, the Wine Walking Weekend is ideal. Wine and Walking Weekend - April 2012 Germany‘s fourth Wine and Walking Weekend (WeinWanderWochenende) is scheduled for the weekend of April 28 and 29 and offers visitors more … [Read more...]

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Passau Music Festival 2012

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St Stephan Cathedral, Passau

Festspiele Europäische Wochen Passau - the annual Passau Music Festival: On Friday, June 29th, the 60th Festspiele Europäische Wochen Passau (Passau European Weeks Festival ) opens under the theme "On the Beautiful Blue Danube".  This year's opening performance at the Bräuhausplatz Hacklberg features the commissioned work by an Austrian composer, Alfred Huber.  His composition "Danubio" reflects the Festival theme and you might recognize strands of the Blue Danube in it. This … [Read more...]

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Nockherberg – Starkbierfest 2012

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Nockherberg Starkbierfest 2012

Starkbierfest 2012: The Strong Beer Festival at Nockherberg: Lent 2012 starts on February 23 and the Nockherberg Starkbierfest 2012 takes place  from March 9 - 25, 2012. 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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