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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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Hamburg – A Bustling Port City

November 4, 2010 by 2 Comments
Hamburg Harbour © GNTB/Merten, Hans Peter

Hamburg - A Hanseatic League City With a Very Modern Outlook : Hamburg, Germany's second biggest city is also the second largest container terminal in Europe after Rotterdam. Once a leading member of the Hanseatic League, this city on the River Elbe prides itself of its maritime charm. Hamburg is a very prosperous city and the Port of Hamburg is the biggest revenue generator for the city. Communications, heavy industry and media also play significant roles in Hamburg's economy. For a … [Read more...]

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Tour Routes in Germany

February 27, 2009 by 1 Comment
Ludwig's Castle of Neuschwanstein in winter

Suggested Tour Routes to make the best of your holiday in Germany Touring Germany is a pleasure, whether you drive yourself, take a coach or relax on a boat; that's because there's a lot to see and the roads are excellent, so travel is easy. Whether you're looking for romantic castles, picturesque villages with twisting alleys and narrow gabled houses, mountain landscapes or vibrant nightlife in a modern metropolis, everything is within easy reach. Try this Tour Route You'll notice that … [Read more...]

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