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Unkel – A Cultural Town on the Rhine

March 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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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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Walking Holidays in Germany: Walking in Südliche Weinstrasse

February 13, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Walking the Southern Wine Road © Südliche Weinstrasse

Südliche Weinstrasse - An Ideal Region for Walking Holidays in Germany: The Rheinland-Pfalz Forest (or Rhineland-Palatinate Forest) is one of the biggest nature reserves in Europe and walking and trekking enthusiasts and nature lovers will find a world of natural beauty here. In particular, the Südliche Weinstrasse, or Southern Wine Road district, with its picturesque valleys, gently rolling slopes of vineyards and meandering streams, is ideal walking and hiking country. Many of the … [Read more...]

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Rheinland-Pfalz: Almond Blossom Festival

February 13, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Rheinland-Pfalz-Almond-Blossoms © GNTB

The Rheinland-Pfalz is Famous for its Almond Blossom Festival: Spring is almond blossom time in the Rheinland-Pfalz or Rhineland-Palatinate and although the Pfalz has a many highlight events happening throughout the year, none is more highly anticipated than the Almond Blossom Festival. The appearance of the first almond blossoms is an indication that winter has come to an end and the Almond Blossom Festival celebrates the arrival of spring. First Wine Festival of the Year The … [Read more...]

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Bundesgartenschau 2011 – Horticultural Show in Koblenz

December 22, 2010 by 1 Comment
Roses © GNTB

'Koblenz in Bloom' with the Bundesgartenschau 2011: Roses © GNTBKoblenz is the site of the Bundesgartenschau 2011 (BUGA Koblenz 2011), the 2011 Federal Horticultural Show, and this town on the Upper Middle Rhine will literally be in bloom. 'Koblenz in Bloom' will dazzle visitors for six months from 15 April to 16 October 2011. Situated on the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers, the centre of Koblenz will be a magnificent sea of flowers during the … [Read more...]

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Deutsche Weinstraße – 85 Km of Pure Enjoyment

April 27, 2010 by 3 Comments
Neustadt-Wine-Route - Courtesy GNTB

German Wine Route or the Deutsche Weinstraße - Germany's Oldest Scenic Wine Route: Germany's first scenic wine route is still its most famous. Established in 1935, the German Wine Route "Deutsche Weinstrasse" is only 85 km long, but is packed with history, culture, magnificent scenery and endless stretches of vineyards. The route traverses the Palatinate region of Rhineland-Palatinate, which is the second largest wine growing area in Germany. It is also one of the most beautiful parts … [Read more...]

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