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Berliner Philharmonie – Home to Europe’s Finest Orchestra

May 14, 2010 By Helen Page Leave a Comment

Philharmonie Enjoys the Rare Distinction of Having great Acoustics and Architecture: Berliner Philharmonie is home to one of Europe’s finest philharmonic orchestras. The Philharmonie was designed by Hans Scharoun and built between 1960 and 1963. It opened on October 15, 1963, with a concert by the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Herbert von Karajan, a […]

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Enjoy Classical Music in the Home of Prussian Kings

May 14, 2010 By Helen Page 1 Comment

Schloss Charlottenburg was home to Many Prussian Kings and Queens: If you’re looking to enjoy some classical concerts in Berlin, there’s no more majestic venue to do this than at Schloss Charlottenburg. Charlottenburg Palace is Berlin’s largest royal palace and the only surviving building in the city which dates back to the time of the […]

Filed Under: Sightseeing Tagged With: berlin attractions, berlin classical music, berlin ensemble, berlin orchestra, charlottenburg, charlottenburg palace, classical concerts berlin, concerts berlin, schloss charlottenburg

Festivals and Events in Germany (May – August, 2010)

May 13, 2010 By Helen Page 1 Comment

Festivals, Events and Exhibitions around Germany: ELBJAZZ (May 28 – 29, 2010) 45 concerts on 15 stages: ELBJAZZ is an international festival at Hamburg harbour, bringing high-calibre jazz and maritime flair to unusual venues along the banks of the Elbe. For more information visit: www.elbjazz.de 11th Schwerin Castle Festival (June 4 – 6, 2010) Traditional […]

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See the Frontiers of the Roman Empire on the Limes

May 13, 2010 By Helen Page 1 Comment

Like Hadrian’s Wall, the Limes is a System of Roman Fortification: For anyone interested in the history of the Roman Empire in Germany, the German Limes Road (Deutsche Limes-Strasse) is a fascinating and impressive archaeological monument that should not be missed. The Upper-Germanic Roman Limes covers a total distance of 550 kilometres with 900 watchtowers […]

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Travel by Bus along the Romantic Road

May 12, 2010 By Helen Page 3 Comments

Touring Tours & Travel Coaches have been Travelling the Romantic Road since 1950: You don’t need to be on a driving holiday of Germany to experience the Romantic Road (Romantische Strasse).  If you don’t like driving or only have a short time in Frankfurt or Munich, you can actually travel by bus and experience the […]

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Schweine Museum – The Largest Pig Museum in the World

May 12, 2010 By Helen Page 3 Comments

Stuttgart’s Unique Pig Museum Tells All About Pigs: Stuttgart’s Schweine Museum it seems is the largest pig museum in the world, with more than 50,000 sculptures, prints, paintings and documents from all around the globe covering all manner of pig facts. Schweine Museum In an exhibition space of over 1,000m² are 25 themed rooms dedicated […]

Filed Under: Sightseeing Tagged With: children's museum, pig art, pig breeding, pig breeds, pig facts, pig gifts, pig toys, schweine museum, unusual museums

Bierbörse is not a Beer Stock Market!

May 4, 2010 By Helen Page 1 Comment

Bierbörse – a Franchise Arrangement that Organizes Beer Markets: If you’re travelling through Germany in the summer months and see Bierbörse beer festivals in cities like Cologne, Leipzig, Mainz and Bonn, etc., these beer markets are actually organized under a franchise system.  Bierbörse it seems is Europe’s first open air event which is distributed under […]

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Discover Schleswig-Holstein's Cheese Country

May 3, 2010 By Helen Page 1 Comment

In Search of Germany’s Hidden Cheeses on the Schleswig-Holstein Cheese Route: Germany has a long tradition of cheese-making and cheese is one of the staple foods in the German diet, yet outside of Germany, we don’t hear a lot about German cheeses. In this country with its varying landscapes and good arable farmlands, it is […]

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Deutsche Weinstraße – 85 Km of Pure Enjoyment

April 27, 2010 By Helen Page 3 Comments

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 […]

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Passau Cruises from the Town of Three Rivers

April 23, 2010 By Helen Page 3 Comments

Danube River Sightseeing Tours from Passau : Located at the confluence of the Danube, Inn, and Ilz rivers, Passau is often referred to as the “Town of Three Rivers”.  So, it would seem appropriate on any visit to Passau, that a river sightseeing tour of Passau should be on the itinerary. Passau is a regular […]

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