Best Travel Destinations - Germany
Drinking a mass at the Hofbrauhaus delivers a delicious taste of Germany! This definitive Munich experience provides everything you'd expect when you think of Bavaria: oompah bands, lederhosen, and beer, all done in a big way. Waitresses whiz about the bustling hall balancing several 1 litre beer steins on a tray, as if it's nothing at all. The noisy chatter of over 4,000 thirsty patrons mixes with the catchy music coming from the lederhosen clad band. Looking around the Hofbrauhaus, you'll see people from all over the world, and undoubtedly, they will be laughing, smiling and enjoying a brew. The vigor is contagious here, you can't help but be happy, and of course a few extremely large beers doesn't hurt the cause. This massive traditional ...
Any nature lover would find heaven in Bavaria’s Englischer Garten. Located in Munich’s neighborhood of Schwabing, its beautiful scenery is welcoming to all who lay eyes upon it. Here you will find something to do, or even better, you can relax and do nothing at all. Formerly constructed as a military garden by Carl Theodor in 1789, the transformation of The Englischer Garten led it to become one of the largest gardens in the world. Its name meaning, English Garden, is derived from its style of landscaping which includes ponds, meadows and patches of woods. One of the largest urban parks in the world, its area covers 3.74 km², while its paths and walkways span almost 75 km. Although the English Garden lies in Schwabing, ...
We approached the foothills of the German Alps range nearly five and half hours after our departure from Prague. The mountains were a welcome stimulus to our apathetic tone that was rooted in the after effects of our two night binge in Prague. However our excitement spiked as signs denoted our destination lie only a few kilometers off. My foot weighed on the accelerator as our rented VW Fox caressed the curvy one lane road with the conviction of a shopping cart. The tree line opened up just before our ascension to the tiny quaint town of Hohenschwangau, which housed the infamous Neuschwanstein Castle. It was the very structure that Disney modeled their castle after. As we studied the dwarfing mountain range from afar, the ...
Once an ominous dividing barricade at the heart of Berlin, the Berlin Wall has today been absorbed into thriving city life; yet it remains a monument to the past. In certain parts of the city the Berlin Wall has disappeared entirely; while in others visitors can still see the brick outline set into the pavement which traces the historic separation between the former East and West Berlin. After the fall of the Berlin Wall, certain parts of the concrete barricade were left standing. Today, they are painted over with various artists’ creations, embodying the German sentiment about both the Wall and the country. A visit to the “East Side Gallery" at Warschauer Strasse allows visitors to trace the fall of the Berlin Wall through artists' ...
The Black Forest region is situated in the south of Germany, bordering Switzerland. From the moment you arrive, the sense of peace and seclusion is astounding. Surrounded by mountains and lush greenery, Black Forest feels miles from civilization. Houses and people are few and far between, and under the warm German summer sun, the lazy drone of insects is broken only by the occasional clanking of cowbells in the distance. Don't be fooled though—there is plenty to explore, from the deep forests, caves and waterfalls, to ancient German castle ruins and the nearby cities of Baden-Baden, Freiburg, and Staufen. Motocross is quite popular among the younger males in the Black Forest hills, and you'll often find them tearing through the forest paths on heavy-duty dirt ...
Undoubtedly the world's most famous beer festival, Munich's Oktoberfest draws a remarkable six million visitors each year. The 16-day festival celebrating Bavarian beer and culture has become something of a rite of passage for any young European who likes a beer, and attracts plenty of travelers from further afield as well. Oktoberfest history dates back to 12 October 1810, when crowds were invited to a meadow in the city to celebrate the wedding of Prince Ludwig of Bavaria and Princess Therese of Sachsen-Hildburghausen. It subsequently became an annual fair that initially included horse races and agricultural conventions. Local businessmen working with city breweries created the first massive beer tent in 1896, and the festival has been all about beer ever since. The area where that ...
Situated at the center of Berlin, the Brandenberg gate sits at the heart of history and emotions for the many visitors who visit Berlin each year. However, every New Year’s Eve, the Brandenberg gate is transformed into the party of the year showing the world and Germans alike that they can shake off the past and move forward into a new year. The Brandenberg New Year’s Eve bash is the largest outdoor, open-air party in the world rivaling that of New York and London. Visitors travel from miles around to be part of this fun and historical event. There is nothing better then to party "German style" under the stars surrounded by great friends, music and a backdrop that holds so much history. The main ...
Potsdam in northern Germany is home to some of the most beautiful and historical palaces in all of Europe. Sanssouci Palace is one such palace that has survived both world wars and remains in pristine condition, almost unchanged since its infancy in 1746. Every year thousands of visitors arrive at Sanssouci to bask not only in the Sanssouci Palace's beauty but also in the generous parks and terraced gardens that surround it. Sanssouci Palace was built and designed for the then King of Prussia, Frederick the Great, as a summer home where the king could relax outside the royal obligations of the Berlin court. Sanssouci Palace was named after the French phrase “sans souci,” roughly translated to “without concern” or “carefree,” allowing the Palace of ...
A visit to Heidelberg, Germany, is a visit back in time to a medieval world where knights and castles were commonplace, and monks were busy brewing beer in their monasteries. The towering red sandstone castle of Heidelberg towers at the top of a hill in the centre of Heidelberg, presiding over the cobblestone streets, historic houses, and Old World charm of the lively university town. With the River Neckar meandering by the town, pleasure boats and ancient bridges, hills covered in greenery, and a lively downtown core filled with quaint shops and cafes covered in ivy, Heidelberg would be an idyllic place to visit, even without the castle. However, Heidelberg Castle (Heidelberg Schloss) is the city's crown and joy. The five-hundred-year-old structure comprises construction from ...
A visit to the Frankenstein Castle in Muhltal, Germany, 5kms south from Darmsdadt, contains a strong sense of adventure. Visitors who love nature and historical sites will be delighted to find beautiful scenery everywhere. Notwithstanding the name and history attached to Castle Frankenstein, people still hold weddings at the chapel by the ruins. October is arguably the best time to visit Frankenstein Castle when a Halloween Party is held on the Castle grounds. The Frankenstein Castle was built in the mid 1200s by Lord Konrad II. He changed his name from Breuberg to Frankenstein, and was controlled only by the Emperor during that time. Frankenstein Castle supposedly influenced Mary Shelley to write a horror story where the main character had similar qualities to the former ...
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