Germany Travel Tips and Insider Guides
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Introduction To Germany Germany sits right in the center of Continental Europe and throughout its long history has been a major contributor to Europe’s culture, identity and direction. From its days as a loose confederation of tribes, through the years as the seat of the Holy Roman Emperor and into modern days as the economic engine and political center of the continent,... [Read the full story]
Our Insider's Articles about Germany
As the train whizzes along the Rhine River from Mainz to Koblenz, I can’t help but feel as if I’m journeying into... [Read the full story]
Doing business in Germany can be an unfamiliar experience for someone from an English-speaking country. And the differences... [Read the full story]
The romantic town of Heidelberg boasts one of Europe’s finest castles. This 600-year-old castle lies on the Neckar... [Read the full story]
Some of the most wondrous sights and cheeriest cultural celebrations in Europe can be found at the Christmas markets. Held every... [Read the full story]
I took a cruise from Rudesheim to Koblenz with my grandparents one summer and there are three things that I remember very clearly:... [Read the full story]
At Christmastime, Germany reveals its most Magical side. More than 2,500 Christmas markets invite you to share in the... [Read the full story]
Germany is a beautiful country with a diverse landscape and an intriguingly historic past. Since the fall of the Berlin wall,... [Read the full story]
The beautiful country of Germany holds many treasures for the visitor; here are what I consider the top 10 sights in Germany. The... [Read the full story]
Germany, the land of Gemaechlichkeit and lederhosen invites you to share in its beauty and heritage. Since east and west Germany... [Read the full story]
About Germany
Germany, the land of guimeichlichiet and lederhosen invites you to share in its beauty and heritage. Since east and west Germany united, it has become one of the most economically successful countries in Europe.
Germany has several major cities; in each you will experience not only different architectural styles and art treasures but also a very distinctive lifestyle. Local traditions and culture are clearly reflected everywhere - in the arts, the nightlife, the shops, the pubs and restaurants and the way people work and live. Berlin, the capital, has more than 3 million residents and Munich, the charming capital of the south is a major center of culture and the arts with 2 opera houses, 45 museums and no fewer than 42 theatres.
One third of Germany is covered in forests, while historical cities, alpine villages, castles, and slow moving rivers, abound in this culture-rich country.
