As a tourist destination, Germany has a fine heritage,
fairy tale castles in Bavaria, quaint towns along the great
Rhine river, beerfests in Munich and modern attractions
in Berlin.
Berlin is Germany’s most exciting city, having been
re-united and completely rebuilt. It is cosmopolitan, lively
and has some execellent galleries and museums. Highlights
include the Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie museum
(none of the wall remains) St Matthäikirche, Kulturforum
and Berliner Philharmonie.
Frankfurt is very much a working city,
and also a transport hub for Europe.
Munich is lovely, situated in the hilly
south. The atmosphere is best at Marienplatz and it s gothic
architecture. The palatial Residenz looms over the northern
aspect of Max-Joseph-Platz. The Deutsches Museum is cutting
edge in some sections, alternatively the English garden
is famous for its public nude sunbathing.
Weimar is the epicentre of the country's
‘Age of Enlightenment’ , attracting scholars
of the Bauhaus movement.
One of the prettiest and more undulating areas of German
is Bavaria, at the foot of the Alps, with
its fairy-tale castles everywhere, and scenic Lake
Constance and the Black Forest.
Lübeck is a glorious medieval town
that's earned its place on UNESCO's World Heritage list,
while Potsdam, Schloss Sanssouci castle,
has some impressive former royal residences.
Tübingen is a pretty university town,
and Mainz and Koblenz
are two delightful highlights along the Rhine valley.
The North Frisian Islands off the north-western
coast of Germany, are well-known for occasional sunshine,
sand dunes, sea and pure air.
Everything runs like clockwork in Germany, and the apparently
humourless locals redeem themselves with first class organization
and a proud nation that has emerged from its disgraced and
divided past to become one of the power houses of Europe.
Culture, nature, entertainment and tourism facilities are
all extremely rewarding to visitors.
Most long-haul flights arrive in Frankfurt, but Munich
and Berlin are also an option, numerous trains and buses
arrive from throughout Europe and the auto bahn network
is among the world’s best, making driving a pleasure.
