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Germany Travel Guide

INTRODUCTION

Widely known for its hearty cuisine, exquisite beer, and welcoming people, Germany is a perfect vacation destination. The most famous festival in Germany is Oktoberfest, held during the last weekend of September. There is also Fastnacht, a carnival held in Cologne and throughout the southern, more Catholic areas of Germany. Many feasts and festivals are held throughout the year.

Major cities include:

Eastern Germany

• Brandenburg
• Saxony-Anhalt
• Saxony
• Thuringia
• Berlin

Western Germany

• Rhineland-Palatinate
• Saarland
• Hesse
• North Rhine-westphalia
• Heidelberg
• Frankfurt

Northern Germany

• Hamburg
• Bremen
• Lower Saxony
• Schleswig-Holstein
• Mecklenburg-lower Pomerania

Southern Germany

• Munich
• Bavaria
• Baden-Württemberg

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Capital: Berlin

Climate: Cool, cloudy, wet winters and summers.

Currency: Euro

Language: German and English

Power: 230 V, 50 Hz

Time Zone: DST +0200 UTC

Remember, everything in Europe is very close, so if you are going to visit Germany, Austria, France, Switzerland, Poland, Denmark, Netherlands all are right around the corner.

Make sure you try Dunkel and Schwarzhier beer while you are there, you can't get it anywhere else!!

ATTRACTIONS

Castles

• Marburg Castle
• The Wartburg
• Heidelbert Castle
• Raesfeld
• Weringerode
• The Schwerin Castle
• Burg Eltz

Other Castles in the area to visit are:

• Lichtenstein Castle
• Hohenzollern Burg
• Schloss Neuschwanstein
• Vogelsberg Region

LODGING

Hotel Mondial: This lovely 4 star hotel can be found in the heart of Berlin. It offers an inhouse restaurant and is only a short stroll to shopping and theaters.

Hotel Munich Inn: This 3 star hotel can be found in the heart of Munich and is only a short walk to shopping and dining.

Hotel Excelsior: This 3 star hotel is located close to public transport and is within walking distance to shops and dining. Room service is available

PERSONAL STORIES

I had the privilege of living in Germany for a year as a teenager. I lived in Augsburg, 40 miles north-west of Munich in Bavaria.

I visited a number of castles and churches all over the country. I was amazed at the beauty held inside each church as my breath was taken away upon entering.

Germany isn't only about beer, but if you want some this is the place! While you are visiting, might I suggest trying a different beer each time so you can get a good idea of the different tastes? Enjoy a brat with your beer as you learn the songs that everyone will chant as time goes on.

Visiting Germany was like walking into a fairy tale book. Castles high up on mountains, rich forests, walled cities, and fabled rivers all make this country a must see!