Apr

30

Hamburg Travel Guide

April 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment

A Trip to Hamburg
Hamburg is Germany’s freewheeling commercial engine and window on the outside world. The port city, in the country’s north-centre, is the country’s second largest and sits astride the Elbe River that links it to the North Sea about 100km from the Danish border. The city’s business life is dominated by its twin […]

Feb

12

Nuremberg Travel & Sightseeing Guide

February 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Nuremberg is in Germany’s southern province of Bavaria about 120km north of Munich. While immediately known for its role in book ending the rise and fall of the Nazi regime, the former with the party’s mass rallies and the latter with the war crimes trials after the war, it offers the visitor much more. An […]

Jan

10

Karlsruhe Travel & Sightseeing Guide

January 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment

A trip to Karlsruhe
Situated on the Rhine River to the east of the Black Forest, Karlsruhe doesn’t receive a lot of tourist traffic. Most travellers tend to visit the nearby cities of Heidelberg and Freiburg with their well-preserved old towns. This is quite a pity though, because Karlsruhe’s radial layout is an excellent early example […]

Jan

10

Frankfurt Travel & Sightseeing Guide

January 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment

A trip to Frankfurt
Frankfurt is a bustling metropolis located in a beautiful valley on the banks of the River Main. In contrast to some of Europe’s highest, avant-garde skyscrapers, the city features traditional, well-preserved buildings and has 48 parks and gardens. Numerous museums, theatres and a world-class opera attract millions of tourists every year, many […]

Jan

10

Dresden Travel & Sightseeing Guide

January 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment

A trip to Dresden
The thriving capital of Saxony, Dresden boasts a perfect combination of magnificent architecture, fascinating history and jaw-dropping landscapes. The old town is busting with well-preserved monuments, while walking along the promenades that side the Elbe River offers you a great opportunity to wind down amid beautiful nature. However, there’s more to Dresden […]

Jan

10

Dortmund Travel & Sightseeing Guide

January 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment

A trip to Dortmund
Dortmund is one of the largest cities in Germany and one of the most exciting in the Ruhr region. Although Dortmund is not as well known as Berlin and Munich, the city is home to one of the most prestigious universities in Europe, the University of Dortmund, and is overflowing with fascinating […]

Jan

10

Bremen Travel & Sightseeing Guide

January 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment

A trip to Bremen
From a small fishing village to a vibrant, bustling tourist town, Germany’s oldest coastal town oozes charms of the past and a fairytale-like ambiance. Walking around the main square in Bremen on cobbled streets, you will see many old, historic buildings and fascinating monuments. Several statues of the town’s mascot, the Town […]