Odenwald-Bergstrasse - a world of discovery Visiting the many quaint, medieval towns in the Odenwald is like stepping back in time, especially during the summertime. Its beautifully preserved half-timbered architecture and the UNESCO Bergstrasse-Odenwald Geopark are just two signs that this region is safeguarding a precious and very ancient heritage.  |
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Celebrating the diversity of German wines Though Germany is stereotypically known for its beer, some of the best wines come from German grapes. To celebrate the diversity of German wines, the Rheingauer Wine Week in Wiesbaden is hosting winemakers presenting over 1,000 German wines from 13th August – 22nd August.  |
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Hanse Sail Rostock: a stunning maritime festival on the Baltic coast Starting Thursday, 5th August, the Hanse Sail Rostock is celebrating its 20th anniversary and presenting more than 200 traditional sailing vessels and museum ships. The outstanding showpieces of the four-day international sailing ship festival are the world’s two oldest and largest windjammers still in operation, the 'Kruzenshtern' from Kaliningrad (built in 1926) and the 89-year-old Russian 'Sedov'.  |
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Sylt – the 'First Lady' of the North Sea islands After a week on Sylt in 1928, author Thomas Mann said "On this sea, I lived deeply." It's a narrow island between the Wadden Sea coastal mudflats and the North Sea. The area has a been UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site since 2009.  |
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Nuremberg's Imperial Castle is eye candy for tourists With sites dating back to the 11th century, Nuremberg offers plenty for history enthusiasts. The Imperial Castle and the original city wall are among the highlights.  |
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Your destination: Germany For many, Germany is the land of fairy tales. Here the modern mingles with the historical, and even a modern fairy tale of sorts can be lived out between Germany’s borders: fast cars, trendy cities, friendly people, and a princely selection of beer, wine, and cuisine to accompany them.  |
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The best of 'Wine and Art' in Berlin As part of its centennial celebration, Germany's VDP Prädikatsweingüter (Pradikat Wine Estates) has teamed up with more than 70 of Berlin’s most interesting, international art galeries for a tasting of members’ wines on 5th September 2010. For the first time in the history of the VDP, all 195 member estates will present their finest wines in conjunction with contemporary art.  |
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Maritime city of contrasts: Germany's Bremerhaven A fascinating view is awaiting visitors in the Sail City viewing platform in Bremerhaven. From 86 metres up, a visitor can immediately grasp what is so special about this maritime city of contrasts.  |
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Wildlife galore in Germany's most remote national park Twenty years ago it was a blank spot on the tourist map and today it is one of Germany's premier expanses of unspoilt nature. The Mueritz National Park is also located in one of the most sparsely-populated areas of the country – another reason why it is such an attractive destination for visitors.  |
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The Bavarian capital Munich wows with fashion and culture Located north of the Alps in Germany, Munich offers everything from culture and fashion to relaxation and recreation. The Baviarian capital has more than just the Oktoberfest.  |
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