Category: Germany travel
Trier
Do you intend to visit Germany for business or leisure? As a matter of fact, one of the places you must not miss as when you get to this beautiful country is Trier. Continue Reading
Stuttgart
Stuttgart, state capital of Baden-Württemberg, is renowned the world over for its automobile museums. Apart from this, it also boasts of many other attractions that pull tourists from all over the world. Lovers of nature will love the greenery of its parks and gardens. Continue Reading
Ulm
Famous for being the birthplace of Albert Einstien, Ulm is a German city located close to the Danube River. It is also famous internationally for its church that has the tallest steeple in the world, which soars 161 meters in the sky. Located in the centre of the city and known as the Ulm Minister, this church is also the most famous landmark of the city. Continue Reading
Passau
Also known as Dreiflüssestadt (the city of three rivers), and nestled away on the German/Austrian border, Passau is situated in Lower Bavaria. It is close to the Danube, which is connected on the north by Liz and on the south by Inn. It is famous for its structures including the cathedral of St. Stephen which hosts the largest church organ in the world. This organ is also the second largest of its type in the world. This city is small in size and tourists can easily cover the same by foot. Continue Reading
Mainz
Mainz is the chief city of the state of Rheinland-Pfalz, which is at times referred to as Rhineland-Palatinate in the Southwest of Germany. Mainz is located within the Rhein-Main region with Wiesbaden and Frankfurt. This is at the extreme eastern border of the state of Rheinland-Pfalz. With respect to genius, Johannes Gutenberg developed the printing press in Mainz. Continue Reading
Bodensee
In Germany, Bodensee (known in English as Lake Constance) lies on the Rhine at the northern end of the Alps. It consists of three parts, the Untersee, the Obersee, and the Seerhein. The last named is connected with the Rhine. Three countries, Austria, Switzerland, and Germany share this lake, which derives its name after Bodman, an eight-century Carolingian palatinate. Continue Reading
Cologne
Situated close to Bonn, Cologne, known in Germany as Köln is the 4th biggest city in Germany apart from being the biggest in the North Rhine-Westphalia region. Boasting of the Rhine River as its neighbor, this city, irrespective of its size, is exceedingly beautiful. Apart from the various tourist attractions, Cologne is also a historian’s delight, what with its breathtaking cathedral (Kölner Dom). Continue Reading
Hanover
Situated by the Leine River, Hanover was once the family seat of the Hanoverian kings of Great Britain. It is one of the major centers of north Germany and is famous all over the world for its various trade fairs like the CeBIT and the Hanover Fair. Apart from this, this city is also famous for hosting the largest Marksmen’s Fun Fair of the world. Continue Reading
Dresden
Located in a valley on the river Elbe, near the Czech border, Dresden is the capital city of the Free State of Saxony in Germany. Dresden has been the capital, as well as the royal residence for the Kings of Saxony and the Electors.
The historical center of this city was destroyed to a large extent by a dreadful bombing on February 13 and 14, 1945. The center has been mostly restored, though some parts are under construction. Despite the fact that the pre-war buildings are still burnt and black, there are many tourists who find this very interesting, as it speaks the history of the city. Continue Reading
