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| Germany Tour & Travel Packages |  | | As Europe's largest economy and most populous nation, Germany remains a key member of the continent's economic, political, and defense organizations. Germany is located in Western Europe. The topography of the country is varied, and includes regions of deep forest and high mountains, as well as a wide valley surrounding the Rhine, Germany's largest river. The highest mountain peak, the Zugspitze, lies on the border with Austria. | | Tourist Attractions |
The Romantic Road - The Romantic Road is one of several ‘themed’ roads in Germany and is one of Germany’s most famous vacation routes. It is a stunning 220-mile journey from the River Main to the Alps offering the traveler one of the most beautiful and engaging combinations of scenery, cuisine and ambience that Germany can offer. One surprising highlight of the walk is to be found at the Noerdlingen’s Ries Crater, where America's astronauts trained for their moonwalk.
Cologne and Cologne Cathedral - Cologne is located on the banks of the Rhine and is probably best known for producing Eau de Cologne and for its impressive Cathedral. The Cathedral is a magnificent 13th-century Gothic structure with a twin-spired structure, supported by 56 pillars and highlighted by splendid stained-glass windows. The Cologne museum complex contains paintings from Dutch and German masters as well as a great collection of modern art. Cologne is also famous for its wild carnival celebrations.
The Frisian Islands - These North Sea islands are reminiscent of the islands off Scotland. The sea is rough, it’s often foggy and there is a distinct crispness in the air. The islands are divided into two groups: the Eastern Frisians and the Northern Frisians. Both groups have tall sand dunes and long stretches of beach. The Eastern Frisians include the busy islands of Borkum, Norderney and Wangerooge. Langeoog and Juist are car-free. The Northern Frisians include Sylt, Fohr and Amrum. Sylt is by far the most popular island especially with uppercrust Hamburgers.
| | Shopping In Germany | | There are "hyper-stores" such as Real, Kaufland and Globus Handelshof which offer a wide range of products including groceries, household goods, beverages, pet supplies, clothing etc. These hyper-stores are housed within shopping centers and often coupled with a few other large specialty stores. Then there are the German "discounters" such as Aldi and Lidl, which enjoy an almost cult following and specialize in groceries and a weekly rotation of items ranging from textiles to toys or office supplies at unbeatable prices.
| | Germany Cuisine | | The main dishes like the "Badener Schneckensuepple" (a snail chowder flavored with herbs), "Schwarzwalder Kirschtorte" (Black Forest cake), and "Rheinischer Sauerbraten" (beef roast stewed with wine). Bayern/Bavaria and Hessen's cuisine, with their abundance of beer, meats, and dairy products, feature specialties like "Spannferkel" (spit roasted baby pig), "Handkaes" (a smelly type of cheese mixture made with sour cream) and "Schwaebische Kasespaetzle" (small drop-shaped flour dumplings topped with cheese and butter). |
| Weather | Temperate throughout the country with warm summers and cold winters, but prolonged periods of frost or snow are rare. Rain falls throughout the year. The average January daytime temperature is 3°C (38°F) and in July is 22°C (72°F). Extremes commonly reach -10°C (5°F) in winter and 35°C (95°F) in the summer months. | | Currency | | The currency of Germany is Euro. |
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