Anyone who likes the Advent season will certainly enjoy Dresden, where as many as eleven Advent markets delight visitors to the city who are in a romantic and shopping mood.
Germany is getting passenger trains powered by fuel cells. Even the first trains of this type were manufactured by the French company Alstom. Coradia iLint trains will transport the first passengers on German tracks in December 2017, namely on the Buxtehude–Bremervörde–Bremerhaven–Cuxhaven route, and until then the zero-emission trains will be rapidly tested.
Traveling at Christmas time can be magical. We have selected the 10 most beautiful Christmas destinations.
Many stereotypes apply to Germany and Germans, which are sometimes true, but when we get to know the authentic life of the locals better, we realize that we can discover many more interesting things about this country and its inhabitants. For example, did you know that Germany, despite its reputation as an industrial country, has large areas of unspoiled nature? Or that there are more than 300 restaurants with at least one Michelin star in the holiday country? And that in no other European country do they eat so much bread?
Germany has long been a leader in sustainable development, with many initiatives aimed at reducing its carbon footprint and protecting the environment. From promoting renewable energy to promoting green transportation and reducing waste, the country has taken significant steps toward a more sustainable future.
You may have already heard - European SPAs are experiencing a renaissance after years and years of 'groping' behind Asian pleasure palaces. With new momentum and shine, they promise health and pampering at the highest level. So where to find divine pleasures that you will remember for a lifetime?
To a performance at the famous Dresden Opera, a visit to the oldest botanical garden in Leipzig, after shopping in Munich, to a musical in Hamburg and to the top of the Cologne Cathedral. German cities attract with many events and sights, and staying at A&O HOTELS and HOSTELS will also delight your wallet.
If you are a fan of winter and are looking for a slightly different holiday accommodation, choose to stay in an igloo.
Did you know that many German museums now also offer virtual tours? You can thus discover art and culture from home, as well as admire some of the architectural sights of the holiday country of Germany. If you have always been interested in how Ludwig van Beethoven lived or what beauties the magnificent Neuschwanstein Castle of King Ludwig II hides inside, then virtual tours are the right thing for you. Immerse yourself in the world art, culture and architecture of the holiday country of Germany!
This is how social distance is maintained in German cafes! A creative solution or just a "gag"?
2015 is the year of techno festivals and we've picked the best European electronic music festivals to visit. Let's not forget - music is the key to good health and if we like to be surrounded by people, then these European electronic music festivals are more than a great thing for us.
"Michael Jackson also ordered our teddy bear," said a friendly young lady and placed a large stuffed toy on a chair with a long wooden table. "All are made by hand, some to order, and all with a lot of love."