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17 October 2008
Run to Germany to see the marathon

Those soon wanting a short break may be intrigued by the upcoming marathon in Frankfurt this month, which will provide visitors with more than just running...


27 August 2008
'Make like Boris and big up Baroque Germany'

Holidaymakers have been advised to follow in the footsteps of London mayor Boris Johnson and visit Germany's Baroque palaces...


19 August 2008
Young Brits are 'discovering Hamburg'

Young Brits are discovering the delights of the German city of Hamburg, one expert has revealed...


25 July 2008
Sandsational festival of sculptures

Berlin's central train station has become a centre of sand art as part of the city's international sand sculpture festival - Sandsation....


21 July 2008
Stamp those feet in Berlin

While Spain may be perceived as the home of Flamenco, once a year the German capital Berlin tries to get in on the act...


27 June 2008
Luebeck's Museum of Theatre Puppets

A 400-year-old house in Germany is host an extensive collection of puppets, which fans of the tool of children's theatre may want to visit...


24 June 2008
Ever wondered what happens in a museum overnight?

On July 12th, 40 of Dresden's museums are set to stay open until 05:00 CET allowing natives and tourists to enjoy extra activities and parties in the dead of night...


23 June 2008
Stretch those muscles in Germany

Since 2002 Frankfurt has been home to the Ironman competition in Germany...


12 June 2008
Frankfurt's open-air museum - an experience with a difference

Frankfurt is home to the Hessenpark Open-Air museum which is a reconstruction of old German buildings...


11 June 2008
Surround yourself with chocolate at the spa

The alpine InterContinental Resort in Berchtesgaden has opened what it claims to be the first chocolate spa in Europe, where numerous sweetly-scented treatments are on offer...


10 June 2008
Mussel in on the experience in Cologne

Cologne is set to promote its mussel festival between October 2nd and October 9th, it has been reported...


4 June 2008
German property "as safe as houses"

Property in Germany has been "as safe as houses" over the past two years, according to investment experts...


27 May 2008
Take a trip back to Roman times... in Germany

Berlin is to host a Roman extravaganza as the Great Chariot Race - the Legend of Ben Hur is to take place in the city this September...


19 May 2008
See Berlin's underground bunkers

The underground Cold War bunkers in Berlin have been open to the public since 1997...


15 May 2008
Get closer to superstardom at Germany's Film City

The Film City near Munich is offering visitors the chance to star in their own movie...


6 May 2008
Follow the emigration trail in Hamburg

The BallinStadt in Hamburg is a museum telling the story of the five million Europeans who sailed from the port towards a new life in America...


6 May 2008
Hamburg Miniatur Wunderland - the largest model railway in the world

The Miniatur Wunderland (Miniature Wonderland) in Hamburg is a model village with trains, ships cars and cable cars...


6 May 2008
Enjoy a contest on the river with the Tubingen Duck Race

The annual duck race in Tubingen takes place along the River Neckar in the city once a year...


1 May 2008
Visit Europe's highest rollercoaster in Germany

Germany's Europa-Park is the home of Europe's highest rollercoaster but also has many other treats on offer for thrill-seekers...


1 May 2008
See the 'world's most famous beer hall'

Hofbrauhaus, located in the middle of Munich, is 'the world's most famous beer hall', according to a spokesperson...


24 April 2008
A flavour of antiquity at Berlin's Pergamon Museum

The Pergamon Museum is a collection of three of Germany's most important museums of antiquity...


21 April 2008
Dragonboat Festival in Hamburg

Nearly 100 teams are set to take part in the Dragonboat Festival held at Allermohe, Hamburg's rowing course...


14 April 2008
Historical mines preserved by Germany

The mines of Rammelsberg and the town of Goslar are a designated World Heritage Site...


7 April 2008
Trips to Berlin with the children

Children should not cause problems for sight-seeing if you choose to visit the right places, according to advice on tripadvisor.com....


13 March 2008
Berlin best for German investment

Berlin offers some of the cheapest rental prices in Germany and offers a strong market for property investors, one expert has said....


29 February 2008
Flamenco in Dusseldorf

Britons taking a ferry to Germany next month could enjoy a taste of Spain in Dussledorff...


22 February 2008
Family fun at Berlin festival

Families taking a ferry to Germany later this year could well stop off in Berlin for one of the city's best festivals...


14 February 2008
Rhine in Flames

Britons taking a ferry over to Germany this summer could catch a glimpse of some of the best firework displays in Europe...


8 February 2008
Munich, Hamburg and Berlin good locations for German investments

Several popular cities in Germany offer potential returns for British property investors, one expert organisation has said...


5 February 2008
Germany prepares for food and wine festival

Britons heading across the channel to Germany will be able to sample some of the country's best food and drink in the Rheingau region...


30 January 2008
Tour the scenic Castle Road from Germany

Exploring the best palaces, parks and gardens of Europe is easy by catching a cheap ferry crossing and touring the popular Castle Road from Mannheim to Prague...


17 January 2008
Berlin Fashion Week details announced

Details of the upcoming Berlin Fashion Week have been announced.


16 January 2008
Nuremberg Zoo welcomes new polar bear cub

A polar bear cub has opened her eyes for the first time, after being born just over a month ago at Nuremberg Zoo in Germany...


31 December 2007
Germany's strong beer festival

Germany is famed for its beer and those with a real taste for it may be interested in taking a trip to the country during February and March to try some of the stronger beers available...


19 December 2007
Germany's carnival season

The month of February will see some of Germany's greatest cities celebrate their carnivals...


3 December 2007
New Year fireworks in Hamburg

If you're wondering where to spend New Year's Eve, then perhaps your best bet would be the beautiful German city of Hamburg...


22 November 2007
Boat show mooring at Dusseldorf

People heading for a holiday in Dusseldorf during January will be pleased to hear that a boat exhibition is coming to the German city...


6 November 2007
Germany's Christmas markets: Take your pick

Germany is going all out this year with its Christmas markets, visitors will have plenty of locations to choose from if it's shopping they are after on their pre-Christmas trip...


6 November 2007
Be 'horrified' at Hamburg Dungeon

Hamburg Dungeon is based in the catacombs of the city's old storehouse district Speicherstadt and is an interactive horror museum...


29 October 2007
Cologne museums' Long Night

For one night only Cologne's museums will be staying open into the small hours of the morning...


23 October 2007
Late-night shopping in Germany

The streets of Berlin will be teeming with shoppers Saturday, as the city opens for late-night shoppers...


19 October 2007
Frankfurt Jazz Festival

 

16 October 2007
Film fans flock to Mannheim

Germany's second largest film festival is entering its second week and the crowds are still flocking to take advantage of the range of activities and showings taking place throughout the cities in which is it located...


8 October 2007
Book fair coming to Frankfurt

The world's biggest book fair is to make Frankfurt its home for another year this week...


4 October 2007
Cologne Marathon kicks off on Sunday

This Sunday will see runners from the world over gather in Cologne for the city's marathon...