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main dyke, from which you can see the foreshore with its bird colonies but

also the islandґs interior. Cars are banned on the islands. For this reason

tours, for example, to the fortified tower of the island of Neuwerk,

through the salt marshes of the foreshore with their abundance of flora and

fauna, or to the "Ostschleuse" lock, can either be made on foot or by horse-

drawn carriage.

C) The Wadden Sea of Lower Saxony National Park

Make a trip to one of the most impressive wadden sea landscapes. High

up, in northern Germany, at the North Sea coast of Lower Saxony, the Wadden

Sea of Lower Saxony National Park is located. It protects the wadden seas

landscape between the river Ems and the river Elbe, including the offshore

East Frisian Islands. The national park offers amazing natural spectacles

and various landscapes, such as salt-marshes, which are typical of this

region, the steep coast near Dangast and the "swimming bog" near Sehestedt,

Germany's only remaining bog landscape located outside the country's dykes

Highlights:

- Wadden Sea House in Wilhelmshaven

- Norddeich seal station

- Lightship and whale-bone fence on the island of Borkum

- Fisherman's House Museum on the island of Norderney

- Dornumsiel Castle, surrounded by water

- German Shipping Museum in Bremerhaven

- Old lighthouse on the island of Wangerooge

Activities:

The surrounding area offers a wide range of sightseeing opportunities, such

as the East Frisian islands of Juist and Norderney. Whether you want to go

swimming and enjoy the broad beaches, take a ride in a carriage across the

island or a walk through the salt-marshes, the national parkґs recreation

and leisure program will guarantee a lot of fun and relaxation.

D) The Wadden Sea of Schleswig-Holstein National Park

Welcome to the Wadden Sea of Schleswig-Holstein National Park, the

largest national park in central Europe. One third of Schleswig-Holstein

belongs to the worldґs largest uninterrupted wadden sea landscape, which

reaches from the North Sea coast of the Netherlands up to Denmark. The

wadden sea, a stretch of land affected by tides, are flooded by sea water

during high tide and remain dry during low tide, a unique phenomenon

worldwide. Experience an oceanic landscape as near to nature as it can be,

with dunes, beaches, salt-marshes and "Halligen", small islands which are

not protected by dykes and therefore become flooded whenever there is a

spring tide or a heavy storm.

Experienced guides will show the amazing spectacle of low and high tide.

You can watch how, after six hours of low tide, the wadden sea become

flooded again and the deep, artificially constructed furrows - called

'Priele' - fill with water. Whether you go swimming in the sea, take a walk

along the beach or over the mud-flats, join a boat tour or watch the birds

in the salt-marshes - your holiday in the Wadden Sea of Schleswig-Holstein

National Park will definitely be relaxing, for both body and soul.

Highlights:

- Multimar Wattforum in Tцnning, a national park center

- Husum, with its old river port and museums

- ride in a carriage to the Sьdfall Hallig

- guided hiking tour across the mud-flats

- Nordstrand tourist information center with its aquarium

- Friedrichskoog seal station

Activities:

One of many possible sightseeing opportunities is a trip to the small

fishing villages which belong to the national park. You can also go on a

boat tour to the seal banks and observe a unique and fascinating animal

spectacle.

4.3. Routs in Germany.

Germany’s first “Vacation Routes” and “Scenic Routes” date back to

1927, each carving a path dedicated to a particular cultural or scenic

theme. Today, some 150 such routes exist, and millions of people travel

them annually. Discover Germany along the “German Castle Road,” “German

Fairytale Road,” or the most famous, the “Romantic Road.” Whatever your

interest, our Scenic Routes will guide you on a fun and exciting vacation.

A) The “Romantic Road.”

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Wuerzburg Residence Palace

In every traveler's life, there are never-to-be-forgotten moments. One

of them is the transformation that begins at the exit from the A-7

Autobahn, where you enter the Romantic Road. One of the most famous of the

German Vacation Routes wends its way from Wuerzburg to Fuessen.

The Romantic Road is a 220-mile journey from the River Main to the Alps

that offers the traveler what is simply one of the most beautiful and most

engaging melange of scenery, cuisine and ambience Germany can offer.

It's all gorgeous - the stunning Wuerzburg Residence Palace, the centuries-

old panorama and magical atmosphere of Rothenburg-ob-der-Tauber and

Dinkelsbьhl, the Roman remains in Augsburg, Bavarian King Ludwig II's

unforgettable dream- castle of Neuschwanstein.

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Castle of Neuschwanshtein

Wherever travellers find themselves on the Romantic Road, exceptional

cuisine, delicious wines, glorious land- and city-scapes, castles, churches

and fortresses inspire the appetite and the soul. Here, in one of the most

charming and beautiful sections of Germany, even the most cynical and

unromantic traveler cannot help but be seduced.

B) The Classic route.

Whether we pass through Erfurt, Weimar, Jena or Gotha, names such as

Goethe, Schiller, Wagner and Strauss always linger on any trip through the

"green heart of Germany".

The town of Eisenach is known as the home of the "Wartburg", the

castle once inhabited by the famous Martin Luther. It is also, however, the

city of minstrels and birthplace of Johann Sebastian Bach, whose history

can be traced in the local "Bach House" museum. Eisenach is a medieval town

which both Goethe and Wagner liked to visit, and it is a joy to wander

through the splendid forest landscapes of this area.

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Wartburg castle

Along the classic route, Gotha is also worth a visit. The "Friedenstein

Palace" and annual events such as the "Ekhof Festival" all contribute to

give the town a unique touch. In Arnstadt, we reach "the gateway to the

Forest of Thuringia ".

Excursions to the "Wachsenburg Fortress", "Gleichen Castle Ruins" and

"Mьhlburg Ruins" are highly recommended.

Next stop is Weimar, "European Cultural City 1999", which links to

Goethe and Schiller. Besides "Goethe's residence", his "summer-house on the

Ilm" and the "German National Theater", the "Goethe National Museum"

represents a special attraction in the city. Not far from Weimar is a town

called Jena, known foremost for the work and life of Friedrich Schiller and

which has therefore become a popular destination.

С) The Castle Road

Historical places and charming countryside with many romantic fortresses

and fairy tale castles make the 975 km long castle route from Mannheim to

Prague a varied route. The glory of time's past still has an effect today

on many towns and villages.

The countryside is as varied as the history. The river Neckar winds

its way through the Odenwald, the Hohenloher Ebene seems to stretch

endlessly into the distance, next the rolling Frankenhцhe and then the

northern part of so-called Franconian Switzerland. The legacy of the

artloving Electors of the Palatinate can still be admired in towns such as

Mannheim, Heidelberg or Schwetzingen.

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Ludwigsburg Castle Schwerin Castle

On the tracks of the Palatinate Earls, Mosbach, Neckarzimmern or Bad

Wimpfen are certainly well worth a visit, with their picturesque old town

centres and romantic halftimbered houses. Near Heilbronn the route passes

through winegrowing areas, the medieval free city of Nuremberg and the

vererable towns of Rothenburg o. d. Tauber, Coburg, Kronach, Kulmbach,

Bayreuth right through to Karlsbad and Marienbad, the famous spa towns, to

eventually reach Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic.

All these towns with their 70 fortresses, ruins and castles line the

castle route like many pearls in a row and present themselves as impressive

witnesses to the past. Medieval towns, monasteries, historic buildings and

cultural treasures make sure the journey along the castle route becomes a

special and varied experience.

5. A Journey to Berlin

The might and scope of Prussian achievement is manifest in Berlin, one

of the world's most fascinating and troubling cities. Of strategic

importance since it first straddled the Spree River in the 13th century,

Berlin never hogged centre stage quite like it did this century. This is

the heart of Germany, its stoic beat echoing through grand public

buildings, glorious museums and theatres, and its urbane restaurants,

bustling pubs and raucous nightclubs. Today, the city, restored as the

nation's capital, is the focus of the mammoth project of reunification and

readings of Germany's mood are taken most accurately here.

Berlin is a good city to explore on foot. Take time to stroll from

Alexanderplatz to the Brandenburg Gate along Unter den Linden. The nearby

Kulturforum is a cluster of museums and concert halls on the south-eastern

side of Tiergarten that can take days to explore.

5.1. Accommodation in Berlin

During the cultural festivals? Trade fairs and conferences? Hotels are

totally booked up. The flood of tourists has increased since the opening of

the wall. Unless you have alternative accommodation, a spur-of-the-moment

trip to Berlin can be marred by an unpleasant or futile search for a hotel

room. Reservations made several weeks in advance are definitely

recommended.

Luxury Hotels

1. Bristol Hotel Kempinski (Kurfurstendamm 27) – The epitomy of traditional

luxury

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2. Grand Hyatt Berlin

In the new heart of Berlin at Potsdamer Platz, the modern design hotel

Grand Hyatt Berlin is adjacent to restaurants, shopping arcades, a casino

and the city's main musical theatre. The Philharmonic Theatre, New National

Gallery and Picture Gallery are located in the immediate neighbourhood; the

Government District, the city park Tiergarten and Berlin's greatest

cultural treasures are within walking distance. The city train and subway

stations at Potsdamer Platz are nearby, and Tegel International Airport is

9.4 miles/15 kilometres from the hotel.

3. Grand Hotel Esplanade ( Lutzowufer 15) - The modern, polished design

emphasises functional luxury. Centrally located between the

Kurfurstendammm, Unter den Linden and Potsdamer Platz, opposite the

Tiergarten Park, this designer hotel captures the spirit of contemporary

Berlin in a sophisticated setting. The hotel offers flexible and attractive

conference and banqueting rooms for up to 450 people. Hotel room have

bathroom, WC, telephone, fax, modem-connection, radio, TV, safe, minibar,

sound insulation, air conditioning, restaurants, 2 bars, swimming pool,

whirlpool, 3 saunas, solarium, beauty center, massage, fitness center,

hairdressing salon, 6 conference rooms for up to 450 persons, garage

parking, and conference boat. The “Esplanade” is a 5-star boat available

for conferences, parties and private celebrations. Room facilities: Air

conditioning, Minibar, Radio, Safe, Satellite TV, Sound insulation,

Telephone with modem-connection.

4. Inter-Continental (Budapester strasse 2) – the largest hotel in town.

Famous for its luxury.

5. Palace Hotel (Budapester strasse 45)

This luxury 5-star city hotel presents 282 individually decorated

rooms, including 32 suites about 55 - 225 sqm. Cable TV, refrigerated mini

bar, trouser press, soundproofed windows and further extras belong to our

standard. Its suites are appointed with marble bathrooms, exclusive hifi,

as well as whirlpool and large dressing rooms. The elegant banqueting

floors offer 12 different function rooms that can be extended to

accommodate 10 - 700 persons as well as 5 banquet rooms in the adjoining

Business Centre. Breakfast restaurant "Bon Dia", "Lounge" and "Sam's Bar"

offering snacks and cocktails. Michelin-rated-Restaurant "First Floor" with

chef Mathias Buchholz, Cafe-Restaurant "Tiffany's" and the rustic

restaurant "Alt- Nurnberg" in the bordering Europa-Center. Money exchange,

room service, laundry- and shoe cleaning service. Admission free to the

"Thermen am Europa-Center", a large health spa with sauna and swimming

pool.

First-class Hotels

Art hotel Sorat (Joachimstaler Strasse 28-29) – Art and accommodation:

the Wolf Vostell designer furniture sculptures make each room a unique

experience.

Avantgarde (Kurfurstendamm 15) – Neo-Baroque house with huge rooms

decorated with stucco mouldings.

Artemisia (Branderburgishe Strasse 18) – tiny, attractively decorated

hotel reserved exclusively for women.

Dom Hotel (Mohrenstrasse 30, Mitte) – fine modern hotel overlooking the

most beautifull square in the city: the Platz der Academy.

Mondial (Kurfurstendamm 47) – spacious rooms. The entire hotel is

designed for use by handicapped.

Hotels & Pensions.

Alpina (Trabener Strasse 3) – small villa with garden near the Grunewald

S-Bahn Station.

Kreuzberg (Grossbeerenstrasse 64) – for young, undemanding guests.

Savoy (Meinekestrasse 4) – Small but nice.

Terminus (Fasanenstrasse 48) – neither plush nor dingy.

Transit (Hagelberger Strasse 53-54) – Charming hotel for young people

who care more for atmosphere than luxury.

Youth accommodation

Jugendherberge Bayernalee

(youth hostel) – Bayernalee 36

Jugendgastehaus am Wannsee

(youth guest house) – Badeweg 1

Jugendgastehaus BERLIN

(youth guest house) – Kluckstrasse 3

Jugendgastehaus am Zoo

(youth guest house) – Hardenbergstrasse 9a

Jugendtouristenhotel

(youth guest house) – Franz-Mett-Strasse 7

5.2. Sightseeing in Berlin

A) The Brandenburg Gate (Brandenburger Tor)

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The Brandenburg gate is the unquestionable symbol of Berlin and is now

regarded as one of the greatest symbols of German unity. It is the last

remaining gate of the Berlin Wall and marks the western end of the famous

Unter den Linden Boulevard. The statue on top of the arch represents Nike

driving her chariot to victory towards the West.

B) Museum Island (Museumsinsel)

The Berlin Museumsinsel is a unique ensemble of museum buildings that

illustrate the evolution of modern museum design over more than a century.

The museums include The National Gallery, The Old Museum (Altes Museum),

The Pergamon Museum and The Bode Museum.

The National Galerie is an ultra-modern building built in the 1960s. The

museum collection specialises in works from the 19th and 20th centuries as

well as international contemporary art. The National Galerie is famous for

its collection of French impressionists.

The Old Museum houses an amazing collection of 18th, 19th and early 20th-

century paintings and statues. Any prominent artist you can think of it

probably featured here.

The Pergamon Museum is immense. It is divided into five sections: the

Antiquities Collection, the Middle East Museum, the Islamic Museum, the Far

East Collection, and the Museum of Popular Art. A few days is needed to

properly explore it.

The Bode Museum's original collection of Egyptian artifacts was very

badly affected by World War II. However, there are outstanding exhibits of

Byzantine and early Christian relics on show.

B) The Tiergarten

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The Tiergarten is often referred to as Berlin’s green heart. Originally

a hunting reserve for royalty, landscape architect Peter Joseph Lenne

turned the Tiergarten into a beautiful city park in 1742. During World War

II many of the trees were cut for firewood and the pristine lawns were

turned into vegetable gardens to feed the populace of Berlin. Heavy bombing

then damaged much of the rest of the park. The present-day plantings took

place just after the war and today the beautifully lush Tiergarten is a

popular place with Berliners and, to the surprise of many tourists, nude

sunbathing is permitted throughout the park. The park is over 412-acres and

it stretches for 1.75 miles west from the Brandenburg Gate.

D) The Berlin Wall

If you want to see what remains of the infamous Berlin Wall head down

Charlottenstrasse and then west along Leipzigerstrasse. There you can see

one of the best examples of what remains of the Wall.

E) The Berlin Radio Tower

The Berlin Radio Tower was built in 1924 for the Third German

Broadcasting Exhibition. Standing at 138-meters high, this steel-latticed

tower is a fantastic viewing point with panoramic bird’s-eye views of the

city. An elevator takes you to the observation deck at 125 meters to admire

the vista. There is a restaurant at the 55-meter level.

F) The Charlottenburg Palace (Schloss Charlottenburg)

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The Charlottenburg Palace is the oldest surviving Prussian palace in

Germany. Building began in 1695 and was completed in 1790. There are 70

rooms and corridors crammed full of ornate furnishings and Watteau

paintings. The east wing houses an incredible collection of romanticist

paintings while the west wing houses a collection of ancient and

prehistoric art and artifacts. Take a guided tour of the royal apartments

and then stroll through the formal gardens that surround the palace.

G) The Reichstag

The Reichstag, built in 1884-94, has witnessed many of the key moments

in 20th century German history. It has seen the Proclamation of the German

Republic in 1918, endured a burning in 1933, a storming in 1945 by Russian

troops and German Reunification in 1990. Since its renovation in 1999, it

has housed the Bundestag (Parliament).

H) Soviet War Memorial (Treptower Park)

Treptower Park houses a very sobering monument to the Soviet soldiers

who died fighting Hitler. The park also contains a mass grave for the 5,000

soldiers killed in action. Walk the tree-lined avenue to see a statue of

Mother Russia crying for her dead children. There are huge white stone

reliefs set up in a manner not unlike the Stations of the Cross. They bear

quotations from Stalin and depict how the Soviets won out against Fascism.

At the far end of the park there is a massive statue of a heroic Soviet

soldier clutching a child in one arm and smashing a swastika with the

other.

I) The Jewish Quarter

The Scheunenviertel (Stable Quarter) is both Berlin's newest hot spot

and one of its oldest areas. It was originally founded in the 17th century

outside the medieval city walls. It survived Allied bombing raids and the

Red Army's assault on the city. Recently, the quarter’s old buildings are

being reincarnated as trendy bars, cafes, restaurants, and galleries. It is

lively, trendy and bohemian and well worth a visit.

5.3. Eat, Drink, Nightlife

Berlin offers a wide range of possibilities to go out. Restaurants, Pubs

and clubs of all kind and for every gusto invite you. Many places and

streets are perfect night walks because one restaurant is here next to the

other.

Many restaurants invite you to discover the delicacies of Berlin's

cuisine. In a cosy ambiance you can savour the regional specialities and

discover the variety of typical food along the meetballs (Bouletten) and

Berliner WeiЯe (beer with juice).

The whole world is at home in Berlin. Restaurants offer food from around

the world, from Argentina to Zimbabwe, folkloristic or exclusive. You are

at the right place in Berlin to go on a culinary journey around the world

or to discover really particular food.

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Savigny-Platz

Night owls with stamina can also give their undivided attention to the

interesting range of pubs around Savignyplatz in Charlottenburg. The area

consist of a great number of restaurants and bars where everyone can meet

the stars of television or Berlin's culture and political scene. Here is

the melting pot that combines symbolically the former west and the new

centre to a harmonic construction.

Pariser StraЯe and Ludwigkirchplatz

Especially the younger crowd is attracted to the Pariser StraЯe. At this

location you will find taverns, bars, American diners, Mexican restaurants

and very modern and stylish discos. During the summer life concentrates on

the street in form of many chairs and tables that invite us to rest. In the

middle of this street the well-maintained Ludwigkirchplatz with its rich

areas of green providing a relaxing shadow is located.

The Winterfeldtplatz and Schцneber

The Winterfeldtplatz is the location of a frequently visited market. In

the numerous taverns and bars, plenty of customers, tourists and locals

meet each other. The scene is uncomplicated and open minded, also due to

the presence of Berlin's gay population.

In GoltzstraЯe the Schцnebergers meet in places such as the Cafй M, Lux

or one of the numerous Indian snack bars. Between Schцneberg and Tiergarten

the 90° is still an up-to-date party location. But the Latinamerican Clubs

El Barrio or the Caracas Bar invite for a visit as well.

Conclusion.

Germany is among the most attractive countries for tourists because it

has developed tourist and hospitality industry. In every city or even in

the country tourists have an opportunity to find accommodation and to taste

the national dishes. And there are everywhere numerous places of interest

in Germany.

Every year a lot of tourists visit Germany to see its amazing and

outstanding sightseeing. There is no doubt that tourists visited Germany

wouldn’t be disappointed.

Literature

1.Western Europe on a shoestring.

2.Berlin. Insight pocket guide.

Sites

1. www.berlin-tourist-information.com

2. www.germany-tourism.de

3. www.lonelyplanet.com

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