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German Easter Traditions
Friday, 06-Apr-2012Easter weekend Fri, April 6 to April 9, 2012) — Easter Traditions in Germany — Easter in Germany is more celebrated than in the United States. Alone the fact that it is a 4-holiday weekend makes is stand out.
Easter Traditions in Germany Make for a Lively March and Early April — The Easter celebrations are among the oldest, most traditional and unique celebrations in Germany.
Berlins’ Hotel Boom 2012 outlook
Friday, 23-Mar-2012Berlin’s hotel boom has reached a new highpoint: at the end of 2011, 120,800 hotel beds were counted in the accommodation facilities in the city – more than ever before. Since 2001 (when there were only 62,000), the bed capacity has more than doubled. And investors see even more potential for the destination of Berlin: through the end of next year, companies planning to open new establishments in the city include the luxury chain Waldorf Astoria, the Spanish hotel group Whim, and the Turkish hotel group Titanic.
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Culinary highlights in Germany’s wine regions
Thursday, 08-Mar-2012Monkfish medallions in saffron sauce accompanied by a glass of wine from the restaurant’s own winery – culinary treats and a glass of riesling or pinot noir go hand in hand at Becker’s in Trier.
The restaurant run by the Becker family is renowned for its quality and traditions as well as its experimental flair. This impressive combination can also be enjoyed by guests at their hotel in Rhineland-Palatinate. The wine bar with its modern appeal is a popular meeting place, while the Weinhaus restaurant offers a friendly rustic ambience. Those who wish to get a glimpse behind the scenes and have a go themselves will discover a host of culinary secrets on a cookery course with the professionals.
A combination of gourmet cuisine and excellent wines can also be found close to the Swiss border.
Hotel Adler in the Black Forest offers its guests a lavish breakfast, as well as a variety of fantastic set menus and à la carte dishes. The Ahr region is renowned in particular for its spätburgunder (pinot noir) and blauer portugieser varieties. In addition to wine, the Steinheuer family serves a tempting selection of regional specialities and gourmet food in its restaurants. Conference delegates
can also enjoy some excellent cuisine here.
More information on the web:
http://www.beckers-trier.de/
http://www.steinheuers.de/
http://www.adler-schwarzwald.de/
Find interesting information about culinary highlights and wine routes on our Germany portal http://www.travel1000places.com/visit/germany/
A themed medieval route for caravanners & cyclists — Summer in Germany
Wednesday, 08-Feb-2012The German Half-Timbered Houses Route now stretches for almost 2,500 kilometres, linking some 100 member towns from the Elbe estuary to Lake Constance.
Out now is a new, revised brochure presenting the motor home pitches in around 80 of those towns, including details of locations, mains supplies, waste disposal facilities, prices and special features.
For those preferring to explore the route by bike, a new cycling map ‘Vom Neckar zum Schwarzwald und Bodensee’ (From the river Neckar to the Black Forest and Lake Constance) is also available.