Travel to Germany

Munich is a city in southern Germany that truly has a lot to offer the traveler.  A must see destination of Europe, Munich is a seamless blend casual modernity with timeless history.  Ageless buildings sit inconspicuously next to modern skyscrapers, cafes scattered amongst historic squares all contribute to the feeling of comfort that Munich emits.

The best place to start your exploration of Munich is at the Marienplatz, located at the heart of historic Munich.  Exploration of the city is easy from here as all important locales are easily within reach.  Here you will find a number of cafes, restaurants and museums to entertain.  The main feature is the Mariensaule, a large column topped with a magnificent gold statute of the Virgin Mary.  You will also be impressed by the sights and sounds of the 43 bells of the 280ft tall automated glockenspiel.

From there a trip to the Frauenkirche is a must.  The Frauenkirche is Munich's Church of our Lady and also one of the more impressive sites Munich has to offer.  This church was built between the years of 1468 and 1488, but was almost completely destroyed by World War II.  The church was then rebuilt following the war in 1953.  The highlight of the Frauenkirche is the two red brick towers that rise up 1065 feet to offer one of the best views of Munich.

Munich is also home to numerous museums that offer a variety of exhibits.  Claiming to be the world's largest science museum, The Deutsches (German) Museum boasts an 8 story building packed with exhibits that range from windmills to space probes.  Seeing everything the museum has to offer would take at least a few days, but organized tours can be arranged to view the highlights of the museum in just one trip.  Children will be particularly amused with the interactive displays and exhibits that encourage active learning and fun.

Another place worth noting is the Bavarian Museum.  It is a little smaller than the German Museum, but still has 3 stories of exhibits.  The displays range from all eras of European art and culture, but have a main focus of Bavarian items and exhibits.

It's not worth talking about Munich if you don't mention Oktoberfest.  Oktoberfest has quickly grown to be the world's largest public festival, attracting more than 7 million people each year.  The festival is centered on what Munich is best known for, beer, but also offers a lot more to the visitor.  Elaborate costumed parades, dancing, concerts and as much sausage and oompah music that one can handle, plus all the beer from all over the world that is on hand to sample.  The 2010 dates of Oktoberfest is September 18 through October 4th.

If you have never been to this wonderful city, now is the time.  Book your cheap flight to Munich and experience what this Southern German city has to offer!

Germany is situated in Europe's central western part. It is surrounded by nine European countries and has direct exit to the Baltic and North Sea. From an economic way of looking, Germany is one of the most solid and most powerful in the world. The landscape is rich, and there are all types of landscape: plateaus and mountains (the Alps, Harz system Renan, Suaba Jura, Bohemian Forest, Black Forest) and plains (North German Plain, Bavaria Plateau, Danube Valley).

Germany has a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 9° C. Temperatures in January range from -6° C to 1° C, while July temperatures alter between 16° C and 20° C. Moisture is greater in the southern part of the country. Germany is a stimulating country, with varied castles, religious communities and essential centers in Weimar, Leipzig and Dresden. It is one of the most popular traveler destinations, and although is mostly rebuilt after the war, it offers a landscape unchanged for centuries, and its reputable castles retain their medieval air.

Berlin, Germany's capital, has royal residences, parks, forests and is enclosed by canals, with the famous Brandenburg Gate with its notorious Quadriga crown, with over 170 theaters, art galleries, operas and museums, over 7000 pubs and restaurants, a restless night life, Ku'damm famous boulevard with lots of retail stores. Annualy, the International Film Festival in Berlin gathers some of the most famous actors, who come here in order to win "the Golden Bear."

Bavaria, the largest and well-known region of Germany, offers a great trial: Alpine setting and roads so beautiful that leave you panting, well-known thermal resorts, historic towns, natural attractions like Zugspitze and Passau, the place where the Inn, Danube and Ilz come across at the same point, traditional festivals and celebrations. Bavarian preparations, along with one of the best beers in the world, are enough to choose holidays in Germany.

Munich is a sought tourist goal, being called the incognito capital of Germany. Marienplatz Square (named after its renowned central column), with the new and the old City Hall, features beautiful medieval views. Peterskirche is the most aged church in the center. However Frauenkirche cathedral is the most acclaimed church in the city center, thanks to its spectacular old-fashioned construction. The peak of its towers, 99 m, limits since 2004 the new buildings of the city.

As a tourist you will find a vast assortment of hotels, from modest to pretentious. Mark Hotels is the ideal choice for everyone looking for comfort and recreation while visiting the select country of Germany.

German rentals are very popular in the Saxony region. Saxony beckons its travelers with the world recognized musical events, artisans and museums. This is because this federal state has rich cultural and historical heritage.

This showcases the architecture of the 18th century in the form of cultural sites that grab maximum attention of its vacationers. This federal state is one of the most eminent states of Germany and is also regarded as the "treasure of Germany".

Saxony is a magical state for all those vacationers who look for picturesque locations. This is because Saxony is filled with numerous picturesque locations that can mesmerize you in a blissful way. Some of the top rated attractions include world heritage Dresden, Frauenkirche, the Green Vault, Albertinum, and Saurier Park to name a few. All these attractions are visited by virtually all travelers visiting this state.

These are museums and amusement parks that give pristine pleasure to the vacationers as they keep on learning awful history and heritage of this Germany. A rental holiday home in the Saxony region would give you plenty of time to explore all its sites and culture.

Saxony is also world known for its events and festivals as festivals here are celebrated with light, colors and laughter. The most popular festival is known as Elbhangfest. This festival is a giant of culture, art as well as environment and is celebrated in the name of preserving two churches named Pillnitz and Loschwitz from getting destroyed in 1991. Since this year it has become a magical phenomenon in Saxony that symbolizes unity in the people of Saxony.

During this festival, concerts, parades as well as dragon races of bots take place among the masses of this state and the winner is awarded for its creativity and performance.

Saxony is a paradise for all the shopping freaks as they can enjoy great shopping experience here. It usually appears that shopping festival is going on through out the year as shopping retail houses, shopping malls and markets are always filled with enthusiastic customers.

The entire credit goes to fascinating designer attires, fashionable accessories, hi-tech gadgets and art and crafts display available here. All these appealing items mesmerize the customers and they cannot stop themselves from getting them the masterpieces of creativity.

If you are true lover of excitement and fun, then traveling in Saxony is definitely your cup of tea. This is because night clubs, dance clubs, casinos and concerts in Saxony make the nightlife here quite active and exciting. You can enjoy games in casinos, and enjoy immensely with your friends in the pubs, and dance clubs.

Also, the music shows are filled wit splendid music themes including jazz, pop, classic, hip hop and rap. The mix and match of music sets the thrilling ambience and travelers simply get mesmerized with it.

Golf buffs have another reason to smile and visit this place as there are numerous golf courses available here that are purely meant to enjoy golf sport in the lush green gardens. The best part is that these courses are equipped with latest golf accessories and gadgets so that you can enjoy this sport to the maximum extent.

So, travel Saxony and have unforgettable moments of rental holidays forever. A self catering holiday in Saxony gives the visitor time to explore and sample its culture food and shopping while taking in the beautiful scenery.