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Destinations to view in Germany

There are many towns worth visiting in Germany, and I want you to discover some pointers about 4 fascinating destinations on the country's map. Many travelers will have not heard about them, but they will surely fancy what they will come across with. They are tiny cities, but they are considered valuable gems for men and women who desire to arrive to wonderful regions, relax and unwind. There are, in general, German visitors going to these places, but all tourists are warmly greeted.

Let's begin our journey with Bad Reichenhall, a spa-town that leaves you with the feeling it's been transported into the real world directly out of Brothers Grimm stories. With a population of about 20000 inhabitants, this town is regarded as an Eden for spa lovers. The Bavarian health resort Bad Reichenhall stands amidst magnificent nature settings. It is at the base of the Alps, and it will let you go through a cool mix of nature, health and culture. Renowned due to the large deposits of salt in the surrounding mountains, it was one of this decade's most appreciated spa and holiday destinations in Bavaria. Even if we don't consider the thermal baths, this city offers guests attractive activities like golfing, tennis, hiking and the cultural events the mayor often organize.

Baden Baden is another spa-city, a big competitor for Bad Reichenhall in this field. Baden Baden is known better outside the country, and it's obvious because of the coming of the former president of the USA, Bill Clinton, who stated, before leaving that Baden Baden was a town so lovely they had to name it twice. As a matter of fact, "baden" is German for "bath", so Mr Clinton didn't exactly know what he was talking about, but the idea is that this comment was very flattering for that tiny spa-resort in Baden-Wurttemberg. It also is rich in history and the centuries old structures and churches you can admire there are a testament of the locals' proud heritage.

Then again, tourism in Straslund concentrates on history, culture and knowledge. It is a perfect place for people who would like to understand more about the country in the Dark Ages or the curiosities of the sea. Totally different from one another, but these two themes live well together in Straslund. This is a traditional Hanseatic city, and the local council have restored almost all town edifices which draw near the impressive brick churches, which are also mended. There is a wide range of valuable traces of the influence of the Hanseatic League, which travelers can discover when going there. Also, another architectural influence that distinguishes numerous edifices in this place derives from the Swedish culture.

At last, we are in Hennigsdorf, a small town very close to Berlin. It really is border-to-border with Germany's capital. It's the perfect place to stay if you wish to visit Berlin, due to the fact that, in contrast with the big metropolis, it's peaceful, relaxing and most of all, provides cheap accommodation. A great deal of visitors annually choose to book a room in a hotel in this town, seeing it as a launch pad for their touring raids in Berlin. But, obviously, Hennigsdorf has attractions of its own, like water tourism, well designed bicycle routes and lovely green surroundings.

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Tourist Attractions in the German States

Germany is a Federal Republic made if up of sixteen states. These German states are:


- Schelswig - Holstein

- Mecklenburg - Vorpommern

- Hamburg

- Bremen

- Brandenburg

- Berlin

- Lower Saxony

- Saxony - Anhalt

- North Rhine - estphalia

- Thuringia

- Saxony

- Hesse

- Rhineland Palatinate

- Saarland

- Bavaria

- Baden - Wuttemberg


Each of these states have a wealth of potential in the number of attractions for tourists in addition to some of the most beautiful scenery in the world.

The city of Berlin, which is a state on its own, is usually the first place tourists want to visit when they come to Germany. The German Parliament and the Brandenburg Gate are both national symbols of unity. The path of the Berlin Wall is clearly marked and there are few small segments of the wall still standing so you can gain some essence of what it used to be like. The Berlin Wall Museum will give you information about the people that often risked their lives to cross over this wall.

In Schleswig-Holstein you will truly experience the culture of the northern part of Germany. There are many whole villages that have been designated as museums. Lubeck is a city that has been designated as a World Heritage Site and contains a Museum Harbour of Baltic ships. There is a total of 260 museums in this state and there are numerous jazz and music festivals throughout the year.

Every city of Saxony has something new to offer visitors. Visit the Baroque Village Church in Seiffen and spend some time Erzgebirge Toy Museum. See the Pinge in Altenberg, which is a large crater formed by the collapse of mining shafts in 1620. In Oberweissenthal, you can visit Martin Luther Church. This church is the setting for a large Nativity scene at Christmas time.

Hamburg has so many sites to see and things to do that you will have to devote an entire vacation to this city alone. It is an easy city to navigate and from which you can take a tour of the Alster Lake. Make sure you visit the Sunday Fish Market, which is a city legend. The noon three-organ concert at St. Michael Church is sure to thrill you to the core.

Relax in a resort on the shores of the Baltic Sea when you visit Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. See the stone giant in Altentreplow, a town that dates back to the 13th century. If you want to take a bicycle trip into the mountains, there is no better place to start than the town of Hagenow.

Follow the trail of castles, walk the storybook trail of the Brothers Grimm and take a cruise on the Rhine or one of the other rivers of Germany.  The rail system connects all parts of the country and the highways are very modern if you wish to drive your own car. There are many types of accommodations, ranging from five star hotels to camp grounds. Experience authentic German cuisine or stay with your normal food in the many different restaurants offering food from all over the world.

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