Experience
Germany
Fast Facts
Country Name : Population : Capital : Currency : Time Zone :
Electricity :
Germany 82 Million Berlin Euro
11 hours behind New Zealand ( except during daylight saving )
Current is 220V , 50HZ Plug is a 2 point round-pin adaptor
Festivals and Events 2017
30 Apr Walpurgisnacht , Mount Broken May Jun
Carnival of Cultures , Berlin
Fusion Festival , Mecklenburg- Vorpommern
28 Jun-07 Jul Opera Square Festival , Frankfurt 14-16 Jul Melt , Grafenhainichen Aug Aug
Berlin Beer Festival Apple Wine Festival , Frankfurt
16 Sep-03 Oct Oktoberfest , Munich
Germany is a vast , diverse country – more so since west and east were reunited in 1990 . Although the upheaval of those days is long past , to visit Germany today is still a journey into a new nation forging itself a fresh identity . So , when you ’ re planning an itinerary make sure you look east . Berlin , once a symbol of the Cold War and a place synonymous with the Wall and espionage , is Germany ’ s new capital . It ’ s buzzing with energy and creative flair . Make time for other emerging dynamic cities , including Leipzig and Dresden . Southern Germany remains deservedly popular with visitors , with lively Munich and its famous beer cellars . Beyond the city lies the legendary Black Forest and perhaps the most perfect fairytale castle of them all – King Ludwig ’ s amazing Neuschwanstein . People have been taking to the rivers to travel through Germany for thousands of years so why not follow in their wakes but in a lot more comfort ? A cruise on the Rhine , Mosel or Elbe rivers will take you past ruined castles and vineyard-clad hills . While cities such as Cologne combine the ancient with all the trappings of 21st century life , towns such as Rothenburg are stunning reminders of medieval times . Whatever the destination , you ’ ll soon discover that although Germans do take work seriously and live in the fast lane of their autobahns , they also play hard and know how to relax . Find out during a meal in a traditional Ratskeller or while sipping a fine Riesling beside the Rhine .
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