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    Hamburg Germany & Beyond
    Hamburg Germany & Beyond
    Hamburg Germany & Beyond
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    Hamburg Germany & Beyond

    By Henrik Bekker

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    The author, a travel journalist, was born and lives in Germany. Hamburg is Germany’s second-largest city and premier port. It is a spread-out city with mostly modern, low-rise buildings and much water and greenery. The lovely medieval town center of Lübec
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHunter Publishing
    Release dateApr 24, 2010
    ISBN9781588439512
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      Hamburg Germany & Beyond - Henrik Bekker

      Hamburg Germany & Beyond Travel Adventures

      Henrik Bekker

      Hunter Publishing, Inc.

      HUNTER PUBLISHING, INC,

      www.hunterpublishing.com

      Ulysses Travel Publications

      4176 Saint-Denis, Montréal, Québec

      Canada H2W 2M5

      514-843-9882, ext. 2232; fax 514-843-9448

      Windsor Books

      The Boundary, Wheatley Road, Garsington

      Oxford, OX44 9EJ England

      01865-361122; fax 01865-361133

      © Hunter Publishing, Inc.

      All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the written permission of the publisher.

      This guide focuses on recreational activities. As all such activities contain elements of risk, the publisher, author, affiliated individuals and companies disclaim responsibility for any injury, harm, or illness that may occur to anyone through, or by use of, the information in this book. Every effort was made to insure the accuracy of information in this book, but the publisher and author do not assume, and hereby disclaim, liability for any loss or damage caused by errors, omissions, misleading information or potential travel problems caused by this guide, even if such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident or any other cause.

      Introduction

      History

      History Time Line

      Culture

      Geography

      Climate

      Flora & Fauna

      Government

      The Economy

      Top Attractions

      Fast Facts

      Orientation

      Transportation

      Embassies & Consulates

      Money Matters

      Food & Drink

      Electricity

      Media

      Medical

      Restrooms

      Shopping

      Telephones

      Mail

      Dates & Time

      Costs

      Sightseeing & Events

      Holidays

      Festivals & Major Events

      Adventures

      Special Interest

      Information Sources

      Language

      A Few Useful Words

      Hamburg

      Transportation

      Sightseeing

      Cultural Events

      Festivals

      Shopping

      Adventures

      Where to Stay & Eat

      Where to Eat

      Camping

      Daytrip from Hamburg

      Lübeck

      Camping

      Introduction

      Germany is a large country of wide contrasts. From the beaches of te North and Baltic Seas to the Bavarian Alpine peaks and from the forest-covered hills of the Black Forest to the nightspots of Berlin, it has much of interest to the international traveler.

      For centuries, culture has played an important role in German society. Large cities have opera houses and symphony orchestras while even small villages have musical and other cultural societies. Germany is the land of Bach, Beethoven, Goethe, Schiller, and other artists that influenced Western culture. Culture is easy to enjoy in Germany with frequent performances at relatively low prices.

      Germany is also a country with amazing architectural treasures. It has some minor Roman and Carolingian monuments, but it is with the Romanesque and Gothic that German building craft really came to the fore. The influence of the Renaissance was limited but Baroque and Rococo are well represented. More modern styles including Art Nouveau, Bauhaus, Modern, and Post-Modern can also be found especially in German cities. Air raids in World War II ruined most German cities – many rebuilt the damaged buildings while others elected to rebuild in modern style. Half-timbered houses (Fachwerk) make some of the most favored and romantic townscapes and are often seen as typical German and typical medieval.

      Fachwerk

      The long tradition of dividing inheritances gave Germany literally hundreds of small states and principalities, each with its own palaces and residences. More than 20,000 castles and castle ruins are scattered throughout the country. Often the largest palaces and churches are found in what are now small and insignificant towns.

      Germany is more than arts and culture. It is also a paradise for outdoor enthusiast. Hiking is the most popular activity in Germany with thousands of marked trails. Cycling is also popular with many dedicated cycling routes. Canoeing and kayaking are possible on many rivers and lakes. Skiing and other winter sports are possible in the Bavarian Alps and many parts of the Mittelgebirge. Germany also has amazing natural beauty with mountains such as the Bavarian Alps and forested hills such as the Black Forest popular recreational areas.

      Berlin, Germany’s capital, is its largest city, and perhaps its most interesting destination. It has more than 170 museums, three opera houses, an enormous cultural variety, and gripping modern history. An interesting daytrip is to royal residences in nearby Potsdam.

      Saxony (Sachsen) is one of the most densely populated states in Germany, but has natural beauty especially in the Saxon Switzerland area south of Dresden. Its two major cities, Dresden and Leipzig, are tourist magnets. Dresden is restoring its pre-1945 Baroque appearance and in addition to the marvelous architecture, Dresden has some excellent museums and art collections. The immediate appeal of Leipzig is less obvious but it is a great city to visit – it gives the impression of a lived-in city rather than an artificial tourist attraction. For those interested in the Reformation, Lutherstadt-Wittenberg is an interesting stop between Leipzig and Berlin.

      Thuringia (Thüringen) is closely associated with German literature through the Weimar classical movement led by Goethe and Schiller. In addition to Weimar, Erfurt has a wonderfully preserved medieval town center and Eisenach has the Wartburg, the most German of castles.

      Northern Germany is popular with domestic tourists, but the appeal for foreign visitors is more limited. Hamburg is Germany’s second-largest city and premier port. It is a spread-out city with mostly modern, low-rise buildings and much water and greenery. The lovely medieval town center of Lübeck with several brick Gothic buildings makes for a particularly

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