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The South Ural State University
The paper
work:
TOURISM IN
GERMANY
Written by:
Shamanova Nadejda Andreevna
Group: S-151
Checked by:
Kovaleva Olga Ivanovna
Chelyabinsk
2004
Contents
Introduction.2
1. Germany.. 2
2. Getting there.. 2
3. Accommodation in Germany.2
4. Where to go.2
4.1.Festivals. 2
4.2. National Parks. 2
4.3. Routs in Germany.2
5. A Journey to Berlin.. 2
5.1. Accommodation in Berlin.. 2
5.2. Sightseeing in Berlin.. 2
5.3. Eat, Drink, Nightlife.. 2
Conclusion.2
Literature.. 2
Sites. 2
Introduction.
Germany is rich by its tourist recourses. Each land has a lot of various
places of interest. «Come and be enchanted by the HISTORIC HIGHLIGHTS OF
GERMANY!» - This is the motto chosen by thirteen historic German cities that
have joined together to offer you some truly incomparable travel
experiences.They will all fascinate and delight you - Augsburg,
Bonn and Bremen;
Erfurt, Freiburg, Heidelberg
and Lubeck;
Munster and Potsdam; Regensburg
and Rostock;
Trier and Wurzburg.
Each of these many-faceted cities is steeped in history. At every turn you
will encounter the great names of the past and enjoy the architectural and
artistic heritage of great eras. Deep in the heart of Europe, Germany has had a
seminal impact on Continental history. From the Holy Roman Empire to Otto Von
Bismarck's German Reich, Nazism and the rise and fall of the Berlin Wall, no
other nation has moulded Europe the way Germany has - for better or worse.
Here, history really comes to life. And life comes to life too- in every
season the calendars are jam-packed with events for every taste: Top quality
concert series, art exhibitions, outstanding theatre, major international
sporting events, colourful street festivals and traditional Christmas Markets
sparkle with lights. This rich, interwoven tapestry of the past and the modern
is also the key to the charm and dynamism of the historic highlights.
Fairy-tale castles, medieval towns, boisterous beer halls, breathtaking
landscapes and a cutting-edge arts scene - the land of Beethoven and Bratwurst
delights, excites and inspires.
1. Germany
Environment
The lowlands in the north of Germany stretch from the Netherlands to Poland,
skimming southern Denmark where it bridges the North and Baltic seas. The
industrialised central belt cinches Belgium and Luxembourg to the Czech
Republic's western prong. The Rhine and Main Rivers, long crucial for inland
shipping, power through the troughs and gorges which cut through the Central
Uplands. To the south, the Danube River drains the Bavarian highlands from the
Black Forest, near the French and Swiss borders, to Munich. The southern
reaches of the Bavarian Alps give way to Austria.
Germany is not prey to dramatic climatic extremes, although there are
regional differences. The most reliably good weather is from May to October,
with high summer a good bet for shorts and T-shirt, even in the north. Autumn
is a good time to visit Germany. As the tourist scrum disperses and the forests
turn golden, it's not too stifling to be active but still thirsty enough to end
the day with a few well-deserved steins. Winter is wet, especially in the
south, with snow rarely settling for long except in the high country.
Facts for the Traveler
Visas: EU citizens can enter on an official identity card. Americans,
Australians, Canadians, New Zealanders and Japanese just need a valid passport
(no visa). Unless you're a citizen of a developing country, you can probably
stay up to three months.
Time Zone: GMT/UTC 1 (Central European Time)
Dialling Code: 49
Electricity: 230V, 50Hz
Weights & measures: Metric
When to Go
The German climate is variable so it's best to be prepared for all types of
weather throughout the year. That said, the most reliable weather is from May
to October. This coincides, naturally enough, with the standard tourist season
(except for skiing). The shoulder periods can bring fewer tourists and
surprisingly pleasant weather. There is no special rainy season.
Events
Germans love to party, and kick up their heels at everything from pagan
harvest romps to black tie opera galas. The Winter Carnival (Fasching) season
occurs throughout Germany, with big cities such as Cologne (Koln), Munich
and Mainz erupting into commotion just before Ash Wednesday. Germany's rich
musical heritage is showcased in a plethora of festivals. Some towns
concentrate on a particular composer, such as the Thuringian Bach Festival in
March or the Richard Wagner Festival in Bayreuth each July, whereas others
focus on a particular style. The jazz festivals in Stuttgart (April) and Berlin
(November) are lively and popular. Autumn is a great time for harvest-inspired
mayhem, especially in the Rhineland, where the Rhine in Flames frolics feature
barges laden with fireworks. Mention must be made of Oktoberfest, Munich's
annual lager frenzy, but it's a bit like being stuck in a nightmarish soccer
crowd and is more an example of tourism at its lowest ebb than a display of
German culture. Christmas fairs are embraced wholeheartedly by German families;
they occur in Munich, Nuremberg, Lubeck, Berlin, Munster and
Heidelberg, amongst other places.
2. Getting
there
Getting There & Away
The main arrival/departure points for flights in Germany are
Frankfurt-am-Main, Munich and Dusseldorf. Frankfurt is Europe's busiest
airport after Heathrow. An airport departure tax of around US$5 is included in
ticket prices. If you're already in Europe, it's generally cheaper to get to
and from Germany by train or bus. While train travel is often more expensive
than catching a bus, it's generally faster, more comfortable (particularly for
overnight travel) and more efficient. Germany is served by an excellent highway
system connected to the rest of Western Europe. Roads from Eastern Europe are
being upgraded but some border crossings are a little slow, especially from
Poland. To enter Germany with a car or motorbike, you must have third-party
insurance. Ferries run between Germany's northern coast and Scandinavia and the
UK.
Getting Around
By train. Getting around Germany is easy. Domestic air travel
is extensive but unless you're in an awful hurry, you might as well save your
money - the German train network is wonderful. The railway system enables
everyone to travel comfortably to their destination. There are good connections
to both distant and local areas. Airports (Berlin Schonefeld,
Dusseldorf, Munich and Stuttgart) are also merged into this system. There
are 60 different connections to the neighboring European countries that
originate daily in Germany. The customs clearance usually takes place on the
train once it has left the station.
The eastern and western train systems have now been fully merged, although
fares in the east are still cheaper. Numerous fares and ticket passes are
available. There is usually a surcharge for the InterCity Express (ICE) trains
but it's worth it to travel 250km/h (155mph) through the German countryside.
Forget about buses until you're in train-unfriendly terrain.
By bus. A European bus service completes the railway system.
It offers special connections on particularly interesting routes to tourists.
Information regarding the bus system is also available in each travel agency.
A journey by bus will guarantee comfortable travelling. Enjoy and experience
towns and landscapes in a relaxing way. Lean back and enjoy the view of diverse
landscapes from large bus windows or visit one of Germany's famous
towns.Get on and relax - once you are comfortably seated, your well-earned
holidays will begin. Besides, you have chosen an environmentally friendly way
of travelling.
Internationaler Bustouristik Verband e.V. (RDA),
the international federation of bus tour operators, has set up a list of
operators offering bus journeys. The list is set up according to the Lands of
the Federal Republic of Germany and is available. Here you will find numerous
journeys based on particular themes, sightseeing tours and club tours. It is
also possible to set up your own journey in co-operation with the operator. Deutsche Touring
GmbH offers attractive journeys on public service buses along
Germany's touristic holiday routes. Today Deutsche Touring is one of the
most important bus companies in Europe. In cooperation with foreign partners,
it provides regular international services linking over 700 cities throughout
Europe. Regional and urban public transportation operators and associations
offer a rich network of short distance bus trips.
By car. If you are travelling by car, an ultra-modern and
efficient freeway network awaits you. Over 700 restaurants, gas stations,
motels and kiosks are open day and night to travellers driving across the
approximately 11,000 km freeway network of the Federal Republic.
German roads are excellent, and motorised transport can be a great way to
tour the country, although most towns have problems with car-parking. The
national and famous motorway network known as autobahn can be wonderful
and nightmare.
Bicycle touring in Germany is very popular. There are often separate cycling
routes in the cities, towns and in the countryside, but cycling on the autobahn
is strictly not allowed.
3.
Accommodation in Germany.
There is a wide variety of accommodation possibilities in Germany ranging
from a private room to a vacation home up to a luxury hotel. There are also
lower priced lodgings available. Either way, standards are set and checked so
that you can expect a comfortable place to stay in every case. Hotel corporations and
regional and local tourism organisations
publish their own accommodation directories. You can make room reservations directly
through the hotel chain reservation systems, hotel corporations, the airports
and tourism organisations. Travel agencies also work closely with hotels.
More and more hotels and hotel chains in Germany are including youth
specials into their programs. Special youth hostels and youth hotels have
dedicated and specialised themselves to tourists needs. They can even be
accommodated close to the city centers. Vacation villages and vacation
apartments are a good idea for spending more than one night somewhere.
Tourists can also spend the night at one of more than 2000 camping sites or in one of
over 600 youth hostels. Bed & Breakfast is not just a
British speciality. Almost all tourist information points can find you a
private room on arrival and can sometimes even make advance reservations.
Hotel rooms in Germany have a wide selection of
price ranges. You can stay overnight in luxury suites, rooms in middle class
hotels or very inexpensive accommodation in smaller hotels. From Flensburg to
Munich, from Aachen to Dresden, you can find hotels to fit your needs according
to German
hotel classification standards. Hotels are classified based on a uniform
criteria and are categorised by a certain number of stars (i.e. **** =
luxurious). Some of Germanys` finer hotels are Accor, ArabellaSheraton and Maritim
Camping & Caravaning
Whether staying in an RV trailer, motorhome or within the four walls of your
tent, you can be right at home in any beautiful setting. For a few days or
several weeks, delightful landscapes can be directly outside your front door.
Relax in nature and recover from the hectic pace of everyday life. Germany
offers an abundance of camp sites in areas chosen for the incredible scenery
they possess, and their gates are open to everyone. For your vacation, you can
choose from sites located in more tourist areas or, for longer stays, get away
to more remote locations in the middle of the most gorgeous surroundings.
Guesthouses & inns
Besides hotels in all categories, there is naturally also a variety of
guesthouses and inns which can be found almost everywhere in Germany. They
offer a good opportunity for enjoying a low-priced vacation in a family
atmosphere.
Youth hostels
The youth hostels in Germany are open to all people, whether young or old.
Suitable for short visits or longer stays, hostels are ideal for many different
types of people and activities. Guests can include single people, families,
tour groups, sport teams and youth groups. They come for everything from
vacation camps to ski trips as well as conferences and seminars. The only
requirement is that one must be a member of the German Youth Hostel
Association.
Vacation on a farm
The most beautiful time of the year is awaiting you right outside your
door. Vacation farm areas can provide with peaceful, unencumbered
days. Out in the country, you will find elements of life that you otherwise may
not experience. Instead of the hectic pace of everyday life that makes you feel
unacknowledged, you encounter real hospitality in a warm, personal atmosphere.
You will find yourself rejuvenated in such
a natural setting whether just walking outside, fishing, biking or horseback riding. There's
no end to the new experiences and discoveries you can make. The hosts of the
farm will spoil you with regional delicacies like fragrant fresh breads,
home-made sausages and cheeses as well as wine and juices from own vineyards.
Diverse leisure activities for both young and old round off the whole
experience in the country.
Bed and Breakfast
A Bed and Breakfast is
typically a lower-priced alternative to hotels and inns. Instead of staying in
anonymous hotel beds, you sleep in cosy, private guest rooms. You are welcomed
cordially by your hosts who offer a pleasant atmosphere in which to enjoy your
stay. In the morning, breakfast is prepared just for you according to your
taste. Your hosts take a personal interest in helping you with providing tips
and information about the area, the country and the people.
4. Where to
go.
4.1.Festivals
A) The Berlinale.
From its beginning in post war Berlin, the Berlinale was designed to be an
international rather than a national film festival.
Over the years the festival has cemented its status as major European film
festival and is easily as important as its competitors in Venice and Cannes.
The Golden and Silver Berlin bear and many honorary awards are much
sought-after.
B) Love parade in Berlin
German techno guru Dr. Motte and 150 of his closer friends started the rave
in 1989. They met at Berlin's 'Ku'damm' to celebrate a party and to demonstrate
for tolerance and love.
Successfully: the mobile party attracts en-vogue DJs and an enthusiastic crowd.
Some facts: In 2000, the loveparade's busiest year to date, 250 DJs on 53
wagons partied together with over a million guests.
Recently, Austria, Israel, South Africa and Mexico have joined the craze and
organised their own love parades.
C) Frankfurt's Bookfair
Frankfurt is a big player in global trade fair business. An
annual average of 80 fairs and exhibitions attract numerous visitors from all
over the world.
One of the highlights is Frankfurt's book fair. The biggest book fair worldwide
dates back to the 15th century. Its popularity has increased ever since.
Today, more than 250,000 annual visitors flood the fair.
The aim: information on a selection of the almost 400,000 books which are being
presented. Readings, talks, interviews and other side events offer additional incentives
for an interested public. Book industry, publishers, critics, readers and
writers alike are under the spell of the biggest book fair world wide.
D) Carnival in Germany
In Germany Mardi Gras ('Fasching') is also referred to as the fifth and
foolish season ('die närrische Zeit'). It is a time of elaborate parades,
masks, balls and election of Carnival king and queen and official madness.
The exact time of celebration and the traditions vary from county to county,
but it generally takes place in early spring. Munich, Cologne, Mainz are
strongholds of Mardi Gras celebrations.
Switzerland and Austria, too,
join the party with enthusiasm following their own traditions.
E) Munich's 'Oktoberfest'
Even though it is called 'Oktoberfest', the festival actually takes place in
September, as Bavarian autumn can be tricky and surprise with early cold and
snow. Today, the 'Oktoberfest' is the largest festival worldwide attracting a
multitude of visitors. Apart from beer tents the festival offers amusements as
diverse as roller coasters, circus appearances, festive parades and live brass
bands.
The ceremonial opening happens at noon. The mayor arrives in a festive coach
followed by a decorated horse-drawn brewer's cart. Guests, staff and the
numerous brass bands are all wearing traditional costumes (lederhosen and
dirndls) for the occasion. At the end of the parade the major taps the first
keg of beer and shouts, "o'zapft is!" (The keg is tapped).
It takes good nerves and a solid stomach to survive the festivals 16 days of
intensive partying. However, the festival is a huge success: Apart from
attracting a multitude of visitors the festivals brand name 'Oktoberfest' has
been exported all over the world.
4.2. National
Parks
A) The Jasmund National Park

The Jasmund National Park offers many different landscapes within a very
small area. Come and visit a cretaceous landscape with numerous bogs, wet
grasslands and dry meadows. The most renowned attraction are the chalk cliffs
surrounding the Konigsstuhl which have been captured in paintings by the
famous artist Caspar David Friedrich.
Apart from the Konigsstuhl, the highest point on the chalk coastline,
the whole length of the chalk coastline is impressive. It stretches over a
length of 10 km, reaches a height of 117 m and consists of both active and inactive
cliffs, illustrating the dynamics of an active steep coastline.
The national park offers a wide range of activities, such as hiking and
bicycle tours, excursions and seminars which give the opportunity to explore
the most beautiful hiking trails through the region's forested
landscapes.
The Stubnitz area is not just worth a visit because of its magical
chalk landscape, it is also the home of mythical figures.
On guided tours, organised on a regular basis by the national park
administration, you will find out everything about Hertha, a Germanic goddess,
and Stortebecker, a pirate who is said to have buried treasure somewhere
in this area.
Highlights:
- Cape Arkona with the little town of Vitt
- the fishing port of Sassnitz with its fishing museum
- "Piratenschlucht" (pirate's gorge) in Sassnitz
- Greifswald's museum with an exhibition of paintings by Caspar David Friedrich
- historic craftsmen's dwellings in Gingst
- Grumbke lookout tower near Neuenkirchen
Activities:
Jasmund offers a wide range of guided tours (daily tours take place from
April - September, both from the parking lot in Hagen to the Konigsstuhl
and from Sassnitz to the bizarre rock formations of "Wissower
Klinken").
Furthermore, you can visit numerous exhibitions (at the national park
visitors' center at the Konigsstuhl and also at the Granitz hunting
lodge near Sellin).
The biosphere reserve "South East Rugen" organises further
hiking and bicycle tours, as well asexcursions.
B) The Wadden Sea of Hamburg National Park
The Wadden Sea of Hamburg National Park, which is the smallest of three
mud-flats national parks, is characterized by three islands:
"Neuwerk", widely covered with meadows and with a population of 40,
"Scharhorn", with its sand dunes, and "Nigehorn"
which has been created artificially. The island group is located directly at
the mouth of the river Elbe near Cuxhaven in northern Germany and protects a
landscape of approximately 12,000 hectares of wadden sea.
On guided tours you not only have the opportunity to learn about the
region's landscape but also about the islands' historical
background.
On the way from Neuwerk to Scharhorn you will walk along trails
leading across seemingly endless mud-flats. Scharhorn, which used to be a
sandbank, is a tourist attraction mainly for its sea bird colonies. On a visit
to the ornithological station you will see one of the largest colonies of sea
swallows.
Highlights:
- carriage ride across mud-flats from Sahlenburg to the island of Neuwerk
- voyage with the MS "Flipper" from Cuxhaven to the island of Neuwerk
- guided walks across the Wadden sea
- guided tours to the bird colonies, salt marshes and wadden sea of Neuwerk
- guided tours to Scharhorn, the bird sanctuary
- searching for amber on the "Kleiner Vogelsand"
- amber exhibition on the island of Neuwerk
Activities:
We recommend national park visitors on day trips to take a walk along the
main dyke, from which you can see the foreshore with its bird colonies but also
the island's interior. Cars are banned on the islands. For this reason
tours, for example, to the fortified tower of the island of Neuwerk, through
the salt marshes of the foreshore with their abundance of flora and fauna, or
to the "Ostschleuse" lock, can either be made on foot or by
horse-drawn carriage.
C) The Wadden Sea of Lower Saxony National Park
Make a trip to one of the most impressive
wadden sea landscapes. High up, in northern Germany, at the North Sea coast of
Lower Saxony, the Wadden Sea of Lower Saxony National Park is located. It
protects the wadden seas landscape between the river Ems and the river Elbe,
including the offshore East Frisian Islands. The national park offers amazing
natural spectacles and various landscapes, such as salt-marshes, which are
typical of this region, the steep coast near Dangast and the "swimming
bog" near Sehestedt, Germany's only remaining bog landscape located
outside the country's dykes
Highlights:
- Wadden Sea House in Wilhelmshaven
- Norddeich seal station
- Lightship and whale-bone fence on the island of Borkum
- Fisherman's House Museum on the island of Norderney
- Dornumsiel Castle, surrounded by water
- German Shipping Museum in Bremerhaven
- Old lighthouse on the island of Wangerooge
Activities:
The surrounding area offers a wide range of sightseeing opportunities, such
as the East Frisian islands of Juist and Norderney. Whether you want to go
swimming and enjoy the broad beaches, take a ride in a carriage across the
island or a walk through the salt-marshes, the national park's recreation
and leisure program will guarantee a lot of fun and relaxation.
D) The Wadden Sea of Schleswig-Holstein National Park
Welcome to the Wadden Sea of Schleswig-Holstein National Park, the
largest national park in central Europe. One third of Schleswig-Holstein
belongs to the world's largest uninterrupted wadden sea landscape, which
reaches from the North Sea coast of the Netherlands up to Denmark. The wadden
sea, a stretch of land affected by tides, are flooded by sea water during high
tide and remain dry during low tide, a unique phenomenon worldwide. Experience
an oceanic landscape as near to nature as it can be, with dunes, beaches,
salt-marshes and "Halligen", small islands which are not protected by
dykes and therefore become flooded whenever there is a spring tide or a heavy storm.
Experienced guides will show the amazing spectacle of low and high tide. You
can watch how, after six hours of low tide, the wadden sea become flooded again
and the deep, artificially constructed furrows - called 'Priele' - fill with
water. Whether you go swimming in the sea, take a walk along the beach or over
the mud-flats, join a boat tour or watch the birds in the salt-marshes - your
holiday in the Wadden Sea of Schleswig-Holstein National Park will definitely
be relaxing, for both body and soul.
Highlights:
- Multimar Wattforum in
Tonning, a national park center
- Husum, with its old river port and museums
- ride in a carriage to the Sudfall Hallig
- guided hiking tour across the mud-flats
- Nordstrand tourist information center with its aquarium
- Friedrichskoog seal station
Activities:
One of many possible sightseeing opportunities is a trip to the small
fishing villages which belong to the national park. You can also go on a boat
tour to the seal banks and observe a unique and fascinating animal spectacle.
4.3. Routs in Germany.
Germany’s first “Vacation Routes” and “Scenic Routes” date back to
1927, each carving a path dedicated to a particular cultural or scenic theme.
Today, some 150 such routes exist, and millions of people travel them annually.
Discover Germany along the “German Castle Road,” “German Fairytale Road,” or
the most famous, the “Romantic Road.” Whatever your interest, our Scenic Routes
will guide you on a fun and exciting vacation.
A) The “Romantic Road.”

Wuerzburg
Residence Palace
In every traveler's life, there are never-to-be-forgotten moments. One of
them is the transformation that begins at the exit from the A-7 Autobahn, where
you enter the Romantic Road. One of the most famous of the German Vacation
Routes wends its way from Wuerzburg to Fuessen.
The Romantic Road is a 220-mile journey from the River Main to the Alps that
offers the traveler what is simply one of the most beautiful and most engaging
melange of scenery, cuisine and ambience Germany can offer.
It's all gorgeous - the stunning Wuerzburg
Residence Palace, the centuries-old panorama and magical atmosphere of
Rothenburg-ob-der-Tauber and Dinkelsbuhl, the Roman remains in Augsburg,
Bavarian King Ludwig II's unforgettable dream- castle of Neuschwanstein.

Castle of Neuschwanshtein
Wherever travellers find themselves on the Romantic Road, exceptional
cuisine, delicious wines, glorious land- and city-scapes, castles, churches and fortresses inspire the
appetite and the soul. Here, in one of the most charming and beautiful sections
of Germany, even the most cynical and unromantic traveler cannot help but be
seduced.
B) The Classic route.
Whether we pass through Erfurt, Weimar, Jena or Gotha, names such as Goethe,
Schiller, Wagner and Strauss always linger on any trip through the "green
heart of Germany".
The town of Eisenach is known as the home of the
"Wartburg", the castle once inhabited by the famous Martin Luther. It
is also, however, the city of minstrels and birthplace of Johann Sebastian
Bach, whose history can be traced in the local "Bach House" museum.
Eisenach is a medieval town which both Goethe and Wagner liked to visit, and it
is a joy to wander through the splendid forest landscapes of this area.

Wartburg castle
Along the classic route, Gotha is also worth a visit. The "Friedenstein
Palace" and annual events such as the "Ekhof Festival" all
contribute to give the town a unique touch. In Arnstadt, we reach "the
gateway to the Forest of Thuringia ".
Excursions to the "Wachsenburg Fortress", "Gleichen Castle
Ruins" and "Muhlburg Ruins" are highly recommended.
Next stop is Weimar, "European Cultural City 1999", which
links to Goethe and Schiller. Besides "Goethe's residence", his
"summer-house on the Ilm" and the "German National Theater",
the "Goethe National Museum" represents a special attraction in the
city. Not far from Weimar is a town called Jena, known foremost for the work
and life of Friedrich Schiller and which has therefore become a popular
destination.
С) The Castle Road
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