Have you been to Germany?

Question

on holiday?

Did you enjoy it - were we different to what you expected?

Answer 1

I was there as a soldier from 1982-1985...In Karlsruhre.  Yes, I had a great time.  Visited most of southern Germany and got to meet with some of my relatives.

Answer 2

yes 3 times

it was ok, bit boring, and full of annoying Germans!

Answer 3

Yes,went to Heidelberg.What a beautiful city to visit.

Answer 4

Have been there several times. Enjoyed it and will go back as soon as there is an opportunity,

Answer 5

I have lived here for over 3 years.  It is definitely different living here than visiting.  There is a ton to see and do.  Living here is different though.  German laws sometimes don't make much sense.  One of my german friends described it all to well.  He said "Germans think that if something is easy, it is stupid".  You can totally see that with the laws.  A typical work day for a German goes like this, they come in at about 8-9 am, then go on lunch from 11-1 and close the business, then close at like 5 in the evening.  Plus they have entirely to many holidays, everything is closed on sunday, and most of the day saturday too.  In May alone, they have 7.  So, it may be good for them,  but as an American living here, it is a pain.  Hmmm, what else.  Oh, they are taxed out the butt for everything.  You actually make more money not working in Germany than you do working.   I could go on for days about things that just don't seem right living here.   It is against the law to wash your car or do yard work on sundays, I mean hello, for some of us that work for a living, that is the only real down time we have to do that sore of thing.

Answer 6

my parents have during the school year the chocolate was excellent they brought back us some. :)

Answer 7

I was there for almost 3 years in the army. Lots of good bier and wine. Octoberfest, and fashing was fun. They also have a lot of hot German girls there. Tell me do they shave their arm pits and legs yet?

Answer 8

Ive been to Dortmund to watch the football & drink too much beer!! Herferder was the nicest as far as i remember?! People were v nice n the house music was amazing!!

Answer 9

Yes - on holiday and..

as a child have schooled and lived there........

as an adult have lived and worked there.

Yes I did enjoy it - I love the Kuchen!!!!

Not different to what I expect - It is generally cleaner than UK

Answer 10

Yes, I live here now.

I am teaching English to Children.

It is so much fun.

Yes it is different to what I expected - before I came I still had a seterotype in mind - eve though my bf is German. I enjoy it here - but it is hard somethimes - Germans and German is/are a very direct /language.

So even when they don't mean to be, Germans can sometimes be seen as harsh.

But looking past all of that - I am still here after a few years - so something must be good here!

Answer 11

I live there.  Kannst du Deutsch sprechen?  Ich kann Deutsch sprechen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Deutschland ist das beste Land der Weld!!!!!!!!!!!!  Was ist deine lieblings Fußball Manschaft?  Meine ist Kaiserslautern.  Hoffentlich ist deine nicht Bayern.

Answer 12

going there sometime next year.

Answer 13

if u go to berlin it fab!even looking in shop windows is like an attraction! the metro system or the u-bhan is always on time and easy to use (once u get the hang of it) also try piking up a german phrase book and learn some wrds u may need it! they appricate u making an effort oh and also dont jay walk!

thats all about belin anyway have fun!

Answer 14

yes in summer 2003 went on a month camping holiday around europe. stayed in Cologne and Dusseldorf and nurbergring (F1 track) in Germany. had a great time. cologne is a great city and german people are actually quite nice n friendly (free beer!!)

Answer 15

I spent a total of 13 years in Germany. Berlin is just incredible and by far the best place I've ever been.  I loved it.  I wish I lived there.

Answer 16

I was in Dusseldorf with my uncle and we went to a soccer match during the World Cup if u call that a holiday then yea it was great but i plan to go back for Oktoberfest because i plan on playing soccer for Bayern Munchen which would be really sweet!!!

Answer 17

No I have not but I got a brother who lives there and he love it.

Answer 18

Munich beer festival.

Answer 19

I lived in Germany for 3 months on an exchange.  I actually lived in the Jagerhaus in Esslingen.  I LOVED GERMANY.  Contrary to some world views, germans are some of the most wonderful people out there.  Many of the elders that I met, made every effort to speak english to me although their last meeting with someone english was during their times in the hitler youth.  

What  an amazing bunch of people.  They are proud and loving.  They do not speak of their countries past but their education system is incredible!  The schools and ways of teaching far surpass that of the Canadian school system.  

I loved it and miss it so much!  The castles the history and so much preservation.  It is an amazing country that everyone should try to see at least once.  People know how to feed and share with others.

I loved it and would go back again anytime!

Answer 20

yes. i hated it the people were so unfriendly. most germans i'd met on my travels were friendly so i was surprised. i won't be going back.