Im travelling to Germany soon... any ideas about where to go and what to buy?

Question

Middle June

Answer 1

Berlin is a must - the history there is undeniable - the contrast between east / west and the way the city has settled (or not settled) into unification is interesting to witness -speak to locals - ask them uncomfortable questions - you will be surprised at their answers - many of the younger Germans are eager to speak English and will appreciate your curiosity.  Ask about their opinions on theit history... they know we're curious.   Frankfurt, Hamburg (in the summer) is spectacular.  Dresden has LOTS of history...  good luck

Answer 2

For places to go, definitely check out Munich. You can check out the BMW and Mercedes factories and also see where Oktoberfest is celebrated every year! If you are in Southern Germany, try to make it over to Austria too. It's also a beautiful country.

For souvenirs, definitely pick up some German chocolates. You can also get some cool steins (for beer) which make great gifts for friends.

Answer 3

beer and sausages-that's their signature stuff

Answer 4

When I went to Germany a few years ago we stopped in Munich and visited the Hoffbrau House (Hofbräuhaus). We also went to Swarovski's World of Crystals. We went to the Black Forest, we stopped at an outdoor museum called Schwarzwälder Freilichtmuseum which is made up of very old farmhouses. In the Black Forest there are alot of shops that sell clocks and wood carvings. Theres also Triberger Waterfall. Neuschwanstein Castle is in the Bavarian Alps. We went to Idar Oberstein, they have alot of shops there that sell gems and rocks, as well as other neat German type things, thats where I got most of the souveniers that I brought home for my family. If you or someone your with likes fast cars you might think about visiting the Nuremberg Ring. We also visited a castle called Burg Eltz. You might also think about visiting Switzerland to see the Rheinfall, and Austria to see the Austrian Alps. You can view some pictures from my trip here http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=4q5i...

Answer 5

Well I lived in Germany for seven years and we saw several wonderful things. I recommend Berlin, it has so much history, we went on a walking tour and it was extremely interesting.  The Black Forest is a must because there are not only beautiful castles like Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau (right next to one another), there are wonderful bed and breakfasts way up in the mountains.  There are also shops, cuckoo clocks, grandfather clocks, walking sticks, what have you.  While there Austria is a good choice my family went to the salt mines and had a blast.  You have to wear mining gear and it's quiet interactive. Trier is in the eastern part of Germany near the Luxembourg border, it is a beautiful city with Roman Charm.  There are Roman bath, amphitheatres, and a other beautiful buildings and churches.  I also recommend traveling down one of the two main rivers (Mosel or Rhine) there are castles and wonderful towns with neat places to shop.  There are also the grape vines, and several vineyards, in some places you can go up and even pick the grapes the road is so close to them. (I don't reccomend that though) My mother recommends the Mosel.  Food wise I would try pommes frites (French fries) they are very different and add mayo, it sounds gross but it's a different type of mayo and it is very delicious.  Curry wurst is also very good; sausages are plentiful try as many as you can.  Don't be afraid of the small restaurant or one's that have a small shack they're usually some of the best places to eat.  Try the salad it's different, but it's worth trying.  Buying wise I would buy chocolate because it's hard to get in the U.S. clocks (Black Forest), anything you really think is neat.  You’re bound to find things as presents and millions of things for yourself.  Have Fun on your trip.

Answer 6

When To Go

Germany is a fine destination year-round, but most people visit between May and September when sunny skies are most likely and much of life moves outdoors. Beer gardens and cafes bustle at all hours; outdoor events and festivals enliven cities and villages; and hiking, cycling and swimming are popular pursuits - at least as long as the weather plays along. Remember that rain is a possibility in any month. The flipside of summer travel is, of course, larger crowds at museums and other attractions. Accommodation needn't be hard to come by unless you're drawn to beach and mountain resorts popular with German holiday-makers.

The shoulder seasons (from March to May and from October to early November) bring fewer tourists and often surprisingly pleasant weather. In April and May, when flowers and fruit trees are in bloom, it can be mild and sunny. Indian summers that stretch well into autumn are not uncommon.

With the exception of winter sports, activities between November and early March are likely to focus more on culture and city life. In these months, skies tend to be gloomy and the mercury often drops below freezing. On the plus side, there are fewer visitors and shorter queues (except in the winter resorts). Just pack the right clothes and keep in mind that there are only six to eight hours of daylight. In December the sun (if there is any) sets around 15:30.

Answer 7

Beer and sausages are absolutely not (!) what we like! The people you mean are Bavarian!

Ok, to answer your question: I wouldn´t only go to the south of Germany (although it´s very beautiful), bc it´s too much tourism there. If you would buy s.th. in a souvenir shop, this is not typical German. In the south, I wouldn´t visit too many cities, but especially the countryside. The cities of the north are much more beautiful.

S.th I would buy is nothing that will stand around and dusts, but s.th practical. Happy travelling

Answer 8

Go somewhere out in the country, its so pretty there. Also besides going to the big cities check out some of the smaller towns. I've been to Germany acouple times and part of my family went last month, they bought chocolate, t-shirts, books, postcards, ect. I've heard Berlin is really nice, and has some good museums and such.