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Introduction
So you’re going to Germany. Wunderbar! But what parts of
Deutschland (Germany) do you want to visit? Because of this country’s
many offerings, answering that question isn’t always easy. Germany
isn’t a huge country — on a superfast train you can buzz from Berlin in
the north to Munich in the south in about seven hours — but exciting
cities and scenic sightseeing possibilities pack the terrain.
Situated in the very heart of Europe, Germany stretches from the Alps in
the south to Denmark and the Baltic and North seas in the north. France
bounds Germany to the southwest, with Luxembourg, Belgium, and the
Netherlands to the west and the Czech Republic and Poland to the east.
Dramatic regional differences exist in the German landscape. The sunny
southwest is where you find the Bodensee (Lake Constance), one of the
largest lakes in Europe, and the forested hills of the scenic Schwarzwald
(Black Forest). In the west, every crag in the Rhine Valley seems to have
its own romantic legend — or carefully tended vineyard. Drive or take
the train a couple of hours east and you’re in the Bavarian Alps, where
the peaks are tipped with snow until May. In the far north, the location
of the country’s great ports, you find a flat maritime landscape.
Regional differences also extend to food and architecture. The sober
brick architecture that predominates in the far north gives way to exuberant
baroque churches and palaces in the south. In the southwest,
which shares a border with France, French cuisine is a major part of the
dining scene. In the north, near Germany’s coastline, the emphasis is on
fresh seafood. Every city or region has its own version of sausage and its
favorite local wines and beers. Discovering the special regional differences
within Germany will help to deepen your understanding and experiences
of the country.
So what cities, regions, or specific attractions do you want to see? Berlin,
the exciting new capital of a reunified republic? Elegant, fun-loving Munich,
the city where most Germans would live if they could? The great port
city of Hamburg? The romantic university town of Heidelberg? Are there
specific landscapes you want to see, such as the Bavarian Alps or the
Rhine Valley? Did you know that one of the most beautiful scenic drives
in Europe is along Germany’s aptly named Romantic Road? What castles
and cathedrals would you like to visit? The fairy-tale castles built by
King Ludwig of Bavaria are the most famous and popular attractions in
Germany. The sheer size of Cologne Cathedral, the largest church north
of the Alps, will dazzle your senses, too. And how about other historic
sites? Do you want to visit Weimar, where Goethe lived, or Leipzig