Forum: Germany

any websites for cheap & comfortable B&B or hotels in Berlin? I've pondered over the Youth Hostel idea but I've decided against it (I do appriciate my own space). I'm planning to go for a little 5-6 day break over Easter. I went to Berlin a...

Hello, I plan to visit Belgium and the Netherlands next summer, and would like to spend 3 nights or so in Germany as well. I'd like to only have to travel about three hours by train. Where is a nice location to visit? Colonge is nearby, but is...

Wondering if anyone can confirm some train info about Munich How long does ot take to get from the Octoberfest site to the Botanisher Garder on the 17 tram ???? Thanks Jim

My daughter and I will be traveling from England/France to Germany in Jan. of '07 for the first time. Since I've never been to Europe, I am finding myself becoming overwhelmed with how to go about my short time in Germany. :eek: I was hoping...

3 Friends and I are searching for Lodging for the weekend of Sept 23rd in Munich. We have a bunch of different options some require a longer stay, some would require more people, anyway to make a long story short, I'm attempting to pool resources...

I am looking for some maps of Augsburg, and it would be great if anyone could help me with this. I am also wondering if anyone knows how close the heart of the city is to the train station. I guess if anyone wants to provide some tips for a...

Alrighty....I'm all set with the tickets, planes, tains, and auto's..next on the agenda is A table at the Hoffbraue House for Octoberfest the weekend of September 23rd, and Lodging, Younth Hostel, Cheap Hotel ETC... For the Table- do we need to...

Hey all, a couple of friends of mine and I are gonna be in Holland for the time around Octoberfest, Originally we planned on Munich, which Is GRAND, but its a little out of our price range and takes a bit too much time. Was wondering id anyone knew...

I am looking for any information on the spa in Baden Baden that has the 7 or eight steps process of pools, steam rooms, massages, etc. I read about it somewhere and my sister said it was the best thing she did in Germany! I would love any kind of...

I have been doing work on a family tree and I would like to know if anyone knows where to get info in Germany for families that lived there in the 1880's? Appreciate any help.

Hi, can someone tell me how long it would take to drive (or train) from Dusseldorf to Prague. I would only have about 3 or 4 days to do this so I want to see if it's worth the drive. otherwise, what upbeat cities are in the proximity of Dusseldorf ?...

Hi Everyone! Has anyone used Take-a-Look tours for private tours in Germany? Any feedback would be great. Thanks! David's Mom

Years back TAC Flight offered one way fares from Frankfurt to destinations in the USA at very reasonable prices. I plan on flying to Germany Space Available but want to be guranteed a flight back causing me to want a confirmed seat on a commercial...

My 17 year old daughter and I will be going to the World Cup this next summer. We will stay for 3 weeks. A campervan or small motorhome seems like a great option for mobility and accommodations to games in various cities. We can see the countryside...

I just wanted to see if any readers have spent time in Wurzburg? If so, have you done any family research? Do you have any suggestions for websites, etc. Primarily interested in family members who came to Texas from the Wurzburg area. Thanks.

I found a pair of sunglasses at the Munich Airport which I would have love to have bought. You know, the kind that make you feel like a movie star and way too cool for school. Problem was, Oktoberfest had siphoned all my cash that weekend and I felt...

Where is a great place in the U.S. to get into the Oktoberfest spirit? Tell us your best Oktoberfest experience!

My family and I are planning another trip to Germany in December.. to take in some of the Christmas Markets. I would love to hear from the readers, recommendations for markets that are not overly-commercialized. Thanks, Sylvia

The Propeller Island City Lodge in Berlin is no ordinary hotel. Each room is decorated differently with some being really bizarre. Ranging from the room with the 'Flying Bed' to the Mirror Room to the Padded Cell. Perhaps the strangest room is...

In May, 2006, the village of Erndtebruck (Northrhine-Westphalia) will be celebrating the 750th anniversary of the establishment of their town. Does anyone have any details or agenda of the festivities??

My film “Septemberfest” presents all of Germany’s best known places: Frankfurt’s old town, a Rhine River cruise, Cologne’s Cathedral, the Hamburg red-light district, Berlin (The Wall, and other changes since 1990), lovely Dresden, Nuremberg, the...

I'll be in the Munich area during the final week of Oktoberfest for business. I am taking a few personal days following the business portion of my trip to allow for some sightseeing. I plan to rent a vehicle for 1 day (I'm considering SIXT based...

Will be spending some weeks in Germany during October and would appreciate any suggestions on inexpensive accomodations for two seniors in or around Heidelberg/Mannheim. My wife speaks Germany and we are retired military, perhaps there are more...

Hi. does any one know a good site to get a list of organic farms that take woofers? will be there in 3 weeks and looking to woof.