Articles of category "Germany"

The capital of the federal state of Hesse, Wiesbaden is located on the right bank of the River Rhine, within short distance from Frankfurt am Main. As of 2006, it has 274,000 inhabitants. Known for its spa and thermal springs, Wiesbaden has a well developed bathing business which became significant for the city at the end of the Middle Ages. Visitors to the springs on Wiesbaden holidays included Richard Wagner, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Goethe and Johannes Brahms.

The largest city in the Rhineland, Cologne is regarded as the cultural center of Germany, rich in antiquity and artworks. Heavily damaged during World War II, many buildings of the city were reconstructed, bringing to light a period of Cologne history that has been a mystery for many centuries. Today Cologne is a thriving city attracting millions of enthusiastic travelers from all parts of the world. Flights to Cologne can be found through a number of different travel dealers.

The biggest city in Germany's state Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Rostock is nestled on a wide estuary of the Warnow River. The city is home to a ferry port, the major base for ferry operator Scandlines. Over the years, Rostock has been recognized as the largest and most important sea port in East Germany established to rival Hamburg. Its maritime activity, however, has declined since reunification. Today the city is renowned for its reconstructed Altstadt, home to many historic landmarks and cultural sites. With all this to offer you'll want to be looking up flights to Rostock and planning your vacation immediately.

The fifth largest city in Germany and hometown of Goethe, Frankfurt is recognized as an important business center and a noteworthy tourist destination with distinct personality. The international trade fairs held in the city in spring and fall bring over 1.5 million visitors to Frankfurt, causing a logjam at the city's hotels. Some of the most popular occasions drawing visitors from all over the world include the International Book Fair, the Motor Show and the Textile Fair among others. Cheap flights to Frankfurt can be found from many travel agents for budget vacationers.

Located about 94 miles southeast of Bonn and 25 miles west of Frankfurt, Wiesbaden is a lively and vibrant capital of the federal state of Hesse, nestled between the Taunus Mountains and the Rhine River. Known for its wonderful thermal springs and spa that have already been used by Romans, the city competes today with Baden-Baden for the title of the most fashionable resort in Germany. Its success is due to 26 hot springs first utilized in Wiesbaden by the Romans.

Located 175 miles northeast of Berlin and 73 miles north of Lubeck, Rostock is the largest city in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, set on a wide estuary of the Warnow River. In the years of the Cold War it was the biggest and busiest port in East Germany second to Hamburg in this area. Its maritime activity is still well-known, though the city has lost its importance as a seaport after reunification. Nowadays tourists stay in Rostock to enjoy its reconstructed Altstadt, home to numerous cultural attractions.

Located about 100 miles southwest of Berlin, 78 miles northeast of Erfurt and 68 miles northwest of Dresden, Leipzig is one of the most important cities that introduces you to the Germany of today. Vibrant nightlife and glassy skyscrapers add cosmopolitan flavor you won't find in the rest of the region. The city is also famous for classical music, while being associated with such renowned composers as Wagner, Mendelssohn, Mozart and Johann Sebastian Bach. Leipzig hotels offer the greatest in luxury and comfort while you appreciate the many wonders of the city.

Nestled in the southwest of the state of Baden-Wurttemberg, Mannheim is a historic city offering plenty of entertainment and a wide selection of cultural attractions. The city was a small village before it became a city in the seventeenth century. Mannheim was founded on the site of the fortress used to guard confluence of the Rhine and Neckar, with some remnants of the fortification still evident today. For accomodatations Mannheim offers a great variety of hotels and Mannheim apartments.

Situated on the Pegnitz River, Nuremberg is a city in the state of Bavaria, the administrative region of Middle Franconia. As of 2006, it has population 500,000 inhabitants. Heavily damaged in the World War II, the city with its magnificent churches has been rebuilt in the post-war period. Today it is a flourishing city and a symbol of postwar prosperity, filled with tourists from all parts of the world staying in the luxurious hotels in Nuremberg.

The third largest city in Germany and one of the most prosperous in Europe, Munich is home to over 1.3 million inhabitants as of 2006. The city is situated on the Isar River north of the Bavarian Alps. The city is visited by a millions of travelers who come to enjoy its world-famous sights and attractions, the greatest of these being Alte Pinakothek, Oktoberfest, Bayerisches National Museum, Peterskirche and Museum of Antiques among many others in Munich.

Located 138 miles northwest of Munich, 126 miles southeast of Frankfurt and 78 miles south of Heidelberg, Stuttgart is the capital of the state Baden-Wurttemberg and has a population of nearly 590,000 in the city itself and over 3 million in the metropolitan area as of 2005. Today it is one of the largest manufacturing centers in the country, the home to Zeiss optical equipment, Mercedes and Porsche among other industrial concerns, as well as welcoming many visitors seeking to escape on Stuttgart holidays.

Situated 140 miles southeast of Frankfurt, 127 miles northeast of Stuttgart and 105 miles northwest of Munich, Nuremberg is a city in the state of Bavaria with apopulation of over 500,000. Cultural flowering of the city in the fifteenth century made it the center of the German Renaissance. Once a masterpiece of Medieval splendor, the city has lost its legacy during the World War II. No other German city, except Dresden, suffered such devastation as Nuremberg. Still you will find a number of luxurious Nuremberg hotels to accomodate you while enjoying your Nuremberg holidays.

Located at the confluence of the rivers Neckar and Rhine, Mannheim is a city in the northwest of the state of Baden-W?rttemberg. With over 307,000 inhabitants it is the largest city in the Rhine Neckar area and the second largest in Baden-Wurttemberg after the capital Stuttgart. The central area of the city is laid out in a grid pattern that makes Mannheim different from any other city in Germany and Mannheim holidays a special treat.

Located 51 miles northwest of Mannheim, 25 miles southwest of Frankfurt and 8 miles south of Wiesbaden, Mainz is a city on the left bank of the River Rhine, across from the intersection of the latter with the Main River. This area has been always known for its wine-producing vines and fine viticulture. The city is also home to a number of historic landmarks and cultural attractions drawing visitors seeking exciting Mainz holidays from across Europe.

Situated on the left bank of the River Rhine in the western part of the Frankfurt Rhine Main Area, Mainz is the capital of the state of Rhineland-Palantinate and one of the most vibrant cities in Germany. The city is composed of fifteen districts and has population of 195, 000 as of 2004. In addition, nearly 20, 000 people have a primary residence elsewhere by maintain a second home in Mainz. The city is easily reached from Frankfurt International Airport.