Germany

Famous Places


Berlin 

The city of Berlin, Germany is built around the River Spree in Bundesland, the federal state of Brandenburg. Berlin is Germany's capital city and has undergone enormous changes in the past 100 years. No longer divided, this city is now a thriving, modern and exciting destination, welcoming tourists and business visitors alike. Since World War II, the city has emerged from the past and undergone the biggest construction project in Europe.

Much of Berlin has been rebuilt, restored or rejuvenated and there is some wonderful architecture, both old and new, standing side by side. Many come here for the exceptional nightlife alone, while others prefer the tourism aspect offered by the city. Those who choose to sightsee by day will discover that many of Berlin's landmarks come with their very own observation decks, such as the Reichstag (the German Parliament Building), the Europa Center on the Zoologischer Garten, the Kollhoff Tower on the Potsdamer Platz, the Siegessäule (Victory Column) in the Tiergarten area, and the Fernsehturm on the Alexanderplatz, the latter of which is a television tower and the tallest structure in the city, boasting a revolving restaurant.

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Berlin Wall

Construction began on The Berlin Wall early in the morning of Sunday, August 13, 1961. It was a desperate – and effective - move by the GDR (German Democratic Republic) to stop East Berliners escaping from the Soviet-controlled East German state into the West of the city, which was then occupied by the Americans, British and French. 

In the evening of November 9th, 1989 Gunter Schabowski, Minister of Propoganda, read out a note at a press conference announcing that the border would be opened for "private trips abroad”. The news spread like wildfire and the German people immediately gathered in their thousands by the checkpoints, demanding passage. There was some confusion as to what the official line was and the border guards, uncertain of what to do and ill-equipped to deal with the huge and unyielding mob, were forced to let them pass. The Wall had fallen. 

Medieval City Goslar

The imperial city Goslar was founded by Henry I. in 922 AD. It is very likely that the highly profitable silver mining induced the Saxon and Salian emperors to construct their biggest and safest palatinate/imperial estate at this site.

For centuries it was the Emperors’ preferred seat of government. Goslar was also a centre of Christianity. Its riches were used for funding crusades but also to construct about 50 churches and chapels. Because of this Goslar was also called “the northern Rome”. Even today, the skyline of Goslar is dominated by its five big Parish churches.

ciudad medieval de Goslar 

Today, many of the medieval guild houses dominating in the overall impression of the heritage protected old trown of Goslar contain hotels (e.g. Hotel Brusttuch [stomacher], Hotel “Zur Münze” [to the Coin] und Hotel “Zur Börse” [to the purse])

Reichstag

Typical Food 


Traditional Dishes

Over the last 50 years the Germans acquired a taste for mediterranean and exotic food and integrated into their menu various dishes from countries where they went on holiday. Especially Italian food is an alltime favourite. Asian food - particularly Chinese dishes and curries - has also become very popular. The chefs of upmarket restaurants get their inspiration mainly from the French Cuisine. Nevertheless the German home cooking - and restaurant kitchens - still favours a great number of traditional dishes. Some of them are typical for certain regions only. But here are the most popular ones that you might find all over Germany

Beer Can Chicken 



Ingredients:
1 chicken, 3 1/2 to 4 pounds 
Vegetable oil, to coat chicken before applying DRY RUB
Marinade:
1 can dark beer 
1/3 cup German style stone ground mustard 
1/3 cup soy sauce 
2 Tablespoons lemon juice 
1 medium onion, chopped fine 
4 cloves of garlic, crushed 
1 tsp. Tabasco sauce 
1 tsp. course salt 
1/2 tsp. fresh ground black pepper

Schweinebraten

Pork roast in a rich gravy. Served with boiled potatoes, Knödeln (dumplings) or Spätzle in Swabia.

Germany Hotels  

  Swissotel Berlin          

The hotel is ideally situated in the heart of the cities illustrious shopping district. Located 3 miles from Templehof, 6 miles from Tegel, and 12 miles from Schoenfeld Airports, this is an ideal location for both the business and leisure traveller.

The Swiss Hotel in Berlin, located in the Ku'Damm shopping District is a great location. From Tegel International Airport, the X-9 Bus (which cost 2.10 Euro) will take you to the Zoologisches U'Bahn station in 17 minutes. From this U'Bahn station, the Swiss Hotel is a 5 minute walk.

From the Swiss Hotel, you are a 15 minute train ride from key places such as Alexanderplatz, Unter den Linden, Checkpoint Charlie, and the Reichtag. Near the hotel are many restaurants and plenty of Shopping. Also, the History of Berlin museum is a short 5 minute walk.

Read more:  Concorde Berlin 

Hotel Concorde Berlin has a sauna and a fitness facility. Business amenities at this 5.0 star property include a business center, wireless Internet access,meeting rooms for small groups, and audio visual equipment. The property has a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a poolside bar. 24 hour room service is available.