European Caravan sites
http://www.europe-camping-guide.com/
Germany Caravan sites
http://www.europe-camping-guide.com/en/list/germany/
Translation for German Telephone Museum (Internet only) http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fernmeldemuseum-bremen.de%2Findex.html&sl=de&tl=en&hl=&ie=UTF-8
Telephone Museum in the railway station at Hittfeld (Germany)
BERLIN
Germany's capital is a touristic hotspot with plenty of brilliant museums.
Definitely go see the Reichstag and its huge glass cupola. It's right next to
the Brandenburg Gate. You could have a coffee at the famous Hotel Adlon and
witness the colourful touristic activities right in the very heart of Germany.
If you
need a break, visit the famous Sanssouci Castle in Berlin-Potsdam or do a day
trip to the nearby Wannsee Lake. If you care for history, visit Checkpoint
Charlie to relive the German reunification.
DRESDEN
One of Germany's most beautiful cities is Dresden, some 90 minutes (car) east of
Leipzig. It's not just the famous buildings (Frauenkirche, Semperoper, Zwinger)
that leave a lasting impression on the visitors, but also the great landscape. A
boat trip on the Elbe River underneath the mountains should make up for some
nerve-wracking World Cup action. If you're looking for a gift to bring back home
to your significant other, consider some of this region's famous chinaware. If
you're keen on castles, go to Pilnitz or check out the famous Bastei.
HAMBURG'S
RED LIGHT DISTRICT
Rivaled only by Amsterdam's famous red light district, the Reeperbahn offers all
sorts of entertainment. "In Hamburg, the extra time starts at the
Reeperbahn," says Hariolf Wenzler, managing director of Hamburg Marketing.
So here's the masterplan. Join 50,000 fans for the public viewing of the game at
the Heiligengeistfeld, stroll up and down the Reeperbahn until early morning and
then visit the famous Fischmarkt (on from 5-10 a.m. on Sundays only) to have
some fresh fish breakfast.
HEIDELBERG
If you're stuck in Stuttgart, Kaiserslautern or Frankfurt, you really have to
visit the charming university town of Heidelberg, probably Germany's favorite
tourist location. Do a boat cruise on the Neckar river, visit the famous castle
or enjoy great world-class wining and dining. To an international soccer fan,
Heidelberg is probably as German as is gets.
RUHR
AREA
Hard to think of any sights in the industrial area of Gelsenkirchen and
Dortmund. Nearby Oberhausen has a well-known shopping mall called Centro. Also,
you could endeavour the 60-minute trip to the university city of Muenster, which
in October 2004 was voted the most livable community of the world (ahead of
Coventry (UK) and Seattle). Why? It's charming, lively, modern as well as
ancient and romantic. A little bit of everything. Go figure out yourself.
LEIPZIG
Beautiful city center, spectacular main station and a long tradition. Still,
Leipzig is first and foremost known for its music. Bach, Wagner and Medelssohn
had all fallen in love with Leipzig. Goethe was there, too, and he had a few
beers in the famous beerhall Auerbach's Keller, now a restaurant. Leipzig offers
a lot of cultural activities. Check out the famous choir in the Thomaskirche.
COLOGNE
Cologne boasts the third-tallest church of the world, the famous Kölner Dom
(157 metres/515 feet). More than six million visitors check out the historic
building every year. Even Pope Benedict XVI came by last summer. A boat cruise
on the Rhine River will help to relax. Never ever ask for "Alt-Bier"
in the local pubs. That's the brand from their rivals in neighbouring Dusseldorf
(also worth a visit). You only drink Kölsch in Cologne. Keep this in mind.
MUNICH
You'll love the famous Hofbräuhaus. See how many Maß Bier (1.069 litres/36
ounces) you can manage. Also try the Augustiner Keller for great Bavarian food.
BLACK
FOREST
Germany's most famous forest. If you visit the England team camp in Baden-Baden,
you should certainly have a long
walk in the beautiful landscape. Not far from
Stuttgart.
Germany's Romantic Road
Frommer's calls the Romantic Road "one of the most scenically beautiful but also one of the most overrun attractions in Germany" so try not to go in the peak season if you can manage it. See Rothenburg ob der Tauber and end up at the Neuschwanstein Castle.
NEUSCHWANSTEIN
CASTLE
You can probably spend the whole World Cup visiting ancient castles, but this
one is a must-see. Schloss Neuschwanstein, King Ludwig's favourite fairytale
castle, is known for spectacular architecture and a magnificent view of the
Alps. South of Munich and certainly nothing to miss out on.
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| Feb | 2 | -3 | 3 | -22 | 17 | - | 89 | 78 | 40 | 15 |
| March | 5 | 0 | 8 | -14 | 22 | - | 88 | 67 | 33 | 12 |
| April | 6 | 4 | 13 | -6 | 30 | - | 84 | 60 | 42 | 13 |
| May | 8 | 8 | 19 | -3 | 32 | - | 80 | 57 | 49 | 12 |
| June | 8 | 12 | 22 | 3 | 35 | - | 80 | 58 | 65 | 13 |
| July | 8 | 14 | 24 | 5 | 37 | Moderate | 84 | 61 | 73 | 14 |
| Aug | 7 | 13 | 23 | 6 | 37 | Moderate | 88 | 61 | 69 | 14 |
| Sept | 6 | 10 | 20 | 1 | 34 | - | 92 | 65 | 48 | 12 |
| Oct (expected) | 4 | 6 | 13 | -4 | 25 | - | 93 | 73 | 49 | 14 |
| Nov | 2 | 2 | 7 | -9 | 17 | - | 92 | 83 | 46 | 16 |
| Dec | 1 | -1 | 3 | -18 | 15 | - | 91 | 86 | 43 | 15 |