Independent travel to Germany

Independent travel to Germany

Сообщение HainanWel.com(e)! » 26 янв 2015, 20:08

What to take to Germany

To travel not regret that you have something did not bring, carefully collect the suitcase. Every tourist usually have a camera, phrasebook, small souvenirs for foreigners. What to take to Germany in addition to these things? This you will learn from this article.
Navigator and Smartphone

If you are planning a trip by car, you will GPS-navigator. Using this device, you can quickly determine the route, save time and minimize the cost of gasoline. Navigator itself calculates how best to get to the desired item. Its disadvantage is that it usually can not determine the shortest path and chooses a long way. For such a case, you will need a road map. It is equally important to carry a tablet or smartphone. If you walk on foot, then download a special app that will help you make a walking route. While in Germany, free Wi-Fi is not always manage to catch. Is the largest telecommunications company Telekom. It provides only paid internet. Free session for an hour is possible in institutions McDonalds, as well as Starbucks.
important phone numbers

Before his visit to Germany, do not forget to put in a travel bag phones of relatives, friends or acquaintances. You will also need the coordinates hotels. They may be required in the event that will delay the flight, and you need somewhere to sleep. Pre-need to make health insurance. It is necessary for the Schengen visa. The minimum size of the coating is 30 thousand euros. Insurance can be done online. If you do not speak German, make sure you bring a dictionary or phrase book. They can be bought in any bookstore immediately after arrival.
What else to take to Germany

The smoker will need a cigarette. It's worth noting that more than one unit of cigarettes with them to bring impossible. Cigarettes in Germany are quite expensive, as the country is using harsh methods to combat this harmful habit. The optimal way out - to give up cigarettes for a visit to Germany. Getting ready to leave, remember that documents must be in possession of necessary. Otherwise you will not be able to pass the border control. Verification of documents is carried out very carefully.
Clothing and shoes should be selected according to the season. Pre-read the weather forecast at the time of the trip. Warm clothes in Germany must take in any case, regardless of weather conditions. In the evening there is pretty cool because of the conditions of sharply continental climate.
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Independent travel to Dresden



"German Florence" is called the capital of Saxony, Dresden. Its stunning architectural monuments, art galleries, great restaurants with traditional German cuisine annually attract many visitors to Dresden.
When to go to Dresden?

Spread in the valley of the Elbe, the city "enjoyed" by its proximity and "offers" mild weather in both summer and winter. Sub-zero temperatures is not the case, even in January, but because the trip for Christmas or New Year in Dresden will be a great opportunity to spend the winter holidays. Spring and summer in the city comes particularly pleasant time for hiking and sightseeing, and fall months are good for trips around town by bicycle, visiting castles in the valley of the Elbe, and many get-togethers in the street cafes.
How to get to Dresden?

The city has an international airport, where several times a week fly direct flights from Moscow. For those who are traveling around Europe by train, stay in Dresden begins with its train station, where high-speed trains are not coming only from other cities in Germany, but in many countries of the Old World. For visiting Dresden Russian tourists need a Schengen visa. Move around the city is the most favorable seasonal travel, which applies to all modes of transport and is less expensive than several single tickets.
housing

Near the city's main attractions will be difficult to find a budget hotel, but because for the budget travelers the best accommodation options will be the hotel on the outskirts of the city of "bed and breakfast". On the security it will not affect, and will help to save.
Argue about taste

Saxon cuisine - hearty, calorie and even a little heavy. Beef and potatoes, cottage cheese and sweet cakes - such a menu does not contribute to long walks and sightseeing program implementation. However, restaurants and cafes offer in excess of Dresden and menus in different countries, but because every independent traveler will find here a dish for everyone. To save costs away from the popular tourist destinations, and turning away from the main streets, find a restaurant, where prefer lunch or dinner Germans. Reasonable prices and excellent quality of food and service are guaranteed.
Informative and fascinating

Dresden each traveler his own, but his most important masterpieces tend to see everything. "Sistine Madonna" by Raphael in the great Dresden Art Gallery and the monument Augustus the Strong, covered with plates of pure gold, the most famous dairy store in the world and the Japanese Palace of XVIII century, castles and Lingnershloss Ekberg - about all the attractions of the capital of Saxony is impossible to tell!
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Сообщение HainanWel.com(e)! » 26 янв 2015, 20:12

Tours in Dresden

Dresden interesting and attractive for visitors with unique architectural structures, rich history and culture. The city has so many things that even a simple enumeration of interest would take more than one page. And if you are the first time in this city, it will be very interesting to visit excursions in Dresden. You will have the opportunity to visit the ancient castles, the Armory, visit the unique architectural complex of the Zwinger Palace, built in Baroque style.

In the vicinity of the city, in the most picturesque places it preserved fortresses and castles that have come to us from the Middle Ages. They are in excellent condition and inspection of a lot of fun for tourists. Visiting these castles, so easy to move a few centuries ago and feel like a beautiful lady or a brave knight!
The original museum in Dresden

In Dresden, there is a very original and one of a kind museums, which are worth a visit for exploring this city on the Elbe:

Museum of hygiene;
Museum of clay;
Transportation Museum.

In each of them, you will learn a lot of interesting and simply unique. The Museum of Transport, for example, will appear before your eyes vintage locomotives, wagons, the first trams. None of this has simply not found in today's life ...
sightseeing tours

Sightseeing tours are organized in Dresden for every taste. Want to know more about the history of this city? Then you'd better sign up for a tour of the historic part of Dresden. After all, it housed the residence of the kings and the Electors of Saxony. Acquaintance with the city begins with the Theatre Square with its beautiful cathedral, authored by architect Gaetano Kyaveri. During the tour, visit offered stable yard, where tournaments were held knights. You will also see a gorgeous palace Augustus the Strong built for his mistress Countess Cosel.

Your attention will be offered excursions "Saxon Switzerland", "Dresden - capital of Saxony", "Dresden and Moritzburg Castle" and many others. And that alone is worth the excursion "Old Masters", where you can enjoy the paintings of famous artists in the gallery of the famous city. It contains unique masterpieces of 15-18 centuries. Renaissance masters created their paintings using various mythological or biblical subjects. It is therefore not surprising that many of them allegorically, filled with secret meaning is not always evident to viewers that simply is not prepared to view them. You will feel the beauty and learn many new things for themselves, such as the "Sistine Madonna" by Raphael and "Sleeping Venus" by Giorgione, "Shokoladnitsa" Lyotard and others.

Any tour of Dresden - a journey into the world of beauty and a lot of impressions!
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Сообщение HainanWel.com(e)! » 26 янв 2015, 20:15

Excursions in Berlin

If you are the first time in the German capital, then to know it is better to start with a guided tour. Fortunately, that they held in the town a lot, guides speak many foreign languages, and even if you are not part of a tour group, you choose your own route tours in Berlin will not be difficult. Very informative tour will, which is called the City-Circle. It is carried out on a comfortable bus to the most interesting and important places of the city.

Its feature is that in the course of a circular tour provides 20 stops, any of which you can get off the bus and continue on their own familiarity with the capital, visiting, such as Potsdamer Platz or make shopping at the famous Friedrichstrasse or Kurfürstendamm. Or maybe you want to visit the Museum Island or take a ride on the river. Then again, you can come to a stop tour buses that ply here punctually, and continue to explore the city.
Very interesting tour of the post-industrial landscape of the city. During her you:

Visit the abandoned workshops Reichsbahn;
See the place where he first began to produce vinyl plastinniki and light bulbs;
Learn what clinker facade;
Take a walk on Shtrabau;
Familiar with graffiti Berlin Wall, the most famous of which - "Kiss Brezhnev";
Will see the former East Berlin harbor.


A variety of sightseeing tours

For tourists organized a variety of sightseeing tours in Berlin. There are guided tours bus, on foot, on the transport, thematic. A lot of them, and everyone will be able to choose what is closer to his heart that most interests him. Many guides will go to meet you, and may your request to change the route so you can see exactly what you want in the first place. And here is something to see. Someone interested in recent history - the Reichstag, the office, the place where the Berlin Wall, a monument to Soviet soldiers, and someone wants to go even in the cathedrals and churches of the German capital, visit the Humboldt University, go to the Palace Bridge, look at the state opera or visit the oldest church in the city - St. Nicholas.
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Tours in Munich


Every year, the ancient capital of Bavaria, a beautiful town called Munich, attracts a lot of tourists who want to enjoy the stunning architecture of the Old Town, view popular beer festival "Oktoberfest". Sightseeing tours in Munich will open in front of you all the beauty of this large, sunny city, as well as talk about the culture of the people and their traditions. Ordering exciting tours in Munich, you can explore the wealth of local museums and castles.
The most popular tours in Munich

Palace of Herrenchiemsee - Bavarian Versailles - a beautiful castle, which was built by Ludwig II on the island of Chiemsee. The beauty of this castle can impress even the most demanding tourists. No one can remain indifferent to the huge amounts of gold, porcelain and crystal. Around the castle to settle an amazing park with fountains.
An unforgettable journey in a balloon. Probably every tourist ever dreamed up in a hot air balloon. Now there is such a possibility. You can make an unforgettable hot air balloon ride, which opened with all the beauties of Munich.
BMW factory. During this tour you will visit the Bavarian carmaker, which is located in Munich. During a tour of the shops of the plant, you can see how going to a famous brand of cars. After visiting the factory, you can visit the Museum of BMW.
Neuschwanstein Castle - is one of the most beautiful castles, who built the King of Bavaria, Ludwig II. Under the beautiful arches of the castle, you will be able to understand the concept of "mad king" who tried to make their country a fabulous paradise. Too many people in this castle looking for inspiration. In Neuschwanstein you will see fascinating exhibits, learn about the history of the castle, as well as visit the Swan Edge, which is considered the most beautiful place in Bavaria.
New and Old Pinakothek. Called Pinakothek art gallery, which is located in Munich. This gallery is one of the most famous galleries in the world, are the works of masters of the Middle Ages. You can get acquainted with German, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch and Flemish painting.

Having been on tour in Munich, you can get to know about the customs and traditions of the ancient inhabitants of this Bavarian town.
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Сообщение HainanWel.com(e)! » 23 мар 2015, 20:38

Holidays in Baden-Baden

Holidays in Baden-Baden - a healing hot springs, green parks and gardens, manicured streets, modern hotels, tempting shopping, the famous casino.
The main forms of recreation in Baden-Baden

Therapy: for treatment in local health centers actively apply water from 20 thermal springs (temperature + 58-68˚ C) for drinking, medicinal baths and inhalation. Those interested can visit the thermal baths of Caracalla and Friedrichsbad (evidence: neuritis, circulatory disorders, gynecological diseases, arthritis, etc.): rehabilitation and treatment are based on balneotherapy and thalassotherapy (Roman and Irish baths, bathing in thermal pools, massage using soap foam and a special brush, cold shower). And if you want to take advantage of these complexes can be anti-aging programs and to undergo cosmetic procedures.
Excursion: excursions you can stroll along the Lichtentaler alley, visit the Black Forest (you will walk through the pine forest), the house-museum of Brahms, the Museum Frieder Burda, rosaries Genneranlage, explore the ruins of an old castle, the Russian Orthodox Church of the Transfiguration, a monument Turgenev .
Pros: tourists resort offers golf and tennis on the outdoor courts or in closed halls, visit the Kurhaus (this building is a casino, nightclub, restaurant, slot machines, a concert hall), to visit the races at the local racetrack Iffezheim, spend time Dragline in the garden, have fun in the night club "Max's". And families with children will enjoy in the city library - read here daily interesting lectures and organize children's parties.

Prices for tours in Baden-Baden

Rest in Baden-Baden, you can throughout the year, but the preferred time for rest is considered April-October. Prices at the resort is not low, and they are increasing in the high season (May-September), as well as at the time of festivals, such as the Wine and Music. You can save a little, came here in March and April, winter and October-November.
Note!

In many stores, restaurants and hotels accept credit cards, but if you need to exchange currency, making it the best in the banks, but not in exchange offices (rates are less favorable).

A walk makes sense to take a copy of the identity document - it will come in handy if you been examined, or if you decide to pay for goods and services by credit card.

Mementos from Baden-Baden can be jewelry, Meissen porcelain, cosmetics based on thermal water, a set of beer mugs.
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Areas of Berlin

Looking at the map of the city, you will see that the areas of Berlin - a 12 districts from 95 districts (they have their own government, which is headed by the mayor).
The names of districts (districts) of Berlin

The Berlin districts are Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, Lichtenberg (you will find the museum and the zoo Friedrichsfelde with lock) Reinickendorf (surrounded by lakes and forests, ideal for walks and picnics), Neukölln (tourists will be interested in the area Rihardplats and local opera) Mitte, Marzahn-Hellersdorf (travelers will be interesting parks Bisdorf and Marzahn) Pankow (pay attention to the schönhausen palace, which adjoins the park), Tempelhof-Schöneberg, Spandau Steglitz-Zehlendorf, Köpenick Treptow.
Description of the main attractions and areas

Mitte: its sights better not inspect photos and live - guests are advised to focus on the TV Tower, the Brandenburg Gate, the temple and the French Cathedral, the Reichstag, Museum Island. They will find here restaurants, nightclubs and concert venues. The structure is part of Mitte Tiergarten - he has Potsdamer Platz, Zoo, Bellevue Palace, the Tiergarten park.
Steglitz-Zehlendorf: offers to relax at the lake-Wanze Groser and his Shtrandbad the beach (you can come during the yacht regattas). If you wish, you can visit the Botanical Garden and recreated by archaeologists near the German village of Dahlem. Another interesting place of this district - Tower Birpinzel.
Treptow-Köpenick: there are many water bodies, forests and parks, so the place is popular with those wishing to relax in natural surroundings and take a proactive activities (skating surfing, scuba diving). As for attractions, it deserves the attention of tourists sculpture "Molecule Man", a monument to Soviet soldiers in Treptow and Köpenick palace.

Where to stay tourists

If your goal - to stay in the heart of Berlin, to be close to the main attractions, it makes sense to stay in the Mitte district, but it will affect your budget (there are hotels - the most expensive in Berlin). Are you interested in an elite district, there are shops, restaurants, parks and places for promenade - to live in a hotel near the Kurfürstendamm.

Students and tourists who want to experience the spirit of the Berlin night, it may be advisable to look for hotels and hostels in Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg - there is a lot of street eateries, nightclubs, inexpensive cafes.

Special mention deserves the Neukölln - tourists are not recommended to stay in the area at the time of vacation in Berlin, because the crime rate is higher than in other areas.
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Streets of Berlin

The history of Berlin is reflected in its architecture. Today, the streets of Berlin are trying to transform the high-tech facilities. Updated Reichstag symbolizes the modern architectural concept of the country. The epitome of innovative technologies is also the Lehrter Station, equipped with a glass roof - power plant.

Berlin is considered an independent federal entity. Its area is approximately 883 square kilometers The most popular areas of Berlin's Tiergarten, Mitte, Prenzlauer, Friedrichshain, Spandau et al.

Attractive tourist Historic District - Mitte. At this point, we concentrated attractions, architectural monuments and famous museums. In Berlin, there are six residential areas with interesting buildings in the Art Nouveau style. These include quarter Britz, a quarter next to the park Schiller and others. Houses have different expressive architectural details. Presented areas preserved from the times of large-scale housing reform, held in the city in 1910-1933 years.
The famous streets of the city

In the center of Berlin is its main artery - the boulevard Unter den Linden. Back in 1647 there were planted linden trees, through which the street got its name. Boulevard it was considered in 1770, after the construction of beautiful buildings for the wealthy. After World War II Boulevard appearance was restored. Today there are new buildings that mimic the appearance of historic buildings. Boulevard Unter den Linden - is the point of concentration of the glamorous life in Germany. It considered the beginning of the Brandenburg Gate. Boulevard has a length of about 1390 meters. Getting around him can both pedestrians and motorists. It is included in the transport system of Berlin and connects the west and east of the city.

Look Unter den Linden up a variety of architectural styles. The famous boulevard is a huge number of luxury boutiques, shops, restaurants and cafes. There is also the Humboldt University, Berlin State Opera, the Russian Embassy, ​​the Palace of the Crown Prince and other places.

In addition to this there is a street in the city Walking a mile, which presents outlets popular chain stores. This street Kurfürstendamm, in the examination of which takes several hours. Many boutiques, restaurants, bars and galleries can be seen in Oranienburg Strasse. This famous street is next to the TV tower and a new synagogue.
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Сообщение HainanWel.com(e)! » 11 ноя 2015, 09:29

Areas of Frankfurt

Considering the areas of Frankfurt on the map, travelers know that the city is divided administratively into 16 districts, in turn consisting of 46 districts.
Name and description of the main areas

Old Town (Altstadt): interest is the area of ​​the Römerberg with City Hall "Römer" (a complex of buildings, which is particularly notable Imperial Hall, the decoration of which serves a collection of images 52 emperors), a sculptural fountain of Justice (depicts the Roman goddess of justice - justice) and the church of St. Nicholas (reflects the style of the Renaissance, can be seen on the facades of decorative elements on a red background light stone, the church bells ringing three times a day, attracting the attention of tourists). In addition, guests will be able to visit the Cathedral of St. Bartholomew (visitors will see the clock tower, portal, decorated with statues of Jesus Christ and the apostles, as well as jewels, crowns, scepters and other subjects in the local museum) and the Archaeological Garden (invited to walk around the ruins and explore foundations of buildings that reflect the different eras, and then look at their bronze models).
Sachsenhausen: iconic sights - museumsufer: there are cultural events such as "Holiday on the Museum Embankment" (August) and the "Night of Museums" (Spring). It will be possible to visit the Museum of Hirsch (then offer acquainted with the works of local artists), the Historical Museum (in the exhibition features 600,000 artifacts), the Museum of German architecture (changing the exposure can admire the world's architectural projects and trends), German kinomuzee (thanks to the exhibits will be able to learn, as the film developed from the 19th century to the present day), the Museum of icons (it should come to see the Bulgarian, Greek, Russian and other icons).
Westend: It is recommended to visit the Senckenberg Museum (guests are offered a look at the crystals and meteorites, stuffed birds, skeletons of dinosaurs, fossils from the Messel Pit Fossil Site in the form of amphibians, fish, aquatic and terrestrial insects) and palm garden (in the botanical garden, an area of ​​20 hectares, grow palm trees, various shrubs and flowers, you can go boating on the lake and visit the pavilion with 100 species of butterflies, children will be offered a ride on the miniature railway, spend time on the playground and in the children's snack kiosk Kiko).
Quarter banks: here flock wishing to see and to photograph skyscraper Eurotower (a 40-storey skyscraper and the headquarters of the ECB), the Commerzbank Tower (famous for its gardens, located on each side of a skyscraper, for example, in the south you can visit the Mediterranean, east - in Asia, in the west - in the North American garden) and the Main Tower (56-storey skyscraper observation deck offers a panoramic restaurant, where guests are able to taste German beer on draft).

Where to stay tourists

Travelers who want to save money, can stay in the station quarter. There will find something to do, and the youth of the company - in the area they will find the street with night clubs (you can look at the Hotel Concorde "- the way to the train station takes about 5 minutes). With regard to the interests of the cultural holiday, they should pay attention to accommodation facilities close to the Museum Embankment.
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