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Clockwise from top left: Stuttgart: Wine Festival (Stuttgart Marketing GmbH); Berlin: Pavement café on Pariser Platz square at the Brandenburg Gate (Lehnartz GbR
Lehnartz, GNTB); Eisenach: Wartburg Castle (Bildarchiv Monheim GmbH GNTB, Wartburg-Stiftung);
Dear Friends of Germany,
Germany is a prime
location for experiencing
culture, history, art,
hospitality and so much
more. In 2013, Germany
celebrates exciting
anniversaries and culinary
offerings.
Its central location makes
Germany easy to reach.
Every week, there are more
than 340 nonstop flights
from the US to Germany. The excellent infrastructure makes
traveling the country simple – from high speed trains, to rental
cars, buses and domestic flights, your clients can take in as much
of the diverse offerings as possible.
When it comes to hospitality, Germany has something for every
traveler. This includes overnighting in modern hotels, luxurious
five-star accommodations, staying like royalty in a castle or
manor, or even sleeping under the vines at one of Germany’s
wine hotels. Your clients will find exactly what they are looking
for in Germany. With one of the lowest average hotel rates in
Europe, Germany offers excellent value for money, not only in
hotels, but also for sightseeing, dining, transportation and more.
For your clients who enjoy fine cuisine, Germany is the perfect
place to visit. With the second highest number of Michelinstarred restaurants in Europe, fine dining can be found across
the country. Your clients can also visit one of Germany’s 13
wine-growing regions that produce diverse grape varieties for a
wine-tasting experience they are sure to remember.
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In 2013, we focus on Youth Travel. Germany’s accessibility, value
for money and safety make it an excellent destination for young
travelers. Therefore we have developed more information for
young travelers on the new microsite www.germany.travel/youth
and our new Youth HotSpot App.
The year 2013 also marks an important anniversary, the birth of
the famed composer Richard Wagner. Celebrations will take place
throughout the year in cities like Leipzig, Dresden and Bayreuth.
We also celebrate the 200th anniversary of the publication of
the world famous fairytales of the Brothers Grimm. Travelers
can experience towns and villages associated with the Brothers’
fairytales along the Fairytale Route in northwestern Germany.
For detailed information about travel to Germany, please visit our
website at www.germany.travel.
Auf Wiedersehen in Germany!
Ricarda Lindner
Director Regional Management The Americas
German National Tourist Office
Clockwise from top-left: Dresden: Elbe cycle route (Dresden Marketing GmbH); Stuttgart: Porsche
Museum (Jochen Keute, GNTB); Dresden: Young man consulting timetable at railway station
(Björn Hänssle, bopicture)
In a survey undertaken by the
German National Tourist Office,
international visitors had the
opportunity to vote for their favorite
locations in Germany. Germany’s
Top 100 App is available to download
from Apple iTunes and Google Play.
The GNTO is at Your Service
Trade Contacts
The German National Tourist Office (GNTO) considers travel agents to be its important
sales partners. To help agents boost their revenue through Germany sales, the GNTO
assists them in a variety of ways, including:
German National Tourist Office
North America
122 East 42nd Street, Suite 2000
New York, NY 10168-0072
Tel.: 800-637-1171
Tel.: 212-661-7200
Fax: 212-661-7174
[email protected]
INFORMATION CENTER: Ask specific questions, get help planning itineraries,
or order brochures.
Call toll-free, 800-637-1171.
EXTRANET: Log on to our trade extranet at www.germany.travel/us/trade —
a convenient resource dedicated solely to those selling Germany. You can also download
an electronic copy of this Resource Guide.
TRADE eNEWSLETTER: Sign up to receive our monthly trade e-newsletter to keep up to
date on events, themes and sales tools.
Visit www.germany.travel/us/trade
PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL: Sales guides and other sources of information are available
through your local GNTO office.
EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS: Conducted in-agency, featuring a video and PowerPoint
presentation.
STUDY TOURS: Please contact your local GNTO office for more information on available
study tours.
TRADE SHOWS: The GNTO, often with partners (airlines, destinations, etc.),
attends most major travel agent shows throughout the year.
This trade insert can be downloaded at www.germany.travel/us/trade
German National Tourist Office
West Coast
1334 Parkview Ave, Suite 300
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Tel.: 310-545-1350
Fax: 310-545-1371
[email protected]
German National Tourist Office
Midwest
P.O. Box 59594
Chicago, IL 60659-9594
Tel.: 773-539-6303
Fax: 773-539-6378
[email protected]
www.germany.travel
Cover clockwise from top-left: Berlin: Skateboarder at the TV Tower (Getty Images); Hamburg: Landungsbrücken, Elbe (Photographie Jürgen Pollak, GNTB);
Stuttgart: Wine Festival (Stuttgart Marketing GmbH); Bremen: Town Musicians (Torsten Krüger, GNTB)
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MarketING Themes
From left to right: Hamelin: Open-air re-enactment of the Pied Piper story (Deutsche Märchenstraße e.V.); Brothers Grimm trail in Marburg (Richard Laufner, Deutsche
Märchenstraße e.V.); Hofgeismar: Dornröschenschloss Sababurg, the ‘’Sleeping Beauty’’ castle of Brothers Grimm (Koseck, Deutsche Märchenstraße e.V.)
200 Years of Grimms’ Tales and Wagner’s Operas
The Brothers Grimm’s 200th anniversary
is the basis for various events relating
to the many aspects of the two master
linguists throughout 2013. Every year
the folks in the Brothers Grimm’s home
town of Hanau, near Frankfurt, bring
these stories to life, performing four
fairytales in the park of Philippsruhe
Palace, from May 17 to July 21. The history
of the Brothers Grimm can be further
explored on the 373-mile German
Fairytale Route, which passes through
places associated with their tales.
Cultural events have been organized
under the banner GRIMM 2013.
www.germany.travel/fairytaleroute
2013 also marks 200 years since the
birth of composer Richard Wagner—
a milestone that will be celebrated with a
year of festivities and events. In Dresden,
visitors can hear his works performed
at the Semper Opera. In Munich, opera
lovers can enjoy two pieces in the very
theater where they debuted. Wagner
built his own festival theater and his
family villa “Haus Wahnfried” in Bayreuth,
which now accommodates the largest
exhibition of his works.
www.germany.travel/wagner
Nuremberg – Obligation to the Past
Nuremberg: the city of the Nazi Party Rallies,
the city of the racial laws, the city in which
the trials against those primarily responsible
from the national socialist regime were
held. Fully aware of the city’s role during
National Socialism, Nuremberg today tries
to live up to the challenge of being the “city
of peace and of human rights.”
The Documentation Center Party Rally
Grounds, in the north wing of the NS
Congress Hall, constitutes an important
contribution to an in-depth analysis of
the National Socialist period. Particularly
with younger visitors in mind, the
permanent exhibition, “Fascination and
Terror,” and the Study Forum aim at
explaining the reasons and repercussions
of the Nazis’ criminal regime of terror.
The Nuremberg Trials are considered
the greatest milestone in the history of
international law and the Memorium
Nuremberg recalls the events of the
A D V ERTO R I A L
Jury Courtroom 600. The permanent
exhibition documents the lead-up, the
proceedings and the repercussions
of the trials. Historic audio tapes and
films all convey a vivid and very realistic
impression of the trials.
Thanks to the World War II Art Bunker,
much of the Nuremberg art treasures
survived the aerial bombardments. The
redesigned and expanded collection shows
the salvage of the city’s artistic heritage.
Left to right: Nuremberg: World War II Art Bunker (Uwe Kabelitz, Congress und Tourismus-Zentrale Nuremberg); Nuremberg: Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds
(Uwe Niklas, Congress- und Tourismus-Zentrale Nuremberg); Nuremberg: Courtroom 600 (Steffen Oliver Riese, Stadt Nuremberg, Congress- und Tourismus-Zentrale Nuremberg)
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Clockwise from left: Erfurt: Christmas market (Barbara Neumann, Erfurt Tourismus and Marketing GmbH); Hansestadt Lübeck: Christmas market for children (Jens Koenig,
Lübeck und Travemünde Marketing GmbH); Potsdam: Sanssouci Palace (Dirk Topel Kommunikation GmbH, GNTB); Munich: Cyclists at the Olympic Site (Jochen Keute)
Something for Everyone Throughout the Land
Smart Luxury: When it comes to smart
luxury, Germany is truly a something-foreveryone destination. Prices in Germany
are very affordable when compared to
other countries in Europe. For example,
the average hotel rate in the capital city
of Berlin is only 86€ per night. Visitors
can choose to sleep like royalty in a
castle hotel or be pampered in one of
many five-star resorts.
Historical Sites: Some 2,000 years of
history have left lasting impressions in
Germany. Thirty-seven places in Germany
are on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
They range from historical buildings
and cathedrals to exceptional natural
landscapes and even entire towns.
www.germany.travel/unesco
German Heritage: More than 51 million
Americans claim German Heritage.
Germans were among the first pioneers
to arrive in America in 1608 and
constituted the largest group
of immigrants in the 19th century.
The GNTO has launched a new heritage
microsite, with heritage offers, travel
routes, and more.
www.germany.travel/germanoriginality
Youth Travel: This year, Germany is
promoting youth travel, reaching out to
younger travelers with a new App for
Android and Apple smartphones that
provides a quick and easy way to track
down free Wi-Fi and selected travel Hot
Spots. In addition, a new interactive map
on the GNTO website features locations
in Germany that have been voted Hot
Spots by young locals.
www.germany.travel/youth
LGBT Travel: Cities such as Berlin, Cologne,
Frankfurt, Hamburg and Munich have
vibrant gay and lesbian communities. Each
year, Christopher Street Day is celebrated
in almost every major city and the
‘Verzaubert’ Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
brings LGBT issues to the big screen.
www.germany.travel/LGBT
Visitors With Disabilities: Airports, train
stations, as well as many hotels and
sightseeing locations have been adapted
for disabled travelers. Visitors with
restricted mobility will find that they can
enjoy Germany to the fullest, barrier-free.
www.germany.travel/barrierfreetravel
Multigenerational: With its excellent
infrastructure and great value for money,
Germany is ideal for this market. Germany
is where fairytales come to life and there
are theme parks like Legoland, Playmobil
Park and Europa Park, and museums, such
as the Deutsches Museum in Munich and
Children’s Museum in Frankfurt, which
offer fun and interactive exhibits.
www.germany.travel/familytravel
Meetings: Germany’s central location
in Europe makes it a prime location for
meetings and events. Its outstanding
infrastructure, combined with
competitive prices and state-of-the-art
congress halls, are ideal for hosting the
world’s top conferences and conventions.
In addition, Germany welcomes guests
with the highest level of professionalism
and is a world leader among countries
hosting international events.
www.germany.travel/GCB
Foodies: When it comes to awardwinning culinary fare Germany boasts
249 Michelin star-rated restaurants.
While the highest concentration of such
restaurants lies in the southwest state of
Baden-Württemberg, no matter where
your clients travel in Germany they are
sure to find excellent cuisine, from the
very modern to the very traditional and
everything in between.
www.germany.travel/culinary
Martin Luther Anniversary: It has been
almost 500 years since Martin Luther
nailed his 95 Theses to the door of the
Castle Church in Wittenberg. In 2017,
this act will be marked in fitting style in
Wittenberg, Eisleben, and all across the
country. Germany is devoting an entire
decade to this great man and his work.
www.germany.travel/Luther
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Southwest Germany
A D V ERTOR I A L
From left to right: Hohenzollern Castle (State Tourist Board SouthWest Germany); Stuttgart Airport (Flughafen Stuttgart); Traditional Black Forest Bollenhut (State
Tourist Board SouthWest Germany)
Welcome to SouthWest Germany!
In the heart of Europe, SouthWest
Germany (Baden-Württemberg) is a
cultural crossroads, bordered by France,
Switzerland and Austria.
But what makes SouthWest Germany so
unique?
The weather: Perfect for hiking and
biking, from the Black Forest to Lake
Constance.
Romantic: Some of Europe’s most
romantic cities, such as Heidelberg and
Stuttgart.
Castles: From mighty fortresses to
fairytale palaces, these are sure to delight.
Christmas markets: Some of Europe’s
most authentic vacation market places.
Wine and food: Vineyards, wine festivals,
Michelin-starred restaurants.
Cars and more cars: The Mercedes-Benz
and Porsche museums in Stuttgart, the
Auto & Technik Museum in Sinsheim.
Value for money: Hotels, taverns and
restaurants are well-priced; inexpensive
and efficient public transport.
Spas: Perfect for recharging the batteries
– naturally!
Shopping: From stylish city boutiques to
outlet shopping.
People: Warm, friendly, and Englishspeaking.
We look forward to welcoming you to the
Sunny Side of Germany!
Find out more: www.tourism-bw.com
Real souvenirs: See cuddly Steiff Teddy
Bears and cuckoo clocks made in
SouthWest Germany.
Stuttgart Airport–
Your Gateway to SouthWest Germany
Located in SouthWest Germany, Stuttgart
Airport is the perfect gateway to famous
tourist attractions such as the Black
Forest, Lake Constance or the city of
Heidelberg.
The airport is characterized by the clear
and easy layout of the terminals and
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short distances. Passengers appreciate
the regional charm but also Stuttgart
Airport´s international flair.
Europe´s major centers are very well
connected with several daily flights to
Stuttgart. Starting in the United States
of America you can reach Stuttgart non-
stop from New York/Newark or
Atlanta. Delta connects Atlanta with
Stuttgart, and United Airlines connects
Newark with Stuttgart, both operating
daily flights.
Find out more about Stuttgart Airport!
www.stuttgart-airport.com
From left to right: Heidelberg Christmas Market, Kornmarkt, with a fantastic view of Heidelberg Castle (Heidelberg Marketing GmbH); Truly romantic: Heidelberg
Palace (SSG - Staatliche Schlösser und Gärten); Schwarzwald Stube: A spectacular view, an elegant interior and haut cuisine from one of the best chefs in Europe
are waiting for the guests (Baiersbronn Touristik)
Heidelberg–Germany’s Romantic Christmas Market
With its atmospheric stalls and festive holiday scenery, the
Heidelberg Christmas Market is among the loveliest and most
romantic in all of Germany.
Suggest clients combine a visit to this market with a stroll through
the romantic Old Town and the ruins of Heidelberg Castle. They
will feel as though they have stepped into a Christmas fairytale.
Find out more at: www.heidelberg-marketing.de
Affordable hospitality in Heidelberg:
Stay for 3 nights and pay for just 2 with our special offer
“Christmas Dream.”
It includes the HeidelbergCARD (free travel on the public transport
system, admission to the castle including the funicular railway, entry to
the castle courtyard and numerous discounts), a mug of mulled wine
and a souvenir Christmas Market cup. Prices start at 115 € per person.
Baiersbronn–Gourmet’s Heaven
Baiersbronn in the legendary Black
Forest calls itself “the pleasure-room
for the soul.” The idyllic little village has
been honored with seven Michelin stars.
Harald Wohlfahrt, one of the best threestar chefs in Europe, creates brilliant,
flavorful dishes in the five-star superior
hotel Traube Tonbach.
Two other five-star hotels, Bareiss and Engel
Obertal, also offer extraordinary quality and
everything that the heart desires. The Bareiss
knows how to integrate the atmosphere
of the Black Forest and offers its first-class
services for the whole family as well as the
haute cuisine by Claus-Peter Lumpp, also
a three-star Michelin chef. Dinner at Jörg
Sackmann’s restaurant is innovative and
perfect in every detail. The one-star Michelin
chef at the Romantikhotel Sackmann
amazes diners with a fantastic experience
for the senses. It’s written in the “stars”:
Baiersbronn is home for pleasure.
Find out more at: www.baiersbronn.de
Our Heritage. Yours to Enjoy.
With its magnificent marble interiors,
labyrinthine gardens and tranquil
cloisters, Baden-Württemberg’s
architectural heritage is as diverse as it is
plentiful. And it offers much more than
just sightseeing: a great many cultural
experiences await visitors. Exhibitions,
concerts, guided tours – there is much
to see and do in the palaces, gardens,
monasteries and castles.
Visitors can join fascinating discovery
tours, designed for inquiring minds of
all ages and be enthralled by a tour
guide in colorful costume. They can also
relive the culture—and the cuisine—
at one of many historical events.
We wish you and your clients an
unforgettable journey through the land
of palaces and castles.
Find out more at:
www.schloesser-und-gaerten.de/en
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EVENT HIGHLIGHTS IN GERMANY 2013-2014
From left to right: Goslar/Harz: Fair featuring shooting matches (Goslar Marketing GmbH); Stuttgart: Cannstatter Wasen funfair and beer festival (Stuttgart
Marketing GmbH); Leipzig: Handicrafts on Leipzig Christmas Market (Brzoska, Leizpig Tourismus and Marketing GmbH); Constance: Carnival-goers (Dipl. Fotograf
Ralf Brunner, GNTB)
Event Highlights in Germany 2013-2014
May 4 – September 21, 2013
Rhine in Flames, Middle Rhine Valley
Magnificent nighttime fireworks
shows over the Rhine River
between Bonn and Rüdesheim
are the highlight of this festival.
Visitors experience the wonder
of the Rhine with pyrotechnic
displays that illuminate medieval
castles, hills and boats, as well as
magical reflections on the water.
June 14 – June 23, 2013
Bach Festival, Leipzig
The immortal music of the great
cantor of St. Thomas’ Church is
celebrated at locations in Leipzig
significant to Bach’s life and work.
Inspirational concerts by the famous
St. Thomas’ boys’ choir always prove
to be a highlight of the festival.
July 25 – August 28, 2013
Bayreuth Festival
Every July and August this festival
attracts visitors from around
the world with its exceptional
productions of Richard Wagner’s
operas. They are performed at the
festival theater, which was built
especially for this event in 1876.
August 23 – 25, 2013
Museum Embankment Festival,
Frankfurt
Ten museums on the
“Schaumainkai” embankment hold
special events and exhibitions, while
visitors are treated to an extensive
program of stage productions,
cabaret, concerts and other cultural
events, stretching five miles on both
sides of the River Main. Participants
enjoy culinary delights from around
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the world while watching the
spectacular dragon boat race.
August 28 - September 8, 2013
Stuttgart Wine Village Festival
Every fall, Stuttgart’s city center is
transformed into a festive village
with 120 wine arbors offering more
than 250 unique local wines. Visitors
can enjoy the heart of Swabian
culture with animated dancing,
singing and regional specialties.
September 5 – October 5, 2013
Beethoven Festival, Bonn
Every year in late summer/early
fall, Beethoven’s native city of Bonn
stages a celebration in his honor,
showcasing top international
orchestras, acclaimed conductors
and soloists, with renowned
ensembles taking part in some 70
concerts and operas.
September 21 – October 6, 2013
Oktoberfest, Munich
The world’s most famous beer festival
first took place in 1810 to honor the
marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig
(later King Ludwig I) and Princess
Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen.
Today it is a huge celebration
attracting six million visitors every
year from all over the world – two
weeks filled with Bavarian music,
food and, of course, beer.
September 27 – October 13, 2013
Canstatter Volksfest Beer Festival,
Stuttgart
With its five million visitors, this
event is second only to Munich’s
Oktoberfest. It provides two weeks
of fun with oompah bands in
The new Youth HotSpot app enables travelers
to find free Wi-Fi locations, events, vouchers and
recommendations from locals all over Germany.
The app can be downloaded from iTunes, Google
Play or www.germany.travel/youth.
traditional costume and fairground
attractions. Beer tents offer some of
Germany’s best brews. Visitors are
sure to appreciate the meaning of
“eat, drink and be merry.”
October 9 – 20, 2013
Festival of Lights, Berlin
For 12 nights the Festival of Lights
will turn Berlin into a sparkling city
with a celebration of illumination
and events. World-famous
historical spots and landmarks
like Brandenburg Gate and the TV
Tower will be illuminated by colorful
lights, projections and fireworks.
Complementing the festival are
similar cultural events on the topic of
“light” as well as special “lightseeing
tours” by bus, boat and even jogging.
November – December, 2013
Christmas Markets
City centers all over Germany are
transformed into atmospheric
markets with giant Christmas trees
and decorated booths that offer
handcrafted gifts and regional
specialties. Browsers can lose
themselves in a German town’s
magical wonderland while sipping
traditional “Glühwein.” Especially
famous for these iconic markets
are Nuremberg, Rothenburg and
Dresden. All totaled there are 2,500
Christmas markets in Germany.
February 6 – 16, 2014
Berlinale, Berlin
This international film festival has
blossomed to become the most
acclaimed events in the city’s
cultural calendar. With around 350
films covering all genres, lengths
and formats, the Berlinale boasts
an eclectic program that includes
numerous world premieres.
March 3 – 5, 2014
Carnival
Watch cities such as Cologne,
Düsseldorf, Bonn and Mainz come
alive with massive street parties
filled with costumed revelers.
Likened to New Orleans’ Mardi
Gras, Carnival celebrates a festival
season in Germany featuring
shindig parties, colorful parades
and outrageous costumes.
March – April, 2014
International Music Festival,
Heidelberg
Every spring, music can be heard
throughout the hills surrounding
beautiful Heidelberg. Since 1997,
this annual festival has become
the leading event for classical and
contemporary music in Germany.
More events can be found on
www.germany.travel/events
Itineraries
Fairytale Route
1 2 3 DAYS 1-2 : Arrive in Frankfurt.
Transfer to Hanau, birthplace of Jacob and
Wilhelm Grimm. Tour Brothers Grimm
National Memorial. Steinau: Brothers Grimm
House, Renaissance Castle and Devil’s Cave.
4 DAY 3: Kassel: Wilhelmshöhe Park for
panoramic view of town; Löwenburg and Lion
Castles, Palais Bellevue and Grimm Museum.
5 6 7 DAY 4: Hannoversch Münden: See
town from one of three look-out towers. Visit
Welfen Castle with Town Museum; Roman
Camp and Bursfelde Monastery. Sababurg:
See Castle Sababurg (Sleeping Beauty’s
Castle). Trendelburg: Tour Rapunzel’s Tower
and Wolkenbruch Craters.
8 9 10 DAY 5: Polle: See ruins of Cinderella’s
Castle Everstein. Bodenwerder: Visit the Baron
von Münchhausen Memorials and ride his
cannon bullet. Hamelin: Tour Pied Piper House,
Market Church St. Nikolai.
11 DAY 6: Bremen: See Bremen Town
Musicians statue (from Grimm fairytale),
Renaissance Town Hall and Roland Statue.
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Romantic Road
1 2 DAYS 1-2: Arrive in Frankfurt.
Transfer to Würzburg: Visit Residence Palace ,
Steinburg Castle, Marienberg Fortress, historic
Town Hall and Romanesque Cathedral
St. Kilian.
3 4 DAY 3: Rothenburg: Visit St. Jakob,
St. Wolfgang and Franziskaner Churches,
Christmas Museum and Toppler Castle.
Dinkelsbühl: Tour Lion Fountain, St. Georg’s
Minster, Almhouse, Three Kings Debtor’s
Prison, Old Town Hall and Wine Market
5 6 7 DAY 4: Nördlingen: See town
from St. George’s Church’s 295-foot-high
steeple; visit Bavarian Railway Museum.
Augsburg: See Renaissance Town Hall,
Perlach Tower and Mozart House. Füssen:
Tour Old Town’s medieval streets and
baroque churches.
8 DAY 5: Hohenschwangau: See King
Ludwig’s Neuschwanstein Castle.
9 DAY 6: Munich: Explore Residence and
Nymphenburg Castles, German Museum,
Bavaria Film Studios and BMW World.
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From top to bottom: Kassel: Palais Bellevue,
gardens with fairytale sculpture (Andreas Berthel,
Stadt Kassel, Kulturamt); Snow White and the
Seven Dwarfs (Studio Blafield, Grimmheimat
Nordhessen GmbH); Würzburg: Residence Palace,
Franconia fountain (Foto-Design Ernst Wrba,
GNTB); Palace Hohenschwangau with lake in the
Alps (Werner Stuhler)
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Living. Loving. Hamburg
A D V E R TORIA L
From left to right: Hamburg: Exploring new district HafenCity by bike (R. Hegeler, www.mediaserver.hamburg.de); Alster Relaxation (Joerg Modrow, Hamburg
Tourismus GmbH)
Top Highlights —What Not to Miss in Hamburg
Hamburg is like a bag of goodies, with so
much to see and do, your clients won’t
know what to explore first:
Port and Fish Market—This city is all
about water, so clients won’t want to
miss the port and its lively environs. The
best way to take it all in is during the Fish
Market (Fischmarkt). Since 1703 it takes
place every Sunday morning from 5 a.m.
to 9:30 a.m. (opening hours during the
winter, November to March are 7 a.m.).
One of the best bets for your clients is to
have breakfast in the Fish Market Hall
while listening to live music.
the oldest buildings in the city. It is home
to the city’s ornate churches, such as Saint
Michaelis, which any first-time traveler will
want to visit. Speicherstadt, meanwhile,
was built between 1888 and 1927 and offers
a plethora of picture-taking opportunities
between the Elbe canals and red-brick
facades. This unique, historic complex
of warehouse and storehouse blocks is
actually a city within the city, and it brings
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HafenCity— In this exciting new urban
district, stunning architecture comes in
the form of futuristic, steel-and-glass
office towers and construction sites that
pepper the landscape. A highlight is the
Elbe Philharmonic Hall, which juts into
the northern branch of the Elbe River like
the tip of a spear.
Ballinstadt— A trip to Hamburg’s
Ballinstadt, The Emigration Museum, is a
must for travelers in search of their roots.
The museum is located in the very same
emigration halls that were the gateway to
the New World for more than five million
emigrants.
Visit hamburg-travel.com/ballin.
Alster Lake—Alster Lake, a popular meeting
place for locals, is considered the heart of
Hamburg. The best way to see it is to take
a roundtrip ride on the Alster steamers,
which tour the lake and traverse the canals
daily. If your clients are landlubbers, suggest
they take a nice walk around the Alster as it
is home to some of the most sought-after
residential areas in the city.
Historic Hamburg & Speicherstadt—
Altstadt (the old city) is the oldest quarter in
Hamburg and one of the main attractions
for travelers as they make their way through
to life the world of Hanse merchants and
warehouse owners.
For more information, visit:
www.hamburg-travel.com
or contact Julia Grundmann,
Head of Sales Promotion
[email protected]
Boat trip through Speicherstadt (Hamburg
Tourismus GmbH)
Bremen & Bremerhaven
A D V E R TO R I A L
Clockwise from left: Exhibition at Bremen Emigration Center (Stefan Volk); German Emigration Center (Bremerhaven Tourist Board); Havenwelten (Wolfhard Scheer,
Bremerhaven Tourist Board)
Heritage Comes Alive in Bremen and Bremerhaven
Bremen’s beautiful town hall is second
only to the Bremen Town Musicians
statue among the most photographed
landmarks in the city. In 2004, UNESCO
declared it a World Cultural Heritage
Site, together with the iconic Roland
statue, thereby putting the ensemble
on Bremen’s market square in a class
with the Pyramids of Giza and the
Acropolis. Bremen town hall with its
Weser Renaissance façade is full of
enthralling legends and is a place where
traditions are upheld. The Upper Hall and
Banqueting Hall serve as venues for state
receptions, music events, and much more.
The Roland statue is an emblem
of Hanseatic Bremen’s liberty and
independence. Expert tour guides are
on hand to explain its history and lead
visitors on a tour of the entire building,
including the banqueting halls, and a
look inside the Golden Chamber – the art
nouveau masterpiece by Heinrich Vogeler.
Visitors enjoy a glass of wine in the
famous Ratskeller restaurant, which holds
an unparalleled collection of German
wines, providing a fitting end to this
World Heritage tour.
Nearby in Bremen’s sister city,
Bremerhaven, visitors experience an
important era of German heritage. On
the New Harbor, the German Emigration
Center allows you to follow the paths
of 7.2 million European emigrants who
departed for the New World from this
location. Authentic emigrant biographies
take you through the centuries, allowing
you to explore the stations of emigration.
Bremen: Roland Statue
Experience the departure, the crossing
and the arrival at Ellis Island as if you
were taking that journey yourself. At the
end of the tour one can embark on a
personal search for ancestors via online
databases.
Bremerhaven is a great multi-generation
destination as the German Emigration
Center allows grandparents and parents
to vividly pass on their family history
and the Climate House Bremerhaven
8° East is a fun showcase on the world’s
various climate zones. One can feel the
heat of the Sahel zone, the iciness of the
Antarctic and more. The tourism area
Havenwelten Bremerhaven, the Shop
Window Fishery Harbor and the Overseas
Harbor offer a fantastic range of activities
for all generations to enjoy together. View
our video presentations and be surprised
at what North Germany has to offer!
For more information, and video
presentations visit
www.bremen-tourism.de and
www.bremerhaven.de/tourism or
contact us at [email protected]
and [email protected].
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