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May 26, 2009
Rich in
Tradition, Steeped in Delicacies - Bavaria Offers More for
Your Dollar
- the official press
release from the German Tourism Office (
www.cometogermany.com )
Charming river-cities, medieval towns, winding streets,
charming shops and delicious edibles are irresistible charms
of Bavaria, a multifaceted travel destination. The beautiful
historic towns of Bamberg, Coburg, Rothenburg, Passau and
Regensburg as well as Bavaria�s capital Munich deliver all
this without breaking the bank. Easily accessible and
combined by train, each town offers incredible deals and
delights.
Not only is the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Bamberg in
Bavaria�s north one of Europe�s largest, fully preserved Old
Towns dating back a thousand years, it is also a paradise
for beer lovers! With nine privately owned breweries serving
more than 50 different sorts of beer, Bamberg is brimming
with old and quaint brewery pubs. Enjoy a beer directly from
one of the many in-house breweries for only $3.50 a pint.
Bamberg's myriad of pubs and taverns in the picturesque Old
Town also serve traditional Bavarian cuisine, starting at a
reasonable $6. Discover Bamberg with one of the many
individual packages. The "Discover Bamberg" package for
example includes two overnights in a double room, an audio
guided city tour, entrance fee to a variety of Bamberg's
museums, such as the Franconian Brewery Museum, and a
typical Franconian sausage-meal with a pint of smoked beer
for only $136 per person.
www.bamberg.info
Coburg, located three hours north of Munich, is still an
insider's tip and is well worth a visit. Home of the famous
M.I. Hummel figurines and cradle of European high nobility,
Coburg offers hundreds of reasons for a budget friendly
vacation. Stay for only $20 in a romantic castle that has
been converted into a youth hostel
www.jugendherberge.de
or, if you prefer a little more comfort, enjoy long lasting
tradition in the Bavarian Hotel "Goldene Traube" for $77 per
person.
www.goldenetraube.com
Discover the beautiful historic Old Town and stop by the
city�s beautiful market square for lunch to sample the
famous Coburg sausage, grilled on pine cones, for less than
$2. In the afternoon visit the impressive Veste Coburg
Fortress and Museum, overlooking the Franconian landscape,
the former refuge to Martin Luther (admission fee $6.50).
For a delightful regional dinner, check out one of Coburg's
old restaurants, like the Münchner Hofbraeu. Meals are
available for as low as $10.
www.coburg-tourist.de
Nuremberg is one of the most beautiful medieval cities in
Bavaria and has an impressive history of almost 1,000 years.
You will love the city's enchanting Old Town which offers
anything the heart desires: lively beer gardens, charming
squares with historic houses and buildings, exciting
shopping streets, cozy taverns, as well as fascinating
sights and museums. Enjoy and experience Nuremberg for less
than $100 per day. The Nuremberg Convention and Tourist
Office offers a special package including accommodation and
a typical Nuremberg sausage meal for just $60 per day. There
is also a special package for the world-renowned Nuremberg
Christmas Market which can be booked for the period from
November 27th to December 24th.
tourismus.nuernberg.de
Rothenburg ob der Tauber (on the Tauber River) is situated
on the Romantic Road in the northwestern part of Bavaria and
is one of the most visited towns in Europe with splendid
location and charming medieval atmosphere. Getting around on
$100 a day is easy. You can discover bygone eras as you walk
along the top of the historic town wall, stroll through the
narrow streets and alleyways, or hike through the vineyards
down to the Tauber River - all of which give a great
vacation experience that don't cost a penny. A visit to one
of the fascinating museums like the Medieval Crime Museum,
the German Christmas Museum or the Imperial City Museum
costs no more than $5. Rooms at the Hotel Rappen, just next
to the town's main gate, start from $56 for a single or $75
for a double room.
www.hotel-rappen.com
Make sure you sample one of the famous "Rothenburg
Schneeballen" (Rothenburg Snowballs) made from strips of
sweet fried dough covered with powdered sugar or chocolate
(prices start at $2.50).
www.rothenburg.de
For over 40 years, "Kaethe Wohlfahrt" in Rothenburg offers
all year a large selection of traditional German Christmas
decorations, such as high quality pyramids, handmade incense
burners, nutcrackers and Christmas tree ornaments in
Christmas stores throughout Bavaria that are open
year-round. All Kaethe Wohlfahrt products stand for
exceptional handcrafting, cultivation of old German
traditions and the use of high quality materials. The
company�s main store "Weihnachtsdorf" (Christmas Village) in
Rothenburg lets all your Christmas dreams come true: some
30,000 individual items are displayed around a Franconian
indoor marketplace with a 16 feet high white Christmas tree,
decorated with more than 1,000 glass ornaments. Shopping in
this store is an exciting experience at any time of the year
- not only for Christmas items but also for German
souvenirs!
shop.wohlfahrt.com
The "German Christmas Museum" is located on the floor above
the Christmas Village store in Rothenburg. This delightful
year-round exhibition covers the history of German Christmas
traditions and decorations. Entrance to the museum is
approximately $5.
www.weihnachtsmuseum.de
Munich's world class culture is affordable with a bit of
advance planning. On Sundays, many of the city's museums,
such as the Munich City Museum ("Stadtmuseum") offer free
admission. Reduced entrance fees are available to museums
run by the State of Bavaria, such as the renowned "Pinakotheken
Art Galleries".
www.pinakothek.de
Numerous festivals are held in Munich throughout the year
and do not charge admission. During the 3-week "Tollwood
Festival" on the Olympic Grounds (June 18th - July 12th,
2009), you can choose among more than one hundred free
shows.
www.tollwood.de
For an inexpensive but very impressive view of the city and
the surrounding Bavarian Alps, climb to the top of the tower
of St. Peter�s Church.
www.muenchen.de
The "Viktualienmarkt", an outdoor market close to St.
Peter�s Church in the town center, features food and drink
from all over the world. Bratwurst on a bun, or hearty soups
served with bread are popular snacks to consume at the
market. Munich�s famous delicacy, the fresh white veal
sausage "Weisswurst", served in the city for some 150 years,
is always a good value.
www.muenchen.de
The yearly "Blade Nights" in Munich attract not only active
skaters, but also draws a large crowd of onlookers. Every
Monday evening from May to September, skaters race through
pre-planned routes in the city.
www.muenchner-blade-night.de
(German only) Bargains cannot only be found in Munich's
activities and delicacies, but also in many of Munich's more
than 450 hotels. Accommodations tend to fall in price as one
moves further from the city center.
www.muenchen.de
The "City of Three Rivers" Passau is situated in Lower
Bavaria, in the eastern part of the state. Chug along the
river (and profit of the discount vouchers) on Danube
cruises offered by the Passau Tourist Information. A 45
minute sightseeing tour by boat starts at $9.50. Passau also
stages several outstanding art and music festivals
throughout the year.
http://english.passau.de
The "Hoellgassenzinnober" festival on May 23rd, for example,
features numerous galleries, ateliers and art and craft
workshops from the "Hoellgasse", also know as "Kuenstelergasse"
(artists' alley). During the festival, artists present their
work and live music and culinary food stands complete the
event. From July 31st to August 2nd the Jazz festival
"Piazza Museo" hosts international artists on stage. Great
bargains for the hungry can be found in the many restaurants
in the pedestrian zone and in the Old Town. For as low as
$7.15 you can fill yourself up on their lunch specials.
Modern architecture, a hip design and an ideal location make
the "Rotel Inn" the ideal accommodation at an affordable $32
per person/per night.
www.rotel-inn.de
(German only)
The UNESCO World Heritage city of Regensburg, only 90
minutes north of Munich, is more than 2,000 years old and
many sights serve as a reminder of this long history.
Numerous Roman buildings, such as the Porta Praetoria - an
old Roman town gate - can still be seen today. The
underground museum "document Neupfarrplatz", displays the
history about the Romans and the Jewish community that was
located around the Neupfarrplatz until 1519. The entrance
fee to the museum is $6.50.
www.regensburg.de
For lunch, sit down near the Danube and enjoy sausages with
kraut and bread for $14 in the "Historische Wurstkuchl", the
world�s oldest sausage kitchen.
www.wurstkuchl.de
The next station of your tour could be the shipping pier on
the waterside. Schifffahrt Klinger offers exciting boat
trips to many different sights such as the Walhalla, the
German Hall of Fame containing busts of famous German
personalities.
www.schifffahrtklinger.de
(German only)
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