3. You should speak to local residents using their name or position. If you don’t know such information, then you can use the standard form - «Herr Doctor». The reason for this is in the fact the word "doctor" has many meanings in Germany, so it’s appropriate when referring to people of different professions.
4. When entering a cafe or a restaurant, make sure you greet the people …
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Do not think that all the entertainment in Berlin is finishing with the beer in the pubs. Actually, the capital offers a wide range of extreme entertainments to the tourists and local people who are eager to fill their bodies and mind with the adrenaline rush. If you are the fan of extreme sports, then you must try the almost free fall from the roof of Park Inn Hotel at Aleksanderplatts Square. The attraction of …
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When mentioning historic hotels in Berlin, it’s simply impossible to fail to add Ellington Hotel Berlin to this list. The hotel was open in 1920, so it has miraculously retained the atmosphere of the “golden twenties”. Ever since the opening, the hotel has been attracting many famous and rich guests of the city. Such stars as Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong performed at the hotel, and in the 80s of the …
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Are you keen on modern art? If yes, a special and important mission awaits you in Berlin. Don’t forget to attend Kunsthaus Tacheles - an absolutely fascinating place, where young Berlin artists, sculptors, musicians and actors have worked and lived for decades. The House of Art looks nothing like classic museums. It is located in several abandoned historical buildings that were squatted by the informal youth …
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When the Oktoberfest comes to the end, the Festival of Lights is ready to substitute it. In the middle of October, the whole city of Berlin turns into the symphony of light. This festival takes place for two weeks. Millions of lamps, thousands of searchlights and hundreds of fires of fireworks change the city beyond recognition. Up to 70 globally-known landmarks of the German capital become an integral part of this …
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Elegant Romantik Kronprinz Berlin is an ideal place for fans of unhurried rest, walking and romantic dinners on a beautiful terrace surrounded by old spreading chestnut trees. The old mansion was turned into a boutique hotel made in the style of the 30s of the previous century. Guests will find there beautiful and charming guestrooms. Breakfasts are served in a roofed garden, creating an atmosphere of a posh country …
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Germany - moving around the country
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Most tourists come to Germany by plane. This is one of the safest ways to travel. Besides that, it’s very comfortable. More than 40 airports operate in Germany. In different cities of the country, there are international airports that welcome flights from Europe and Americas. The largest of them is Frankfurt am Main. In the world rating, this airport occupies the third position by the volume of passenger traffic. There are 5 comfortable rooms, snack bars and restaurants, as well as shops with souvenirs.
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Overview of festivals and celebrations in Germany
Germans are very fond of carnivals. The Carnival of culture takes place in Berlin. That’s a symbol of tolerance and respect for people of different races or skin colors. Another carnival is Fastnacht; it takes place before the start of Lent. During the celebration, everything is allowed to women and men. They can eat any food in unlimited quantities, drink alcohol, have fun and entertain in all conceivable ways. According to one tradition, women can attack men and cut off their ties, usually in bars. For the carnival procession, citizens of the country dress up in costumes of devils, buffoons, wild people, yeti, witches, and fairy-tale characters.
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