One of the most beautiful parks in town is Spreeauenpark. Here one can walk for hours, admiring rare species of trees and ornamental plants. Flower beds always adorn the park in the summer. This park is very quiet and peaceful, mostly visited by locals. Here they enjoy many convenient walking paths and special paths for cycling. In warm weather, be sure to make an excursion to one of the local lakes. In the …
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Traditional Cottbus cuisine has a lot of interesting features, and unlike many other German cities, potato dishes are much less common here. Locals consider Spreewälder Gurken pickles to be their main gastronomic symbol, which is the most common snack and a must-have addition to many dishes. Traditions of cooking potatoes are also special, they are usually boiled in their skins and served with cottage cheese, …
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The tiny German town is known to many for its festivals and holidays. For years, Cottbus has been a permanent venue for the East European Film Festival, which is considered one of the most prestigious in the world. Famous film directors, actors, and producers visit Cottbus every year since 1991 when it was held for the first time. This large-scale festival is equally attractive for tourists, as its program covers …
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An intriguing site is the factory Enke-Fabrik. It was built in the late 19th century and occupies a huge area of about 8,000 square meters. Once upon a time, this factory produced books and other printed products. By the middle of the 20th century however, the huge plant came to desolation. Now the main visitors of the plant are lovers of walk through abandoned places. Here, huge dilapidated buildings, whose …
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Flugplatzmuseum Cottbus will certainly please every child, regardless of sex (although boys still love this theme more). A large collection of wonderful military aircraft models is on display here. All comers are invited to get acquainted with the military history of the city. Spreeauenpark is another good place to take children to. The park has its special charm, which can not be compared with any other. One more …
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6. Perfect cleanliness is maintained in the city; special garbage bins are installed here at every step. Any violations in this regard are punishable by heavy fines. 7. Locals are known for their careful attitude to nature. All local parks and reserves are protected, equipped with special areas for walks and outdoor activities. 8. Cottbus is a typical student town so students have a lot of privileges. All …
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Germany - moving around the country
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The next, but not less important airports, are Dresden Cloche and Franz Josef Strauss in Munich. Huge liners of the world's most famous air companies land here. According to statistics, these two airports enjoy great success among tourists. Here, a constant flow of travelers is recorded both in the ski season and in the warm months. Budget tourists, as a rule, fly to Frankfurt-Hahn. It is situated in the west of Frankfurt, so it has a convenient traffic junction. The next major airport is Stuttgart, which is located in the city of the same name. Fans of beer festivals, as a rule, come to this air harbor and then go for solemn events.
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Overview of festivals and celebrations in Germany
The most famous holiday in Germany is Oktoberfest held in Bavaria in autumn. Oktoberfest is the largest and oldest beer festival in the world. It is organized by the Munich administration and traditionally takes place in Munich. Only local breweries are allowed to participate. They brew special sorts with 5-7% ABV. The first festival was held in honor of the silver wedding of the king and queen. It took place in the meadows near the center of Munich in 1810. The festival lasts about two weeks, until the first Sunday in October. Oktoberfest begins with a solemn festive procession of the owners of the tents of the Munich breweries, after which the first crane is set in the beer barrel.
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