There are restaurants of various culinary traditions in Weimar; the Historischer Elephantenkeller serves the best German cuisine. Many branded treats are cooked following classic old recipes; exclusively local products and ingredients are used there. Thrifty travelers should pay attention to Kostritzer Schwarzbierhaus restaurant. It boasts the top quality of food, while prices of branded treats remain very …
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The first festival was held in 1975; since then, every third weekend of June, Krämerbrücke bridge and the square located next to the cathedral become the most busy and noisy areas of Erfurt. During the festival, there is a fair right on the bridge, where you can buy amazing souvenirs and holiday treats. Various recreational activities take place next to the bridge and the Cathedral square from early morning until …
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You can admire unique medieval attractions in Eisenach. Its main symbol is the Wartburg Castle. It was built in the 11th century and is an outstanding monument in the Roman style. Originally, the castle was built for defensive purposes. Important cultural events were regularly held here, which explains its festive exterior. Today, the entire territory of the old castle is open for visitors that can take excursions …
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8. Mains voltage is 220 V; standard European-style sockets can be found everywhere. Those who expect to take diverse appliances with them would find a universal adapter to be useful. 7. Be sure to leave a tip in restaurants; 5-10% of the bill would be sufficient. It’s worth noting that local restaurants treat regular customers very friendly. You only have to look at the same restaurant a couple of times to …
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It should be noted that hiking is fairly developed here, so nature lovers could choose from about 70 upscale hotels and resorts located at the most beautiful places of the region. In addition to hiking, cycling tours, as well as horseback riding is in high demand among tourists. In warmer months, the region is visited by fans of excursions and hiking; in winter, Thuringia attracts fans of skiing. Mountainous areas …
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Not far away is scenic Augustinerkloster built in the 13th century. Construction works were completed only in the mid-16th century; today the monastery occupies a vast territory. Everyone can enjoy its spacious halls and appreciate the rich collection of antique books and furniture. The monastery also features the incredibly beautiful Romanesque church. Not far from the capital there is the picturesque town of …
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Moving around in Germany - transportation
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The transport system in Germany is all about quality, reliability, punctuality and respectability. It is considered one of the best in Europe. The quality of the pavement is simply the top. Besides usual autobahns, cities and provinces are interconnected by railways and bus routes. Many travelers prefer to have transport by their side and rent a car. Driving the highway is free. In some major German cities, one-way car rent is allowed. It is worth considering that the price of gasoline in the country is quite high, so you should calculate the budget well. Before you go on a journey by car, you need to review the rules of the road, because German law has its own regulations.
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Economy roadmap of Germany
The automotive industry is considered to be a real pride of the country. It is Germany that has been for many years in the top three of the world's leading automotive countries. Its volume is inferior only to the production of cars in Japan and the United States. Despite the fact that according to economic indicators in the automotive industry Germany is catching up with China, German cars deserve respect in the world. In Stuttgart, the country's largest automobile company Daimlerchrysler is located. Its annual income is about 200 million dollars. The assets of the world famous company Volkswagen are in Wolfsburg. The annual income of this company is $135 million. BMW is based in Munich; its annual income is slightly less and makes about 65 million dollars.
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