"Sharrie's Germany Kultur" Germany by Sharrie

Germany Travel Guide: 66,312 reviews and 156,642 photos

GERMANY to me is an acquired taste, just like Sashimi! My first visit to this country was in 1993 on a guided tour (you know, one of those 7 countries in 19 days type of tour! As enjoyable as the company was, met some interesting people, I don't highly recommend such tours to anyone who wants to enjoy a holiday... it's worst than working full time!). As usual, we visited touristy spots & regions like Rhineland (Bonn, Cologne...), Heidelberg, Black Forest, Lake Constance, etc... Well, I did enjoy some areas more than others which I will try to cover later in the page.

However, I was more impressed with the German architecture & art than its history... all I knew was Hitler Nazism & World War II (through many Hollywood movies), Berlin Wall...Those are just not things I wished to be reminded of on a pleasant vacation! In this respect, 2 places stood out in my impression (as usual, I can't find a page on VT for these 2 cities, hence you see them here!): OBERAMMERGAU & ROTHENBURG! In addition, I included some photos from my first European tour taken at the BLACK FOREST. Enjoy...

Facts about Germany
Capital: Berlin.
Area: 357,021 sq km.
Population: 82.40 million.
Language: German.
National Holiday: German Unity Day, Oct. 3 (1990).
GDP Per Capita: US$26,200.
Currency: Euro (EUR).

Web Resources
National Anthem: DEUTSCHLANDLIED
Country Code: 49, de.
CIA World Factbook: Year 2003
Online Travel Guide: Columbus World Travel Guide
Online Destination Guide: LonelyPlanet.com
Map: Lonely Planet Map

Last visit to Germany: Dec 1998
Intro Updated Jun 13, 2004
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Behind me you'll discover the... Off The Beaten Path (7)

Behind me you'll discover the undamaged 13th century city walls encompassing the most complete & preserved medieval town... more travel advice

ROTHENBURG: 73 miles NE of... Off The Beaten Path (7)

ROTHENBURG: 73 miles NE of Stuttgart. This place is one of the most visited towns in Germany, so much so that the locals... more travel advice

Things to Do (10)

This shop has an incredible collection of painted wood-carvings (Gee, I forgot to take down the name of the shop!) &... more travel advice

Souvenirs for keeps?! Things to Do (10)

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Comments (19)

truus_s Jan 18, 2003 at 10:02 AM Report Abuse

Yes i love Germany!!GREAT page and beautifull photos!!I have also much see in Germany!!
Henkster Jan 18, 2003 at 9:53 AM Report Abuse

Great and complete Germany page! Great t-logues too!
pepples46 Aug 31, 2002 at 12:47 AM Report Abuse

you realy showed off my Birthcountry..well done, tanx
RitchiS1 Aug 5, 2002 at 10:31 PM Report Abuse

U ve seensome of the German Highlights, great page
Matthias-R Mar 8, 2002 at 1:13 AM Report Abuse

sounds if you really enjoy my country....:-)
Knoto Feb 22, 2002 at 1:19 AM Report Abuse

Great Page!
codrutz Jan 10, 2002 at 2:51 AM Report Abuse

very nice..thanks
socrates_07 Nov 24, 2001 at 6:40 AM Report Abuse

Thanks for all these pictures! Great impressions!!
JudyinPA Nov 13, 2001 at 8:31 PM Report Abuse

One of my favorite countries
o00o Oct 5, 2001 at 8:30 PM Report Abuse

nice building..