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Escapes From Colditz Castle – Like In The Movies
Colditz, a former mental hospital and Renaissance castle in German Saxony, was during the Second World War a scene was several spectacular escape attempts were made. The castle was a prison camp. More
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Marienplatz – Munich’s Beautiful Center
If you ever visit Munich, you will be guaranteed to pass Marienplatz which is the city’s beautiful center. Here it is always a lot of movement and the square is framed by beautiful buildings. Don’t miss this! More
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How To Handle Speeding Fines From Germany
Nowadays, it is more difficult to avoid speeding fines within the EU. Those who get caught in a speed camera in Germany may get a letter home within a few weeks. This is how to handle them. More
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Submarine U-1206: Out Of Action By A Broken Toilet
Submarines disappeared at a rapid pace during World War II, but there is only one example when a toilet sank a submarine. This was how the new toilet got U-1206 out of action. More
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Meissen – More Than Just Crockery
Meissen is an over 1000-year-old city in eastern Germany. Beautifully situated by the river Elbe there are both historical buildings – and of course porcelain. More
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Important When Driving In Europe: “Rettungsgasse”
Driving a car in Europe can sometimes be a challenge. More traffic and higher pace. In Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic and Hungary there is a word you need to keep an eye on. Otherwise, it can be expensive. More
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Europe’s Largest Park Is Larger Than Central Park In New York
Europe’s largest park is actually bigger than Central Park in New York. If you say which city it is located in, there are only a few who know the name. Here are also two beer gardens and water stream for surfers. More
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Tourist Attractions In Frankfurt Am Main
Frankfurt may not be known as a tourist city, but the city for stressed business people. Frankfurt was heavily destroyed during the bombings of WWII, much of the old settlement was lost. Now a lot is rebuilt and well worth a visit to feel the new cozy atmosphere. More
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Women’s Concentration Camp Ravensbrück
In the Second World War’s concentration camps, men and women were often separated. Ravensbrück was no exception. Through the camp gates, 132,000 women passed through. More
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How Far Can You Drive On Autobahn In One Day?
Calculating the time it takes to travel a distance on the Autobahn can be more difficult than you think, especially if you have a tight schedule. More
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Do You Know The Ruhr District With A Population Of 10 Million?
The Ruhr district is an important industrial region in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia. The Ruhr region is Europe’s industrial center and here up to 10 million people live in cities side by side. More
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Der Dresdner Zwinger – Palace Of The Elbe
If you have not been to Dresden, “Florence at the Elbe”, it’s time to book a visit now. Here is a stay in the beautiful Zwinger palace in the heart of Dresden. More
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