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February 9, 2012
Ruhr ruins invite tourists for highwire hijinks
The Ruhr Valley's Landschaftspark, once Germany's decrepit industrial armpit, has become a spectacular adventure park. David Sharp makes a hair-raising climb onto a disused furnace. READ (3 COMMENTS) »
Germany's oddest tourist attractions
Had your fill of Oktoberfest? Unimpressed by the Reeperbahn? The Local List counts down Germany's oddest tourist attractions. READ »
'An Amazing Race for the Clinically Insane'
Hanging from the side of a less-than-100%-reliable three-wheeler may not be the most comfortable way to see India, but it’s surely one of the most exhilarating. READ »
Tracing the capital’s history by canoe
Crossing Berlin can be as simple as getting on a train or hopping on a bike. Shane Thomas McMillan and his friends decided to get a different view of the capital – taking its snaking waterways by canoe. READ »
Discovering the Eifel on two wheels
North Rhine-Westphalia might be Germany’s most populous state, but a vast expanse of untouched nature lies not far from the dense urban area surrounding Cologne. Alexander Bakst goes cycling in the Eifel. READ (1 COMMENT) »
Climbing legends in the Dahner Felsenland
Looking for “legendary” rock climbing, Matt Herron heads to Rhineland-Palatinate’s Dahner Felsenland. READ (1 COMMENT) »
Spending a day at the beach without leaving Hamburg
Hamburg’s love affair with the sea is well-known, but the northern port city is also burnishing its credentials as a bona fide beach town. Jiffer Bourguignon gets some sand between her toes. READ (4 COMMENTS) »
Berlin holiday apartments – worth checking out?
Staying in an apartment can make a trip to Berlin more fun and more economical. Here's how to go about it. READ (3 COMMENTS) »
Wandering around Saxony's answer to Switzerland
Famous for its dramatic gorges, sandstone rock formations and spas, Siobhan Dowling visits Saxony’s very own Switzerland. READ (12 COMMENTS) »
Turning the Baltic Sea into a swimming Poel
Hoping to get lost for a weekend, Jeff Kavanagh heads to the island of Poel and discovers a tiny – and flat – Baltic refuge. READ (3 COMMENTS) »
Finding quirky camping options for the summer holidays
Urban camping in Berlin, haystack beds in Bavaria and giant tree forts in Saxony – Ruby Russell discovers quirky alternatives for your summer holiday. READ »
Discovering Germany's oldest hiking trail in Thuringia
Virtually unknown to foreigners, Germany’s oldest hiking trail, the Rennsteig, winds deep into the country’s “green heart” in Thuringia. Gentle panoramic views, a host of outdoor activities and cosy hospitality make for a restorative getaway. READ (6 COMMENTS) »
Das Kranzbach: Escape the City
Feel the need to recharge your batteries? A Bavarian spa hotel, exquisitely situated in an Arts & Crafts country house, could be just the ticket. READ »
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- 03/11 Finding peace in Westphalia (1 comment) »
- 23/09 Heaven and Earth: Gliding and hiking in the Rhön (3 comments) »
- 06/09 Cheap Berlin tourism sends luxury hotel prices into spiral (2 comments) »
- 11/08 Finding family fun under the Feldberg (1 comment) »
- 29/07 Behemoth wine barrel to be tapped after 400 years (2 comments) »
- 21/07 Combing through Quedlinburg's charms (2 comments) »
- 29/06 Beyond Oktoberfest: A guide to German beer and wine festivals »
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