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New hotels, new flight routes, new exhibitions, new attractions  - in this section we aim to keep you bang up to date with the very latest trends, fashions and facilities for visitors to Germany and to alert you to what's coming up.

 

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Oktoberfest 2010

Bavarian tradition doesn't get better than this, celebrating its 200th anniversary this year the Oktoberfest in Munich is without doubt the world's favourite and largest Beer Festival.

Bigger, better and longer - the Oktoberfest 2010 is set to attract beer lovers and thrill seekers from all over the world.

From the 18th September to the 4th October visitors can look forward to plenty of oom-pah band music, Bavarians in lederhosen and of course huge beer steins.

 

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Eye to eye with Michael Ballack

Watch out for our dynamic poster campaign starring Michael Ballack! The football star features in numerous commuter railway stations in London. In two different ads the player invites people who have time to spare to visit Germany. The campaign has been running since the beginning of June.

 

Germany's creative network

What would Germany be without creative minds? Definitely boring! Stunning architecture, beautiful fashion, inspiring art, interesting events and design "made in Germany" enriches your everyday life. Because every day new trends are set, new ideas developed and innovations created. The ebrochure "Creative Germany" allows you to explore and discover new facets of Germany.

 

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European Capital of Culture - RUHR 2010

To hold the title of "European Capital of Culture" is something very special, last year the honour was given to the English City of Liverpool, the event was a tremendous success. This year the title has been awarded to the Ruhr region of Germany. RUHR 2010 will be one of the main highlights for Germany, promissing an endless line up of spectacular events and extravagant attractions. 

 

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Oberammergau, Passion Play and so much more!

In 1632 Oberammergau suffered a pandemic outbreak of the "Black Death", it tragically killed 20% of the population. To prevent such a terrible misfortune from happening again the villagers of Oberammergau pledged to indefinitely perform a Passion Play every 10 years. 
To this day this promise has been upheld. For many people the Oberammergau Passion Play is today regarded as a once in a life time musical event.

 

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