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Active Holidays |
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Bavaria: Golfing with a view in Ruhpolding |
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Surrounded by the Alps in a picturesque valley, Ruhpolding�s 18-hole golf course is pure pleasure. Sheltered from the wind and known for its mild climate in summer with lots of sunshine, the valley is
a perfect location for the golf course featuring natural habitats, water hazards and lots of green.
Ruhpolding in Upper Bavaria, about 70 miles south-east of Munich, is an ideal base for golf aficionados with another 40 courses reachable in no more than an hour�s drive. The idyllic village also
offers a wide variety of accommodation options and together with its partner hotels Ruhpolding Golf Club offers up to 30% green fee reductions.
To add a bit of variety to your golfing break, Ruhpolding is also perfectly located for visiting some of the most famous sights in Bavaria such as Lake Chiemsee with the Herreninsel island just a
short distance away or Lake K�nigssee surrounded by high Alpine peaks. Alternatively, simply enjoy a hike along the banks of the river Traun or explore the area by bike.
Seven nights including breakfast and "Chiemsee Golf Card" (pay three times and play four times on seven different golf courses) start from EUR 339 per person.
For booking information, email:
[email protected]
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Family holidays |
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Phantasialand - free admission for children under seven |
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As the first and only entertainment park in Germany offering free admission to children under seven, Phantasialand will once again open its doors for the new season on 4 April 2009.
Situated in the heart of the Rhineland at Br�hl near Cologne, Phantasialand is one of Europe�s top entertainment parks offering a complete short-break experience for all the family. Multi-award
winning shows and attractions in seven themed world locations promise great fun and memorable thrills. The exciting new water ride "Wakobato" adds to the long list of attractions that can be enjoyed
at any age.
And why not add a fun-filled stay in either of the family-friendly themed hotels which are located right next to Phantasialand and turn your visit into a short-break? The exclusive 4-star
Chinese-themed hotel "Ling Bao" and the newly opened 3-star plus hotel "Matamba" in extraordinary African style, with its individually designed family rooms and its children�s� reception, are simply
perfect for families.
Direct flights to Cologne-Bonn airport operate from a number of UK airports - many of them with budget airlines. Alternatively, travel by train to Cologne via Brussels (under five hours from London St
Pancras).
[email protected]
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Post-Wall Germany |
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Open-air exhibition in Berlin |
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From 7 May to 14 November 2009, Berlin�s Alexanderplatz will feature the open-air exhibition:
"Peaceful Revolution 1989/90"
As part of the 20 years fall of the Wall celebrations, the exhibition documents the peaceful revolution leading to Germany�s reunification.
Visitors can explore and wander, 24/7 and for free.
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Experience an experiment in urban development |
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Formerly known as "Stalinstadt", Eisenh�ttenstadt was built in the early 1950ies according to the "16 principles of socialist town classicism"- you get the picture ....
Today�s visitors can not only explore the socialist grid-plan city and former biggest iron works of the GDR but also tour the "Documentation Centre for Everyday Culture in the GDR", with a special
exhibition focusing holiday and leisure in the former GDR until 13 September 2009.
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Competition |
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Win a trip to Cologne |
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| Mutter und Tochter (B) by Gerhard Richter, 1965. Ludwig Galerie Schloss Oberhausen � Gerhard Richter, 2009 |
The German National Tourist Office has teamed up with the National Portrait Gallery London and Railbookers to offer you the chance to win a short break to Cologne for two.
The city on the Rhine is home to numerous artists and photographers, including Gerhard Richter whose works are currently featured in the "Gerhard Richter Portraits" exhibition at the National Portrait
Gallery until 31 May. It is the first major exhibition devoted to Richter�s portraits including 35 key paintings lent from major international public and private collections.
Our featured Cologne trip includes two nights in the five-star Hilton Cologne, return Eurostar tickets plus onward return travel in First Class. Don�t miss your chance to explore Cologne�s lively
atmosphere and attractions!
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Travel News Bites |
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Berlin WelcomeCard now also for five days |
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Even more value for money - the new Berlin WelcomeCard for five days offers free travelling for one adult with all busses and trains of the public transport system for as little as EUR 29.50.
It also entitles to up to 50 % price reduction for 140 tourist attractions and cultural highlights. This year, all sports fans can make good use of the Berlin WelcomeCard when the 12th IAAF World
Championships in Athletics will take place from 15 August to 23 August 2009 in Berlin�s Olympic Stadium with over 1.800 athletes from more than 200 countries.
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New Brandhorst Museum in Munich |
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Munich is extending its museum Landscape with the opening of the Brandhorst Museum on 21 May, located close to the Alte and Neue Pinakothek and next to the Pinakothek der Moderne, opens on the 21 May
2009.
On 21 May, the building designed by the Berlin-based architect Sauerbruch Hutton and a British - German team of architects features an impressive fa�ade of 36 000 ceramic rods in 23 different colours
and will be exhibiting an impressive collection of works of modern and contemporary art.
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Special offer: Maritim joker weekends |
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Book until 31 May and travel until the end of October with the leading German hotel group Maritim "joker weekend" offers.
The package includes not only two nights in a double or single room including breakfast buffet but also lots of extras and goodies such as welcome cocktail, welcome present, bedtime sweets, dinner on
the first night plus five-course dinner on the second night.
Prices for the two nights start at EUR 130 per person in a double room and EUR 179 in a single room. UK visitors can choose from 37 different Maritim hotels in Germany.
For further information on dates and booking call 0500 30 30 30.
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Don�t miss the 2010 Oberammergau Passion Play |
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Every ten years the small town of Oberammergau in Bavaria is giving it all when staging the famous Passion Play telling the story of the passion of Christ.
The next occasion to witness this unique spectacle will be from 15 May to 3 October 2010 and tickets tend to sell quickly. German specialist tour operator Dertour is offering a number of tours for the
2010 production on the open-air stage of the Passion Play Theatre.
Prices for a three night package start at �829 including accommodation in Munich (with breakfast) and Oberammergau (full board), return flights from Heathrow, transfer from Munich, tickets to see the
play plus lunch and dinner before and during the performance.
For dates and more information call 020 7290 1111
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Flight up-date: New Aer Lingus London - Munich service |
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Aer Lingus is launching a new service between London Gatwick Airport and Bavaria�s capital Munich.
Starting on 20 April, the carrier will operate its services on the new route from Monday to Sunday.
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Flight up-date: New Ryanair route Edinburgh - Leipzig-Altenburg |
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Starting from 31 March, Ryanair will fly three times a week from Edinburgh to Leipzig - Altenburg (Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday).
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Up-coming event highlights
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6 March to 19 July 2009
Exhibition: Calvinism.
The Reformed Protestants in Germany and Europe, German Historical Museum, Berlin
www.dhm.de
20 to 29 March 2009
Festival of contemporary music at different venues in Berlin
www.berlinerfestspiele.de
1 April to 5 July 2009
Exhibition: The Bauhaus is coming, different locations in Weimar
www.das-bauhaus-kommt.de
1 April to 30 November 2009
Guided tours in Weimar: Bauhaus walks
www.germany-tourism.co.uk
3 to 26 April 2009
Bach weeks in Thuringia
www.thueringer-bachwochen.de
11 April 2009 to 3 May 2009
Stuttgarter Spring Festival
www.stuttgart-tourist.de
18 April to 31 May 2009
Movimentos - The Autostadt Festival Weeks in Wolfsburg
www.autostadt.de
19 April 2009
Flames of Classic "The magic of laser, fire and music" in the Philharmonie Essen
www.essen.de
23 April to 11 October 2009
Federal horticultural exhibition 2009, Schwerin
www.buga-2009.de
25 April 2009
Long Night of the Museums, Frankfurt
www.frankfurt-tourismus.de
30 April 2009
Walpurgis Night festivities, Harz
www.harzinfo.de
3 May to 20 September 2009
Rhine in Flames
www.germany-tourism.co.uk
8 May 2009 to 9 May 2010
820th Harbour Birthday Festival Hamburg
www.hafengeburtstag.de
8 to 24 May 2009
German Mozart festival 2009 ("Network Mozart")
www.sachsen-tour.de
16 May 2009
International Fireworks Competition, Herrenhausen Castle in Hanover
www.hannover.de
21 to 24 May 2009
M�ritz Sail
www.mecklenburgische-seenplatte.de
22 May to 3 June 2009
International H�ndel Festival in G�ttingen
www.haendel-festspiele.de
23 May 2009
Long Night of Music in Munich: One City - One Night - 400 concerts
www.muenchen.de
29 May to 1 June 2009
Carnival of Cultures, Berlin
www.karneval-berlin.de
30 May to 19 June 2009
Herrenhausen Baroque - Herrenhausen Festival, Hanover
www.hannover.de
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Book Germany now
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For best-value travel deals to Germany, look no further and check our one-stop shop consumer platform on
"Book Germany now".
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Contact Details German National Tourist Office
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For general enquiries on travelling to Germany please contact
phone:
020 7317 0908
(open 10 am to 4 pm)
email:
[email protected]
For travel trade enquiries please contact Katrin Lukosch phone:
020 7317 0910
email:
[email protected]
For press enquiries please contact Barbara Geier
phone:
020 7317 0904
email:
[email protected]
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