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Nuremberg and Munich
The last two cities are in the south-east. Nuremberg is famous for its unique medieval atmosphere – the old quarter may be old, but it’s still full of boutiques, shops and bars and restaurants. It also hosts one of the most famous Christmas markets in the country. Munich, Germany’s southernmost city, is home to the distinctive Church of Our Lady and thrives on balancing football with high culture and historic sites with well-used pubs. Oh, and you may have heard of its football team: they’re called FC Bayern… |
Nuremberg At the centre of Nuremberg lies a medieval castle, which attests to a history that reaches back 950 years. In their course Nuremberg has been a historically pivotal city-fortress, a home to renowned artist Albrecht Dürer and a site for Nazi party rallies – naturally, there are museums dedicated to all three. Families should head to the city’s zoo and check out its dolphinarium, the only one of its kind in southern Germany, while possible excursions include countless castles – Nuremberg lies on the Castle Road trail, which boasts more than 70 – and the wine-growing villages of the surrounding Franconian region. Stadium and football team: Franken-Stadion, FC Nürnberg Travelling to Nuremberg: Nuremberg has Europe’s biggest motorway interchange, an international railway hub and an international airport (5km from the city centre). The port on the Europa Canal (Main-Danube Canal) is the starting-point for many passenger ship services to Vienna and Budapest. |
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Munich Munich, probably best known for Bayern Munich and Oktoberfest, derives part of its unique character from its closeness to the Alps. This is a laid-back, culturally vibrant city, both rustic and cosmopolitan, that appeals to opera buffs as much as clubbers, and glamorous shopaholics as much as lovers of art and architecture. Museum-goers should check up on the date of this year’s ‘Long Night of the Museums’, an annual event that keeps – as you’ve guessed – the city’s museums open all night. Near to Munich you’ll find the fairytale castle Neuschwanstein (to which Walt Disney owes more than a little), opportunities for all kinds of leisure activity in the foothills of the Alps, and much more! Stadium and football team:Allianz Arena, FC Bayern München and TSV 1860 München Travelling to Munich: Munich airport is 25kms away. The city is an international rail hub and is connected to several international arterial motorways. Now try answering the following questions. You’ll need to take account of the information on this page, and do some further reading at www.germany-tourism.co.uk. Pay particular attention to: Destination Germany Events [testbutton] |
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