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~Castles~
Marksburg Castle
Braubach
Tel:
+49 (0) 26 27/206
www.marksburg.de
Dating
from 1231, this is the only undamaged mountainside castle on
the Rhine. The furnishings provide a true picture of life in
a medieval castle.
~Castles~
Marienburg Castle
D-30982 Pattensen
T+49 (0) 5069 / 407
F+49
(0) 5069 / 804318
Email
office@schloss-marienburg.com
www.schloss-marienberg.com
Situated 20 km south of Hanover, Marienburg
Castle is one of the most important neo-Gothical historical
buildings in Germany. Visit the former summer residence of
the Guelphs and be enchanted by a fairy tale life in a
castle.
~Castles~
Schloss Hämelschenburg
D-31860 Emmerthal/Hämelschenburg
T+49 (0) 5155 – 951690
F+49 (0)5155 951691
Email
kontakt@schloss-haemelschenburg.de
www.schloss-haemelschenburg.de
On the Fairy Tale Road near Hamlyn, this exquisite 16th
Castle also offers the visitor wonderful grounds,
church,mill and former farm buildings which now house café,
museum shop and artists workshops. The Baroness is available
for English Group tours of the castle and art collections
~Castles~
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Eltz Castle |
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Münstermaifeld, |
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Rhineland Palatinate |
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T+49 2672 9 50500 |
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F+49 2672 9 505050 |
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Email
kastellanej@burg-eltz.de |
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www.burg-eltz.de |
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Medieval fairytale castle, depicted on the
former DM500 banknote, is located on the Elz river in
the Moselle area. Home to the Lords and Counts of Eltz
for the last 850 years. Guided tours |
~Castles~
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Neuschwanstein Castle |
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Hohenschwangau |
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Bavaria |
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T+49 8362 81035 |
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0049 8362 93399880 |
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F+49 8362 8990 |
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www.neuschwanstein.com |
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Ludwig II’s fairy tale castle. Paintings depicting
German legends, lives of kings, saints and
troubadours. Guided tours on reservation |
~Palaces and
Parks~
Berlin
*Charlottenburg Palace & Park
www.spsg.de
The
magnificent palace complex is surrounded by a unique,
Baroque garden that merges into
a landscaped park. The palace
and its garden were originally built as a summer residence
for the Prussian queen, Sophie Charlotte. Open all year
Tue-Sun
Potsdam
*Sanssoucci Palace & Park
www.spsg.de
No Palace is so closely
linked with the personality of Frederick the Great- his
summer residence during the 18th century. Open
all year Tue-Sun
*New
Palace at Sanssouci
www.spsg.de
Frederick
the Great had the New Palace built from 1763–69. The King’s
Apartment, Palace Theatre, Pesne Gallery, the festival halls
and the famous Grotto Hall are outstanding
testaments to the Frederician
Rococo. Open all year Sat-Thu.
*Cecilienhof
Palace
www.spsg.de
The residence of Crown Prince William and his
wife Cecilie, it was created in the style of an English
country house from 1913–17. Famous as the venue for the
Potsdam Conference in 1945.
Open all year Tue-Sun
Brandenburg
*Rheinsberg Palace
www.spsg.de
Frederick 11 spent his
youth here. Rebuilt from 1734-40, the Palace is
astoundingly beautiful. In addition there is the Kurt –Tucholsky
Literature Museum. Open all
year Tue-Sun
*Group
Reservations
For the Palaces & Parks
T+49
(0)331 9694-200/201
F+49 (0)331 9694- 107
Email
besucherzentrum@spsg.de
www.spsg.de
Visitor Centre
Historic Windmill
14414 Potsdam
T+49 (0)331 9694 202
~Museums~
| Das
Berta-Hummel-Museum im Hummelhaus |
| Marktplatz
32, |
| 84323
Massing |
| T00
49 87 24 960250 |
| F00
49 87 24 960299 |
| Email
info@hummelmuseum.de |
| www.hummelmuseum.de |
| Discover
the unknown side of the well-known artist Berta M. I.
Hummel, creator of the famous Hummel Figurines. In
changing exhibitions the museum allows a fascinating
insight into the life and work of Berta Hummel. |
~Museums~
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| Käthe Wohlfahrt
Christmas Museum |
| Herngasse 1 |
| 91541 Rothenburg ob der Tauber |
| Museum Contact
Mrs Felicitas Höptner |
| T+49 (0)9861 409 365 |
| Email hoeptner@wohlfahrt.com |
| www.wohlfahrt.com |
| The story of Christmas
throughout the centuries, tour takes approximately one
hour |
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~Museums~
| Schokoladenmuseum |
| Cologne |
| T+49
221 931 8880 |
| F+49
221 93188814 |
| www.schokoladenmuseum.de |
| “The
World of Chocolate” has attracted chocoholics to
Cologne since 1993. Attractions include historical
exhibits, a two-story production area, a chocolate
fountain (drinks permitted), and a restaurant
overlooking the Rhine River |
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~Gifts/Souvenirs/Hotels~
Drubba Family
Black Forest Clock Center
Seestrasse 37
79822 Titisee
Tel. +49 7651 981200
Fax + 49 7651-88142
Email info@drubba.com
www.drubba.com
Contact: Alison or Peter
Cuckoo clocks (demonstration), Biersteins, Hummel figures,
Swarovski crystal, boat trips.
~Gifts/Souvenirs/Hotels~
Drubba
Family
Hofgut
Sternen
An
der Ravennaschlucht (B31)
79874
Breitnau/Höllsteig
Tel.+49-7652-9010
Fax
- +49-7652-103
Email
info@drubba.com
www.drubba.com
Contact:
Jürgen
Cuckoo
clocks (demonstration), Biersteins, Hummel figures,
Birkenstock, Swarovski
crystal, largest cuckoo clock in the Upper Black Forest
~Shopping~
| Barbara
Heinzeller |
|
Theaterstrasse
14 |
| D
82487 Oberammergau |
| T0049
8822 4663/7210 |
| F
0049 88224584 |
| Email
info@barbara-heinzeller.de |
| www.barbara-heinzeller.de |
| Local
woodcarvings made by local artists, huge selection
of Bavarian souvenirs. Coaches can stop in front of
the store to drop clients |
~Shopping~
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| Cuckoo
Clock Centre |
| Heerstrasse
131 |
| St
Goar |
| T+49
674 193 4120 |
| F+49
674 193 4122 |
| Email
mclock@aol.com |
| www.clocks-gifts-germany.com |
| Black
Forest clocks, porcelain, crystal, souvenirs,
special offers for free shipping in 2005gifts,
crafts, Neuschwanstein souvenirs from the Rhine
river valley with the castles near St. Goar and
Lorelei rock.The gift and craft shop is located
direct on the Rhine overlooking the town St. Goar
and Loreley |
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~Shopping~
| House
of Black
Forest Clocks |
| Landstr.
7 |
| D-78132
Hornberg |
| T+49
(0)78338037 |
| F+49
(0)7833 7724 |
| Email
info@house-of-black-forest-clocks.com |
| www.house-of-black-forest-clocks.com |
| We
offer every type of clock, Hummel figurines,
beersteins, pewter, Steiff toy animals, porcelain
dolls, Zapf dolls, musicboxes, smokers, nutcrackers,
Christmas ornaments, Geiger clothing, tee-shirts,
Black Forest souvenirs, knives and more. Open
Sundays through most of the year |
~Shopping~
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| Käthe
Wohlfahrt |
| “Weihnachtsdorf”
Village |
| Herngasse
1 |
| 91541
Rothenburg ob der Tauber |
| Shop
Contact
Andrea Rank |
| T+49
(0)9861 409116 |
| F+49
(0)9861 409 366 |
| Email
rank@wohlfahrt.com |
| www.wohlfahrt.com |
| We
offer unique Christmas decorations, timeless gifts
as well as traditional German Christmas items, all
presented in the most festive of atmospheres. We
also have a Christmas Museum for group tours |
~Hotel
and Winery~
| Rüdesheimer
Schloss |
| Weingasthaus
& Weinhotel |
| Steingasse
10 / Drosselgasse |
| D
- 65385 Rüdesheim am Rhein |
| T+49
(0) 6722 - 90 500 |
| T+49
6722 1027 winery |
| F+
49 (0) 6722 - 90 5050 |
| Email
info@ruedesheimer-schloss.com |
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www.ruedesheimer-schloss.com
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| 4
star hotel, with large garden Restaurant, wine
garden, wine tastings and live music |
~Cruise
Excursions~
KD Köln-Düsseldorfer
Deutsche Rheinschiffahrt AG
Frankenwerft 35
50667 Köln
T0049 (0)221 2088402
F0049 (0)221 2088403
Email
sales@k-d.com
www.k-d.com
Daily services along the
entire stretch of the UNESCO World Heritage “Middle Rhine”
including Loreley, Castles, and Nostalgia Tours
~Cruise
Excursions~
Bingen-Rudesheimer
Shipping Co.
Rheinkai 10
D-55411 Bingen am Rhein
T 0049 67 21 14140
F 0049 67 21 17398
Email
bingen-ruedesheimer@t-online.de
Regular excursion cruises in the Valley of the Loreley –
Rüdesheim/St Goar. Multi-lingual staff, commentary in
English. Full restaurant and snacks available
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