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Live like a German in a historic “old town” that is also close to small restaurants, shops, museums, and local attractions. We selected several special historic towns and compiled a detailed destination guide for each (includes restaurant choices, sports activities, things to do and see, grocery shopping, sightseeing tips, and more.) We want you to truly “Live like a German” during your Germany vacation…

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Uniquely beautiful historic “old Towns”

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Historic Old Towns

Wetzlar’s historic “Old Town” offers many unique older buildings and museums. This section of Wetzlar was also a temporary home to the famous writer Goethe in 1772.

Activities to Choose: Take a Boat Tour on the Rhine River, explore the Braunfels Castle, visit Wetzlar’s Historic Old Town, more…

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Wetzlar [ source: Flickr.com ]

Even just a simple walk past Braunfels’ market place and into the outer rings of the castle walls will amaze you since it takes you back to medieval times.

Activities to Choose: Take a Boat Tour on the Rhine River, explore the Braunfels Castle, visit Wetzlar’s Historic Old Town, more…

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Braunfels [ source: braunfels.de ]