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Explore Germany: Mecklenburg Lakes
Like the Pomeranian and Masurian lake plateaus the Mecklenburger Seenplatte was formed during the ice age. The many lakes are remnants of the receding ice from about 12,000 years ago. The area around the Mecklenburg Lake District is flat, sparsely populated and mainly covered by forests, lakes and moors. The lakes themselves are popular for boating and fishing. They are natural habitat for numerous plants and animals, including endangered species.
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Popular Destinations - Mecklenburg Lakes
Blankenese
Blankenese is a former independent town, now a suburban quarter in the borough Altona in the western part of Hamburg (Germany). It is located on right bank of the Elbe river. The population is around 13,000. It lies in a valley between two of the only…
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Göhren-Lebbin
Göhren-Lebbin is a peaceful village on Lake Fleesensee in the northern state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The Fleesensee is Germany’s largest lake, part of the biggest connected lake-area in all of central Europe, and nearby Müritz National…
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Cambs
Cambs is a municipality in the district of Parchim, in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany.
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Plau am See
Plau am See is a town in the Ludwigslust-Parchim district, in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany.
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Langen Bruetz
Langen Brütz is a municipality in the Ludwigslust-Parchim district, in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany.
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Weitendorf
Weitendorf is a municipality in the Ludwigslust-Parchim district, in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany.
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Gross Miltzow
Groß Miltzow is a village in the district Mecklenburg-Strelitz in southeast Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
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Gramzow
Gramzow is a municipality in the Uckermark district, in Brandenburg, Germany.
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Feldberger Seenlandschaft
Feldberger Seenlandschaft (literally: "Feldberg lake country") is a municipality in the district Mecklenburgische Seenplatte, in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany.
Malchow
Malchow is a municipality in the Müritz district, in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany. It is situated on the river Elde, 25,5 km west of Waren, and 35 km north of Wittstock.
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Most Popular Destinations in Germany
Germany has numerous cities of interest to tourists; these are the top nine travel destinations:
- Berlin - the reunified and reinvigorated capital of Germany; known for its division during the Cold War - and the Berlin Wall. Today its a metropolis of diversity with elegant clubs, galleries and traditional restaurants. It is also a haven for shoppers.
- Bremen - one of the most important cities in northern Germany, its old town will be of interest to travelers who want a slice of history.
- Cologne - Germany's fourth-largest city. Cologne was founded by the Romans and is 2000 years old with its huge cathedral, Romanesque churches, and archaeological sites. Cologne also well known for its carnival and its Christopher-Street-Day parade. Don't forget to try the local cuisine and of course the local beer, called "Kölsch".
- Dresden - once called
Florence on the Elbe
, and world-famous for its Frauenkirche and historic center which was destroyed during the war, the city offers more than what the average traveller can expect: Great festivals, all kinds of cultural entertainment, vibrant night life, and surrounded by beautiful natural vistas. Dresden hosts the Staatlichen Kunstsammlungen Dresden (Dresden State Art Collections) which is one of the world's most impressive museums and collections. The art collections consist of eleven museums, of which the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister and the Grünes Gewölbe are the most well-known. - Dusseldorf - Germany's capital of fashion, the capital city of North Rhine-Westphalia offers a wide scale of fascinating new architecture. Right along the shores of river Rhine, the "Altstadt" and the "Medienhafen" are among the best places in Germany to enjoy a vibrant nightlife. Being one of the country's wealthiest cities, the atmosphere is very pleasant. Germans call it "the only metropolis ending with -dorf (German for village)".
- Frankfurt - Germany's leading financial center, transportation hub, seat of the European Central Bank (ECB), international trade fair center (Book Fair, Motor Show), hub of multicultural activity (30% Immigrants), and site of numerous world-class museums and theaters. It is also Germany's only city with enough skyscrapers to have a skyline.
- Hamburg - Germany's second-largest city, famous for its harbour as well as its liberal and tolerant culture. Don't miss the Reeperbahn with its night clubs and casinos. Hamburg is also popular for its many musicals.
- Hannover - One of Germany's newer
tourist cities
, having hosted various international events in recent times. - Munich - Bavaria's beautiful capital city and Southern Germany's primate city. Third largest city in Germany, Munich is the site of the famous Oktoberfest and the gateway to the Alps.
- Nuremberg - Second largest city in Bavaria, after WW2 over 90% of the old-town was destroyed. Today it has already been reconstructed, including the Gothic Kaiserburg Castle (Emperor's Castle of the Holy Roman Empire of German Nation). You can also visit the Nazi party rally grounds, the Documentation Centre and Courtroom 600 - venue of the Nuremberg Trails.
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