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Explore Germany: Lake Vacations

Lake Vacations
Live like a German in a village or town near a beautiful lake that is also close to small restaurants, shops, museums, and local attractions. We compiled a detailed destination guide for each location (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 special Germany vacation...
Laufenburg

Laufenburg

Laufenburg is a small city in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, part of the Waldshut district. It has approximately 4300 inhabitants (including 6 outskirts 8300 inhabitants). Laufenburg is separated from a Swiss city with the same name by the river Rhine.

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Weitendorf

Weitendorf

Weitendorf is a municipality in the Ludwigslust-Parchim district, in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany.

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Scheidegg

Scheidegg

Scheidegg is a municipality in the district of Lindau in Bavaria in Germany and a licensed Kneipp cure spa and air health resort.

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Weissensberg

Weissensberg

Weißensberg is a municipality in the district of Lindau in Bavaria in Germany.

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Luehburg

Luehburg

Lühburg is a municipality in the Rostock district, in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany.

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Behren-Luebchin

Behren-Luebchin

Behren-Lübchin is a municipality in the district of Rostock, in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany.

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Feldberger Seenlandschaft

Feldberger Seenlandschaft

Feldberger Seenlandschaft (literally: "Feldberg lake country") is a municipality in the district Mecklenburgische Seenplatte, in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany.

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Koehn

Koehn

Köhn is a municipality in the district of Plön, in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.

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Nonnenhorn

Nonnenhorn

Nonnenhorn is one of the three Bavarian towns on Lake Constance in the Swabian district of Lindau. The air health resort and famous wine town is located between Wasserburg (Bodensee) and Kressbronn am Bodensee (Baden-Württemberg).

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Plau am See

Plau am See

Plau am See is a town in the Ludwigslust-Parchim district, in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany.

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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.

[ source: Wikitravel ]