Реферат: Tourism in Germany
German roads are excellent, and motorised transport can be a great way to tour the country, although most towns have problems with car-parking. The national and famous motorway network known as autobahn can be wonderful and nightmare.
Bicycle touring in Germany is very popular. There are often separate cycling routes in the cities, towns and in the countryside, but cycling on the autobahn is strictly not allowed.
3. Accommodation in Germany.
There is a wide variety of accommodation possibilities in Germany ranging from a private room to a vacation home up to a luxury hotel. There are also lower priced lodgings available. Either way, standards are set and checked so that you can expect a comfortable place to stay in every case. Hotel corporations and regional and local tourism organisations publish their own accommodation directories. You can make room reservations directly through the hotel chain reservation systems, hotel corporations, the airports and tourism organisations. Travel agencies also work closely with hotels.
More and more hotels and hotel chains in Germany are including youth specials into their programs. Special youth hostels and youth
hotels have dedicated and specialised themselves to tourists needs. They can
even be accommodated close to the city centers. Vacation villages and vacation
apartments are a good idea for spending more than one night somewhere. Tourists
can also spend the night at one of more than 2000 camping sites or in one of
over 600 youth hostels. Bed & Breakfast is not just a British speciality.
Almost all tourist information points can find you a private room on arrival
and can sometimes even make advance reservations.
Hotel rooms in Germany have a wide selection of price ranges. You can
stay overnight in luxury suites, rooms in middle class hotels or very
inexpensive accommodation in smaller hotels. From Flensburg to Munich, from Aachen to Dresden, you can find hotels to fit your needs according to German hotel
classification standards. Hotels are classified based on a uniform criteria and
are categorised by a certain number of stars (i.e. **** = luxurious). Some of Germanys` finer hotels are Accor, ArabellaSheraton and Maritim
Camping & Caravaning
Whether staying in an RV trailer, motorhome or within the four walls of your tent, you can be right at home in any beautiful setting. For a few days or several weeks, delightful landscapes can be directly outside your front door. Relax in nature and recover from the hectic pace of everyday life. Germany offers an abundance of camp sites in areas chosen for the incredible scenery they possess, and their gates are open to everyone. For your vacation, you can choose from sites located in more tourist areas or, for longer stays, get away to more remote locations in the middle of the most gorgeous surroundings.
Guesthouses & inns
Besides hotels in all categories, there is naturally also a variety of guesthouses and inns which can be found almost everywhere in Germany. They offer a good opportunity for enjoying a low-priced vacation in a family atmosphere.
Youth hostels
The youth hostels in Germany are open to all people, whether young or old. Suitable for short visits or longer stays, hostels are ideal for many different types of people and activities. Guests can include single people, families, tour groups, sport teams and youth groups. They come for everything from vacation camps to ski trips as well as conferences and seminars. The only requirement is that one must be a member of the German Youth Hostel Association.
Vacation on a farm
The most beautiful time of the year is awaiting you right outside
your door. Vacation farm areas can provide with peaceful, unencumbered days.
Out in the country, you will find elements of life that you otherwise may not
experience. Instead of the hectic pace of everyday life that makes you feel
unacknowledged, you encounter real hospitality in a warm, personal atmosphere.
You will find yourself rejuvenated in such a natural setting whether
just walking outside, fishing, biking or horseback riding. There's no end to
the new experiences and discoveries you can make. The hosts of the farm will
spoil you with regional delicacies like fragrant fresh breads, home-made
sausages and cheeses as well as wine and juices from own vineyards. Diverse
leisure activities for both young and old round off the whole experience in the
country.
Bed and Breakfast
A Bed and Breakfast is typically a lower-priced alternative to hotels and inns. Instead of staying in anonymous hotel beds, you sleep in cosy, private guest rooms. You are welcomed cordially by your hosts who offer a pleasant atmosphere in which to enjoy your stay. In the morning, breakfast is prepared just for you according to your taste. Your hosts take a personal interest in helping you with providing tips and information about the area, the country and the people.
4. Where to go.
4.1.Festivals
From its beginning in post war Berlin, the Berlinale was
designed to be an international rather than a national film festival.
Over the years the festival has cemented its status as major European film
festival and is easily as important as its competitors in Venice and Cannes.
The Golden and Silver Berlin bear and many honorary awards are much
sought-after.
B) Love parade in Berlin
German
techno guru Dr. Motte and 150 of his closer friends started the rave in 1989.
They met at Berlin's 'Ku'damm' to celebrate a party and to demonstrate for
tolerance and love.
Successfully: the mobile party attracts en-vogue DJs and an enthusiastic crowd.
Some facts: In 2000, the loveparade's busiest year to date, 250 DJs on 53
wagons partied together with over a million guests.
Recently, Austria, Israel, South Africa and Mexico have joined the craze and
organised their own love parades.
C) Frankfurt's Bookfair
Frankfurt
is a big player in global trade fair business. An
annual average of 80 fairs and exhibitions attract numerous visitors from all
over the world.
One of the highlights is Frankfurt's book fair. The biggest book fair worldwide
dates back to the 15th century. Its popularity has increased ever since.
Today, more than 250,000 annual visitors flood the fair.
The aim: information on a selection of the almost 400,000 books which are being
presented. Readings, talks, interviews and other side events offer additional
incentives for an interested public. Book industry, publishers, critics,
readers and writers alike are under the spell of the biggest book fair world
wide.
D) Carnival in Germany
In Germany Mardi Gras ('Fasching') is also
referred to as the fifth and foolish season ('die närrische Zeit'). It is
a time of elaborate parades, masks, balls and election of Carnival king and
queen and official madness.
The exact time of celebration and the traditions vary from county to county,
but it generally takes place in early spring. Munich, Cologne, Mainz are strongholds of Mardi Gras celebrations.
Switzerland and Austria, too, join the party with enthusiasm following
their own traditions.
E) Munich's 'Oktoberfest'
Even though it is called
'Oktoberfest', the festival actually takes place in September, as Bavarian
autumn can be tricky and surprise with early cold and snow. Today, the
'Oktoberfest' is the largest festival worldwide attracting a multitude of
visitors. Apart from beer tents the festival offers amusements as diverse as
roller coasters, circus appearances, festive parades and live brass bands.
The ceremonial opening happens at noon. The mayor arrives in a festive coach
followed by a decorated horse-drawn brewer's cart. Guests, staff and the
numerous brass bands are all wearing traditional costumes (lederhosen and
dirndls) for the occasion. At the end of the parade the major taps the first
keg of beer and shouts, "o'zapft is!" (The keg is tapped).
It takes good nerves and a solid stomach to survive the festivals 16 days of
intensive partying. However, the festival is a huge success: Apart from
attracting a multitude of visitors the festivals brand name 'Oktoberfest' has
been exported all over the world.
4.2. National Parks
A) The Jasmund National Park
The Jasmund National Park offers many different landscapes within a very small area. Come and visit a cretaceous landscape with numerous bogs, wet grasslands and dry meadows. The most renowned attraction are the chalk cliffs surrounding the Königsstuhl which have been captured in paintings by the famous artist Caspar David Friedrich.
Apart from the Königsstuhl, the highest point on the chalk coastline, the whole length of the chalk coastline is impressive. It stretches over a length of 10 km, reaches a height of 117 m and consists of both active and inactive cliffs, illustrating the dynamics of an active steep coastline.
The national park offers a wide range of activities, such as hiking and bicycle tours, excursions and seminars which give the opportunity to explore the most beautiful hiking trails through the region´s forested landscapes.
The Stubnitz area is not just worth a visit
because of its magical chalk landscape, it is also the home of mythical figures.
On guided tours, organised on a regular basis by the national park
administration, you will find out everything about Hertha, a Germanic goddess,
and Störtebecker, a pirate who is said to have buried treasure somewhere
in this area.
