When I visited my daughters in Germany, before the Wall came down, we traveled to Berchestgarten, stayed three days in a hotel operated by the U.S. Military, that had once been a recreation place for the Nazis.
High above the hotel, perched Hitler's Eagle's Nest. Visitors were free to roam the landscape, which still bore evidence of houses occupied by Hitler's highest-ranking officers and confidants.
Below the hotel, is the small town of Salzberg, with its famous Konigsburg Lake and historic salt mines. An admission fee secures a tour of the salt mines and a complimentary picture of you and the other people in your tram.
From Salzberg, we traveled to Dauchau, where we stayed overnight in a small local inn. Since my trip was in the latter part of November, it was cold. We were provided with feather-bed coverlets, though, and kept quite warm. The bathroom/shower facilities were excellent. Our supper was served from a German menu, which our waitress was happy to interpret. I had a German beer, which was very interesting. They must have brewed it that same week! Very strong, but good.
The next morning when I went to pay the bill, I learned that breakfast was included in the room price. We enjoyed a variety of sweet rolls and coffee. What was most interesting to me about breakfast was that many of the German's having breakfast did not order coffee. They had a beer! When I asked my daughter about this, she said coffee is very expensive, but almost every little town has their brewmeister, so beer is cheap.
From the inn, we went to the prison camp of Dauchau, one of the infamous death camps of the German Reich. Of course, the barracks that housed the prisoners have been destroyed. There is, however, one prototype that has been rebuilt, and tourists are free to enter. There is one original barracks that contained soldiers still standing, and some of the ovens used to dispose of prisoners are still in place Despite the horror and depravity that was forced upon thousands of innocents, I felt a quiet, serene, presence here. Flowers were budding and blooming and the birds were singing. Even in winter, the grass was green!
Anyone traveling to Germany MUST drive on the Autobahn! No speed limit!
Visit the local markets, churches, schools, fairs, anything native. Don't get too bent out of shape if the German people seem distant and reluctant to become friends with you. Germany has not forgotten WWI and WWII; but the Germany I was privileged to see was beautiful.
2006-11-05 13:58:58
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answered by Baby Poots 6
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i'm sure there are historical sights or museums you can visit. Try wikipedia and type in Germany, it'll give u the countrys history or historical places and good stuff like that.
im sure if u just type in Germany in any search engines, you're bound to come across something.
good luck
2006-11-05 13:09:02
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answered by Ruby 2
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