are any of these german towns worth seeing?
Nov 14th, 2002, 09:57 AM
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Author: xxx ([email protected])<BR>Date: 11/14/2002, 01:29 pm<BR>Message: I'm sorry, but this is an incredibly dismissive question!"<BR><BR> <BR>Then why answer...you can ignore it you know!<BR><BR>US
Nov 14th, 2002, 10:04 AM
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Dear Alex:<BR><BR>I stayed in Mainz several years ago while my husband attended a wine conference. The spouses had various day tours to choose from. I did the "Churches of Mainz". It was very good and we had excellent guides. St. Stephen's has the Chagall stained glass windows. We also went to Heidelburg, very nice. <BR><BR>Mainz is also home to the original Guttenburg Bible.<BR><BR>Good luck!! <BR>Michelle
Nov 14th, 2002, 10:08 AM
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Of the four you mention, I've visited only Frankfurt and Heidelberg. Frankfurt is a fairly typical modern city, more appropriate as a gateway than a destination. Heidelberg, on the other hand, is well worth a visit, especially if you enjoy walking. The Hauptstrasse boasts a number of interesting shops and restaurants; the Schloss (castle) is a fun hike and a very interesting visit, and Philosophers' Way - a hiking path across the Neckar River from the main town - is worth a visit. Along the way, you'll encounter a 1930s outdoor amphitheatre where Hitler Youth gathered. Again, quite fascinating. If you go in summer, you might get to take in one of the performances of the Student Prince at the castle.
Nov 14th, 2002, 10:17 AM
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Wiesbaden is a charming city. It wasw spared bombing and shelling by the Allies so that they could make it one of their headquarters.<BR>It is a wealthy city with a pedestrian mall full of tempting shops and stores. Many concerts and festivals are held in Wiesbaden.<BR>And there is an elegant casino where one can wager a few (or a lot) of Euros on roulette and blackjack. Coat and tie required.<BR><BR>Regards, <BR><BR>Jinx Hoover
Nov 14th, 2002, 11:54 AM
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Of the 4 you mentioned, I enjoyed Heidelberg the most and Frankfurt the least. Like any large city, there are lots of uninteresting places to see and Frankfurt is a fairly large city. I stayed at the Zum Ritter across from the library in Heidelberg, within easy walking distance of the castle.<BR><BR>This is a VERY subjective answer. . .
Nov 14th, 2002, 01:54 PM
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I agree, this is very subjective. I, too, have only been to Frankfurt & Heidelberg of the 4. <BR><BR>In Heidelberg, I liked the castle and enjoyed a walking tour we booked with a transplanted American. It is a very nice place!<BR><BR>I know Frankfurt gets a bad rap as a destination in Germany, but I rather liked it. True, it looks a bit more modern than the other places you could visit, but there is still history there...and apfel wein! Also, at the time I had just come from Munich....Munich is great and has a lot to offer but the people there are so stressed out because it is overrun with tourists. When I got to Frankfurt, which is less tourist-laden, you could see the difference--the people seemed more laid back. Shopping was slightly cheaper too.
Nov 14th, 2002, 02:16 PM
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Oops sorry for the confusion. I will be staying in St.Goar for two nights and Trier for one night. I was wondering whether to stick with the towns along the rivers (Mosel and rhine) or whether it was worthwile venturing out to say mainz or heidelberg ie. venturing away from the river.
Nov 14th, 2002, 03:26 PM
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Yes...Hedidelburg is very nice. The damaged castle, the bridge and the small side streets make it an interesting visit. Nothing exciting... but nice for an afternoon. Just get a cab from the train station to the castle hill and enjoy and walk down the hill to the town below. An excellent photo moment is across the bridge looking back at the castle.<BR><BR>US
