Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia Travel Guide
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Guidebooks
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Fodor's See It Germany, 4th Edition
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Germany's traditional charm is most evident in the eastern states of Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, and Thuringia. Since the former communist German Democratic Republic (commonly referred to by its German acronym—DDR or its English equivalent GDR) resolutely clung to its German heritage, an unspoiled German state of mind still survives here.
Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia Hotels
Hotels in eastern Germany are up to international standards and, due to economic subsidies in the 1990s, often far outshine their West German counterparts...read more
Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia Restaurants
Enterprising young managers and chefs have established themselves in the East, so look for new, usually small, restaurants. People in the region are extremely...read more
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Things To Do in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia
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Travel Deals in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia
- Book 4-Star Villa Weltemuehle Dresden in Dresden Fr $105+/Nt Expedia
- 3-Star Adler Leipzig Fr $67+/Nt Save with Hotels.com, $46/night less
- 4-Star Dresden Sale! 4 Nts + Air Fr $1963 Expedia
- Book the DORMERO Konigshof Dresden 3 Nts in Aug Fr $164+/Nt — $164 Expedia
- 4-Star Dresden Sale! 4 Nts + Air Fr $1952 — $1,952 Expedia
Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia Experiences
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Following Martin Luther: Trace the path of the ultimate medieval rebel in Wittenberg, Eisenach, and the Wartburg and gain valuable insight into... Read more
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Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia are currently celebrating the "Luther decade," preparing to mark the Protestant Reformation's 500th anniversary in... Read more
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Begun in Weimar, the Bauhaus movement's futuristic design, "form from function" mentality, and revolutionary spirit has inspired artists worldwide... Read more
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The cuisine of the region is hearty and seasonal, and almost every town has a unique specialty unavailable outside the immediate area. Look for... Read more
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Trip Ideas
From backpackers to businessmen, luxury seekers to religious pilgrims, all kinds of travelers are draw... Read more
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Trip Ideas
Ask around and most people will tell you to spend as short a layover as possible in Athens before booking... Read more
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· Forums Trip Reports
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Not really a trip report but the beginning of my travel pictures from our trip in Germany in May.
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The Staatsgalerie Stuttgart is having a special Edvard Munch exhibit in honor of his 150th birthday. Read more
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As promised I'm making a start on this overdue TR. Read more
