trip to Germany
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Since you will be in Stuttgart and the Black Forest area, don't miss a chance to chill out in one of the spas of Baden Baden. Many Europeans love to vacation there and it is a neat town to walk around in filled with cafes and not to expensive restaurants. The spas are very elegant and will be a nice rest for you and not prohibitively expensive (bathing suits optional!) Afterall, President Obama stopped there, so how bad can it be? It is also a fun drive as the road twists and winds up the mountain to get there.
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Here is a nice city guide for Frankfurt and the surrounding area with some of the highlights and events going on for the next few months (you did not give a time frame from when you will be here). It is fairly comprehensive, with some good photos too. Frankfurt is a good base city for various side trips. There are so many great little towns nearby that are easily reached by train or S-bahn.
http://frankfurt-on-foot-cityguide.blogspot.com/
http://frankfurt-on-foot-cityguide.blogspot.com/
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you can travel together very inexpensively within a given state. I believe when we were there it was approx. $20 Euros for a family day pass of unlimited travel.>
I believe they cost 29 euros to 39 euros now for these Lander Tickets - you cannot use them on express trains but they do cover all other forms of transport from trams to buses to metros to regional and commuter trains.
If you buy a German Railpass then extra days after the minimum is only about $20/day so however - but as up to five can ride on the Lander Ticket i think the more traveling together the cheaper the Lander Tickets are p.p.
All Lander tickets are covered on www.bahn.de - German Rail web site.
I believe they cost 29 euros to 39 euros now for these Lander Tickets - you cannot use them on express trains but they do cover all other forms of transport from trams to buses to metros to regional and commuter trains.
If you buy a German Railpass then extra days after the minimum is only about $20/day so however - but as up to five can ride on the Lander Ticket i think the more traveling together the cheaper the Lander Tickets are p.p.
All Lander tickets are covered on www.bahn.de - German Rail web site.
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321sister - i have not gone in the Remagen Bridge museum and yes would only take a look at the remains of the bridge if passing by it between Cologne and Koblenz. It's a sight that is more evocative of its historical importance than the scant remains itself.
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Not sure if you are still planning to visit Stuttgart or not, but here's my two cents. Although I spent 2+ years living in Stuttgart and loved every minute, it doesn't make a whole lot of sense to split your visit between Tuebingen and Stuttgart. You could stay in Tuebingen for the whole time and take a day trip into Stuttgart and visit the Mercedes-Benz museum (if that's your cup of tea - it is fascinating!). There also aren't a whole lot of budget hotels in downtown Stuttgart.
There are many wonderful towns to visit in the vicinity of Stuttgart - Ludwigsburg with its gorgeous Residenzschloss has been mentioned (English tours available, but check the times in advance); another favorite that I believe you can get to easily by train is Schwaebisch Hall (smaller than Tuebingen).
There are many wonderful towns to visit in the vicinity of Stuttgart - Ludwigsburg with its gorgeous Residenzschloss has been mentioned (English tours available, but check the times in advance); another favorite that I believe you can get to easily by train is Schwaebisch Hall (smaller than Tuebingen).
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For a lovely hotel in Frankfurt, I found this one in Sachsenhausen. http://www.hotel-am-berg-ffm.de/
This one in Westend: http://www.hotel-goelz.de/
and this one in Bornheim on the Berger Strasse, and it sits across from 2 great half-timbered Applewine garden restaurants that were built in 1600. http://www.bornheimer-hof.de/
This one in Westend: http://www.hotel-goelz.de/
and this one in Bornheim on the Berger Strasse, and it sits across from 2 great half-timbered Applewine garden restaurants that were built in 1600. http://www.bornheimer-hof.de/
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Lucky you - 3 weeks in Germany!
You may have moved on from this question, but I loved seeing the Charlemagne-built church in Aachen, and the surrounding old part of the city. The cathedral museum was also worthwhile. It's not far from Cologne, so a day hop will suffice. Cologne's cathedral is simply stunning, and the Romanesque churches in the city are also fascinating. But then I love visiting old churches...
I think you are wise to save Berlin. When you do go, plan on a minimum of 4 days. Fantastic city!
You may have moved on from this question, but I loved seeing the Charlemagne-built church in Aachen, and the surrounding old part of the city. The cathedral museum was also worthwhile. It's not far from Cologne, so a day hop will suffice. Cologne's cathedral is simply stunning, and the Romanesque churches in the city are also fascinating. But then I love visiting old churches...
I think you are wise to save Berlin. When you do go, plan on a minimum of 4 days. Fantastic city!
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There are lockers at the train station in Heidelberg.
I hope you are aware that Heidelberg is not on the way from Koblenz to Frankfurt but requires a detour. Heidelberg is however right on the way from Frankfurt to Stuttgart/Tübingen.
I hope you are aware that Heidelberg is not on the way from Koblenz to Frankfurt but requires a detour. Heidelberg is however right on the way from Frankfurt to Stuttgart/Tübingen.