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Germany Travel

Welcome, or Willkommen, to the land of Oktoberfest, the Berlin Wall, and lederhosen (knee-breeches). Although relatively small in size, this European nation boasts the second-largest population on the continent, making it a lively and bustling place to visit. Known to natives as Deutschland, Germany has a plethora of tourist attractions, museums, festivals, art galleries, and architectural sites. This Web guide offers resources to help you plan a German holiday.

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Getting to Germany

Due to Germany's land-locked position in Central Europe, most travelers fly or drive to Germany. Of course, if you are coming from the United States, your best option is to fly. This section focuses on providing vacationers the best (and hopefully cheapest!) options for getting to Germany safely and soundly.

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Most tourists choose to visit Germany during the late spring or early summer. However, many Web sites offer travel deals for off-season flights. Look for seasonal packages and discounts on the Web sites included below.

The Frankfurt and Munich airports cater most often to foreign travel and have comprehensive Web sites that are regularly updated.

If you are flying to Germany, you can log in and check your flight status at the airline's Web site.

The sites recommended in this section offer great deals, but be sure to comparison shop for flights and packages before divulging the digits on your credit card. You never know when a particular Web site is running a special.

More information on booking flights and finding travel deals can also be found in the findingDulcinea Travel Guide.

Accommodations and transportation for your stay in Germany are addressed in the next two sections of this guide, "Where will I stay when I'm in Germany?" and "How will I get around while I'm in Germany?"

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For flight booking and airport information ...

Lufthansa is the most frequently used airline for getting to Germany. Their user-friendly Web site allows to you navigate with the dual criteria of "My Country" and "My Language," making it easy to find flights to Germany while reading in English.

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The German National Tourist Board has a great Web page for traveling to Deutschland by plane. Read this brief article on German airports before planning your trip. For even more info, use the "Map of major German airports" link at the very bottom of the page.

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Frankfurt Airport City is a significant source of information for all travelers flying into Germany through the Frankfurt Airport. As it is the most commonly used airport for foreign tourists, chances are you'll need to take a look at this helpful site. On the main page, browse the "Quick Infos" section for flight details and airport maps.

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Expedia.com , a well-known and oft-treaded Web site, has a helpful subsection that starts you off with an interactive map of Central Europe. Choose one of the major German cities to compare prices, or simply select one of the other travel tabs ("Packages" or "Flights & Cars"). While you're there, take a peek at the useful info provided under "Discover Central Europe."

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For travel deals and packages ...

Come to Germany Now says it all in the name. This proud Web site wants you to come now "for the trip of your lifetime!" More importantly, the site has a refreshing variety of travel options. Don't miss their "Hot Deal Spotlight" and read up on the "Package Tours." For an alternative experience, peruse their section on "River Cruising."

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Go-today.com allows a traveler the luxury of picking from a long list of German travel packages. Tourists have several methods for booking their trip: browse through their pre-set packages, search by city, or build a trip by "type," such as "scenic," "ecotourism," "safari," or "sun & beach."

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Germany Travel Direct is a small but specific Web site that offers specialized travel deals listed by season and activity. Look for summer and winter tours, skiing tours, and bicycle tours. Or how about a traditional Christmas market tour? Each tour is listed with a full itinerary and cost.

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