Germany Web Resources - General Travel and Tourism Information
Planning a trip to Germany? Here are some selected web resources that will help you plan you trip, from general tourism in Germany to German festivals and attractions.
German Menu and Dining Guide
About's German language guide's 3-page list of food words.
Unknown Germany
Find bargains in Germany, and advice about off-season travel.
Bavaria
Welcome to Bavaria: Information about cities in Bavaria from a private tour operator offering personal transportation from Munich airport or visiting Bavaria.
Business Culture in Germany
Going to Germany on Business? Here's some considerations on culture you might need to deal with. Also good to peruse for the casual visitor who wants to fit in.
Castles of Germany
Extensive catalog of castles, featuring recent and historical photos and drawings.
German Tourist Offices Worldwide
A list of all the German Tourist Offices around the world.
Germany - CIA World Factbook
General statistical information on the German country and people.
Germany - Wunderbar
German tourist portal. Good events calendar, abundant articles on culture, and travel tips.
Germany Tourist Attractions
Photos, maps, lists of top rated attractions, and walking and driving tours in Germany.
Germany's Medieval Fortifications
A comprehensive guide to Germany's castles from Roads to Ruins.
Hotels Germany
Extensive list of hotels; choose by city. Prices quoted in dollars.
Kinderzeche
Dinkelsbuhl's Kinderzeche festival in July includes a pageant, parades and a fair.
Octoberfest
The official website of Munich's lively Octoberfest.
Opera Houses and Festivals
A list of opera houses and festivals by city in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
Rhine River Cruises with Firework Displays
Imagine floating down the Rhine while bombs are bursting in air and you're sipping from a glass of wine and watching the castles pass by. Get boat tickets for such a trip from this site.
Spotlight Germany
Germany travel and business information.
U.S. Diplomatic Mission to Germany
The usual consular services for US citizens are available here.
Virtual Library - German Museums
Information on interesting German Museums. Many of the links go to pages in German that are lists of that category of musuem pages in various cities. Just chose a city and look for the British or US flag--many of the museum pages themselves are available in English.