Travel To Germany!

Situated at the very heart of Europe, Germany's diversity astounds the visitor. Travel to Germany and discover fairytale castles, picturesque villages, crystal-clear lakes and snow-capped mountains, the mystical Black Forest, stunning Rhine River cruises, traditional Christmas markets and of course the world-famous Oktoberfest. Germany's elegant cities, including the hip and stylish capital city of Berlin, are vibrant cultural and historical centers and their sidewalk cafés are the perfect place to sit down, relax and watch the world go by. Now is the time to travel to Germany and experience this beautiful and historic country in all its splendor.

Stuttgart Beer Festival 2007

The south German city of Stuttgart is celebrating its famous Beer Festival from September 29 through October 14, 2007. Now in its 162nd year, it has become one of the world's most beautiful folk festivals. There will be non-stop action around the beautifully decorated, almost 80 foot high fruit column, the festival's imposing symbol, which was given by King Wilhelm during the harvest festival in 1818 after years of famine.

In recognition of 400 years of German emigration to America, the German National Tourist Office, German Information Center, and their partners invite you to visit the new German American heritage website: www.germanoriginality.com.
You will find links to ancestry websites; the history of famous German Americans; an interactive map of important German American heritage places; as well as community features, including cooking ideas and recipes, festivals and events in the U.S. as well as travel tips.

Oktoberfest - Munich, Germany

The world's most famous beer festival starts on September 22 this year and runs through October 7 in the Bavarian capital of Munich. Experience Germany's warm hospitality, music and of course beer at this spectacular event.