Baden-Württemberg
Geography:
Baden-Württemberg is located in southern Germany, part of the southern German speaking world where dialect and tradition remain strong. It shares many traditions with its German speaking neighbors: Alsace, France to the west, Switzerland and Vorarlberg, Austria to the south.
Baden-Württemberg is more rural than central and northern Germany making it a popular destination for visiting natural spas or going on long hikes in its many old forests. The Danube, the Neckar and the Rhine are important rivers in the state. The highest mountain is the Feldberg (1492m). The Black forest, the Swabian Alb and the Lake Constance are world famous holiday regions.
Baden-Württemberg is more rural than central and northern Germany making it a popular destination for visiting natural spas or going on long hikes in its many old forests. The Danube, the Neckar and the Rhine are important rivers in the state. The highest mountain is the Feldberg (1492m). The Black forest, the Swabian Alb and the Lake Constance are world famous holiday regions.
Cities:
Capital: Stuttgart
Other Cities: Freiburg, Heidelberg, Rastatt, Karlsruhe, Mannheim, Ulm, Ravensburg, and Heilbronn
Other Cities: Freiburg, Heidelberg, Rastatt, Karlsruhe, Mannheim, Ulm, Ravensburg, and Heilbronn
Information and Attractions: Click on the sites below about Baden-Württemberg.
Below are videos of Baden-Württemberg.
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The Black Forest is a hit with holiday-goers, city folk, and families. Fresh air, great views, and wide-open spaces attract travelers looking for a bright and sunny vacation spot where local dialects still survive, and traditions are strong. From Rick Steves' Europe TV series.
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Freiburg in the heart of the Black Forest has a reputation for its high quality of life. It's among the sunniest cities in Germany, and with its picturesque old town and fabulous local cuisine it's a real treat for visitors, too. From DW- Deutsche Welle- Discover Germany.
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Heidelberg Castle - HD footage, information and facts on the impressive Heidelberg Castle. This castle is one of the most important renaissance structures north of the Alps. The castle has a rich history and lies partly in ruins. From World Site Guides.
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Alixe Winter runs a vintners' collective. Her recommendations for Freiburg are: the Dreisamufer café, the gourmet cuisine at the Hotel Colombi and the Jesuit monastery in nearby Merzhausen.
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Every week Michael Wigge investigates The Truth About Germany for euromaxx, roving around the country to find out how true the clichées are and to discover what Germany is really like. This week our investigative roving reporter is visiting the land of cuckoo clocks and chocolate cakes. He will be learning how to make a cake.
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Alex Himer is a native Badener. He works as a shoemaker in the area and is keen to show us the sights of his city. Alex Himers first recommendation is a gallery that sells exclusive time-pieces, called Les Ambassadeurs.
Axel Himer's second recommendation is the Geroldsauer waterfall. This is where the musician Johannes Brahms and the painter Gustave Courbet came to relax, get some exercise and tank up on creative energy. The restaurant Garibaldi is Axel Himers third tip. During the Soccer World Cup in 2006, Victoria Beckham spent a lot of time here. |
From the Schiefes Haus (Crooked House) to the Schmales Haus (Narrow House) in the Old Town, there's no shortage of photo opportunities in Ulm, says biology student Miguel Pinto. He also climbs the 768 steps to get to the top of the highest church tower in the world.
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Every week Michael Wigge investigates The Truth About Germany for euromaxx, roving around the country to find out how true the clichées are and to discover what Germany is really like. The Black Forest boasts some 7.5 million overnight stays a year with about two million of those clocked up by tourists from abroad. Black Forest crafts like cuckoo clocks and specialities like Black Forest gateau and Black Forest smoked ham are world famous. Wigge gets to the bottom of the charm of the Black Forest.
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