Traveling to Germany Dec. 26. Request Suggestions

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[paul in cape]

My wife and I, and our two teenagers are off on a well-earned vacation to Mittersfeld (Black Forest/Bavaria) and Salsberg on Christmas Day thru New Years. I'd appreciate any feedback from my second family as to what to see (or don't bother to see), as well as some out of the way places to visit.

[paul in cape]

We're planning 2-3 days of skiing, and have a day trip booked to Prague. If any freepers have been there recently, any info would be greatly appreciated.

If not, Merry Christmas to All, and have a healthy, hearty and blessed New Year.

[paul in cape]

Well, OK. Just one more sip!

[paul in cape]

[paul in cape]

Our hotel!

[bboop]

Don’t bother with The World’s Largest Cuckoo Clock in the Black Forest. hahha. I’ll tell you all about it if you wish.

[darkwing104]

Have fun. Germany is a wonderful country and the Germans are great.

[Hot Tabasco]

Traveling to Germany Dec. 26. Request Suggestions

Don't drink the water.......

[Revolting cat!]

Take German lessons before you fo.

[centurion316]

This time of year, the Tyrol is the place to be. Great food, great beer, great skiing; can’t ask for more. The people are even more friendly than the Bavarians.

[Cindy]

Have an enjoyable Christmas and a happy New Year, Paul
Here are some links for your you to peruse before you go.

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http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1123.html

http://germany.usembassy.gov/acs/index.html

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Note: The following text is a quote:

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_3241.html

Travel Alert

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Bureau of Consular Affairs
This information is current as of today, Wed Dec 23 2009 18:04:01 GMT-0800 (PST).

Germany

November 12, 2009

The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens that over the past few months, Al Qaeda has released videos threatening to conduct terrorist attacks against German interests. While these threats initially mentioned the German federal elections in September, Al Qaeda continues to threaten Germany. German authorities are taking these threats seriously and are actively investigating all threats. This Travel Alert replaces the Travel Alert issued on September 24, notes continuing threats to German interests, and expires on February 10, 2010.

The Department of State urges U.S. citizens to maintain good security practices at all times, and to maintain a heightened situational awareness and a low profile. Americans are advised to monitor local news reports and consider the level of security present when visiting public places or choosing hotels, restaurants, and entertainment and recreation venues.

The Department encourages U.S. citizens to read the current Worldwide Caution. It provides additional information on potential threats to U.S. citizens overseas, along with advice on how to reduce your vulnerability to such threats. Additional general information on residing and traveling abroad, including the latest Country Specific Information for Germany, may be found on the Bureau of Consular Affairs website.

Contact information for the U.S. Embassy in Berlin and U.S. Consulates in Frankfurt, Hamburg, Dusseldorf, Munich, and Leipzig may be found on the U.S. Diplomatic Mission to Germany’s website. All U.S. citizens traveling to or living in Germany are urged to register with the U.S. Embassy through the State Department’s travel registration website.

Travelers may also obtain up-to-date information on security conditions by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States or outside the United States and Canada on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.

[Revolting cat!]

You have my sympathy. All the signs there are in this unreadable typeface from the XI-th century. Don't get lost!

[Jabba the Nutt]

Check out Rothenburg ob der Tauber, which is one of the few walled towns left in Germany. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rothenburg_ob_der_Tauber

Take a wine tour at one of the many vineyards in the area and castles are everywhere, Neuschwanstein is amazing.

[halfers]

Don’t miss Hallstatt...not far from Salzburg. Don’t miss a visit to the Fort above Salzburg.

[Revolting cat!]

Are you going to wear your cape during this trip?

[1rudeboy]

[Cindy]

Here’s a couple of links to view regarding Prague:

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1099.html
http://prague.usembassy.gov/amer_cit_serv.html

[paul in cape]

Don’t bother with The World’s Largest Cuckoo Clock in the Black Forest. hahha. I’ll tell you all about it if you wish.

Please do. Waste of time? (pun intended)

[paul in cape]

Cindy,
Thanks for the update. I completely forgot to check with the State Dept. Will do tmo.

[Revolting cat!]

Make sure to see Heino while there.

[raybbr]

A day trip to Regensburg, DE would be nice too. You can see the Steinbrucke and the Regensburg cathedral. Also, incorporated into the wall of the cathedral is the original arch from the first Roman fort in Germany.