Garmisch -Partenkirchen

So you want to see a more traditional part of Germany where, probably, any existing cliché fits? 

Well then, let's go to 

Garmisch- Partenkirchen

To be honest, this is one of my preferred towns in Germany.  It just seems to conserve such a lot of traditional values, crafts and  spirit- it is always a pleasure to be there. In winter just as well as in spring and summer it's a pretty little town which offers a lot to do in your free time. 

THE CITY

Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a small sized city in the very South of Germany close to the border to Austria. surrounded by the Alps and a great view of Germany's highest mountain Zugspitzethe the town is located idyllicaly. Separated in two parts Garmisch and Partenkirchen you will find as well two different parts of the city. Whereas Garmisch is the more modern part with shopping malls ans sports centres, Partenkirchen is still very traditional in its appearance. 

WHERE TO STAY

There are a couple of possibilites where to spend  the nights of your faboulous holiday and surely this depends on your personal preferences. In my opinion, it's best to find yourself a cute small apartment which you can rent for a couple of days. Call the Tourist Information

(or see their website) they are more than willing to assist you with any kind of enquiry and they are really friendly! There are lots of private persons renting out flats they own for short periods of time and the staff at Tourist Information knows them well.

 If you prefer a luxury Hotel instead of an apartment try the Treff Hotel Alpina 

which is luxurious, cosy and and very tradiotional bavarian at the same time. They do have great wellness offers as well!

WHAT TO DO 

There is a great number of things to such as going to a traditional bavarian farmer's market on wednesdays and saturdays or watching ski jumpers participating in competitions- you will find an activity you like!

Whether you're there in winter or in summer it is a MUST to visit the Zugspitze and enjoy the panormaic view. 

Getting started with winter activities it is vital to know that there is a lot of snow in town. Therefore it's great to go skiing or do any kind of snowy acitivities you can think of. Some rellay nice ideas you can find on the Garmisch-Partenkirchen Homepage Winter Activities.

In summer, you should go see the spectacular landscape whilst hiking on on eof the numerous hiking paths around town. Some of the places to see you find here Summer Activities. 

FOOD

Bavarian food is probably the most clichéd german  food ever, however it is delicious. 

Once you're in Garmisch-Partenkirchen it really is essential to go to a Biergarten, a typical bavarian restaurant where you sit outside on wooden benches at wooden tables.

Hope to see you soon in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, tschüß!

 

 

 

Stuttgart

FACTS AND FIGURES

Geography : 
located in the South-West of Germany
state capital of Baden-Württemberg,
approx. 614.000 residents

 Head of state government
Winfried Kretschmann Bündnis 90/ Die Grünen

Language
Svabian German

PLACES TO SEE, PLACES TO BE

Königstraße und Schlossplatz
=> best for shopping (Zara, H&M, Hallhuber but as well small boutiques,handmade decorative items, arts etc.)
=> great for a night out in the summer or a nice cup of coffee
=> have a relaxed afternoon sitting on the grass  ate Schlossplatz listening to great music
      (there's ALWAYS someone with any kind of instrument)

  Mercedes-Benz Museum
=> don't miss out on one of the most famous museums of MADE IN GERMANY

Bluehendes Barock, Ludwigsburg
=> go see the castle of a small town on the outskirts of Stuttgart , a definite MUST SEE


FOOD

For a typical svabian dish try to go to a local Landgasthof,or Wirtschaft, small restaurants with a rustic atmosphere and homemade food. They're iften open only on Sundays for lunch.
Try some traditonal dish such as Rostbraten with Spaetzle, which is a delicous beef steak accompanied by a particular kind of pasta.


GOING OUT

Depending on whether you prefer huge night clubs with different kinds of music there are
a lot of possibilites to spend a have a good night out.

Regarding night clubs there is one which is quite famous amongst locals: Penthouse in the city centre, where there is a different party going on every night. Whether your gusto is more all black, R'n'B , well your party's on Thursday nights wheres brit-pop, pop-rock lovers should definetely go there on Fridays.

To have a drink and relax after a stressy day of sightseeing try The Buddha Lounge. Very relaxed atmosphere, great cocktails, great prices!


Adeee! (the svabian way to say goodbye :) )
Well guys, this really is only a selection of what to do and what to see when visiting Stuttgart and of course it is my personal preferences.
However,feel free to leave any kind of further reccomandations doing comments, I'm sure other readers will be grateful!

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Happy Saturday to all of you Germany- Lovers out there!

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That's the next question I usually get when being asked where I am originally from and this is as well why I intended to create a guide for Germany-Lovers and those aspiring so to be.

While talking about the beautiful German landscape, places to see and, well, other cities than Berlin or oh-so-stereotypical Munich, I will try to create what is called cultural understanding and identity.