Deutsche Welle: DW-WORLD.DE - Visit Germany http://www.dw.de/dw/0,,7550,00.html?maca=en-rss-en-visitgermany-3324-rdf hourly 4 2002-05-01T00:00:00Z 2012-02-09T17:05:42Z http://partner.dw-world.de/syndication/media/rdf_dw_logo.gif http://www.dw.de/dw/0,,7550,00.html?maca=en-rss-en-visitgermany-3324-rdf News, Analysis and Service from Germany and Europe - in 30 Languages http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,15720708,00.html?maca=en-rss-en-visitgermany-3324-rdf Johann Sebastian Bach wrote musical history and continues to delight people today. We take you on a tour of locations that are, even today, strongly conected to the composer. 2012-02-06T09:08:00Z Culture en 15720708 http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,15704608,00.html?maca=en-rss-en-visitgermany-3324-rdf The mountainous regions of southern Germany are an idyllic place to ski in winter. But few realize that the Bavarian Forest National Park is also home to some large and intriguing animals. 2012-01-31T13:33:00Z Culture en 15704608 http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,15702142,00.html?maca=en-rss-en-visitgermany-3324-rdf Mountains, lakes and castles are Bavarian trademarks - and they can all be found in the area southeast of Munich. The Chiemgau covers a 50 kilometer radius around Lake Chiemsee. 2012-01-30T10:15:00Z Culture en 15702142 http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,14878862,00.html?maca=en-rss-en-visitgermany-3324-rdf The scenic Black Forest region in southern Germany is steeped in charm. It's known for its thick forests, ravines, lakes, cuckoo clocks and traditional costumes. 2012-01-25T11:35:00Z Culture en 14878862 http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,2481918,00.html?maca=en-rss-en-visitgermany-3324-rdf Whether you want to get around Germany by train, plane, bus, tram, subway, car or bike, read on for some important tips. 2012-01-25T11:22:00Z Culture en 2481918 http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,15684118,00.html?maca=en-rss-en-visitgermany-3324-rdf Oktoberfest and Berlinale take place every year, but here are some events unique to 2012 that are worth checking out: a controversial King, a unique cultural triad, exciting art and a special football match. 2012-01-23T10:45:00Z Culture en 15684118 http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,2481966,00.html?maca=en-rss-en-visitgermany-3324-rdf Germany has many public holidays, some of which vary from state to state. Since most things are closed then, it's best to check dates before you make any plans. 2012-01-19T15:09:00Z Culture en 2481966 http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,15654947,00.html?maca=en-rss-en-visitgermany-3324-rdf At 914 meters, Oberwiesenthal is Germany's highest city. It's not located in the Alps to the South, but instead, to the East in the state of Saxony. There, visitors will discover plenty of ski areas. 2012-01-19T14:22:00Z Culture en 15654947 http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6418227,00.html?maca=en-rss-en-visitgermany-3324-rdf Bavaria's alpine mountains and foothills are a favorite winter holiday destination. The ski pistes, cross-country tracks, breathtaking hill and lake scenery are just an hour's drive away from Munich. 2012-01-16T08:49:00Z Culture en 6418227 http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,15654946,00.html?maca=en-rss-en-visitgermany-3324-rdf The Maharishi Ayureda Health Center in Bad Ems, near Koblenz, specializes in the traditional East Indian art of healing. People from across Europe flock to the center to get a taste of this different kind of medicine. 2012-01-10T08:13:00Z Culture en 15654946