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Lisa-Marie Maurus: "To toast, saying 'Prost' is fine, 'Ein Prosit' is even better.

Five rules for German beer hall etiquette

Look people in the eye when you clink glasses and put that smartphone away.

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Biergarten in Dusseldorf, Germany.

Tasting the local brew in Dusseldorf

Nowhere does beer better than Germany, and no one is prouder of their local brew than the citizens of Düsseldorf.

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The collection at Museum Wiesbaden.

How an obscure German city became a magnet for art lovers

This little known German city is now home to one of Europe's largest art nouveau collections.

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A view of Lindau harbor on Lake Constance.

The beautiful port town that's actually nowhere near the sea

Lindau sits at the western end of southern Germany's alpine driving route and provides a worthy diversion from Bavaria's famous castles.

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View from Marienburg Fortress in Würzburg .

Once upon a time in Germany

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Sunrise at Museum Island.

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Here are the nine things you should not miss in Berlin.

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A view of the Tegel airport.

Airport review: This airport should have been killed off years ago

Don't expect much, and you will be sure to find a kind word for this underdog.

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Evening falls at Quedlinburg’s heritage-listed Market Square.

Quedlinburg calling: follow your nose and leave the tourist trail behind

One of Germany's best-preserved medieval cities delights in unexpected ways.

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Ute Junker

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There is so much more to Germany than beer and sausages. This is a tantalising country of spectacular scenery, grand palaces and magical forests. From Berlin to Bavaria and Oktoberfest to Christmas markets, this is an all-in-one experience for travellers of any age. Indulge in local treats, learn of folktales or bask under big-city lights. This place won't disappoint.

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There is so much more to Germany than beer and sausages. This is a tantalising country of spectacular scenery, grand palaces and magical forests. From Berlin to Bavaria and Oktoberfest to Christmas markets, this is an all-in-one experience for travellers of any age. Indulge in local treats, learn of folktales or bask under big-city lights. This place won't disappoint.

Population: 80 million
Capital: Berlin
Official Language: German
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