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The Rhine Valley and Germany’s Wine. Rheintal Deutschland Wein.

The Rhine Valley and Germany’s Wine. Rheintal Deutschland Wein. Did you know that European wine is commonly referred to by geographical region as well as by varietal? France has Beaujolais and Champagne, Italy has Chianti, and Germany has the Rhine Valley (Rheintal) as its very own famous wine region. Germany (Deutschland) is best known for its aromatic white wines and sweet dessert wines (and much less so for its red wines, due to the cool climate). Summer wine-tasting (weinprobe) in Germany is a unique and enjoyable activity for grape-loving visitors! If you’re planning a trip through Germany and looking for an…

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Berlin Museum Germany DDR Deutsche Demokratische Republik Museum (GDR)

Berlin Museum DDR Museum Germany Have you ever wondered what daily life was like for ordinary people living in East Germany? If you have, the DDR Berlin Museum is for you. Western perceptions of this former socialist, Soviet-controlled German state are filled with images of poverty, limited freedoms, and old fears of a communist uprising. However, despite the political circumstances, life was surprisingly different on the “other” side of the Berlin Wall. If you visit the Berlin Museum (DDR) you will feel like you were back there. Modern-day Berlin bears few scars of the near total destruction it suffered during WWII.…

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Apfelwein vs Cider Apple Wine in Frankfurt am Main Germany. You’ll never guess what they add to it!

Apfelwein (Apple Wine) in Frankfurt am Main Germany Europe Germany, Europe, is known for its excellent beer crafting and brewing heritage, and for having some of the very best beer brands in the world. When planning a trip to Germany, one usually thinks of the Oktoberfest in Munich, huge Steins (beer mugs) overflowing with foam, and cheerful beer-maids serving rowdy patrons. Frankfurt am Main is surprising in that its famous drink is Apfelwein, or “apple wine!” Summer in Frankfurt is the best time to enjoy a glass of apfelwein in the sun, on the grassy embankments alongside the Main River.…