January 2024: Spotlight on The Rhine

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1. Any part of Germany is beautiful.

2. long time since I visited. Used to go to Cologne which is a lovely city to visit. would love to go on a Rhine cruise or visit Bavaria.

3. Bavaria as I spent many weekends visiting places in Bavaria when I worked in Prague & of course for the beer! Some impressive castles too incl Neuschwanstein

4. I would have to choose Freiburg im Breisgau. I was a student there in the 1960s and fell in love with the city, situated as it is in the heart of the major Baden wine-growing region. There’s so much to see and do both in the city itself and the surrounding countryside, with France and Switzerland both within easy reach if you want to venture farther afield.

5. spent many happy years in Berlin – would love to go back

6. By default my favourite place in Germany has to be Essen which is in North-Rhine/Westphalia – the only place in Germany I’ve ever stayed. I flew to Dusseldorf with my adult son who was taking part in a Star Wars Convention (as Yoda!) and transferred by train to Essen. I went to help him get dressed in his papier mache head etc. The city has modern art galleries, music venues, the famous Zollverein industrial complex, a botanic garden and historic centre. However, when we ate out at a restaurant specialising in German food the wine list had no German wine on it so I had to ask the waiter if they had any German wine; he brought me another list from which I chose a very good Riesling. I’d love to win a case of that.

7. I’ve only ever been to Frankfurt & Cologne for business so would love to see more, a river cruise through the wine region sounds ideal.

8. We love to go to Bavaria, in particular Bamberg, the old town being a UNESCO world heritage site. The many beer gardens just have to be explored!

9. We absolutely loved Berlin – such a wealth of museums and places to visit. We need to go back!

10. We never feel blue on the Danube!

11. The Black Forest, the scenery is lovely and they have a great cake😄

12. The Black Forest is so beautiful.

13. The only place I’ve been to in Germany is to Berlin which I loved – I’m saving exploring the rest of the country for when I’m older!

14. A visit to the Black Forest is on my bucket list!

15. Have never been to Germany. but have German friends. It would be interresting to see their areas

16. Have not explored Germany other then visit Christmas Market in Berlin 8 years ago. Exploring the wine regions would be a great place to start.

17. I’ve always loved the Black Forest because of the wonderful scenery.

18. Bavaria because of the stunning scenery. The wine tasting is a great bonus!

19. I haven’t been to many German destinations so can’t say I have a favourite. I did take my partner to visit Miniature Wunderland in Hamburg. It was amazing and Hamburg had some beautiful outdoor spaces, waterways and buildings. A river cruise would be an ideal way to find a new favourite.

20. I’ve only passed through Germany once so don’t know it well but would love to visit Bavaria

21. I love Bavaria. I first went there to work in my summer holidays when a student many years ago, and I have loved it ever since.

22. I haven’t explored much of Germany so the Rhine region would be great to explore.

23. the Rhone valley, it is just so clean and lovely

24. Love Berlin a vibrant city with great cultural life, history, river cruises and fine dining with the great service and order of local oversight

25. Middle Rhine is my favourite area as that produces the great Pinot Noir grapes on the stunning sloping terraced vineyards along the river. The best wine region!

26. The Rhine Gorge. I was on a River Cruise last October starting in Basel and sailing up the Rhine and seeing the castles and vineyards on the sides of the valleys was absolutely incredible. I don’t know how the grapes are picked on those steep slopes!! Also our drive through the Black Forest was enchanting. Can’t wait to have another cruise and a wine tasting cruise this time would be even better!

27. I have never visited Germany so to go would be an interesting experience

28. Always wanted to visit the Black Forest, but without extensive walking.

29. I have yet to visit Germany but would love to visit any of the wine regions.

30. Bavaria – great beer, food, and countryside.

31. Rhine for the Waterways and wine

32. Bavaria – pristine countryside, clean air, a wealth of culture and infamous laid-back Bavarian attitude of friendly ‘’Laid” people. So many romantic places to explore, castles, alps, so many tasty dishes to try, and their wine and beers aren’t too bad either!

33. My favourite region of Germany is Bavaria. I love the dramatic landscape of mountains and lakes, the picturesque alpine villages and the amazing fairytale castles.

34. Bavaria is my favourite area, It has stunning scenery and beautiful mountains,

35. Would love to win this prize.

36. Oh definitely the Black Forest with its links to the Grimm fairy tales, its small villages set among the mountains and the trees.

37. We love Munich and the Bavarian Alps fabulous traditional German culture and very friendly people. Beautiful scenery as well.

38. I love mountains and forests, so anywhere towards the south-east of Germany would be my favourite – the Bavarian Alps, for example

39. Ich liebe Rudesheim! What’s a cute & dynamic place – with so much to do in this efficacious region!

40. Ich liebe Rudesheim!
    Such a cute & interesting town – with so much to do in such an efficacious region!!

41. I have never been but my daughter is going to Munich for 4 months in April and am really looking forward to a short break /visit whilst she’s there

42. Berlin – Vibrant, interesting, varied, stylish

43. Black forest with fantastic scenery, walks, castles and, of course, the gateau!

44. Definitely the black forest it’s so beautiful nothing matches it there’s castles lots of them to explore quaint little villages and towns and vineyards and waterfalls

45. Berlin Region is my favourite, as i have gamily there wgo i love to visit when i can.

46. The Mosel because it produces great wines.

47. We would love to visit Bavaria as there are so many wonderful old building there making the towns almost like a fairy tale.

48. The Black Forest with its captivating mysterious scenery.

49. Berlin

50. The stuff dreams are made of. Cruising, beautiful scenery and fabulous wines. Thank you.

51. Ive never been. But would love to go to Berlin. Ive heard the food is great.

52. Munich for its beautiful buildings, great atmosphere and lots of attractions

53. The Rhine, it’s got it all.

54. Bavaria

55. I love Düsseldorf for the splendid buildings and the river walks

56. Berlin War

57. Bavaria is my favourite because of the opportunities for skiing and other winter sports

58. The Rhine because the wine from the Rhine is a favourite of mine!

59. Black Forrest.

60. German red wine is great

61. Surprisingly the Munich area.
    I have a couple of very happy memories of my time spent there.
    Fingers crossed

62. Bavaria – so rich in history, good food and wonderful beer.

63. The Black Forest for such beautiful scenery and natural landscape.

64. We love the picturesque Rhine valley and the Main. There are so many beautiful historic castles and quaint medieval towns – it’s a tourist’s paradise!

65. Alsace.

66. I have never been to Germany but would say Berlin as I remember as a child watching the wall come down and how history was being made as I watched.

67. My favourite part of Germany is the Black Forest as its so beautiful and calming.

68. Rudesheim is our favourite place in Germany. The music museum left us open mouthed and everyone sang along to the music. Also the Rudesheim coffee made from Asbach brandy coffeend crem was to die for. The owner of the local hotel showed me how to make them which was really nice.

69. I visited Gelsenkirchen many moons ago and really liked it there – Wikipedia tells me it is in the North Rhine-Westphalia region.

70. I love the town of Aachen in North-Rhine Westphalia. They have a wonderful Christmas market.

71. Bavaria – mountains rivers castles and great Bavarian food and not forgetting the beer

72. Never been so looking to visit koln

73. Happy memories of Paderborn in North Rhine Westphalia. My daughter’s early years were spent there and it was a wonderful place.

74. Well, the cruise would be lovely and wine the next best thing…

75. I visited Freiburg several years ago but wasn’t able to stay long. I thought it was a charming town and would love to explore it further and spend more time in the Black Forest.

76. A box of lovely wine to help us celebrate a new home and a happy healthy NEW YEAR 2024.

77. Germany/Austria border because the scenery is beautiful.

78. Munich is my chosen area due to its links to the mountains.
    Clean outdoor spaces , friendly locals

79. The area of Germany close to Strasbourg is a delightful part to visit, so worth popping over the border into Germany here.

80. I have no idea of my favourite area of Germany, as have only been to Hamburg.

81. Germany’s Moselle region because it is Germany’s oldest wine region, producing amazing world class Riesling wine.

82. Bavaria, from Munich to Garmish Patrtenkirchen is a delightful area. Bierstube in Munich, walks in the hills in Summer and skiing in the Winter in the mountains.

83. Well I’ve never been to Germany – YET – hope to remedy this one day! Have always tried to travel to the furthest away places first – thinking I could travel to the nearer ones when I’m older!

84. Bavaria because it has everything. Fantastic people, food and scenery

85. I have no idea,, we are looking at doing a river cruise and Germany was where we fancied. A friend did it and the places they stopped looked amazing.

86. The Mosel Valley – the scenery is spectacular

87. My favourite region in Germany is Bavaria, because of its history and scenery.

88. Bavaria is our favourite region because of the lovely green valleys and sunning mountains. Great to visit the magical castles in the area. We holiday regularly in the area and never disappointed. The range of food ,wines (especially Riesling , Pinot Noir ,and Pinot Gris / Blanc) and beers is excellent. The people are really nice friendly and welcoming . A visit to the stunning Munich is a must and also to the beer cellar . We holiday in this area regularly and look forward to returning!!

89. Great wine, great Rhine!

90. Would love to win this competition.

91. Love the Moselle valley, had a lovely cruise there last year!!

92. I love Moselle wines. There is so much variety between the dry slaty wines from Trier to the richer rounder ones from the central areas like Cochem and on to Koblenz.

93. I really enjoyed visiting Cologne a few years ago for a visit during the Christmas markets. The Cathedral was so beautiful, giving a quiet oasis among the bustling market stalls. A Rhine river trip was also a highlight, meandering along the river in the Wintertime, and we were made welcome wherever we went.

94. I love the south of Germany and the Black Forest, together with Munich where you can have wonderful times at the beer fests great fun

95. Bavaria because it has such a dreamlike/fairytale atmosphere.
    (Autocorrect amended my above statement so this replaces it please)

96. The Black Forest for its spectacular scenery and quaint towns.

97. Bivariate because it has such a dreamlike/fairytale atmosphere 🙂

98. BLACK FOREST

99. Bavaria is my destination of choice combining easily accessible cityscapes and mountain scenery crowned by fairytale Neuschwanstein castle and a dip in the Konigsee

100. Berlin

     Not a wine region but surely something for everyone

101. The Black Forest, because it’s beautiful there.

102. I don’t know Germany yet so cannot say but the Rhine looks stunning scenery.

103. I have yet to visit this wonderful country ……so a taste of its wine may inspire to head off there sooner rather than later…..!!

104. Freiberg in the Black Forest-Went there as a teenager & loved it

105. The Moselle Valley – so beautiful

106. Cruising through the Rhine George with lovely scenery particularly with the castles on the sides of the river. Lovely towns to visit and many places to taste the local wine.

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