Franconia and the German Danube Travel Guide
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Fodor's See It Germany, 4th Edition
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All that is left of the huge, ancient kingdom of the Franks is the region known today as Franken (Franconia), stretching from the Bohemian Forest on the Czech border to the outskirts of Frankfurt. The Franks were not only tough warriors but also hard workers, sharp tradespeople, and burghers with a good political nose. The name frank means bold, wild, and courageous in the old Frankish tongue. It was only in the early 19th century, following Napoléon's conquest of what is now southern Germany, that the area was incorporated into northern Bavaria.
Franconia and the German Danube Hotels
Make reservations well in advance for hotels in all the larger towns and cities if you plan to visit anytime between June and September. During the Nürnberg...read more
Franconia and the German Danube Restaurants
Many restaurants in the rural parts of this region serve hot meals only between 11:30 am and 2 pm, and 6 pm and 9 pm. "Durchgehend warme Küche" means...read more
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Franconia and the German Danube Experiences
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Bamberg's Altstadt: This one isn't just for the tourists. Bamberg may be a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but it's also a vibrant town living very... Read more
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Rising from the depths of the Black Forest and emptying into the Black Sea, the Danube is the queen of rivers; cloaked in myth and legend, it... Read more
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Few places in the world do Christmas as well as Germany, and the country's Christmas markets, sparkling with white fairy lights and rich with... Read more
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