Max Manow's spectacular flight alongside Neuschwanstein Castle Max Manow, a German B.A.S.E. jumper and skydiver, embarked on an incredible experience flying closely beside the majestic spires of Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany. Leveraging a specialised wingsuit system, he captured a unique perspective of this iconic Bavarian landmark. Max Manow of Germany seen in front of Neuschwanstein Castle in Schwangau, Bavaria, Germany on September 20, 2023. Photo: Sebastian Marko / Red Bull Content Pool Starting from the Tegelberg cable car station in Schwangau, Manow utilised the day's favourable weather and gentle northeastern breezes. Manow launched his paraglider at an elevation of 5,465 feet, and his flight spanned approximately 2.5 kilometres. As he flew the paraglide around 1968...
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GNTB relaunches its global flagship campaign for sustainability Germany is increasingly perceived internationally as a sustainable destination. In the SDG Index, which shows the progress made by 193 nations in meeting the UN climate goals, Germany rises from sixth to fourth place in 2023. According to analyses by IPK, potential guests ranked Germany third out of 27 countries in terms of climate protection and sustainability. The German National Tourist Board (GNTB) is taking advantage of this positive attention and is now presenting its global campaign for sustainability "Simply FEEL GOOD" with numerous sustainable travel ideas. Commenting on the campaign launch, Petra Hedorfer, CEO, German National Tourist Board (GNTB) says: "With the award-winning 'Feel good' campaign, we h...
Read MoreNumbers closing in with pre-COVID levels despite issues with quick Visa Germany saw a 209 percent increase in overnight stays by Indians in 2022 compared to the previous year, according to new data from the German National Tourist Board. A figure that can go further up if VISA to Indian tourists become quicker and easy, which Germany if hopeful of doing soon. Nuremberg: old town with imperial castle. Photo: DZT/Dietmar Scherf The German National Tourist Office (GNTO) and German Embassy in India successfully concluded a joint press conference, to showcase Germany as a preferred travel destination for Indian travellers. The conference took place at the German Embassy in New Delhi and was attended by various media personnel from India. Admitting that hassles of getting a quick to...
Read More# Explore a magical world of palatial homes and royal forts among more than 25,000 enchanting sites, from UNESCO World Heritage Sites to hidden gems # From royal palaces to charming castles, travellers can immerse themselves in Germany's awe-inspiring world, where medieval tales come alive. The German National Tourist Board (GNTB) is inviting Indian travellers to embark on an enchanting journey through the country's rich history and fairy tale landscapes. With 25,000 enchanting sites, from UNESCO World Heritage Sites to hidden gems, Germany’s historic treasures offer both romantic getaways and legendary tours filled with pure magic. Whether it is the Baroque-style Moritzburg Castle constructed on its own artificial island near Dresden or Kriebstein Castle that looms ominousl...
Read MoreRavers gathered in Berlin on Saturday for the annual "Rave The Planet" techno music-themed street parade, with up to 300,000 attendees expected over the course of the afternoon. Revellers attend the 'Rave The Planet' techno parade near the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany, July 8, 2023. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch Police gave the go-ahead for the street parade on Saturday morning, after organisers had cautioned it may be cancelled due to concerns over security and sanitation. "The town centre belongs to the ravers today," Berlin police tweeted, confirming the event could take place. Attendees celebrating freedom, peace and love danced down the avenue from Berlin's Brandenburg Gate to the victory memorial in 32-degree Celsius heat, dressed in everything from leather outfits to g...
Read More# Indian tourists who prolong their stay in Germany can maximise their experience to enjoy huge range of activities, such as camping, hiking, and mountain biking. # Vegan travellers can indulge in meat-free culinary landscape in world famous towns and cities of Germany. # Some of the must-visit green places include Halle's mountain zoo, the Hercules monument in Kassel, and the Wilhelmshöhe Palace. The German National Tourist Board (GNTB) is inviting Indian travellers to embark on an enchanting journey through the country's unspoilt forests, spectacular rocky landscapes and lonely mountain peaks, keen travellers would do well to embrace Germany’s ‘Stay a Little Bit Longer’ initiative and explore numerous of the country’s regions and make the most of the abundance of diverse expe...
Read MoreA bronze sword made more than 3,000 years ago that is so well-preserved it “almost still shines” has been unearthed in Germany, officials say. Bavaria’s state office for the preservation of historical monuments says the sword, which is believed to date back to the end of the 14th century B.C. — the middle of the Bronze Age — was found during excavations last week in Noerdlingen, between Nuremberg and Stuttgart in southern Germany. It has a bronze octagonal hilt and comes from a grave in which three people — a man, a woman and a boy — were buried in quick succession with bronze objects, the Bavarian office said in a statement this week. It is not yet clear whether the three were related to each other and, if so, how. “The sword and the burial still need to be examined so that ...
Read MoreGermany handed over to Colombia on Friday two masks made by the Indigenous Kogi people that had been in a Berlin museum’s collection for more than a century, another step in the country’s restitution of cultural artifacts as European nations reappraise their colonial-era past. The wooden “sun masks,” which date back to the mid-15th century, were handed over at the presidential palace during a visit to Berlin by Colombian President Gustavo Petro. The decision to restitute them follows several years of contacts between Berlin’s museum authority and Colombia, and an official Colombian request last year for their return. “We know that the masks are sacred to the Kogi,” who live in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains of northern Colombia, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier s...
Read MoreGermany is a popular destination among Indian travellers, especially during summer break. From urban spaces, and close-to-nature regions, to sporting experiences, Germany has a lot to offer with a keen focus on an eco-friendly travel. Every corner of Germany offers a natural spectacle that is waiting to be discovered and experienced; from destinations like Saxony, Rhineland-Palatinate, Bavaria, and Lower Saxony, to culture and history-rich cities like Wolfsburg, Freiburg and Essen. Germany is also home to 51 UNESCO World Heritage Sites – which is also a new global campaign launched by the country this year – including three natural sites and 48 cultural sites. Wolfsburg Autostadt, Lower Saxony, Germany Further, almost a third of Germany’s land area is a nature haven that includes...
Read MorePublic transit companies in Germany say more than 3 million people have already snapped up a new ticket being launched Monday that allows them to use all local and regional trains, buses and metros across the country for 49 euros ($53.90) a month. The new Germany Ticket is intended to encourage people to ditch their cars in favor of more environmentally friendly forms of transportation. It follows on from an experimental 9-euro ‘all you can ride’ ticket that proved to be success last year, but which officials said wasn’t financially viable. A man passes by an advertising for the Deutschlandticket (Germany Ticket) at a train station in Frankfurt, Germany, Monday, May 1, 2023. (Sebastian Gollnow/dpa via AP) The new ticket is considered a revolution in Germany’s fractured public tra...
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