ITB Berlin News:
2021
ITB BERLIN NEWS, The Official Information Source
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Taking the pulse of medical tourism
Medical tourism takes on a new light in current circumstances, and this year’s ITB Berlin NOW has a lot to offer. Thomas Bömkes, Managing Director of Diversity Tourism GmbH, is one of…
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MyCabin brings shared economy values to camping
The need for travelling and saving money while on holiday has contributed to a rise in illegal camping. The trend accelerated with the pandemics as motorhomes or camping became one of the…
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Cycling Switzerland’s Matterhorn Glacier
At 3,883 m altitude, the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise in Switzerland is Europe’s highest cableway mountain station. And it is also a paradise for mountain bikers. The high-Alpine world around Zermatt seems made…
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Back to the past at Battle Island, Canada
Going back in time to a period when electricity, cars and of course internet did not exist, the remote island of Battle Harbour in Labrador is the only National Historic District in…
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Italy, land of unlimited adventures
Where is it possible to combine mountains, preserved national parks, wine valleys, volcanoes, beaches and ancient civilisations? Adventure is just around the corner – in Italy! Abruzzo, biodiversity at its best Known…
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Culture helps Saxony retain its appeal… even in crisis times
With its wealth of cultural attractions and outstanding landscapes, tourism in Saxony showed stronger resilience than many other destinations in 2020, despite the pandemic. With over 20.7m overnight stays (up 3.7%) and…
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Saxony, Germany’s number 1 cultural destination
Saxony has good reason to be the Official Culture Destination of ITB Berlin NOW 2021. It is a land of outstanding art and culture, of vibrant manufacturing history and of lengendary castles:…
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Finding happiness in Saxony, land of castles
Saxony could be described as the «Land of Castles”, with its hundreds of castles and palaces ready to welcome visitors. Travellers dreaming of a fairy-tale castle should head to Moritzburg Castle. Set…
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Saxony shines with UNESCO World Heritage sites
Two UNESCO World Heritage sites – “Mining Region” and “Muskau Park”, confirm Saxony’s reputation as a leading cultural destination in Germany, and indeed the world. One park spanning two countries North of…
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Saxony: an opportunity to return to the steam age
Bringing tourists back to the good old days of steam age with an adventurous journey inside Saxony by water and rail : this is a key Saxon selling point as the region…
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“Heady” history: 850 years of wine growing in Saxony
A great variety of wines can be experienced all year round in Saxony, particularly during the many wine festivals in autumn. Centuries of experience, favourable climate and soils create ideal conditions for…
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New mountain bike trails in Saxony
Saxony’s reputation as a mountain biking paradise is gaining pace in the MTB scene with the Ore Mountains no longer the mountain bikers’ best kept secret. We asked Ronny Schwarz, in charge…
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Saxony spotlights craftsmanship as a key historic attraction
Saxony’s rich heritage of manufacturing contributes to the region’s exceptional cultural reputation. Whether it be the largest nutcracker, the largest violin or the oldest registered trademark, living crafts are passed down through…
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A refreshing change: Saxony’s lake landscapes
Few visitors are aware that exciting new holiday regions such as Lusatian Lakeland and Leipzig New Lakes Land have been developed in Saxony. Former open-cut mining areas have been converted into beautiful…
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Saxony highlights its 7 most breath-taking hiking trails
The Saxon Switzerland National Park, the Upper Lusatian Mountains, the UNESCO listed Ore Mountains and the Vogtland are increasingly attracting hikers not only from Germany, but from around the globe. Saxony’s many…
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“C THE UNSEEN”: CELEBRATING CHEMNITZ AS CAPITAL OF CULTURE 2025
In 2025, Chemnitz will become European Capital of Culture. From groundbreaking inventions to cultural innovations, Chemnitz buzzes with ideas and surprises. So why not experience it all right away? During the Capital…
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AN 1834 CHRISTMAS RECIPE MADE IN SAXONY: WACKERBARTH CASTLE MULLED WINE
As Christmas fast approaches, it is interesting to note that the oldest known mulled wine recipe is a Saxon creation made at Wackerbarth Castle in Radebeul.
