Discover Germany | Contents
Contents MARCH 2018
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COVER FEATURE 18 Nikeata Thompson Professional dancer and choreographer Nikeata Thompson is best known for her appearances in Germany’s Next Topmodel and Got To Dance and has worked with the likes of Tom Hanks and Sean Paul. She speaks to Discover Germany about fitness tips, her milestone projects and much more.
SPECIAL THEMES 26 Cultural Spotlight on Austrian Museums In this special theme, we take a closer look at Austria’s enchanting museum scene and introduce some of the country’s top ones. Get inspired! 30 Culture Highlights Switzerland – Top Cultural Offerings 2018 Switzerland’s cultural heritage is as diverse as the country itself. Here, visitors can look forward to a variety of interesting and extraordinary museums, top-notch art galleries and much more. We have collected some of the country’s best cultural offerings. 54 Best of South Tyrol Wellness 2018 South Tyrol is known for its natural beauty, breathtaking mountain sceneries and overall serenity. Because of this, we introduce some of the region’s best wellness hotels and spa temples. 58 Germany’s Conference, Meeting and Event Locations Looking for a suitable venue for your next conference or business meeting? Look no further. In this special theme, we have handpicked some of Germany’s best locations that will meet any needs.
72 Dedicated to Architecture 2018 Germany has a rich and diverse architectural history which ranges from the Carolingian renaissance to contemporary architecture. Thus, in this theme, we take a closer look at some of Germany’s best architects and their impressive projects to find out more about the art of architecture.
FEATURES 22 Pass the Mustard, Please! In Germany, mustard is not simply mustard as the many varieties of this condiment range from sweet to scorching. Our writer Wibke Carter finds out more. 24 Restaurant of the Month Sustainable, regional, organic: the award-winning, Berlin-based restaurant einsunternull impresses with exquisite cuisine, using simple ingredients and achieving rather special dishes. 42 Star Interview: Sandra Steinbach German actress Sandra Steinbach is best known for playing the prosecutor in Saarbrücken’s Tatort and has also been an integral part of Berlin’s Kriminal Theatre. She speaks to Discover Germany about the beauty of Berlin, Germany’s fascination for Tatort and more. 44 Attraction of the Month In the coming season, guests to Germany’s largest theme park, the Europa-Park, can look forward to a range of new attractions. We find out more. 48 Hotel of the Month Nestled in magical countryside, located in the heart of Peenetal Nature Park and situated in a 19th century manor house. No wonder Gutshaus Stolpe is our Hotel of the Month.
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Destination of the Month As a unique spa destination, the attractions of Bad Nauheim are manifold – and often tickle the visitor’s sense of exploration. We find out more.
68 Where Hardware Professionals Meet Around 2,700 exhibitors from over 50 countries will flock to the EISENWARENMESSE – International Hardware Fair Cologne 2018 in Cologne from 4 to 7 March.
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Dedicated to Design Whether you are searching for great design items in Pantone’s trend colour ‘ultra violet’, design highlights made in Switzerland or the latest trends for spring and summer, be sure to take a look at our design section.
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Business Our business section is filled with exclusive business profiles from the DACH region, expert engineers and much more. Furthermore, our columnist Gregor Kleinknecht takes on the interesting topic of the ‘Day of the Endangered Lawyer’.
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The Delights of the German Vocabulary In our new monthly column, British author Adam Jacot de Boinod explores the weird and wonderful world of German vocabulary and finds some rather interesting terms.
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Culture Calendar Discover Germany’s culture calendar is your perfect guide to what not to miss in March.
102 Barbara Geier Column This month, our columnist Barbara Geier, an old-school language lover, digs deep into Germany’s ‘soundwriting’ experiment and finds out more.
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