The part of Germany that I like best is the south (Bavaria).  See Munich and
King Ludwig's castles, the German alps; cross over to Austria.  All
extremely beautiful country and worthwhile seeing.

Frank Brand

----- Original Message -----
From: "David Marshall" <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, January 07, 2003 8:19 PM
Subject: I need help planning my trip to Germany in April

> Volks,
> I will be heading to Germany in April.  The main purpose of the trip will
be
> to partake at the Syncro off road get together in Karenz which is close to
> Hamburg.  The Karenz event is April 11, 12, 13.   Before the trip I will
be
> purchasing a Syncro of my own to go to the even and possibly a VW Iltis as
> well just because I miss mine old one so much!
>
> What should I do with the rest of the time that I am in Germany?  I've
been
> to Wolfsburg and have seen Audostadt and the Museum.  I've driven from
> Berlin to Hamburg too many times.  I spent a whole summer in the
> Frankfurt-am-Main region.  So I am looking for something a little
different
> from my usual trip of gathering interesting VWs and parts.  Does any one
> have any suggestions on where I can go?  My friend in Bremen is taking me
to
> the Beck's factory for a tour and I might take a spin up to Denmark or
> Belgium.  Is there any list members in Germany who want to get together
for
> a beer or coffee?
>
> It seems the deal with the air lines is that my last 'hop' within Germany
is
> free.  I could go Vancouver-Toronto-Munich and Hamburg-Frankfurt-Vancouver
> for the same price as if I went Vancouver-Frankfurt return so it is pretty
> open as far as where I can go within Germany.  More than likely I will be
> getting a German Rail pass as well...
>
> Suggestions are welcome and appreciated!
>