Where in Germany?

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A bit quiet in this sub-forum, but I'll give this a go here before allowing ze Englischers in the Travel sub-forum to have a go.

I fancy a break in Germany with FrauV8 - what can people recommend?

Easy question, and one which I could waffle on about for hours, being 50% of the Kraut persuasion, and visiting the country at least once a year. The thing is, I tend to stick to places I know, and have had mixed experiences when I venture elsewhere.

We usually like to grab a Ferienwohnung, but do use hotels too. We like countryside, water, history but also enjoy some city shopping and hustle-bustle. Tranquil restaurants as welcome as noisy bars. Easily pleased, nein?

So has anyone got any recommendations for towns/villages/places somewhat off the standard tourist trails?

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Wacky Racer said:

Base yourself around Stuttgart, ideal for trips to the magnificent Neuschwanstein Castle, Triberg waterfalls, Heidelberg, and throw in a trip to the Porsche museum at Zuffenhausen for good measure.

Thanks. Sounds like they're worth some investigation; we've done Heidelberg, but none of the others you mention.

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I'd love to see more of the east - so recommendations in that area would be welcome. Both on the coast and inland.

Berlin is awesome - probably my favourite city in the world - but we've been there several times and want to do something different this time.

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Now you rock up!

We'd have booked that!

We did actually choose that region and are staying about 10km south of Koblenz - grabbed a fewo from the same site - in a little place on the Rhine called Braubach. Paid for it two days ago!