If you like to cycle leisurely and take your time for all the things worth seeing along the way, this one is for you. This cultural cycling tour along the Saar and Moselle will take you to a number of cultural highlights, such as the Porta Nigra in Germany’s oldest city Trier, the so-called “little Venice“ in Saarburg, the ceramics manufacturer Villeroy & Boch, the World Heritage Site “Völklinger Hütte“ (former ironworks), the Baroque Saarbrücken and the city of the Sun King, Saarlouis.
Tour description Day 1: Arrival Visit the Baroque historic city centre of Saarbrücken and current exhibition at the “Saarland-Museum“
Day 2: Saarbrücken – Saarlouis (18 miles/29 km) Cycle on the Saar cycling route to Völklingen where you will have sufficient time to visit the ceramics manufacturer Villeroy & Boch, the World Heritage Site “Völklinger Hütte“ (former ironworks), the Baroque city of Saarbrücken and Saarlouis, the city of the Sun King.
Day 3: Saarlouis – Mettlach (21.8 miles/25 km) Today you will be cycling along the Saar and pass the famous Saar Bow until you reach Mettlach. Do not miss visiting the Villeroy & Boch exhibition “Keravision“ in the old Benedictine abbey, showcasing the history of the famous ceramics manufacturer. And last but not least, how about a bit of shopping? There are some outlet stores to be found in Mettlach ...
Day 4: Mettlach – Trier (25.6 miles/41 km) The route leads on to Saarburg, well known for its castle dating back to the 10th century, the historic town centre and its traces of the Middle Ages as well as a waterfall. Upriver, you will cycle along the Saar to Konz where Saar and Moselle meet. Following the course of the Moselle, you will reach your destination Trier, Germany’s oldest city, in the Rhineland-Palatinate.
Day 5: Departure Visit the Roman city of Trier and departure.
Package includes:

• 4 nights incl. breakfast in two- to four-star hotels
• Three-day „Rheinland-Pfalz & Saarland“ card entitling to free entry to all sights described
• Marco Polo travel guide in German
• Detailed maps and route information

Further optional services (not included in the price):

• Touring bike
• „E-Bike“ electro bike
• Half-board
• Luggage transfer

Booking information:
Tour can be booked from April to October
Prices ans travel dates:

price: from 245,00 EUR
Prices per person

• In a double room EUR 245
• In a single room EUR 366

Tour profile:
Flat route on awarded cycling routes along the Saar and Moselle from Saarbrücken to Trier.
Total length: Saarbrücken – Trier 65.6 miles/105 km

Discover Germany’s smallest federal state in all its variety while cycling on the approx. 221 miles (354 km) Saarland cycling route. It leads through beautiful scenery along the Saarland’s outer border. You will pass impressive reminders of the regions rich history such as Celtic and Roman excavations and much more. Be surprised!
Tour description First leg: Explore towns and countryside between Herbitzheim and Bexbach (23 miles/38 km) Things to see along the route are the “Gollenstein“ monolith, the Baroque historical town centre of Blieskastel and the Roman Museum in Homburg-Schwarzenacker.
Second leg: Enchanting towns and breathtaking clear views from Bexbach to the “Bostalsee“ lake In Bexbach, you can visit the mining museum. Cycling on via the “Jägerburger Weiher“ ponds and up the “Höcherberg“ you will reach the Bostalsee.
Third leg: Cycling through “Saarländische Schweiz“ to Weiskirchen (28 miles/45km) This part of the Saarland is called “Schweiz“ (Switzerland) because it is a bit hilly here which means you will be able to enjoy great views! You will cycle along the Prims, a tributary of the Saar, up to Weiskirchen.
Fourth leg: Green forests and quiet lakes from Weiskirchen to Orscholz (30.6 miles/49 km) Starting in Weiskirchen, you will pass small villages, get to know Losheim am See and finally reach Mettlach, the Saarland’s “ceramics capital“.
Fifth leg: Boundary stones and great views between Orscholz and Wallerfangen (47 miles/75km) Today, the Saarland cycling path runs along the Moselle. Alternatively, you can cut the route short via Borg and continue along the French-German border to Wallerfangen.
Sixth leg: Nature galore between Wallerfangen and Karlsbrunn (23 miles/38 km) Today, you will get to know the river Nied, another tributary of the Saar and cycle through the “Warndtwald“ forest. Your destination is Karlsbrunn with its Baroque hunting lodge and deer outdoor enclosure.
Seventh leg: A mixture of nature, archeology and industry between Karlsbrunn and Herbitzheim (42.5 miles/68 km) On your last day, you will reach the Saarland’s capital Saarbrücken via Völklingen and the World Heritage Site „Völklinger Hütte“ (former ironworks). You will cross the French border and get to Sarreguemines. The last part of your tour will take you to Herbitzheim, passing the European Culture Park in Bliesbruck-Reinheim. Don’t miss some beautiful orchids plots on the way.
Package includes:

• 7 nights in selected hotels incl. breakfast buffet
• Tour description
• Bikeline guide “Saarland-Radweg“ (in German)
• Information material
• “Rhineland-Palatinate & SaarlandCard” for free entry to sights for three days

Further optional services (not included in the price)

• Luggage transfer between hotels (for two people or more): EUR 12 (per person and leg of the tour)

Booking information: can be booked throughout the year
Tour profile:
Tour is suitable for cyclists of average fitness. The tour is not about a sportive challenge but leisurely cycling through an enchanting scenery including breaks to relax and discover. Please note that leg three and four include some ascents.
Total lenghts: 221 miles/354 km

Prices and travel dates: price: from 391,00 EUR
Prices per person

• In a double room EUR 391
• In a single room EUR 528

Welcome to Europe’s most modern show palace with the world’s biggest theater stage. Opulent scenery and simply stunning: At an unbelievable tempo, Berlin’s Friedrichstadt-Palast presents superlatives of the show world. Over 100 performers create amazing images. Breathtaking female and male bodies, energy-packed music and brilliant artistic achievements embedded in a whirl of magnificent costumes and unique light effects. Always the splendid highlight and very sexy: the chorus line of girls with their 64 beautiful legs.
The current show „Yma - zu schön, um wahr zu sein“ only  playing until July 21, 2012.
Can you fall in love with a show? Yes, with this one, you can. The world of ‘Yma’ is radiantly beautiful,
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Save up to 20 Euro per ticket for all Yma shows until July, 21.

Discover Hamburg in the red double-decker bus ride and explore the city. Take a look at the town hall, the Reeperbahn or the Landungsbrücken. The choice on guided walks and city tours is big. Just choose and book your programme online.

Tour description Day 1: Arrival in Mettlach-Orscholz
Day 2: Hike to Britten (approx. 11.2 miles/18 km)
Day 3: Hike to Scheiden (approx. 9.3 miles/15 km)
Day 4: Hike to Weiskirchen (appox. 8.7 miles/14 km)
Day 5: Hike to Grimburg (approx. 11.9 miles/19 km)
Day 6: Hike to Nonnweiler (approx. 10 miles/16 km)
Day 7: Hike to Neuhütten (approx. 8.7/14 km)
Day: 8 : Hike to Hunsrueckhaus (approx. 9.3/15 km), Transfer to accommodation in Thalfang
Day 9: Transfer to Hunsrueckhaus, Hike to Morbach (approx. 9.3 miles/15 km)
Day 10: Hike to Kempfeld (approx. 11.2 miles/18 km)
Day 11: Hike to Idar-Oberstein (approx. 11.2 miles/18 km)
Day 12: Departure
Package includes

• 11 nights incl. breakfast in inns/B&Bs/hotels
• Rooms with shower and toilet
• Maps

Further optional services (not included in the price) Luggage transfer
2–4 persons EUR 188.50
5–8 persons EUR 330.00
Prices and travel dates: price: from 523,00 EUR
Price per person

• In a double room EUR 523,00
• In a single room EUR 653,00

Welcome to our newly-opened Prora Youth Hostel! Start your tour of discovery on Germany‘s largest island from the top beach location. Of course, you mustn‘t miss a day out to the world-famous chalk cliffs. We have already organised the necessary boat trip along the coast for you. Being so close to the beach naturally means you will have the opportunity to truly relax - take long walks along the Baltic Sea or fly a kite in the breezy air or compete with the kids in the sandcastle competition, etc, etc, etc. We would be delighted to book a visit to the rope course in Prora, hire a bike or organise a trip to museums in the Prora Museum Mile for you when you are here.

Package includes:

• 2 nights incl. full board
• welcome drink
• voucher for admittance to an exhibition in the PRORA-Zentrum e.V.
• boat trip from Sassnitz to the chalk cliffs
• free parking

Typical price for a family with 2 adults and 1 child from 6 years of age: 229 €, each additional child aged from 3 to 5 years of age: 39 €, each further child from 6 years of age: 69 €

Additional offers:

• admittance to the National Park Centre Königsstuhl
• bike hire
• admittance to Prora rope course

Group offers:
We have a comprehensive package available. Please contact us directly, we will gladly put a suitable travel package together for you.

Prices:
Package rate per family room from 229 €

Contact & bookings:
Jugendherberge Prora
Mukraner Straße, Gebäude 15
18609 Binz, OT Prora
fon +49 (0)38393 66 880
www.prora.jugendherberge.de
jh-prora@jugendherberge.de

Hamburg CARD: Discover more - pay less! Your convenient discovery ticket for free travel on public transport and discount on entrance fees. Use the Hamburg CARD advantage as it is already cheaper than a normal ticket if you visit one place of interest and a restaurant – from 8,90 €!