Friday, July 18, 2008

GERMANY - Sports Activities

Sports are fun!

Sports are fun. Whether on your own, with a friend or in a group, you can try cycling, canoeing, snowboarding, pony riding, or a climbing wall or high ropes course. Germany has something for absolutely everyone.

Natural Landscapes

Germany's natural landscapes offer a wealth of options for an unforgettable holiday: long sandy beaches on the coasts and lake shores, enchanting lowland plains, extensive ranges of hills and the high peaks of the Alps. Whether you choose leisurely exploration, a spa or wellness break, or a sports activity on land, on water or in the air, you'll be amazed at what Germany has to offer.
Winter Sports
German winter sports areas have a lot to offer: alpine skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, toboggans, curling, tours on the sledge, hiking etc. Thanks to the good infrastructure, the winter sports areas are easy to reach. The excellent local services make the winter sports areas very accessible. Germany has over 300 winter sports towns and a few among them are internationally well-known. Beautiful chalets, lovely evenings at the fire, delightful moments with the family or folk dancing. Cities and villages put on their winter coats and the Christmas lights make them more colourful than ever. Indoor ski halls - winter fun regardless of the weather:
A good way to prepare for the winter world of the mountains is a short trip to Germany's indoor ski halls with a 100-percent snow guarantee. Skiers can enjoy a real ski-holiday atmosphere with snowball fights and ski-hut parties. During a ski course, participants learn tricks and ruses according to their skills so they can cut a better figure on the slopes. The sports offers of the winter leisure paradise are rounded out by a world of gastronomic experience with bars, restaurants and après-ski huts radiating Alpine flair. Between Heaven and Earth!
Looking for that really special adventure? Then you'll need plenty of courage, will power and concentration. Germany has a number of exceptional high ropes courses and climbing centres where thrills come as standard! Water Sports
Water can be gently murmuring and glittering with silver, or wild and torrid, capped with frothy white spray. Water can be powerful and gentle, babbling merrily or unfathomably deep. Discover the many aspects of this intensely refreshing holiday element.
Caves
Created by nature over the course of thousands of years, Germany's caves will simply knock you out. Discover the mysterious world of Germany's show caves on a guided tour or at one of the speleology museums. Biking
Millions of visitors to Germany have already discovered that exploring the country by bike can be both relaxing and exciting. Here, you can find a selection of the most beautiful long-distance bicycle routes and regions including route descriptions, maps, sightseeing attractions and tips. Therefore, the federal states of Germany present themselves by means of their long-distance bicycle routes.