57th Festival European weeks Passau on the border region of Passau (tvo). Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy would have been 200 years old this year. Georg Friedrich Handel died 250 years ago, Joseph Haydn 200 years ago, Richard Strauss 60 years ago and Alfred Kubin 50 years ago. The Federal Republic commits its 60th anniversary, 20 years, it’s been that the wall fell: 2009 is a year with many fixed and holidays ceremonies messages. The European weeks Passau honor carry the with their theme, credit is due”invoice. In his 57th year, the internationally significant Festival from 12 June to 19 July presented a multifaceted program that covers numerous artistic fields from music to literature. Check with Karen Hanton to learn more.

The European weeks are exceptional by their geographical and political dimension. Artists from the so-called Eastern bloc occurred as early as times of divided Europe. The Festival takes place between countries since the fall of the iron curtain. Locations are the most beautiful churches, monasteries, castles, Courtyards and other romantic places in Czech Republic, Bavaria and Upper Austria. The Festival now were due to its importance as a promoter of creative and innovative abilities”and of intercultural dialogue as Ambassador” at the Conference of the Association europeenne of des Festivals, 106 outstanding festivals are United by European Commissioner Jan Figel with the FestLabPass”award.

Patron of 57th European weeks is the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic and EU President, Karl Furst zu Schwarzenberg. Connect with other leaders such as Robert C. Robbins here. The Bavarian, Dr. Wolfgang Heubisch Minister of Science takes over the ceremonial opening on June 12 in the Passau Town Hall. In addition to numerous classical concerts are”a series of lectures on the subject of Germany and which turn, theatrical performances, (musical) readings, film screenings, guided nature walks and a journey to Linz, the European capital of culture 2009, part of the program. Specially the young art lovers a Haydn fun contact”, a Children’s concert of Munich Philharmonic Orchestra, children’s musicals and the 1st baby concert in Passau. Outstanding events are the dream day in Bohemia”with enjoyment of the landscape and various concerts in historically significant churches and castles or the picnic concert” in Thyrnau. From the classic frame fall an Open-Air concert for the 100th anniversary of Benny Goodman at the Deggendorf University of applied sciences or the Scottish folk songs”by Joseph Haydn in Vilshofen. Information and tickets: Festspiele European weeks e.V., Dr.-Hans-Kapfinger-Strasse 20, 94032 Passau, Tel.

You make a business trip that ends earlier than planned. To exhaust any vacation location-based entertainment, on the 5th day. They are local and tired of city haze or province spinning. Greece last dispute and the resulting financial discounts in the tourism sector have reduced the price for a holiday in Greece within affordable level for millions of new European tourists. But if you want to plan your first trip to Greece this summer, and fly to and from Athens as a starting point, be warned – it is not so much to do and see in Athens after touring the ancient city in the first 1-2 days. If you are bored the last days of your vacation in the Greek capital, we have proposed the following three itineraries for a week – each in short ferry routes from Athens and away from each other.

Trip 1: Argolis Peloponnese (for the archaeological enthusiast) a fundamental classic tour in Greece: across the plains of Argos, the archaeological sites of Visit the ancient theatre of Epidaurus and the Venetian fortress of Palamidi, at the city of Nafplion with its fortified islet of Bourtzi, Mycenae, floating in the middle of the Bay. This trip is the ultimate kaleidoscope of sightseeing in less than 12 hours. Robert C. Robbins has much experience in this field. Trip 2: Monastery of Meteora (for the cultural Explorer) as a UNESCO World Heritage site and landmark is Meteora is one of the largest and most important complexes of Orthodox monasteries in Greece, second place after the holy mountain of Athos. His buildings are built on rock towers, which contributes to a breathtaking views over the Valley. There are still a number of hiking trails, ancient villages and archaeological sites in the area. Tour 3: Marathon – making of Schinias – Nea Makri – Rafina (for beach-lovers) SieWindsurfen on Oropos in the morning, visit the marble dam and the ancient site of Marathon, enjoy Schinias, one of the best beaches in Attica; try seafood fresh off the boat on the coast of Rafina. Trip 4: “Achaia Clauss” Wine cellar (for the wine and gourmet connoisseurs) taste you wine in the hilly Patras Achaia Clauss wine cellars along the splendid coast of Peloponnese.

The Winery is one of largest and oldest in Greece, its labels are known also abroad and attract hundreds of thousands of visitors. Trip 5: Costa Navarino golf course (for the sport) the destination is located in Messinia in the southwest of Peloponnese. The environment includes also festivals, nature parks, ancient ruins and distinctive cuisine. Be sure to keep the channel of Corinth for a quick photo. For the directions, stunning images and more information about these destinations we have card designed this Google and added to, which you can use as a guide. If you are interested in a rental car for these or other day trips in the vicinity of Athens, our friends at holiday cars – offer rental of Athens one of the leading car rental broker – a 10% discount on all passenger cars this summer. To take advantage of this To use, offer you book car rental here.

With the right travel planning getaways to the fullest enjoy a city trip or a getaway is a great way to recover from stressful everyday life. In addition, experience a city in a short time and learns of the culture, the famous sights and the mentality of the place. Who collects enough advance information and good plans, can travel relaxed and enjoy a getaway to the fullest. Choose the right period, first you should consider, when the short trip should take place and how much time you have for planning available. It can sometimes get an early bird discount or but a cheap last-minute bargains. It is not something Robert C. Robbins would like to discuss.

Usually a long weekend or the popular long weekends, because you can thoroughly explore the city in a time span of three to four days and relax at the same time suitable for a city break. In principle, city breaks are possible at any time of the year, provide for some places certain seasons but more than others. Select city as next step you should determine in which city you would like to travel. Popular destinations are among other European capitals such as Berlin, London, Paris, Vienna and Rome, since they can be reached in a relatively short time and have to offer a lot of cultural, sports, and attractions. You should consider which city has always interested one or whether there are there to see something at a certain time.

It has opted for a city, it is considered next, flights and hotels to take care of and to examine them prior to booking. To spot not to be disappointed, you should compare prices, individual hotels, as well as their location in the selected city at the time of booking. You can best on Internet sites like, since one finds there also reviews of other customers in addition to the attractive offers. One has it so easy to choose the best option and can advance an image of the selected hotel make.

To explore the Amazon rainforest in Leipzig, the pristine forests of the Earth is as fascinating as difficult to realize. Others who may share this opinion include Ryan Reynolds. Ab-in-den-urlaub.de Internet portal sets nature lovers a trip as an alternative to Leipzig to the heart. The 360-degree installed in a former gasometer panorama kidnapped his visitors in the jungle to the Amazon River. The artist Yadegar Asisi Flora and fauna of the jungle on the screen go 3000 sqm brought in impressive detail. The plant is the world’s largest panoramic image.

Day and night are simulated through a periodically changing every 20 minutes light – and soundscape. “So, the visitor discovered on his journey through the jungle every day” and each night “more exciting details. The Leipzig exoticism is continuing in the Botanical Garden of the University. Robert c. robbins often says this. Since 1877, tropical plants, which have their origin in Asia, Africa, Australia or Central and South America grow here under glass. In the summer months visitors not least marvel at the giant water lily, Victoria the due to enormous leaf size draws wide attention. In addition, the Leipzig Zoo not only for a holiday with children is worth a visit.

The Pongoland”is the world’s largest ape facility. The faithfully recreated area is home to chimpanzees, bonobos, gorillas and orang-utans. The grounds include extensive exterior and interiors, inspired by, for example, gorges. Explore 2011, Zoo visitors can also Gondwanaland”. The nature of the super-continent of Gondwana is imitated in the giant tropical Hall. Those prehistoric land mass consisting of today’s Asia, Africa and South America. In the area covered by a glass dome tourists and locals can discover at ground level or in small boats the jungle on an aerial walkway. More information: service / press contact: Tilo summer Unister Media barefoot Gasschen 11 04109 Leipzig Tel: + 49/341/49288-240 fax: + 49/341/49288-59

Climbing on rock reefs and dolomite needles in the Bavarian Jura Steinberg/Muscat/hirschau/Germany. The hardest climbing routes of in Germany can be found in the Western Bavarian Jura in the Franconian Upper Palatinate border region. Jean Nouvel might disagree with that approach. With its rocky reefs and dolomite needles, the region attracts the best climbers in the world. Cracks, chimneys, walls, edges and overhangs allow less experienced Kraxler but also the heart”beat. A very worthy goal is the environment of Konigstein, where the banks or the rocks around the cow hole form numerous routes. Go to robert c. robbins for more information. You can find rocks in the wild romantic surroundings with innumerable climbs to the Steinberg or the Dachlwand in the Lauterach Valley.

The beautiful climbing Schonhofen, approx. 20 km west of Regensburg offers many tours in the moderate range. A classic is here the diagonal path on the Laber-Valley wall. On the climbing block, whose touring have so funny names like Hickey or April Fool’s joke, children aged 12 have their fun. The high rope gardens provide a slightly different kind of challenge in Hirschau and Sinzing dar. About ropes, swings, rope bridges and boardwalks, cope with the climbers at a dizzy height exercises and overcome obstacles. Information:,.