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ABOVE: A Volkswagen view of Dresden's Neumarkt. Deals, deals, deals: Germany on US $100 per dayBerlin, Cologne, Dresden, Duesseldorf and Frankfurt offer cultural riches for great value NEW YORK -- Tight budget? No problem! In Germany the dollar goes a long way. In fact, in many of Germany’s top cities, including Berlin, Cologne, Dresden, Duesseldorf and Frankfurt, visitors can get their fill of culture and good food with an overnight for US $100 or less. It doesn't take a fortune to stay in Germany but you still get world-class culture, history and beauty. City cards, local restaurants, charming inns and fantastic sights and museums add up to a top-class, inexpensive experience. Cut back on your budget, but not on the fun! Germany ranks seventh in a worldwide price ranking of travel destinations by BAT Foundation for Future Issues. Compared to many other European countries, Germany is the most affordable destination with an average cost of approximately US $100 per day for travel fare, hotels and dining. The GNTO elaborates on its new $100 per day offers at "Saving $$$ in Germany" at www.cometogermany.com. Here, you can find itineraries how to stay for only $100 per day in a great hotel with fantastic meals in one of Germany’s magical cities. Berlin Discover Germany’s buzzing capital Berlin and stay in the completely renovated modern hotel Agon Franke Hotel near the famous Ku’damm Boulevard for $55 per night. www.agon-franke.de. Dive into the city and its amazing cultural offerings by enjoying free city tours www.newberlintours.com. You can also discover the Reichstag and have a great view from its glass dome (www.bundestag.de) or visit one of the many museums--mostly for free. There are no admissions fees for museums in Berlin on Thursday (four hours before closing); furthermore most memorials and regional museums are free every day: www.museumsportal-berlin.de. You also don’t have to compromise on culinary delights; some of Berlin’s finest dining has great deals. A meal on top of the Reichstag at the Kaefer roof garden restaurant with its spectacular view is less than $20. Enjoy a gourmet dinner at the Felix restaurant in the Hotel Adlon, one of Berlin’s oldest and most luxurious hotels, for $36. www.felixrestaurant.de For a snack along the way try the Döner Kebab, a German-Turkish sandwich for $3. Dresden Dresden is a historic delight. The beautiful city on the River Elbe in eastern Germany boasts historic castles and great museums including the treasure chamber, the Green Vault. With the Dresden city card, you can visit most of these museums and enjoy public transportation for only $28 per day. A great and environmentally friendly way to discover Dresden and the Elbe valley is by bike. The city offers 30 miles of sign-posted bike paths (see www.dresden.de) and you can rent a bike for $5 per day from nextbike.de Just outside of the city lies the beautiful Pillnitz Palace, former home of the Saxon kings with its fantastic gardens, admission to the Baroque palace and gardens is free. www.schloesser-dresden.de With a view of the famous landmark, the Church of Our Lady, you can eat regional delicacies for only $10 at the Café zur Frauenkirche. www.cafezurfrauenkirche-dresden.de Hotels in Dresden are affordable; many are recently renovated and are located directly in the city center. A great deal is the Ibis Hotel Lilienstein for $62, located in the pedestrian precinct. www.ibishotel.com Düsseldorf Düsseldorf on the Rhine is known as Germany’s luxury shopping and fashion capital, but also here you can have a great day for $100. You can stay comfortably for only $50 in the 4-star Lindner Airport Hotel (www.lindner.de) and discover the museums, art galleries and fashion boutiques in Düsseldorf’s city center, which boasts diverse architecture from historic buildings to modern design. Don’t miss a fascinating one hour Rhine cruise for only $8 per person. stadtfuehrungen.duesseldorf-tourismus.de Back on land, visit the Film Museum, a fascinating exhibition on the history and future of cinema, or the Ceramics Museum, displaying the 8,000-year history of ceramic handicraft. Both museums are admissions-free. www.duesseldorf.de For dinner, enjoy regional food and the local Alt beer, a dark malt brew, at the traditional brewpub "Zum Schluessel" in the heart of the city. The beer comes straight from the in-house brewery, it does not get fresher than this and for about $25 you can truly feast and drink. www.zumschluessel.de Cologne Cologne in Germany’s west, located on the River Rhine and a short ride from Düsseldorf, is known for its art galleries, carnival, and Cologne Cathedral, the most visited tourist attraction in Germany. For only $3, you can climb up the cathedral tower to enjoy the majestic view across the Rhine. Afterwards indulge your senses in the Chocolate Museum with a time travel through 3,000 years of chocolate history ($9.50). www.schokoladenmuseum.de Cologne is also famous for its special Kölsch beer. For only $14, you can have a regional dinner with beer at the cozy and traditional restaurant "Em Koelsche Boor." www.koelscheboor.com Afterwards, stay for $70 in the 3-star hotel Mercure Cologne West. www.mercure.com Frankfurt Frankfurt is known as Germany’s major hub and business center, but it is a cultural travel destination as well with its many museums and its mixture of modern metropolis and historic charms. For $63 per night, you can stay in the Ibis Hotel Frankfurt, a perfect place to start your ventures. www.ibishotel.com Take the Ebbelwei Express Tram for a sightseeing tour. The tram takes you for only $8 through the heart of Frankfurt and stops at most attractions, such as the Goethe House, the Old Town Hall Square and at the Main Tower. www.ebbelwei-express.com The Main Tower is one of Frankfurt’s main skyscrapers and the only one with a public panorama viewing platform. From the 53rd floor you have a perfect view across the city and its surroundings ($6.50). In the attached bar you can enjoy a cocktail and especially in the evening have an unforgettable view. www.maintower.de For dinner or lunch, enjoy local culinary delights: "Ebbelwei" is a local apple-cider specialty and you can have it alongside a traditional Frankfurt platter, sausage with Sauerkraut, for only $10 at the restaurant Dauth-Schneider, specializing in apple cider since the 19th century. www.dauth-schneider.de For more information and other
itineraries for $100 per day, visit
www.cometogermany.com and its "Special
Offers" section, which covers accommodations, castles and palaces, package
tours, transportation, hot deals, and more.
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