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Hip Guide to Germany

Germany is the largest economy and has the most people of any country in the European Union with 82 million people. It is a major political power and leader in many technological areas.

Whether you come for a quick visit or extended tour, you will find a wealth of information about destinations here. The Hip Guide to Germany offers the highlights of the country, and contains many tips for making your stay here more rewarding.

To say Germany in heavily industrialized is an understatement. Vast areas of factories surround the many cities, but there are many beautiful areas to explore with magical castles and of course the Black Forest.

Traveling in German is easy, with its autobahn system of highways linking all important areas, railroads and buses connect the rest of the country. Well known for efficiency you can rely on the train leaving exactly on time.

Many towns and cities have excellent spas for day use, make sure to check out one of these fabulous places for a truly relaxing experience. Germans take their health seriously.

The Hip Guide to Germany is your source for hotel reservations, tourist information, events, reviews, shopping and much more. Don't forget to visit our Germany Photo Gallery! Bookmark this site, and visit whenever you need to find out what's happening in Germany.

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Germany Public Holidays 2012

New Year 01.01.2012
Epiphany 06.01.2012
Good Friday 06.04.2012
Easter Monday 09.04.2012
Labour Day 01.05.2012
Ascension 17.05.2012
Whit Monday 28.05.2012
Corpus Christi 07.06.2012
Assumption Day 15.08.2012
Day of German Unity 03.10.2012
Reformation Day 31.10.2012
All Saints' Day 01.11.2012
Penance Day 21.11.2012
Christmas 25.12.2012
St. Stephen's Day 26.12.2012
Other UNOFFICIAL Holidays in Germany for 2012  
Valentines 14.02.2012
Women's Carnival Day 16.02.2012
Carnival Monday 20.02.2012
Carnival 21.02.2012
Ash Wednesday 22.02.2012
Palm Sunday 01.04.2012
Maundy Thursday 05.04.2012
Holy Saturday 07.04.2012
Easter 08.04.2012
Walpurgis Night 30.04.2012
Mother's Day 13.05.2012
Whitsunday 27.05.2012
June 17, 1953 17.06.2012
Thanksgiving 07.10.2012
Halloween 31.10.2012
All Souls' Day 02.11.2012
St. Martin's Day 11.11.2012
Memorial Day 18.11.2012
Sunday in commemoration of the dead 25.11.2012
First Advent 02.12.2012
Barbara 04.12.2012
Santa Claus 06.12.2012
Second Advent 09.12.2012
Third Advent 16.12.2012
Fourth Advent 23.12.2012
Christmas Eve 24.12.2012
New Year´s Eve 31.12.2012