[troutman]

Originally Posted by arsenal

So I did a "going to Toronto" thread about a month ago, and got some very good suggestions. Thank you all.

So now, it looks like my company is going to send me and one other person to Waldorf Germany for training at the end of January. We will be there about a week, and I am going to try to sneak out of class for at least an afternoon or morning to go out and explore and see some things.

So does anyone have any suggestions? I am going to try to get a rental vehicle, so mobility hopefully shouldn't be a problem.

I was thinking of hitting up the Nurburgring (in Nurburg), and getting in the Ring Taxi, but that only runs from April to October. I guess I could take the rental on the track, but that could be frowned upon.

I noticed that Waldorf is about an hour from Düsseldorf, Koln and looks like it is about an hour or so outside of Frankfurt as well (in the other direction).

Also, if anyone knows of good WWI or WWII history museums around those areas, that would be awesome.

First time in Germany (or any place in Europe) for that matter, so I want to try to mix work with pleasure.

PM Aeneas - this is his specialty.

I always enjoy Koblenz - tour from there up the Mosel River.

http://www.koblenz.de/startseite/index.html


Situated in the picturesque landscape of the Rhine and Moselle and surrounded by four low mountain ranges is the 2000-year-old town of Koblenz. Its abundance of cultural monuments and historic buildings, its cosy lanes and narrow alleyways, the relaxed and happy atmosphere of its squares and river promenades make Koblenz a friendly town where its guests feel right at home.

The view from Ehrenbreitstein Fortress high above the Rhine (118 metres) across the river down to “Deutsches Eck” with its re-erected equestrian statue of Emperor William I is spectacular. Koblenz is a meeting point for visitors from all over the world and an excellent starting point for trips into the fascinating landscape along the Rhine and the Moselle.

Koln (Cologne):

http://www.koeln.de/