In winter, the cities are vibrantly alive. The art galleries, museums, opera houses and concert halls are at the height of their activity. And if you are fortunate enough to be in Germany as Christmas draws near, you'll find yourself sharing an especially joyous mood. Be sure to visit one of the traditional Christmas markets that give a marvelous lift to the Christmas spirit in many towns. In February, the pre-Lenten carnivals, such as Munich's famous Fasching, set off a whirl of colorful parades, masked balls and uninhibited revelry.
Winter is the time for shopping, too.
What is more, winter is the best time to get a true sense of a city's lifestyle, and to meet and make friends with the people. Since most can speak English, you'll have little difficulty talking with them, and in obtaining any assistance. . Although every effort has been made to ensure the correctness of the information contained in this site, Vantage cannot make any warranties as to the completeness or accuracy of such information. It also includes images from Corel Photo CD's which are protected by the copyright laws of the U.S., Canada and elsewhere. Used under license.