Important rules:

According to the law, seat belts must be worn by all passen­gers in the car. For children under 4 years of age, child seats are required, and children under 12 years of age must use child seat cushions. Motorcyclists must drive with a helmet. The blood al­cohol limit is .05. Before beginning their journey, it is a good idea for tourists to purchase information about travelling by car in Germany from the automobile clubs.

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Read and translate the text. Make up a plan for retell­ing. Write a short article about accommodations in any

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Accommodation in germany

Hotel rooms in Germany have a wide selection of price rang­es. You can stay overnight in luxury suites, rooms in middle class hotels or very inexpensive accommodation in smaller hotels. From Flensburg to Munich, from Aachen to Dresden, you can find hotels to fit your needs according to German hotel classi­fication standards. Hotels are classified based on a uniform cri­teria and are categorized by a certain number of stars (i.e. **** = luxurious). Some of Germany’s finer hotels are Accor, ArabellaSheraton and Maritim.

Magnificent Hospitality in Germany 2004/2005

Lodge in royal style in luxurious surroundings with the fin­est possible facilities, furnishings and decor. Enjoy exquisite cuisine at finely-decorated tables set with costly porcelain and silver. Experience the pleasure of attentive service by friendly staff eager to satisfy your every need.

What sounds like a dream can easily become a reality at Ger­many’s fine hotels! 42 selected state-of-the-art hotels all over Germany invite you. The choice is yours...

Great holidays on a small budget

Affordable places to stay in Germany for as little as EURO 40 or less

This chapter aims to give you some ideas on how to experi­ence all the different aspects that Germany has to offer. Dis­covering Germany under your own steam can certainly be very good value too. With more than 300 places to stay, this chapter offers a representative selection of the wide variety of accom­modation that is available.

Individual Travel in Germany

Experience the hospitality of Germany under your own steam.

300 selected hotels, all members of hotel associations, are looking forward to welcoming you. The hotels are superbly run and offer excellent value for money.

All prices including service charge and taxes.

Welcome to Germany!

Guesthouses and Inns

Besides hotels in all categories, there is naturally also a vari­ety of guesthouses and inns which can be found almost every­where in Germany. They offer a good opportunity for enjoying a low-priced vacation in a family atmosphere.

Vacation Villages and Houses

Whether on a short weekend getaway or on vacation "with the whole family, vacation villages and homes offer relaxing lodg­ing in some of the most scenic and beautiful areas of Germany. They are becoming increasingly more popular as they provide a unique and enjoyable atmosphere at-a low-price.

Bed & Breakfast

A Bed and Breakfast is typically a lower-priced alternative to hotels and inns. Instead of staying in anonymous hotel beds, you sleep in cozy, private guest rooms. You are welcomed cor­dially by your hosts who offer a pleasant atmosphere in which to enjoy your stay. In the morning, breakfast is prepared just for you according to your taste. Your hosts take a personal interest in helping you with providing tips and information about the area, the country and the people.

Youth Hostels

The youth hostels in Germany'are open to all people, wheth­er young or old. Suitable for short visits or longer stays, hostels are ideal for many different types of people and activities. Guests can include single people, families, tour groups, sport teams and youth groups. They come for everything from vacation camps to ski trips as well as conferences and seminars. The only re­quirement is that one must be a member of the German Youth Hostel Association. You may purchase a membership card di­rectly from the German Youth Hostel Association or in the youth hostels themselves.

Camping and Caravaning

Whether staying in an RV trailer, motorhome or within the four walls of your tent, you can be right at home in any beauti­ful setting. For a few days or several weeks, delightful landscapes can be directly outside your front door. Relax in nature and re­cover from the hectic pace of everyday life. Germany offers an abundance of camp sites in areas chosen for the incredible scen­ery they possess, and their gates are open to everyone.

For your vacation, you can choose from sites located in more tourist areas or, for longer stays, get away to more remote loca­tions in the middle of the most gorgeous surroundings. Good camping climate awaits you. The summers in Germany are warm but not too hot. And at night it becomes cool but not too cold. Service, supply, positioning and comfort have all added to the high standard throughout Germany in the past few years. With Germany’s variety of unique and picturesque camping sites, your camping and caravaning experiences will undoubt­edly exceed your expectations.