Discover Germany | Issue 15 | June 2014

Issue 15 | June 2014

MARCEL KITTELGEARING UP FOR THE TOUR DE FRANCE

PLUSFOCUS ON PRODUCTS

MADE IN GERMANYHEALTH, BEAUTY &

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Augustusburg Palace (Castles of Augustusburg andFalkenlust at Brühl). © Horst Gummersbach

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Photo: Residenz Heinz Winkler

COVER FEATURE6 Marcel Kittel

Just before the start of the Tour de France, Ger-man cycling pro Marcel Kittel has granted us anexclusive insight in the world of cycling and theexciting season ahead.

SPECIAL THEMES34 Focus on Health, Beauty & Science

All about the perfect smile, well-being throughhypnosis, cutting-edge science that improvespeople’s lives and that all important health in-surance.

48 Made in GermanyFederal Minister Sigmar Gabriel explains whythe label“Made in Germany”is so precious.To il-lustrate, we present a few fine examples of Ger-man innovation and craftsmanship.

REGULARS & COLUMNS10 Fashion

How to wear the monochrome trend, fabulouseco-friendly children’s wear and fine high qual-ity gentlemen’s trousers are just a few of thismonth’s fashion highlights.

DesignAll you need to truly enjoy the World Cup athome. Plus a selection of amazing designers andgreat architects.

21 Dine &WineAs our wine columnist takes us to the Baden re-gion, those with a passion for cake might be in-terested in our insider’s tip on where to get thebest nut cake in Switzerland.

Restaurant of the Month22 Master Chef Heinz Winkler guides us around

his famous Residenz resort at Lake Chiemsee inBavaria, where his energizing Cuisine Vitaleawaits guests.

24 In the heart ofVienna, yamm! is not only aboutreally yummy food, it is all about conscious cui-sine too.

26 Culture & LifestyleThe Council of Constance celebrates its 600thanniversary this year. Talking history, our writerElisabeth Doehne explains just what makes aUNESCOWorld Heritage site.

42 BusinessIf your offspring is a golfing talent and you arelooking for the perfect way to combine sport andschool, we have a very special recommendationfor you. In addition to this, Gregor Kleinknechttakes a look at the case of Cornelius Gurlitt, whohas died aged 81.What will happen to his secretart collection?

44 Conference of the MonthThe Museum für Kommunikation in Berlin isthe capital’s new event hotspot, featuring a

modern museum displaying all forms of com-munication as well as preserving the traditions ofthis old building.

56 Culture CalendarDiscover Germany's new Culture Calendar isyour good guide to great upcoming events.

58 Barbara GeierBarbara Geier dedicates her latest column to oneof the greatest passions of a German male: TheBBQ.

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Dear Reader,After four years of impatient excitement,the eagerly anticipated 2014 FIFA WorldCup Brazil™ has finally arrived. The Ger-mans still keep their fond memories of the“Wunder von Bern“ (miracle of Bern) 60years ago, as West Germany beat champi-ons Hungary 3:2 in Switzerland. In 1974, asGermany hosted theWorld Cup, it went onto win the final inMunich on home ground.

The summer of 1990 marked another magical moment in Germanfootball history, when West Germany beat Argentina 1:0 in Italy.This year’s host Brazil is the most successful national team ever,having scooped a whopping five World Cup titles, followed byItaly with fourWorld Cup titles. Germany is next in line with threewins in their pocket. Without mentioning Wembley, let’s just saythat a certain football rivalry goes on between England and Ger-many. The next few weeks will certainly entail a lot of excitement.For those who have no tickets to Brazil, we’ve provided a little listof must-haves in our design section to make the football season athome even more enjoyable.

Football aside, great sporting events are scheduled over the sum-mer. You may have recognised our cover star Marcel Kittel, he isGermany’s greatest hope for theTour de France.Our cycling expertwriter Emmie Collinge caught up with him to treat us to a look be-hind the scenes of top notch road biking. Fingers crossed, he’ll betaking home the yellow jersey.

From sport, we move to our Health, Beauty & Science specialtheme.This is packed with inspiring ideas for a healthy lifestyle thatinstantly makes you feel better, perform stronger and look great.Anamazing insight into the world of scientific research is also part ofthe package.

Read along while not cheering on your favourite squad and enjoythis sporty issue of Discover Germany.

We are ready for Brazil - may the best team win!

Tina Awtani

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Marcel KittelWith driving rain from the west and very little visibility, the winding roads across thePeak District are not the most welcoming, but a select few have little choice in thematter. Careering through Yorkshire today is Team Giant-Shimano, a Dutch pro-cycling team whose hopes for the 2014 Tour de France lie with the recognisablyblond German Marcel Kittel. As part of their Tour preparation they’re riding a reconof the route, planning their strategy and plotting when to perform their renownedlead-out train in the hope of propelling their sprinter to glory once again.

TEXT: EMMIE COLLINGE | PHOTOS: COR VOS | PHIL GALE

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“You can definitely improve on the weatherbefore we come back for the Tour deFrance,“ says Kittel with a broad smile.Now clean and tidy looking with his sig-nature gelled quiff, he is sitting opposite meafter having all eyes on him in an interna-tionally broadcast press conference. Oneon one, he seems more relaxed, chattingabout his youth and his passion for cycling.

It is his first time in England, but the sporthas taken him across the globe since turn-ing pro in 2011. Born and raised in Arn-stadt, being a sportsman was in his genes.With his mother a talented high jumperand his father keen on cycling, Kittel triedhis hand at most sports before acknowl-edging that he was a far better cyclist thanlong jumper. What sets great championsapart from other athletes is their drive, sohow did the popular Kittel make the stepup to the top level, juggling a social life andtraining?“I was never particularly aware ofthe decision to forego partying – I just knewI couldn't go to every party. I had to investa lot of time, being pro is something you re-ally have to want,“ he pauses.“There reallywas little doubt for me. Riding my bike is alot of fun, I just want to be myself.“

Kittel became the German national roadcycling champion at the age of 16 and the

German national under 23 time trial cham-pion in 2007, after winning the world jun-ior championships in the same discipline in2005 and 2006.He laughs as he admits thathe hasn't won a title of the same level since– even though he has numerous other greatvictories to his name – but he is hopefulthat a future championship might be moresuited to him. Renowned as one of thebest sprinters, it is Kittel's explosive powerthat sets him apart from the rest of thepeloton. Able to reach and hold speeds of70km/h in a remarkably short amount oftime has ensured that he is more often thannot the first cyclist to cross the finish line –even if it is occasionally just by millimetres.The route that they have just ridden fromthe northern city of Leeds to the industrialsteel capital of the UK, Sheffield, was by nomeans a flat course. A 200km stage, it cov-ers 2000 metres in altitude, putting it justslightly below some of the renownedFrench Alpine stages. Kittel, with his pen-chant for long, fast, flat stages, is under-standably cautious as he gives his predic-tions for the Tour. “Seriously,“ he smilesbashfully,“even if I did win the first stageand wore the yellow jersey on stage two,there is little chance that I would be able todefend it on a stage of this nature!“ Forthe peloton, the ultimate dream is captur-ing the yellow jersey, worn by the overall


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leader of the race, it swaps hands almostcontinually throughout the 21-day GrandTour. Legendary within cycling, wearing itfor even one day propels any rider into theelite of the sport. Winning it on the firststage – as he did in the 2013 Tour – isnaturally a big deal, but holding onto it iseven bigger. Last year was a“very specialyear“ for the blond 25-year-old, as heclocked up four stage wins at the Tour, in-cluding the highly sought-after first stageand the final in Paris, along with numerousone-day race victories. Kittel smiles mod-estly and admits that pressure on his teamhas grown.“We are aware of this and knowwe have to adapt and change, keep chal-lenging ourselves.Teams are expecting us todo the work if there is a breakaway, but it isgoing to be tough.We enjoy working hardand winning races, which comes throughour focus on having fun whilst riding.“

With a team in their mid to late twenties,TeamGiant-Shimano believes in nurturingtalent, through a relaxed and fun atmos-phere and a tight-knit team. While somepro-cycling teams monitor every move-ment of their riders under the microscope,the riders at Giant-Shimano are given alittle more free rein. Everything in moder-ation, an oft-touted phrase, is apt when itcomes to Kittel's ethos.With a wry smile hereveals that he has just eaten a cheese-burger – but he is quick to defend hishealthy eating habits.“We do have a nutri-tionist but we have to find our own way. Iprobably should concentrate on it a littlemore but sometimes you just want a littlesomething.“ His honesty is warming andmakes us feel better about the snacks wehad at the motorway service station on thedrive up.“Sometimes you have these mo-ments and you should allow yourself to eata little of what you like, but naturally inmoderation,“ he confirms.

As one of the fastest men on two wheels,Kittel naturally has a packed schedule oftraining, with often as much as thirty hoursa week in the saddle. Periods of rest aresporadic but welcomed he says, having justhad four days at his home in Erfurt before

coming over to the UK for the recon. Herein the UK, Kittel enjoys mass popularityand his followers onTwitter growmore andmore by the day. “It's a bit crazy here, Iwrite one thing on Twitter and everyoneresponds,“ he says incredulously.“But it isso nice to see people out on the roads – es-pecially young kids. I would hope that Icould provide them with some inspiration,even if it is just by a haircut!“ Kittel's owninspiration for cycling came from closer tohome, from his father who also cycled com-petitively. These days they rarely ride to-gether but his fa-ther's influenceremains one of Kit-tel's driving forces.

With the sprintersin cycling being thehigh stakes gam-blers of the pelo-ton, putting alltheir efforts for vic-tory into the final300 metres of a 7-hour race, knowingwhat lies ahead ofthem is important.Having completedthe recon of theroute, Kittel headsoff to the rest of hisseason, preparingfor the Tour deFrance. This Julywill see him andTeam Giant Shi-mano aim for vic-tory at the 21-dayTour, which kicksoff on 5 July inYorkshire and rollsto a finish on theChamps-Élyséeson 27 July.We’ll bekeeping a keen eyeout for Kittel’s im-posing figure andblond locks.

Top: Marcel Kittel (Giant-Shimano) wins Dubai finale inFebruary.

Middle: Kittel and teammates power on up yet more hillson the undulating recon of stage 2 of the Tour.Photo: Emmie Collinge

Botom: Team Giant-Shimano set off on their recon of thesecond stage of the Tour, heading across the peaks ofYorkshire in wintery conditions. Photo: Emmie Collinge



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Fashion Finds

The BLACKY DRESS BERLIN spring/summer 2014collection is inspired by clean lines, modern design, aninnovative fabric concept and clear summer tones. Thecollection exudes feminine sophistication and conveysa sense of lightness and modern coolness. Vest £196,top £90, trousers £163.www.blackydress.de

Keeping this summer’s superstar (a black andwhite leather ball) in mind, designers love thecolour combination and monochrome contin-ues to be a key fashion trend. Last seasonthe black and white theme was defined bybold graphic patterns, dots and stripes.For SS14 creative heads gave it a sleekupdate and the result is much appre-ciated by celebrities. Both JuliaRoberts and Jennifer Lawrencestruck style gold with their blackand white ensembles at 2014’sGolden Globes.

EDITOR’S PICKS

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Wear the Kapalua embroidered top with a pair of whitejeans for an effortlessly elegant appearance. £107.www.kapalua.de

Essen-based footwear company Roland Schuhe hasbeen a shoe specialist since 1900. Meanwhile theproduct range has expanded and they now offer somevery stylish handbags and accessories too. We like thisLimelight model, it goes perfectly with the mono-chrome trend. £41. www.roland-schuhe.de

Team these Closed white stretch five-pocket jeanswith a black leather top for a glam rock interpretion ofthe monochrome theme. £221.www.closed.com

A sporty version of the monochrome trend. Sleekelegance with a sporty twist – looks great with apair of patent leather flats. Shirt £163, trousers£155. www.blackydress.de

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Sunshine is essential to all living beingsand is known to boost our health andwellbeing. However, each year the sun'sharmful UV rays are reaching us in con-siderably greater amounts.“Unfortunately,

the risk posed by UV radiation is still un-derestimated,” explains company directorDieter Jansen.“The consciousness of mostpeople is less pronounced when it comesto the question of natural radiation expo-

sure.” Children are especially susceptibleto the sun's dangerous rays because theirskin has yet to fully develop the body'snecessary defence mechanisms.

To limit the damaging effects of these UVrays DOTS provides an effective solutionthrough their UV protective apparel. Theclothes are certified to a standard of UV801 and have been proven to maintaintheir effectiveness even when the fabricsare wet or stretched and after heavy use.Although the use of suncream is stillneeded and recommended, DOTS clothes

Founded in 1996, DOTS has held a special place in the children's apparel mar-ket for almost two decades. Their special attention to children's needs has ledto the “precise development of designs with high functionality” that connect thedots between comfort and care. Their extensive research into the best optionsfor children's clothes has led to innovative designs and the development of ap-parel that offers UV sun protection.

TEXT: JAIME SCHWARTZ | PHOTOS: DOTS

Let the sunshine in …. Europe!Children and adults now have the option for apparel which combines sun smarts and style


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Discover Germany | Design | DOTS Textilvertrieb

provide a level of protection that lessensthe mess and fuss of having to apply andreapply lotions. The playful and comfort-able UV protected clothing options madeavailable by DOTS thus makes sun pro-tection easier for both children and theircare takers.

As the summer months approach andtrips to the beach or pool are beingplanned, it is the perfect time to take ad-vantage of DOTS“Zwimmstoff”swimwearline. The collection is made from a spe-cially developed material called sunSYragthat creates a barrier even more effectivethan the strongest sunscreens. New to theline are practical and stylish sun acces-

sories like sunhats and beach shorts thatoffer even more great ways to stay sunsmart.

Whether we are looking to enjoy a day inthe sun or not, its rays are always there. Itis important to always stay protected andDOTS UV protection can also be found intheir “needs Kids”line.

After toiling away, DOTS finally achieveda way to combine UV protection with nat-ural fabrics in its sunCOrag 100 per centcotton jersey singlet. Jansen imparts:“withthe development of new materials, wehave now been able to achieve UV pro-tection in clothing so even an 'everyday' T-shirt can offer this safeguard.”The extra fo-cus on sun care, however, does not meana compromise on design.The“needs Kids”line features easy elastics and practicalbuttons that make it easy for kids to enjoydressing themselves while they developand discover their individual style.

Yet children are not the only ones whoneed to play it safe outdoors. Through“needs Protect” adults can also benefitfrom clothing that shields against cancer-causing UV radiation. Those who findthemselves outside for extensive periodsbecause of activities related to work orpleasure now also have an increased levelof sun protection available. According toJansen,“radiation protection for every hu-man being, regardless of relevant diseasesor increased exposure is tremendously im-portant.” Despite their current achieve-ments DOTS is committed to investing

further in research that can expand theprotection they already offer to provideUV clothing options to a greater variety ofpossible customers.

The continued success of DOTS over thepast decades has been driven by their desireto create stylish and affordable children'sclothing that provides the utmost function-ality. This care and concern for their cus-tomers also extends to how and by whomtheir clothing is made.DOTS has become apartner in the United Nations Global Com-pact, which asks companies to embrace andinclude universal human rights standards inthe way their business is run.This includeshelping to stop child labour practices andmaking an effort towards environmentallysustainable practices.

Children are at their best when they arefree to romp and roam outdoors andDOTS provides a way for kids to enjoy thesun while shielding them from some of itsdangers. Their special UV protection linescan be easily ordered through the web-site's online shop or by visiting either ofthe two store locations. With DOTS ap-parel sunny days are here again.

www.dotstextil.comwww.dotstextil-shop.com

Above: All DOTS products are certified

Bottom: DOTS sun COrag T-shirts


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In a persistent and non-compromisingquest for the perfect trouser, companyfounder Fritz Hiltl searched tirelessly to im-prove his tailoring. Exquisite fabrics manu-factured by the world’s leading weavingmills, guaranteed fit (no shrinkage), a spe-cial tailor-made style waistband, exclusivebuttons and eye buttonholes with cross bartacks are the Hiltl trousers’ signature fea-tures. Furthermore,Hiltl’s creations includemetal zippers that comply with high stan-dards, a safety pocket for the wearer’s valu-ables, extra-long topside lining, non-ironhigh-tech seams and ultra-precision hem-lines that won’t wear out from rubbingalong the shoes. Despite the reasonableprice tag,Hiltl offers amazing quality.“I amproud of the fact that we have the freedom

to use high quality fabrics and materialsfor our collections.We do not have to com-promise on quality due to budget restric-tions,” Michael Betz, Hiltl Product Man-ager, says proudly.

It is these outstanding quality features thathave earned Hiltl trousers worldwiderecognition. International distribution isflourishing. “Because of the different re-gional climate conditions, we have to offerenough variety in our summer and wintercollections,”Betz explains.While in Europea thick and luxurious condenser yarn flan-nel may be a bestseller, the warm textilewouldn’t be of much benefit for AustralianorAfrican customers, he points out.As wellas variations in climate, body shapes and

local fashion also have to be accounted for.Hiltl’s tailored creations are also available inlarger sizes, but that is not all.“It’s also thesilhouettes that have to be taken into con-sideration. In Scandinavian countries mentend to opt for slimmer cuts while in theEastern regions a wider shape with a higherwaist is required,”Betz says. He reveals thetrend for the upcoming winter season.“Thedandy-look is key, a groomed look with at-tention to detail”and“subtle details such ascontrast piping on the pockets or specialbuttons make all the difference. Volumi-nous materials in muted red hues, darkgreen nuances and luscious brown are idealfor a perfectly defined wintry look,” Betzrecommends.

www.hiltl.de

Outstanding gentlemen’strousers made in GermanyHiltl has been designing and tailoring high quality trousers without compromisesince 1955. Today Hiltl’s trousers are available on four different continents andoffer the perfect cut for men of all shapes and sizes.

TEXT: TINA AWTANI | PHOTOS: HILTL


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Start your day in true World Cup style with a champion’sbreakfast set from Könitz Porzellan GmbH. A pretty gift boxis included. £29. www.mug-shop.com

Table football was the inspiration for this cool coat rack.Available in red or blue, the five figures can each be individ-ually adjusted. £20.www.trendaffe.de

Sit on it or use it as an occasional table – this multifunc-tional stool features the original Werkhaus connecting sys-tem, making it is easy to transport and quick to fold awayfor storage if not needed. £20.www.werkhaus.de

If watching the action on screen is not enough, you can nowfeel the pitch under your toes with these slightly unusual funflip flops. £29.www.radbag.de

Dedicated to Design...This month’s picks are dedicated entirely to football. As the world focuses on Brazil, we had a look out for somefun products to make the World Cup season even more enjoyable. Let the games begin!

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3 This universal remote control comes from Austria and is the perfect sofa companion for all footie enthusiasts.Throw it, squeeze it or kick it to make the most of your telly experience. £11. www.radbag.de

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As we are living in a saturated world, dic-tated by desires and not by needs, design

has to take into consideration what makespeople buy a product; this is not because

they actually need it but because they havethe desire to own something new. Perhapssomeone saw a friend using a certain prod-uct and wants to own it too. Take a tableand chairs, for example, of course everyoneowns these but your opinion may changeafter looking at catalogues, prompting youto dislike your current ‘out-dated’ chairs.Whether you have chairs or not, the result-ing action is the same as the customer de-cides to buy new ones; this is where designcomes into force.

Design is lifestyle, fashion sells

A product’s modernity and fashion havebecome an incentive to buy it – just look atsuccessful brands like Apple or Nike. Peo-ple are attracted not only to their techni-cally advanced products, instead, it is theirmarketing and social media strategieswhich attract buying, targeting the desiresof consumers: the need to have what oth-ers have, the wish to own something nice,something valuable. Fanciful presentationsand social media campaigns on FacebookorTwitter have becomemore andmore im-portant over the years. Channelling con-sumers’ desires is key to success and that issomething designers have to acknowledgenowadays as products sell through emo-tions.

Creating trends instead of following oldones

Designers like Rainer Bachschmid do notalways follow existing trends but createnew ones. Design solutions, developed byhis design office rabadesign GmbH inSwitzerland, always take this into consid-eration. Head designer Rainer Bachschmid,specialised in customised design, works for

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In the middle of the Swiss Alps there’s a design office, hidden from the hustle andbustle of world metropolises. From the outside, it looks like a normal industrial com-plex, but the inside tells a different story: rabadesign is an internationally estab-lished, interdisciplinary and creative design office and full service agency. In our fastdeveloping world, design has become a complex lifestyle aspect – always pavingthe way, often walking ahead.

TEXT: JESSICA HOLZHAUSEN | PHOTOS: RABADESIGN

Rainer Bachschmid createslifestyles with design

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a wide spectrum of national and interna-tional customers from many industries.Global know-how, versatility, innovation,exclusiveness, significance, quality and ra-pidity are all terms that can be used to de-scribe the design process and resultingproducts. Whether it’s furniture or indus-trial design, corporate or office design –rabadesign is a specialist at finding unique-ness in ordinary things.

Designer Rainer Bachschmid, born by LakeConstance in Southern Germany, firsttrained as a cabinetmaker before studyingindustrial design at the University ofWup-pertal. After graduating he worked togetherwith other designers. One of his most im-portant professional experiences was thetime he spent at a Swiss furniture factorywhere he worked as creative director andlearned to give value to things. To increasethis work, he founded rabadesign in 2006.

Rabadesign has evolved in insecure condi-tions, one might think of the time after9/11 when many people felt threatened.During such times, design becomes con-servative, and many designers refrain fromtrying something new out of fear of failing.Yet this is not the case with Rainer Bach-schmid. For him enjoying work means en-joying life – even in times of crisis – result-ing in new product concepts many of hiscompetitors dare not approach.“In the endthe best acknowledgement of my work iswhen it results in a trustful and partner-likerelationship with my clients that exists overa long term, preserving what was gainedand approaching something new,” Bach-schmid explains.

“Keep it simple”His vast experience in design has been alearning curve of what people actually wantwhen buying new products: They cravesomething with a secure value, a value thatdoes not change over time. Therefore themain goal in design is“keep it simple”.

One impressive example for this goal is thelight Ciconia for the idee.design.lichtGmbH, a foldable, softly lightened designobject and a highlight amongmodern floorlamps with a 175 cm span.

Furthermore, Rainer Bachschmid has de-signed products for the Wagner company,including the W-table, the W-lounge sofaand theW-cube, a cabinet reduced to its es-sentials and puzzled together from single

cubes. This makes the W-cube outstand-ingly flexible and individual. A light andfiligree design is also distinctive for theW-table, a table series using aluminium forproduct stability and a splendid look. Thetable is distinguished with the Red DOTaward and the German Design Award.

Last but not least, the Product D-19 has tobe mentioned.The furniture system for of-fices, living spaces and kitchens emerges ina new form every day – keeping its highquality level, D-19 stands for sustainableand ecological furniture made in Germany.

www.raba.chwww.idee-design-licht.dewww.wagner-wellness.comwww.d-19.de

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There is a certain kind of understatementwhen Ernst Giselbrecht talks about his ar-chitectural practice Ernst Giselbrecht +Partner architektur zt gmbh.After all, Gisel-brecht, who founded his business in 1985,designed plans for energy-efficient build-ings long before it became fashionable.“Asarchitects of today, we must think beyondthe known qualities of functional perform-ance towards a meaningful developmentfor the future,”he explains the driving forcebehind his concept.“We must include thefuture, the unknown in our planning. Thiswill become the new foundation for archi-tecture and redefine the role of the architect

in society.The architect as creator, as magi-cian and shaman, creates the setting forthe dynamic performance that is called thefuture.”

In order to design sustainable buildings forthe future, Giselbrecht’s architecture notonly has to fit into the urban or rural sur-roundings or the cultural or social context,it also has to blend into its energy-con-scious context in an intelligent way.An ex-ample of this eco-friendly strategy is the of-fice building of the media companyVorarlberger Nachrichten (1996/99). Theenergy for heating and cooling is gained

from the waste heat generated by the in-house printing machine. Additionally, the36-metre deep foundation piles that werenecessary to implement because of themarshy subsoil, work as a further energysource.As a result, the heating and coolingcosts of the building that houses 350 em-ployees are as little as those of a single-family home. This strategy, however, onlyworks as long as the company is active –the infrastructure and the employees them-selves are an inherent part of the energysystem.

A new challenge is a new idea

Besides sustainability, Giselbrecht’s workis defined by a rather rational architecturallanguage. Considered one of the leadingfigures of the world-famous Graz schooland formal expressionism, Giselbrechtnowadays concentrates on factual design,

For the Graz-based architect Ernst Giselbrecht, sustainability is not merely an ex-pression en vogue. It is his mission to create buildings that are both energy effi-cient and innovative.

TEXT: SONJA IRANI | PHOTOS: ERNST GISELBRECHT + PARTNER ARCHITEKTUR ZT GMBH

Fit for the future

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Discover Germany | Design | Giselbrecht & Partner

autonomy and readability of the structuralparts as well as an unpretentious use ofcontemporary technology.Thematerials areused sparingly in accordance with the re-quirements of the location and the functionof the building. This working method re-sults in the creation of a varied range ofbuildings fit for the future. From privateresidential houses to hospitals, railway sta-

tions, office buildings, and faculties at var-ious universities, every project is a newchance to learn, says the star architect.“Theproject I like the best is whichever we arecurrently working on. This is because wejust love tackling new tasks and because wewant to implement those projects with agreat design. One of the characteristics ofour office is that we simultaneously workon many different things – from small de-sign assignments to big hospital com-pounds.” His innovative ideas have earnedGiselbrecht many important awards such asthe Bavarian Architecture Prize for build-ing-integrated solar systems 2011 for hisreconstruction project of the Energie Steier-mark headquarters in Graz (2010). Thanksto several outstanding measures such asphotovoltaic panels integrated into the fa-cade or solar collectors integrated on theroof, the skyscraper that used to “heat itsentire neighbourhood”now only uses 16%of its original energy demand.

International acclaim

Bavaria is not the only place where Gisel-brecht’s work has created waves. “Onething that makes us proud is that our video‘Dynamic Facade’ has been such as hugesuccess on YouTube. We have had almost500,000 views,”says the architect about his

show project of a façade, whose elementsare controlled hydraulically according tonatural sunlight. In this context, the facadeserves as an interface between external in-fluences and the needs of the inhabitantsinside the building. In the show project, itlooks as if the facade elements are dancing.“We are also very proud that our ‘Residenceabove the Bodensee’ was exhibited in theprivate art gallery Mark Blunck in the USA.This gallery has chosen objects from the1930s onwards, including, amongst others,theVilla Savoye by Le Corbusier, the GlassHouse by Philip Johnson or the FarnsworthHouse by Mies v.d. Rohe, which of coursewere all huge role models for us.”Nowa-days, Giselbrecht and his team get to travelthemselves and exhibit their work at suchprestigious events as theVenice’s Architec-ture Biennale 2014.“We’re looking forwardto presenting our contribution to this year’stopic ‘Time Space Existence’at the PalazzoBembo, close to the Rialto Bridge,”Gisel-brecht reveals.

www.giselbrecht.at

Left, main image: Dynamic facade, Kiefer technic showroom. © Paul Ott2

Below: Biokatalyse at Technical University Graz. © Paul OttEar, nose & throat clinic, provincial hospital LKH Graz. © Paul OttProvincial hospital LKH Leoben, rejuvenationHouse R on Lake Constance. © Peter Eder

Energie Steiermark (Styrian Energy Service Company). © Reinhard Vedder

Energie Steiermark. © Paul Ott


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Travelling was definitely one of their prior-ities when Mr and Mrs Nussbaumer firstlaunched their own furniture businessWerK – a combination of their forenamesWerner and Katja – 25 years ago. Back then,the Viennese couple oftendelivered their products per-sonally, a chance to see theworld en route. New York,for example, was a turningpoint in their career.“For theNewYorkers, the only thingthat counted was your cur-rent work, not your title orbackground,” the creativepair remembers.“In Europe,you need to establish a rep-utation first, and out of fearof losing that reputation you

don’t take risks anymore.”Inspired by thismentality, the Nussbaumers ditched theirfear of making mistakes and started to takerisks. After all, you cannot discover newpossibilities if you don’t try something com-

pletely different every nowand then.

Even today, this is stilltheir motto. “Our clientsoften have a long list of re-quests and measure-ments,” they explain.“Welike to just leave all of thataside and instead developunusually created pieces offurniture that win over ourclients’hearts.This way,webuild furniture that people

just feel really comfortable living with.”Thisrefreshingly playful approach has produceda range of utterly unique furniture items.There is, for example, the cantilever chairmade from original Viennese tramwayseats, book shelves styled in a flatliner de-sign or with a bridge on top, the convexdinner table or the versatile metal box – avery plain sideboard made from thin, blackmetal plates and a wooden underframe,which changes its appearance according tohow it is filled.While innovation is vital, sotoo is ensuring the high quality of theirproducts.

The parents of two are still avid travellers.“Even though we run a small workshop inVienna, we deliver personally to Switzer-land, Germany, the Netherlands, France,NewYork or London…”the Nussbaumerssay with a smile.

www.werknussbaumer.at

Dare to be differentStriving towards perfection or maximum profit has never been their thing. Instead,Werner and Katja Nussbaumer decided to play with radical ideas to create trulyoriginal furniture. In the long run, this has certainly paid off.

TEXT: SONJA IRANI | PHOTOS: WERK NUSSBAUMER

Discover Germany | Design | Werk Nussbaumer

Main image: The cantilever chair is made from original seatsof the Viennese tramway

Top: Small originalsMiddle: The Floating TableBelow: The Metal Box

WerK founders Katja & Werner Nuss-baumer


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Historically a great producing region,Baden’s wine cultivation dates back to theRomans, who began cultivating grapes tothe west of the Rhine over 2,000 years ago.Baden is primarily Pinot country: Spätbur-gunder (Pinot Noir), Grauburgunder (PinotGris) andWeissburgunder (Pinot Blanc) ac-count for more than half of the varietiescultivated here.

Today, Baden is famous throughout theworld for its high quality wines and we areproud to have four producers from BadensupplyingTheWineBarn. This month I amgoing to introduce you to two of these:JoachimHeger andAlexander Laible. I willcontinue next month with two other greatproducers: Bercher and Franz Keller.

The HegerWinklerbergVineyards

The Heger vineyard was founded in 1935by Dr. Max Heger whose previous profes-sion was that of a country doctor, but hispassion for wine led him to purchase some

of the best slopes in the Kaiserstuhl area.As the slopes are steeply terraced, the useof machinery is almost impossible, hence alot of the work has to be done by hand.95% of the wines are fully fermented whichresults in clear elegant wines with structure,longevity and complexity.

Joachim Heger

The production is now managed byJoachim Heger and if you are new toHeger’s wines I would recommend startingwith the 2012 Weissburgunder (PinotBlanc) sonett dry which we stock for £14.50a bottle, or £174.00 a case.

Alexander Laible

Another great Baden producer is AlexanderLaible, the son of the famous Laible estatein Durbach.Nowwith his own estate at theentrance to Durbachtal, Laible sets greatvalue on working his vineyard in conjunc-tion with nature.He ensures consistent andgentle refinement of the grapes in the cel-

lar. His wines have mineral notes and arefiligree – any wine lover will enjoy theabundant finesse. Equipped with his wineknowledge since childhood and the genesof a great winemaker, his wines will sur-prise and delight you. A great wine to try ishis 2012 Riesling CHARA*** dry which is£21.50 a bottle or £258.00 a case.

I look forward to sharing our other greatBaden producers with you next month.

Happy Drinking!Iris

Part One

Introducing Baden

Discover Germany | Dine & Wine | The WineBarn

Iris Ellmann (left) is managing director atThe WineBarn, an award-winning merchantof German wine based in beautifulHampshire.

The WineBarn, Clump Farm Barn, FarleighLane, Dummer, Hampshire RG25 2AF

E-mail: [email protected]

www.thewinebarn.co.uk

This month I want to share my long standing love affair with Baden, Germany’s thirdlargest wine-growing region. It lies in the warmest part of Germany, nestled be-tween sheltering mountain ranges and stretching for 400km along the Rhine. Suf-ficient rain in the summer, protection from cold winds and strong sunshine ensurethat Baden has optimal growing conditions. In fact, Baden is the only German wine-growing region to be classified as being in the EU wine-growing zone ‘B’ – the samezone as Champagne, Alsace and Savoie!

TEXT: IRIS ELLMANN | PHOTOS: THE WINEBARN

Main image: The Heger Winklerberg Vineyards

Above, left: Heger Weissburgunder sonett trocken

Above, right: Laible, 2012 Riesling trocken CHARA


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When HeinzWinkler opened the ResidenzHeinz Winkler in 1991, his name was al-ready famous in the world of hospitality: bythe age of 31, the trained chef had alreadybeen awarded threeMichelin stars,makinghim the youngest chef in Germany toachieve this honour. Ten years later, whenhe acquired the old hotel “Post”, which

originated from the year 1405, he fulfilledhis life’s dream. Winkler transformed theold building into a modern resort, whilepreserving its traditional charm.Nowadays,visitors to the Residenz HeinzWinkler canstay in rooms or suites that either belong tothe historical building stock or the attachednew wing.

Each room in the Residenz Heinz Winklerhas its own individual design and character.The delicate interior design reaches the pin-nacle of comfort and luxury and all of the 32

The Residenz Heinz Winkler, nestled between the Bavarian Chiemsee lake andmountains, offers its guests relaxation and world-class cooking in a traditional andluxurious setting.

TEXT: JESSICA POMMER | PHOTOS: RESIDENZ HEINZ WINKLER

Restaurantof the MonthGermany

Modern luxury and traditional charm

Michelin star-awarded chef HeinzWinklerhosts guests in his own hotel


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rooms have double room size as a mini-mum standard. Rooms in a higher price cat-egory are equipped with antique furniture.The suites are spacious and filled with dis-tinct features; for example, the Maisonettesuites, of which there are four, extend overtwo floors with the sleeping area on theupper floor.They provide amagnificent viewover Mount Kampenwand. “Our crownjewel is the Residenz suite. It has the mostoutstanding design and opens up to amag-nificent view of the Chiemgau mountains,”explains patron HeinzWinkler.

During his career as a chef,Winkler was in-spired by the“Nouvelle Cuisine”when hejoined the team of Paul Bocuse. In his ownhotel-restaurant he went on to introducethe“CuisineVitale”.With this term, he de-fined his gourmet cuisine as satisfyingwhilst also energising. In the Residenz’sVenetian Restaurant the guests can witnessWinkler´s skills as a chef de cuisine.There isa wide array of dishes to choose from, eitherà la carte or from the seasonal menu. Asubstantial selection of wines make theculinary experience more digestive, as thewine cellar stores 25,000 bottles of 950 dif-ferent types among which noble and rareChâteau wines from Latour to Lafite are tobe found.The restaurant`s interior featureselements of Italian classicism.

Visitors can also book a cooking class withHeinzWinkler and his team. In small groups,budding chefs get the opportunity to learnhow to prepare a scrumptious menu in justthree hours. The less food-inclined partnermay want to retreat into the wellness areaduring that time.The Laconium is an oasis ofrelaxation where visitors can descend intothe swimming pool or tepidarium or kickback in the Finnish and Roman saunas. Inthe Vital Resort an array of tailored beautyand massage treatments are available.

Although Heinz Winkler´s name has be-come a label with its own meaning, HeinzWinkler himself remains modest. He hasbeen awarded three Michelin stars on 21occasions and specially honoured with thedistinction of the Federal Cross of Merit.This award is only given to people of na-tional importance. Winkler was the firstchef in Germany to be awarded with theFederal Cross of Merit due to his signifi-cance for cooking in Germany and Bavaria.But as the concept of his Residenz shows,HeinzWinkler always remains true to him-self. As patron of the house he still feelspersonally responsible for the wellbeing ofhis guests.“I want my guests to feel like athome and to feel a warm and friendly at-mosphere,” says HeinzWinkler.

The picturesque scenery between theChiemsee lake and the Chiemgau moun-

tains act not only as a magnet for thoseseeking relaxation but also for people whowant to have high-level or casual businessmeetings within attractive surroundings.Sailing on the Chiemsee, skiing on theKampenwand or Steinplatte mountains,golf and tennis in idyllic scenery, a visit tothe Salzburg Festival and the Her-renchiemsee royal palace: there are somany activities that can be pursued in thisarea, acting as a the ideal counterbalance tothe relaxation and gourmet programme ofthe Residenz.

The Residenz Heinz Winkler can bereached by car in less than half an hourfrom Munich or Salzburg. Thus, stressedurbanites can quickly take refuge in thefairytale landscape of the region and cosi-ness and elegance of the Residenz. “I thinkwe have achieved a good compromise be-tween luxury and local charm," sums upHeinzWinkler.

www.residenz-heinz-winkler.de

Left & below: Grand Chef Relais & Chateaux hotel Residenz Heinz Winkler

Bottom, left: Heinz Winkler


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Aromatic soups, fresh crispy salads, deli-cious main dishes, refined snacks, heav-enly desserts and exceptional drinks se-duce diners to a more conscious, vitalnutrition. Consciousness, however, doesnot just arrive on one's plateat yamm! but is found inevery step from farm to table.Dishes are prepared withhigh-quality andmostly localand seasonal ingredientsbought fair trade or from or-ganic farmers. Additionally,special attention is given toselecting suppliers who fo-cus on sustainability andyamm! seeks out long-term

relationships with small, regionally-basedpartners. Their local involvement not onlyensures guests receive the freshest food butalso helps to protect the environment bydecreasing transport distances.

As a restaurant, cafe, take away,and bar&lounge there is some-thing to suit the mood of everyguest.Yet the heart of the yamm!experience is undeniably foundin its buffet island where guestscan choose from a variety of overfifty different international spe-cialties. Not limited to vegetari-ans, these numerous options arealso available to those with ve-

gan, lactose-free and gluten-free diets. Ex-tending their already ample dining options,this April yamm! added a new breakfastservice that provides guests with the op-portunity to enjoy a healthy start to theday.Those who find themselves in a morn-ing rush can easily grab something from the“breakfast2go”take-away options.

The delights of yamm! can also be takenadvantage of through their catered“walkingdinners” which are meant to be servedwhile your guests stand and mingle. Amenu of creative starters, hot main dishesor desserts can be created and individu-alised for business events or private gath-erings.

With its care for the environment and cre-ativity in the kitchen, the only concern thatthe yamm! team leaves to its guests is fig-uring out what to try first!

www.yamm.at

yamm! offers a unique dining experience with its mix of contemporary urbanlifestyle and a classic Austrian feel-good factor. Its head creative chef, WalterSchulz, pampers gourmets with new taste experiences that combine influencesfrom Mediterranean, Asian and classic Austrian cuisine, raising vegetarian diningto its highest level.

TEXT: JAIME SCHWARTZ | PHOTOS: YAMM!

Maître de Cuisine Walter SchulzPhoto: Miguel Dietrich

Restaurantof the Month

Austria

Left, main image: Wild herb salad sitting on avocado andserved with crunchy potatoes. © yamm!

Right, top: Dessert creations. Photo: Miguel Dietrich

Right: Buffet Island at yamm! Photo: Gerhard Wasserbauer

Conscious cuisine in the heart of ViennaImmerse yourself in the culinary world of yamm!


When Meinrad and Verena Meier openedtheir bakeshop in the village of St.Maria inthe beautifulVal Müstair in the Swiss can-ton of Graubünden about 40 years ago,they were unaware that 1973 would be thestart of their success story. Their uniqueselling point of baking pastries that draw onold regional recipes and their use of eco-logically grown ingredients grewmore andmore in demand. Initially, their team con-sisted of five people, but they soon ex-panded. In 2012 the couple´s daughter Lu-cia and her partner Giancarlo Marco DeSantis took over the management. Nowa-days, 24 people are employed there. “Allour apprentices learn how to produce realbread here. That is important at a time

when chain bakeries dominate the marketthat produce their products in factories,”explains Lucia Meier.

The origin of Meier-beck´s ingredients canbe foundmostly in this one region.The var-ious flours, such as rye or oat, are planted onthe fields of the UNESCOheritage site SaintJohn Abbey in Müstair, which was built ex-actly 1,200 years ago by Charlemagne aftersurviving a snow storm on theAlps.All floursorts planted there are certified as organic.Although its production methods seem an-cient, Meier-beck doesn’t renouncemoderndistribution channels like online sales. Theonline shop facilitates sales abroad, whichare becoming increasingly important.

The canton Graubünden is a Swiss regionwith its own distinct identity and culinaryspecialties. One prominent pastry is theBündner Nusstorte. This caramelised, nut-filled, butter shortcrust pastry has also be-come a signature dish of Meier-beck. Onthe Swiss television channel SRF, a jurytested the quality of the ten most soldBündner Nusstorten. The BündnerNusstorte of Meier-beck, was rated as thebest one. “We are very happy about thisjudgement and want to keep up the highstandard of baking traditional pastries fromour region,”sums up Lucia Meier.

www.meierbeck.ch

The bakery Meier-beck venerates the values that are represented by Switzerland:originality, natural goodness and uniqueness. All of their pastries are based on tra-ditional recipes and regional ingredients.

TEXT: JESSICA POMMER | PHOTOS: MEIER-BECK

Discover Germany | Dine & Wine | Meierbeck Backwaren

Quality is not produced by chanceMeier-beck AG from Switzerland sustainsecological and traditional baking

Main image: Bauernbirnbrot UrdinkelLeft, top: The famous Bündner NusstorteLeft, bottom: Slow food rye bread

Righ, below: Cafe StubliRight, bottom: Meier-beck headquarter


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They all share one characteristic; they are allregistered on the list of UNESCO WorldHeritage Sites. All of these sites are re-garded as treasures of the past and presentthat should be preserved for the genera-tions to come. Often, one might think thatculture is not tangible, but in some places it

is. “Heritage is our legacy from the past,what we live with today, and what we passon to future generations. Our cultural andnatural heritage are both irreplaceablesources of life and inspiration,”states UN-ESCO (The United Nations Educational,Scientific and Cultural Organisation).

Currently, this UNESCO list includes 981monuments in 160 countries. While themajority of these sites, 759, are culturalmonuments, 193 are listed as natural and29 are marked as both cultural and naturalheritage. Both anthropological and naturalforces combined form this unique list ofplaces, buildings, traditions, and naturalphenomena.To date, 38 German sites havebeen included on the list, 11 sites inSwitzerland, and 9 in Austria with manyapplications under review. For instance,German artisan bread might one day belisted among this global cultural canon.

What unites the Great Wall of China and the Leaning Tower of Pisa? Do the wallsof Machu Picchu have anything in common with the Grand Canyon or the GreatBarrier Reef, or even the Abbey of St. Gall? They do, but it is certainly not their re-spective dimensions, their locale, their architecture nor their origin.

TEXT: ELISABETH DOEHNE

Preserving the culture of past and present

UNESCOWorld Heritage


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Setting up and identifying the WorldHeritage catalogueThe World Heritage List is based on theConvention Concerning the Protection ofthe World Cultural and Natural Heritage.This convention was adopted on 16 No-vember 1972 at the 17thGeneral Conferenceof UNESCO in Paris and came into effect on17December 1975.A spokesman for the or-ganisation states:“What makes the conceptof World Heritage exceptional is its univer-sal application.World Heritage sites belongto all the people of the world, irrespective ofthe territory on which they are located.”

Even though the list was only established42 years ago, a brief glance at it capturesyour attention and reading through it isequal to a journey through the world’s cen-turies and cultures.The list pieces the smallbeads of mankind together and depicts thehuman experience and the ingenious spiritof people, pioneering and innovation onall continents.

Many might wonder, what makes a beauti-ful or historic monument a UNESCOWorldHeritage Site? What are the criteria? Theguiding principle of theWorldHeritageCon-vention is that “parts of the cultural or nat-ural heritage of outstanding importance […]need to be preserved as part of theworld her-itage of mankind as a whole“. Sites are onlyincluded in the World Heritage List if theymeet the conditions laid down in the Con-vention criteria of “uniqueness“ and “au-thenticity“ (for cultural sites) or “integrity“ (innatural sites) and if a convincing “Conserva-tion Plan“ is presented to the committee.

Cultural traditions and natural phe-nomena

Signed by 186 countries, the charter estab-lished specific conditions for determiningwhen an object can be placed under mon-ument protection. However, the responsi-bility for the preservation remains with theirrespective countries. It is up to the regionaland local authorities to work to ensure thatthe monument is protected in accordancewith a precise management plan. But whatconnects ancient ruins,modern cities, coralreefs and parks, is it their unique value as awork of art or as a natural phenomenon?Surely, it is people who unite in the name ofthe beauty and uniqueness of nature andculture to preserve the world’s heritage andto pass it on to future generations.

As a consequence, preservation also meansappreciation and keeping sites intact. Infact,many treasures are exposed to numer-ous threats: wars, uncontrolled develop-ment, neglect or progress – quite apart fromclimate and other evolutionary changes,and natural catastrophes.

Main image, left:Cologne Cathedral © Köln Tourismus GmbH

Right, from top to bottom:

Palace in Potsdam (Palaces and Parks of Potsdam andBerlin). © Prussian Palaces and Gardens Foundation,

Berlin/Brandenburg (Leo Seidel)

Aachen Cathedral. © GNTB/Rainer Kiedrowski

Bode Museum (Berlin Museum Island). © NationalMuseums in Berlin, photographer: Bernd Weingart

Wartburg Castle in Eisenach. © Bildarchiv Monheim GmbH


Abu Simbel –The first success storyThe first ever monument to become a UN-ESCO site was threatened by natural forces.The ancient Egyptian templeAbu Simbel inUpper Egypt was threatened by floodingdue to the planned Aswan Reservoir in1960 to 1980.UNESCO alerted the regionalauthorities and launched a plan for con-servation: dismatling and transporting the

monuments to a safe place. Around 50countries pledged their financial support,which covered half the cost of the transfer.In the end, the Abu Simbel temple wassaved from the Nile floods.

The success of theAbu Simbel action pavedthe way for further campaigns to protectendangered cultural monuments. This al-

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Above: Wilhelmshöhe Park in Kassel. © MHK

Bottom, from left to right:Loreley rock (Upper Middle Rhine Valley). © Thomas Merz

Collegiate Church, Castle and Old Town of Quedlinburg.© Jürgen Meusel / QTM GmbH

Bamberg Old Town. © FrankenTourismus TKS Bamberg Hub

Right, top: Margravial Opera House, Bayreuth © BayreuthMarketing & Tourismus GmbH

Wieskirche Pilgrimage Church. © Tourismusverband Pfaffen-winkel

Right: Augustusburg Palace (Castles of Augustusburg andFalkenlust at Brühl). © Horst Gummersbach


Discover Germany | Culture & Lifestyle | UNESCO

lowed, among other things, to provide pro-tection for Venice and the ruins of Mo-henjo-Daro in Pakistan.Today,whether vis-itors are roaming the shores ofNewfoundland, wandering on the ‘L’Anseaux Meadows’ site, the first settlement ofEuropeanVikings in North America in theyear 1000, or watching the marvellous wa-ter displays at Schlosspark Wilhelmshöhein Kassel, they are often struck with awe. Infact, the Bergpark in Kassel-Wilhelmshöhehas been included in the list since the sum-mer of 2013 and is Germany’s most recentaddition. The great size of the park and itswaterworks along with the towering Her-cules and the castle are a remarkable testi-mony to the aesthetics of the Baroque,Ab-solutist, and Romantic periods.

Today, with all these dangers in mind, UN-ESCOhas undertaken the task of convincingpeople and authorities of the need to protect

such monuments and their surroundings,which originated either from the hard workand the creative power of the people or thepatient work of nature and time.

whc.unesco.orgwww.unesco.de

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Between 1414 and 1418, important figuresfrom all over Europe assembled in Con-stance to discuss the future of the dividedchurch and to elect a new Pope. At thattime, three Popes were vying for the chair ofSt. Peter and the situation was very delicate.Each had the support of different rulers inEurope, which led to political turmoil bothwithin and beyond the Holy Roman Em-pire.There was also unrest among the peo-

ple because the clergy was increasingly en-gaging in worldly pleasures and abusingthe sale of indulgences.

When Sigismund became the Germanking in 1410, he recognised the need to re-store unity to the Western Church. Usinghis excellent contacts within Europe andgood connections to the three Papalclaimants, he orchestrated the 16th ecu-

menical council to heal the schism in thechurch. Constance was chosen as thevenue. The papal election of 1417 isthought to be the only one that has everbeen held north of the Alps – this definingevent made the town the centre of theChristian world between 1414 and 1418.Never before had a council lasted so long,nor drawn so many participants. Con-stance became a melting pot of cultures.The dynamic exchange of goods andknowledge alone left an indelible mark onthe society of the time. For several years,merchants, artists and representatives fromrenowned European universities shapedlife around Lake Constance.

In 2014, the region around Lake Constance will be celebrating the 600th anniversaryof the Council of Constance – the largest religious congress of the Middle Ages.

TEXT & PHOTOS: GERMAN NATIONAL TOURIST BOARD (GNTB)

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The town of Constance promises to be amagnificent backdrop for the forthcominganniversary celebrations with its well-pre-served historical old quarter and host ofauthentic locations – the building in whichthe council was hosted, for example, still ex-ists today. It was built between 1388 and1391 as a trading post and lakeside markethall. Here, between mighty oak columns,church dignitaries assembled in the upperhall behind bricked-up windows to engagein their deliberations until finally, in No-vember 1417, the Roman Cardinal OddoColonna was elected Pope Martin V. Theimpact of this election is still relevant today.It is thanks to the outcome of the Council

of Constance that the present-day CatholicChurch is united under one Pope.The ma-jor regional exhibition‘The Council of Con-stance 1414-1418.AMedievalWorld Event’opens at the market hall on 27 April 2014.On display will be a unique collection of ex-hibits on loan from a number of importantmuseums in Europe. With its proximity toSwitzerland and its vibrant, cosmopolitanflair, Constance is a magnet for travellers.Just as it was at the time of the Council ofConstance – when people from all over the

world descended upon this lake-side town and trading hub.

“The anniversary of the Councilof Constance next year will pres-ent a fantastic opportunity forvisitors from all over Europe toget to know another facet ofGermany’s culture,” says PetraHedorfer, Chief Executive Offi-cer of the GNTB. Germany is avery popular destination for cul-tural travel and was the numberone cultural destination for Eu-ropean travellers in 2012. TheAnholt-GfK Roper NationBrands Index, a survey measur-ing and comparing the reputa-tion of 50 countries around theworld, also confirms Germany’soutstanding image as a culturaldestination. Petra Hedorfer:“Germany has played a key rolein the history of the church, andmany travellers see anniver-saries, such as the 600th an-niversary of the Council of Con-stance, as an opportunity totravel around Germany visitingthe most important sites of his-torical interest.”

Bottom, left: Mural on Obermarkt square inConstance. Photo: Katja Angermaier

© Tourist-Information Konstanz GmbH

Bottom, right: Richental's chronicle.© Rosgartenmuseum Konstanz

Left, main image: Aerial view of Constance. Photo: MoritzKertzscher / © Tourist-Information Konstanz GmbH

Right, from top down:Constance harbour and the Council of Constance building.

Photo: Achim Mende / © Tourist-Information Konstanz GmbH

Municipal gardens in Constance. Photo: Moritz Kertzscher© Tourist-Information Konstanz GmbH

Constance Minster. Photo: Achim Mende© Tourist-Information Konstanz GmbH


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raße

Caue

rstr

aße

Sömm

eringstr.

Olbersstraße

Alt-Moabit

Beusselstraße

Stromstraße

Helmholtzstraße

Franklinstraße

Levetzowstraße

Altonaer Straße

Less

ings

traß

e

Turmstraße

HansaplatzHansaplatzHansaplatzHansaplatz

Turmstr.Turmstr.Turmstr.

Richard-Richard-Wagner-Wagner-Wagner-PlatzPlatz

MierendorffplatzMierendorffplatz

THE BESTOF BERLINHow to make a visit to the city on the Spree unforgettable:Experience Berlin with the BERLIN HIGHLIGHTS

Hohen

zolle

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mBerliner Straße

Blissestraße

Mecklburgische Str.

Berliner Straße

Mecklburgische Str.

Mecklburgische Str.

Mecklburgische Str.

Konstanzerstraße

Konstanzerstraße

Konstanzerstraße

Heidelberger Pl.Heidelberger Pl.Heidelberger Pl.

Fehrbelliner PlatzFehrbelliner PlatzFehrbelliner PlatzFehrbelliner PlatzFehrbelliner Platz

HohenzollerndammHohenzollerndammHohenzollerndammHohenzollerndammHohenzollerndamm

Blissestr.Blissestr.Blissestr.

BERLIN HIGHLIGHTS – seeing the best of Berlin. More than 15 of the capital’s major attractions and tourist operators have come together to provide this unique arrange-ment, ensuring that you the visitor can access the city’s most beautiful places, its most interesting museums and the best sights.The ‘My Berlin Guide’ acts as your personal tour guide and you can collect it for free upon purchasing your ticket from any of the participating partners. Bonus and Premium tickets are also available, giving you exclusive benefi ts at all of the Berlin Highlights’ venues: upon purchasing one of the respective tickets, you’ll get certainotional Extras at no added cost. Whether it’s a sparkling glass of Prosecco or an informative audio guide – you’ll never fail to be surprised. After just four visits, you’ll be treated to one of the two great rewards. Take a peek at the website www.berlin-highlights.de for a look at our rich offerings. Simply click on ‘My Berlin Guide’ and flick through the interactive guide. Here’s a taster of some of our many partners…

Kaiserdamm


Neue Kantstraße




Kantstraße

Goethepark

Wilmersdorfer Str.Wilmersdorfer Str.

Sophie-Charlotte-PlatzSophie-Charlotte-PlatzSophie-Charlotte-PlatzSophie-Charlotte-PlatzSophie-Charlotte-Platz

Messe Nord/ICCMesse Nord/ICCMesse Nord/ICCMesse Nord/ICC

Bismarckstr.Bismarckstr.Bismarckstr.Bismarckstr.Bismarckstr.



Platz

ße

Leonorenstraße

Hindenburgdam

m

Hind

enbu

rgda

mm

Mohriner Allee

Britz

er D

amm

Buckower D

amm

Mariendorfer D

amm

Buschkrugallee

Rudower Str.

Berliner Str.

Berliner Str.

Heerstraße

Heerstraße

Reichsstraße

Spandauer Damm

Charlottenburger Chaussee

Jesse-Owens-Allee

Trakehner Allee

Olympische Straße

Flatowallee

Onkel-Tom

-Straße

Argentinisc

he Allee

Onkel-Tom-Straße

Argentinische AlleeSaargemünder Str.

Onkel-Tom

-Straße

Onkel-Tom

-Straße

Hüttenweg

Koen

igsa

llee

Koen

igsa

llee

Passenheimer Straße

Jafféstraße

Am JuliusturmNonnendammallee

Nonnendammallee

Rohrdamm

Saatwinkler Damm

Paulsternstraße

Bern

auer

Str.

Gartenfelder Str.

Messedamm

Spree

weg

Lichtenbergerstr.

Stra

ße D

er P

aris

ier

Kom

mun

e 1

Markgrafendam

m

Schi

llstr.

Kolonnenstraße

Tiergartenstraße

Rosa-Luxemburg -Str.

Spichernstr.

Südstern

Podbielski-Allee

Breitenbachpl.

Rüdesheimer Platz

Heidelberger Pl.

Dahlem-Dorf

Bundesplatz

InnsbruckerPlatz

Schöneberg

Südkreuz

Friedrich-Wilhelm-Platz

Walther-Schreiber-Platz

Schloßstr.

Rathaus-Steglitz

Kaiserin- Augusta-Str.

AltTempelhof

Tempelhof

Paradestr.

Leinestr.

Hermannstr.

Neukölln

Grenzallee

Karl-Marx-Str.

Fehrbelliner Platz

Konstanzer Str.

Adenauerplatz

Wilmersdorfer Str.


Hermannplatz

RathausNeukölln

Boddinstr.

Schönleinstr.

Kottbusser Tor

GörlitzerBahnhof

Schlesisches Tor

Moritzplatz

Warschauer Str.

Heinrich-Heine-Str.

Jannowitzbrücke

AlexanderplatzSchillingstr.

StrausbergerPlatz Weberwiese

Frankfurter Tor

Samariter StraßeFrankfurterAllee

Schwartzkopffstr.

Naturkundemuseum

Nordbahnhof

Oranienburger Str.

Voltastr.

Humboldthein

Gesundbrunnen

Bernauer Str.

Rosenthaler Platz

Senefelder Platz

Eberswalder Str.

Kochstr.

AnhalterBahnhof

StadtmitteMohrenstr.

Französische Straße

Friedrichstr.

Brandenburger Tor

Hackescher Markt

Oranienburger Tor

Bundestag

Rosa-Luxemburg-Pl.

Weinmeisterstr.

Hausvogtei-platz

Spittelmarkt

Märkisches Museum

Klosterstr.

Ostbahnhof

Plötzensee

AugsburgerStr.

Viktoria-Luise-Pl.

Wittenberg-platz

RathausSchöneberg

Nollendorfplatz

Kurfürstenstr.

Bülowstr.


Savignyplatz

Charlottenburg

Westkreuz

Westend

Halensee

Hohenzollerndamm

Zoologischer Garten

Tiergarten

Bellevue

Hansaplatz

Ernst-Reuter-Platz

Turmstr.

Birkenstr.

Westhafen

Beusselstr.

AmrumerStr.

Leopoldplatz

Seestr.

Wedding

Reinickendorfer Str.

Yorckstraße

Gleisdreieck

Mendelssohn-Bartholdy-Park

Möckern-brücke

Mehringdamm

Hallesches Tor

Platz der Luftbrücke

Gneisenaustr.

Prinzenstr.

Kaiserdamm

Messe Nord/ICC

Theodor-Heuss-Platz



Mierendorffplatz

Jungfernheide

Jacob-Kaiser-Platz

HalemwegSiemensdamm

Blissestr.

Berliner Str.


Kleistpark

Güntzelstr.

Hohenzollernplatz

Blaschkoallee

Rehberge

Afrikanische Str.

Kurt-Schumacher-Platz

SchönhauserAllee

Pankstrasse

NauenerPlatz

Pots-damer Platz

Olympia-Stadion

Olympiastadion

Neu-Westend

Westphalweg

Ullsteinstr.

Alt-Mariendorf

Britz-Süd

Parchimer Allee

Thielplatz

Oskar-Helene-Heim

Onkel Toms Hütte

Krumme Lanke

Ruhleben

Rohrdamm

Paulsternstrasse

Haselhorst

Hauptbahnhof

Flughafen BER500 m

Bundesallee Joachim

stalerstraßeJoachim

stalerstraße

Nachodstraße

Spich

erns

traße

Spich

erns

traße

Spich

erns

traße

Lietzenburger Str.

Hohenstaufenstr.

Kurfürstenstraße

Nürn

berg

er S

traße

Nürn

berg

er S

traße

Tauentzienstr.

Spichernstr.Spichernstr.Spichernstr.Spichernstr.

AugsburgerAugsburgerAugsburgerAugsburgerStr.Str.Str.Str.

Viktoria-Viktoria-Viktoria-Luise-Pl.Luise-Pl.

Wittenberg-Wittenberg-platzplatz

KurfürstendammKurfürstendammKurfürstendammKurfürstendamm

Güntzelstr.Güntzelstr.Güntzelstr.Güntzelstr.

HohenzollernplatzHohenzollernplatzHohenzollernplatzHohenzollernplatzHohenzollernplatz

DALÍ – THE EXHIBITION AT POTSDAMER PLATZSee surrealism close up in the heart of Berlin with more than 450 works from the world renowned artist Salvador Dalí.

Mon-Sat 12pm-8pm, Sunday and public holidays 10am-8pm | Leipziger Platz 7 | U/S Potsdamer Platz | www.daliberlin.de

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SPY MUSEUM BERLINThe capital of spies will get its museum of espionage in 2014. A unique insight into the murky depths of agents and secret services.

more information: www.spymuseumberlin.com

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Berliner StraßeBerliner StraßeBerliner Straße

Rubensstraße

Bund

esal

lee

Badenschestraße

Bundesallee

Bundesplatz

InnsbruckerInnsbruckerInnsbruckerInnsbruckerPlatzPlatzPlatz

RathausRathausRathausSchönebergSchönebergSchöneberg

Berliner Str.Berliner Str.Berliner Str.Berliner Str.

Bayerischer PlatzBayerischer PlatzBayerischer PlatzBayerischer PlatzBayerischer PlatzBayerischer PlatzBayerischer Platz

OLYMPIASTADION BERLINA high-tech arena with impressive architec-ture, the Olympic home of countless World Championships, the DFB Cup and Hertha BSC.

Opening hours 9am-7pm | Olympischer Platz 3 | U/S Olympiastadion | www.olympiastadion-berlin.de

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TOP TOUR SIGHTSEEINGExplore Berlin with a ‘Hop on-Hop off’ bus tour. With open-top buses arriving at each of Berlin’s landmarks every 15 minutes, simply hop on and off

Daily 9.30am – 4.30pm (last trip) | Audio guide avail-able in 12 languages | www.top-tour.de

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REEDEREI RIEDELWith multiple boarding piers across the city, this is an opportunity to discover Berlin from the water.

Frequent boat trips every day | Boarding piers: various, including in front of Berlin’s Hauptbahnhof | U/S Hauptbahnhof | www.reederei-riedel.de

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TIERGARTEN & SIEGESSÄULEAs the green heart of Berlin, the Tiergarten is an oasis of calm.

Accessible at all times | Straße des 17. Juni | U/S Tiergarten

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REICHSTAGHome to the German Federal Government since 1999, the Reichstag is a symbol of political change.

Mon-Sat 8am-midnight (last entry at 11pm) | Platz der Republik | U/S Brandenburger Tor

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Kurfürstendamm

Hohenzollerndamm

Lietzenburgerstraße Konstanzerstraße

Brandenburgischestraße

Konstanzerstraße

OlivaerplatzOlivaerplatzOlivaerplatz

Konstanzer Str.Konstanzer Str.Konstanzer Str.Konstanzer Str.Konstanzer Str.

Uhlandstr.Uhlandstr.Uhlandstr.

Güntzelstr.Güntzelstr.

Hohenzollernplatz

Konstanzerstraße

BRANDENBURGER TORThis Berlin landmark symbolises turning points in Germany’s history.

Accessible at all times | Pariser Platz |U/S Brandenburger Tor

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POTSDAMER PLATZAn emblem of Berlin’s ‘new centre’, there are shops, cafes and a casino to be explored here.

Accessible at any time | Potsdamer Platz |U/S Potsdamer Platz

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Kurfürstendamm

Kurfürstendamm


Brandenburgischestraße

Lewisham

straße

AdenauerplatzAdenauerplatzAdenauerplatzAdenauerplatzAdenauerplatzAdenauerplatz

CharlottenburgCharlottenburgCharlottenburgCharlottenburgCharlottenburg

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BASE FLYING JOCHEN SCHWEIZERPlunge in near freefall from a height of 125m in the direction of Alexander Platz – try Base Flying for a truly incomparable experience.

April to October, Fri 3pm-11pm, Sat 10am-7pm, Sun12pm-5pm | Alexanderplatz 7 | U/S Alexanderplatz | www.base-fl ying.de

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Spandauer Damm

Kurfürstendamm

Hohen

zolle

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mBerliner Straße

Breslauerplatz

Sachs

Dammweg

Köpenicker Landstr

Köpenicker Chaussee

Bulgarischestr

aße

Neue Krugallee

Alt-Treptow

Puschkinallee

Am Treptower Park

Hauptstraße

Karl-M

Karl-Marx-str.

Hermannstr.

Rheinbaben ders

traß

e

Hagenstraße

Koen

igsa

llee

Tepl

itzer

stra

ße

Breitestraße

Blissestraße

Haup

tstra

ße

Rubensstraße

Neue Krug

Sonnenallee

Columbiadamm

Flughafenstraße

Herrfurthplatz

Blissestraße

Bund

esal

lee

Badenschestraße

Martin-Luther-Straße

Dominicusstraße

Hauptstra

ße

Sonnenallee

Hermannstraße

Kottbusser Damm

Mecklburgische Str.

Loewenhardtdam

m

Boelckestraße

Stra

ße

Man

fred-vo

n-Ri

chth

ofen

Tempelhofer D

amm

Katzbachstraße

Dudenstraße

YorckstraßeYorckstraße

Goebenstr.

Gneisenaustraße

Hasenheide

Urbanstraße

Baer

wal

dstra

ße

Waterloo-Ufer

Stresemannstr.

Blücherstraße

Gitschiner Straße

Schöneberger Stra

ße

Anhalter Str.

Kochstraße

Wilhelm

straße

Spandauer Damm

Kaiserdamm

Kurfürstendamm

Berliner Straße

Hohen

zolle

rndam

m

Mecklburgische Str.

Dam

m

Sachsendamm

Tempelhofer D

Bülowstraße

Pallasstraße

Grunewaldstraße

Bundesallee

Hohenzollerndamm

Lietzenburgerstraße

Joachimstalerstraße

Hardenbergstraße

Kantstraße

Hubertusallee


KonstanzerstraßeBrandenburgischestraße

Konstanzerstraße

Lewisham

straße

Jafféstraße

Masurenallee

Königin-Elisabeth-Straße

Fürstenbrunnerweg

Tegeler Weg

Sick

Gaussstraße

Perlebergers

Rathenower Straße



Heerstraße

Reichsstraße

Neue Kantstraße


Kantstraße

Goethepark Leibnizstraße

Olivaerplatz

Mar

chst

raße

Otto-Suhr-Allee

Caue

rstr

aße

Sömm

eringstr.

Olbersstraße

Alt-Moabit

Beusselstraße

Stromstraße

Helmholtzstraße

Franklinstraße

Levetzowstraße

Nachodstraße

Spich

erns

traße

Lietzenburger Str. Martin- Luther-Straße

Hohenstaufenstr.

Kleiststraße

Kurfürstenstraße

Nürn

berg

er S

traße

Tauentzienstr.

Klingelhöferstr.

An der Urania

Pots

dam

er S

traß

e

Hofjägerallee

Tempelhofer Ufer

Hallesches Ufer

Schöneberger UferReichpietschufer

Lind

enst

raße

Oranienstraße

Friedrichstr.Friedrichstr.

Prin

zens

traß

e

Kottbusserstr.

Skalitzer Straße

Hein

rich-

Hein

e-St

raße

Brüc

kens

traße

Holzmarktstraße

Lich

tenb

erge

rstr

aße

Leipziger Straße

Leipziger Straße

Wilhelm

straße

Lennéstr.

Eber

tstr.

Altonaer Straße



Yitz

hak-

Rabi

n-St

r.Less

ings

traß

e

Turmstraße

Invalidenstraße

Paul

stra

ße

Alt-MoabitAlt-Moabit

Heidestraße

Invalidenstraße

Müh

lend

amm

Stralauer Str.

Stralauer Platz

Mühlenstraße

War

scha

uers

traß

e

Skalitzer Straße

Schlesischestraße

Puschkinallee

Stralauerallee

Elise

nbrü

cke

Am Treptower Park

Hauptstraße

Marktstraße

Boxhagenerstraße

Boxhagenerstraße

War

scha

uers

traß

e

Mollstraße

Petersburgerstraße

Storkowerstraße

Platz Der Vereinten Nationen

Friedenstraße

Landsbergerallee

Landsbergerallee

seerweg

Danzigerstraße

Spandauer Str.

Grune

rstr.

Karl-

Lieb

knec

ht-S

tr.

Torstraße

Rosenthaler Str.

Torstraße

Friedrichstr.

Reinhardtstraße

Luisenstraße

Unter den Linden

Hessische Str. Hannoversche Str.

Chausseestr.

Am Friedrichshain

Pren

zlau

era

Boel

cke-

Str.

Bersarinplatz

Pots

dam

er S

traß

e

Heerstraße

Heerstraße

Reichsstraße

Spandauer Damm

Charlottenburger Chaussee

Jesse-Owens-Allee

Trakehner Allee

Olympische Straße

Flatowallee

Koen

igsa

llee

Passenheimer Straße

Jafféstraße

Messedamm

Spree

weg

Lichtenbergerstr.

Stra

ße D

er P

aris

ier

Kom

mun

e 1

Markgrafendam

m

Schi

llstr.

Kolonnenstraße

Tiergartenstraße

Rosa-Luxemburg -Str.

Spichernstr.

Südstern

Rüdesheimer Platz

Heidelberger Pl.

Bundesplatz

InnsbruckerPlatz

Schöneberg

Südkreuz

Friedrich-

Paradestr.

Leinestr.

Karl-Marx-Str.

Fehrbelliner Platz

Konstanzer Str.

Adenauerplatz

Wilmersdorfer Str.


Hermannplatz

RathausNeukölln

Boddinstr.

Schönleinstr.

Kottbusser Tor

GörlitzerBahnhof

Schlesisches Tor

Moritzplatz

Warschauer Str.

Heinrich-Heine-Str.

Jannowitzbrücke

AlexanderplatzSchillingstr.

StrausbergerPlatz Weberwiese

Frankfurter Tor

Samariter StraßeFrankfurterAllee

Oranienburger Str.

Rosenthaler Platz

Kochstr.

AnhalterBahnhof

StadtmitteMohrenstr.

Französische Straße

Friedrichstr.

Brandenburger Tor

Hackescher Markt

Oranienburger Tor

Bundestag

Rosa-Luxemburg-Pl.

Weinmeisterstr.

Hausvogtei-platz

Spittelmarkt

Märkisches Museum

Klosterstr.

Ostbahnhof

AugsburgerStr.

Viktoria-Luise-Pl.

Wittenberg-platz

RathausSchöneberg

Nollendorfplatz

Kurfürstenstr.

Bülowstr.


Savignyplatz

Charlottenburg

Westkreuz

Westend

Halensee

Hohenzollerndamm

Zoologischer Garten

Tiergarten

Bellevue

Hansaplatz

Ernst-Reuter-Platz

Turmstr.

Birkenstr.

Yorckstraße

Gleisdreieck

Mendelssohn-Bartholdy-Park

Möckern-brücke

Mehringdamm

Hallesches Tor

Platz der Luftbrücke

Gneisenaustr.

Prinzenstr.

Kaiserdamm

Messe Nord/ICC

Theodor-Heuss-Platz



Mierendorffplatz

Jungfernheide

Blissestr.

Berliner Str.


Kleistpark

Güntzelstr.

Hohenzollernplatz

Pots-damer Platz

Olympia-Stadion

Olympiastadion

Neu-Westend

Ruhleben

Hauptbahnhof

Flughafen BER500 m

THE BEST OF BERLINHow to make a visit to the city on the Spree unforgettable:Experience Berlin with the BERLIN HIGHLIGHTS

BERLIN HIGHLIGHTS – seeing the best of Berlin. More than 15 of the capital’s major attractions and tourist operators have come together to provide this unique arrange-ment, ensuring that you the visitor can access the city’s most beautiful places, its most interesting museums and the best sights.The ‘My Berlin Guide’ acts as your personal tour guide and you can collect it for free upon purchasing your ticket from any of the participating partners. Bonus and Premium tickets are also available, giving you exclusive benefi ts at all of the Berlin Highlights’ venues: upon purchasing one of the respective tickets, you’ll get certain otional Extras at no added cost. Whether it’s a sparkling glass of Prosecco or an informative audio guide – you’ll never fail to be surprised. After just four visits, you’ll be treated to one of the two great rewards. Take a peek at the website www.berlin-highlights.de for a look at our rich offerings. Simply click on ‘My Berlin Guide’ and fl ick through the interactive guide. Here’s a taster of some of our many partners…

DALÍ – THE EXHIBITION AT POTSDAMER PLATZSee surrealism close up in the heart of Berlin with more than 450 works from the world renowned artist Salvador Dalí.

Mon-Sat 12pm-8pm, Sunday and public holidays 10am-8pm | Leipziger Platz 7 | U/S Potsdamer Platz | www.daliberlin.de

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Loewenhardtdam

m

Loewenhardtdam

m

Boelckestraße

Stra

ße

Man

fred-vo

n-Ri

chth

ofen

Stra

ßevo

n-Ri

chth

ofen

Tempelhofer D

amm

Katzbachstraße

Dudenstraße Dudenstraße Dudenstraße

Paradestr.Paradestr.Paradestr.Paradestr.

SPY MUSEUM BERLINThe capital of spies will get its museum of espionage in 2014. A unique insight into the murky depths of agents and secret services.

more information: www.spymuseumberlin.com

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OLYMPIASTADION BERLINA high-tech arena with impressive architec-ture, the Olympic home of countless World Championships, the DFB Cup and Hertha BSC.

Opening hours 9am-7pm | Olympischer Platz 3 | U/S Olympiastadion | www.olympiastadion-berlin.de

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Hermannstraße

Kottbusser Damm

Hasenheide

SüdsternSüdsternSüdsternSüdstern

HermannplatzHermannplatzHermannplatz

Flughafen BERFlughafen BERFlughafen BER500 mTOP TOUR SIGHTSEEING

Explore Berlin with a ‘Hop on-Hop off’ bus tour. With open-top buses arriving at each of Berlin’s landmarks every 15 minutes, simply hop on and off

Daily 9.30am – 4.30pm (last trip) | Audio guide avail-able in 12 languages | www.top-tour.de

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Gneisenaustraße

Baer

wal

dstra

ße

Waterloo-UferWaterloo-UferWaterloo-UferWaterloo-UferWaterloo-Ufer

BlücherstraßeBlücherstraßeBlücherstraße

Gitschiner Straße

Wilhelm

straße

Tempelhofer Ufer

Tempelhofer Ufer

Hallesches Ufer

Hallesches Ufer

Lind

enst

raße

Prin

zens

traß

e

Hallesches TorHallesches TorHallesches Tor

Gneisenaustr.Gneisenaustr.Gneisenaustr.

Prinzenstr.Prinzenstr.

REEDEREI RIEDELWith multiple boarding piers across the city, this is an opportunity to discover Berlin from the water.

Frequent boat trips every day | Boarding piers: various, including in front of Berlin’s Hauptbahnhof | U/S Hauptbahnhof | www.reederei-riedel.de

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Columbiadamm

Platz der LuftbrückePlatz der Luftbrücke

TIERGARTEN & SIEGESSÄULEAs the green heart of Berlin, the Tiergarten is an oasis of calm.

Accessible at all times | Straße des 17. Juni | U/S Tiergarten

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Kottbusser Damm

Urbanstraße

Prin

zens

traß

e

Kottbusserstr.

Skalitzer StraßeSkalitzer Straße

SüdsternSüdsternSüdstern

Schönleinstr.Schönleinstr.Schönleinstr.Schönleinstr.

Kottbusser TorKottbusser TorKottbusser Tor

REICHSTAGHome to the German Federal Government since 1999, the Reichstag is a symbol of political change.

Mon-Sat 8am-midnight (last entry at 11pm) | Platz der Republik | U/S Brandenburger Tor

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BRANDENBURGER TORThis Berlin landmark symbolises turning points in Germany’s history.

Accessible at all times | Pariser Platz |U/S Brandenburger Tor

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YorckstraßeYorckstraße

Stresemannstr.

Schöneberger Stra

ße

Schöneberger Stra

ße Wilhelm

straße

Tempelhofer Ufer

Hallesches Ufer

AnhalterAnhalterBahnhofBahnhof

YorckstraßeYorckstraßeYorckstraßeYorckstraßeYorckstraßeYorckstraßeYorckstraßeYorckstraße

GleisdreieckGleisdreieckGleisdreieckMöckern-Möckern-brückebrücke

MehringdammMehringdamm

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POTSDAMER PLATZAn emblem of Berlin’s ‘new centre’, there are shops, cafes and a casino to be explored here.

Accessible at any time | Potsdamer Platz |U/S Potsdamer Platz

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5

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©AlliiertenMuseum/USArmy

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BASE FLYING JOCHEN SCHWEIZERPlunge in near freefall from a height of 125m in the direction of Alexander Platz – try Base Flying for a truly incomparable experience.

April to October, Fri 3pm-11pm, Sat 10am-7pm, Sun12pm-5pm | Alexanderplatz 7 | U/S Alexanderplatz | www.base-fl ying.de

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Discover Germany | Special Theme | Health, Beauty & Science

Just weeks ago it was declared that the five-a-day rule for fruit and vegetables no longerapplies. Instead, the new guidelines suggestthat a minimum of seven portions a day re-duces the risk of cancer and heart disease.Now, even more scientifically proven datahas emerged about how to reduce the riskof heart disease. As it is not only our nu-trition that has an immediate as well as along-term effect on our bodies, this latestresearch project scrutinised the correlationbetween exercise and the risk of heart dis-ease. It turns out that little more than 20minutes of physical exercise per day canreduce a woman’s risk of heart disease sig-nificantly. According to the Center for Re-search on Exercise, Physical Activity andHealth from the University of Queensland,Australia, 150 minutes of at least moderate-intensity physical activity each week couldresult in a significant decrease in thechances of heart disease. Based on a studyof almost 40,000 women, the research con-cluded that the risk of heart diseaseamongst those aged 30 to 80 who partakein regular exercise was considerably lower.

The study is a prime example of pointingout how important the topic of preventionhas become in the recent years. Instead ofsimply treating the existing symptoms, aperson’s wellbeing is now examined in amore holistic approach and scientific re-search aims to find a way of reducing soar-ing health costs through prevention in anaging society.

Alongside the financial implications of im-proved health, the side effects are alsoworth mentioning. Healthy people tend tobe happy people and happiness is whattriggers beauty from the inside. And forthose who wish to help Mother Nature atiny bit, the beauty industry is constantlystriving to develop ever more amazinglyeffective products and services. In the fol-lowing pages Discover Germany shows youhow to achieve that perfect smile, how hyp-nosis can improve performance, as well astelling you all about cutting-edge researchthat can prevent diseases in the future andgiving you some vital information aboutinternational health insurance.

Looking fabulous and feeling good at any age is no longer a mystery. A healthylifestyle including a balanced diet and a good amount of regular exercise can pro-long the signs of aging and keep our minds and bodies in better shape for longer.

TEXT: TINA AWTANI | PHOTO: CURADEN

Live healthy, look beautiful

Special Theme

Health, Beauty & Science


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Swiss smile’s dental cosmetics range fromoral care to facial cosmetic products. TheSwiss-based company sells its products inGermany, Kuwait, Russia, Switzerland and

the Baltics, as well as in the UK, and evenhas current plans to expand the brand’spresence even further. Beautifully designedpackaging hints at the great products hid-

den inside: an exquisite, state-of-the-artdental cosmetic range of highest quality.They are the perfect blend of aesthetics andfunction, a combination of professional careand exclusive lifestyles.

A morning routine for a bright smile

The morning dental routine is one thatshould not only remove existing stains andwhiten the teeth but it also needs to offerthe teeth protection during the day. Theswiss smile whitening toothpaste does

‘A smile can change the world’ is swiss smile’s claim. But a beautiful smile isn’t justabout clean white teeth, as luscious, smooth lips play an important role too. swisssmile began with luxurious, highly specialised dental clinics and today the namestands for both: the swiss smile clinics and high-end dental cosmetics – in shorteverything people need to achieve and maintain a beautiful winning smile.

TEXT: JESSICA HOLZHAUSEN | PHOTOS: CURADEN

A swiss smile can change the world Splendid oral health care from Switzerland


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both; even a brief brush withtheir medium-soft tooth-brush gives the teeth asmoothness that can be feltwith a flick of the tongue.Special micro-polishing par-ticles in the toothpaste aswell as on the outer bristlesof the toothbrush removeresidue from between theteeth and stains from tea,coffee or smoke very effec-tively. The toothpaste alsoprevents new plaque de-posits from forming.

To brighten the teeth even further one canuse the swiss smile whitening pearl shinedental conditioner, a soft foam that can beapplied with a toothbrush or sprayed di-rectly onto the surface of your teeth. Theconditioner contains extra-white hydroxylapatite nanocrystals extracted from the nat-

ural mother-of-pearl ofseashells. Thenanocrys ta l shave a structureidentical to thatof dental tissueand thereforeadhere seam-lessly to affectedor exposed den-tal surfaces thusnaturally repair-ing them. While

impurities are lifted from the surface, theparticles repair microscopic cavities, form aprotective layer and add a white, pearlyshine to the teeth. In this way further dis-colouration, for example from lipsticks, canbe prevented.

Softer care in the evening

Before bedtime, teeth need a more gentleroutine, which swiss smile offers in theform of the vitalising herbal toothpasteconsisting of highly concentrated naturalextracts of Swiss edelweiss, Echinacea,green tea and chlorophyll. The fresh tasteand the softness of the sensitive-soft tooth-brush is a relaxing experience, ideally doneshortly before taking a good night’s rest. Letthe herbs do their work – Echinaceastrengthens the immune system, thebioflavonoids of the edelweiss unleashstrong antioxidant properties while greentea possesses a natural antibacterial effectand chlorophyll fights malodours. To en-hance the cleansing process even further,customers may also use the swiss smilewaxed dental tape; the waxed fibres aresimple to hold and slide easily betweeneven the tightest interdental spaces, whicha common toothbrush cannot reach.

Complementing beautiful teeth withfull, sensual lips

Since a beautiful smile consists not only ofhealthy teeth but also of well-cared for lips,swiss smile offers two outstanding lip-careproducts. As a daily companion, swiss smileday gloss nude gives lips a seductive shine.

Its nutrient-rich formula with oxidised oilsmeets the most stringent demands andpromotes soft, supple skin. The gloss helpsto get the perfect pout; the tingling, instantboosting effect creates fuller and sensuallips in no time at all. Lines and wrinkles aresmoothed out, leaving eye-catching glossylips throughout the day. swiss smile daygloss nude does not contain any colourantsand it is applied with an applicator, thusmaking it an ideal complement to anycoloured lipstick.

The swiss smile night care lip balm is anocturnal energy booster, which – thanks toits pleasant aroma – is also suitable for useduring the day if required. Designed as acomplement to the swiss smile day glossnude, the night care lip balm enables thelips to regenerate overnight. The composi-tion contains nourishing as well as healingcomponents such as the oxygen-bindingepaline. Cracks disappear and the lips re-gain their suppleness and natural protec-tion.

Distributers wanted

While business in the aforementioned mar-kets is steadily growing, swiss smile is cur-rently planning to expand its global pres-ence and is therefore seeking newdistributors with access to the relevant saleschannels.

www.myswiss-smile.comwww.swiss-smile.com

Below, from left to right: Curaden swiss smile herbal and dental range. Whitening range. Pearl shine. Dental floss.

Bottom: Curaden swiss smile lip care


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From its humble beginnings over 118 yearsago to being one of the world’s largest phar-maceutical and healthcare firms today, Rochehas always stayed true to its innovative andpioneering spirit. Founded in Switzerland in1896 by Fritz Hoffmann-La Roche, Roche’sgrowth and success has been driven by thecompany’s ability to bring products andmedical breakthroughs to the market.

Roche’s focus today is on pharmaceuticalsand diagnostics. The company develops,produces and supplies products for theearly detection, prevention, diagnosis andtreatment of a wide range of diseases.

Roche is the world’s largest biotech com-pany, with truly differentiated medicinesin oncology, immunology, infectious dis-eases, ophthalmology and neuroscience.Also, Roche is the world leader in in vitrodiagnostics (IVD) and tissue-based cancerdiagnostics, and a frontrunner in diabetesmanagement.

"During the 115-plus years of its existence,Roche has pioneered many medical break-throughs. Our Pharmaceuticals and Diag-nostics Divisions’ products play a major rolein improving patients’ quality of life,” saysDr. Severin Schwan, CEO of Roche.

Providing healthcare worldwide Roche is a truly global company that em-ploys more than 85,000 people across 150countries. The company’s success has beenprofoundly shaped by the globalisation ofits products, research, workforce and man-ufacturing. At the same time, Roche main-tains strong roots in Switzerland. The globalheadquarters are still located in Basel,Switzerland, where over 9,000 people work.More than 2,000 people are employed atRoche Diagnostics’ site in Rotkreuz, in theCanton of Zug.

Roche has been making important contri-butions to global health for more than acentury. Twenty-four medicines developedby Roche are included in the World HealthOrganisation Model Lists of Essential Med-icines, among them life-saving antibiotics,antimalarials and chemotherapy.

The Swiss company F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd (Roche Group) is the epitome ofcutting-edge science to improve people’s lives around the world. At the heart ofthis mission to advance health, people, and society at large, lies a unique sym-biosis of cross-border and cross-discipline research and development.

TEXT: ELISABETH DOEHNE | PHOTOS: ROCHE GROUP

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Several milestones mark the company’slong history of scientific innovations andhealthcare solutions. From Roche’s found-ing and initial successes with mass pro-ductions of pharmaceuticals like vitamins,tranquilizers and cancer treatments, to itsinternational expansion. Lastly, the pio-neering of new technologies went hand inhand with new approaches to medicinesuch as the use of antibodies for the treat-ment of cancer.

Innovation to tackle global healthcarechallenges

Being aware that the demand for betterhealthcare is rising around the world fasterthan countries’ ability to fund it, Roche iscommitted to redefining global healthcare.The company’s philosophy is “Doing nowwhat patients need next”. This aspect ishighlighted by Roche’s ethos to developmedicine and treatments that matter andmake an impact, especially in terms of per-sonalised healthcare.

“Personalised Healthcare is based on asound understanding of the disease. Wepreselect or stratify sub-population of pa-tients, which can then be treated in a highly

targeted way based on the specific mode ofaction of that treatment,” explains Dr. Sev-erin Schwan. In practical terms, this powerof knowledge means that doctors are em-powered to help their patients by answer-ing questions more comprehensively, andhospitals and labs can deliver informationmore quickly and reliably.

Research and Development

One example of Roche’s ability to innovateis the work of the Roche-owned companyGlycart, based in Schlieren near Zurich.The bio-technologist Pablo Umaña and histeam developed a drug candidate, GA101,to help patients with certain blood can-cers. Pablo and his colleagues developed acompletely new way of making antibodiesused to treat certain cancers more effica-ciously. Believing that GA101 had the po-tential to become a breakthrough in thetreatment of these blood cancers, Rochebought Glycart in 2005. At the time, thesmall biotechnology start-up companyconsisted of only 29 employees. In 2013,GA101 was approved and is now availableon the US market under the brand nameGazyva to treat a particular form ofleukemia.

In the future, Roche will continue to buildon such innovation and follow the philos-ophy that research and science thrive inopen conditions that allow for creativity,discovery, and giving room for scientists toroam. They’re convinced that their workwill eventually improve the quality of lifefor people.

www.roche.com

Above left: Research at Roche. Above right: Patient care and Roche’s personalised healthcare. Construction of headquarters in Basel-Kaiseraugst.

Bottom: Gazyva Molecule


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Over eight years ago Python was ap-proached by well-established businesscoaches during a seminar and they askedher to collaborate with them. To this day,she has not stopped. Explaining her gen-uine passion for coaching, she says: “Work-ing with clients, who are motivated and

curious and who take responsibility forthemselves and want to grow, is somethingthat I found instantly fascinating.“

Her impressive professional track recordincludes ethnological field studies in Asiaand Africa for the University of Zurich,

working for the International Committee ofthe Red Cross as a delegate in the MiddleEast, Asia, Africa and in the Geneva Head-quarters as well as working as a psy-chotherapist.

Today, Python lives with her family in thebilingual canton of Fribourg (French/Ger-man) in Switzerland and supports teamsand individuals as an independent coach.“I offer intensive coaching for businessleaders and management teams. Togetherwith my colleagues, I have developed a va-riety of programmes including a range ofcoaching and hypnotic techniques to getresults as quickly as possible,” Python adds.

The different methods are tailored to busi-ness-related needs and include, for exam-ple, Mein Tag (my day), a one-day multiple-perspective coaching session with fourclients and four individual coaches eachfocusing on a different aspect of the client.

Another example is the rapid and efficientTandem coaching, carried out with twocoaches. There are many other types of ses-sions, amongst them is the burn-out pre-vention programme, which aims to reducestress and instil balance to one’s life.

Python says: “I also offer business coachingfor private clients, who want to analysetheir current work situation, identify per-sonal or professional goals or who wouldlike to break through self-made barriersand reduce stress. These programmes aredesigned for a short period of time andwith fair financial conditions. Hypnosiscombined with coaching turns out to beparticularly effective and long-lasting.”

For the past three years Python has beentraining business coaches at the MBSZ(Marketing and Business School of Zurich).This year, as a certified instructor for hyp-nosis, she has also started offering Hypno-sis Training at her OMNI Hypnosis TrainingCenter Suisse Romande and France.

www.mhp-coaching.chwww.mhp-hypnosis.ch

We all sometimes wish we had a coach to guide us through difficult situations orempower us to achieve our goals. Through a combination of business coaching andhypnosis, Marta Hegyaljai Python has helped many clients to improve their well-being and master both private and business challenges.

TEXT: MARILENA STRACKE | PHOTOS: KEREN BISAZ / WWW.MIRAGESPHOTO.COM

The road to successBusiness coaching and hypnosis

Left: Marta Hegyaljai Python, lic.phil.


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Ensuring the best protection and care,available always and anywhere, is whatVisana does best. Their all-round serviceis demonstrated through their varioushealth and property insurance plans thatguarantee full protection and customisedsolutions. Visana believes the health oftheir customers is too precious to makeany compromises on their care. Providingexcellent customer service is part of theirfull-care concept and Visana representa-tives are always happy to take the time toanswer any customer questions and con-cerns.

Always the right insurance – anywhere in the world

Do you live in Switzerland but often findyourself travelling abroad for business or

pleasure? Do you live abroad but plan onsettling in Switzerland? Or are you ex-pecting guests from abroad who will bein Switzerland for an extended stay? Nomatter what your particular situation is,Visana has the right insurance solutionfor you, your family and your friends."We offer the full service – without com-promise," promises Roland Lüthi, Headof Private Clients Visana health insur-ance.

All-round support

Visana is one of the leading health andaccident insurance providers in Switzer-land with over one million insuredclients relying on their services. WithVisana, excellent service is a promise,regularly confirmed by their high scores

achieved through independent testingand customer surveys. It is no wondertheir motto is: “For each insured a suit-able insurance solution.” Let Visana con-vince you of their customisable servicesand benefits that offer comprehensiveprotection, attractive bonuses and manybenefits – all of which can be taken ad-vantage of worldwide.

www.visana.ch

Good insurance around the globeSwitzerland has a lot to offer: a stable political environment, highly specialisedjobs, an excellent transportation system, stunning natural landscapes andone of the best healthcare systems in the world. However, regardless of whereyou live or work, a comprehensive health and safety plan is essential foreveryone. Visana, a leading Swiss health and accident insurance provider, of-fers global protection against illness or unexpected misfortune.

TEXT & PHOTOS: VISANA | TRANSLATION: JAIME SCHWARTZ


Roland Luthi, Head of Private Clients


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The publication last year of details of a con-troversial collection of some 1,400 artworks,including many 19th and 20th century mas-terpieces, found by German tax authorities inthe Munich apartment of Cornelius Gurlitt,the son of Nazi-era art dealer HildebrandtGurlitt, sparked a wave of renewed interest inHolocaust restitution cases. There was signif-icant public debate about the rights or wrongsof returning artworks to their former ownersor, as is mostly the case today, their heirs. Thediscovery of yet further artworks in MrGurlitt’s Salzburg home only served to keepthis interest alive; as did George Clooney’sHollywood take on art restitution in the movieMonuments Men.

Ironically, Hildebrandt Gurlitt’s art collectionhad briefly been seized by allied troops at theend of the Second World War but returned tohim again shortly afterwards when he per-suaded them of his legitimate ownership in-terest. It appears that the artworks confis-cated from Mr Gurlitt broadly break downinto three groups: first, those which his fatherlegitimately acquired in his capacity as an artdealer; secondly, a body of what was consid-ered ‘degenerate’ art, de-accessioned by regimecompliant public museums, and boughtcheaply (some might say saved from destruc-tion) at knock-down prices; but, thirdly, thecollection also contains looted art that wasconfiscated from its Jewish owners or boughtat an undervalue at forced sales. It is this thirdgroup of paintings on which most of the at-tention has focused and which could poten-tially form the subject of restitution claims.

Legal challenges

In reality, claimants seeking to recover art-works from Mr Gurlitt that once belonged tothem or their deceased family members wouldhave faced a number of legal and proceduralhurdles that may well have prevented restitu-tion. Now that Mr Gurlitt has passed away,and it appears that he left a will in favour of asyet unknown beneficiaries, the legal positioncan only become even more complex.

Because the Gurlitt case raises private owner-ship issues, as opposed to artworks in theownership of public museums or collections,the 1998 Washington Conference Principlesand other international instruments promul-gated to encourage the just and fair resolutionof claims relating to Nazi-confiscated art donot apply. Instead, potential claimants areobliged to commence litigation in German orAustrian civil courts to prove that they arethe rightful owners, or lawful heirs to the orig-inal owners, of the artworks in contention, achallenge that may be insurmountable incases where provenance documentation maynot have survived the Second World War andGerman law provides a long-stop limitationperiod of 30 years for ownership claims.

Practical solutions

Even if Mr Gurlitt’s ownership of artworks inhis collection may have become legally unas-sailable as a matter of German law, in practice,looted artworks have become all but unsellableon the international art market. In light ofthese realities, there has also been a suggestionfrom Mr Gurlitt’s lawyers that he may beminded to reach amicable solutions with pri-vate claimants, even though their legal titlehas technically been extinguished. It remainsto be seen what position his heirs adopt.

The recent restitution case against Tate

Holocaust restitution issues are not confinedto Germany. Once in a while, they also touchon the UK, as a recent decision demonstrates,which required the Tate Gallery to return apainting by John Constable entitled ‘Beachinga Boat, Brighton’ to the heirs of a prominentHungarian art collector from whom it hadbeen looted in Budapest in 1944/45.

Moral considerations

The case followed very different rules andconsiderations from those in issue in theGurlitt case because the painting was found ina national collection, not in private ownership.The claim was reviewed by the SpoliationAdvisory Panel, a quasi-judicial expert body

constituted by the Department for Culture,Media and Sport for the purpose of makingrecommendations for the resolution of Nazi-era ownership disputes affecting cultural ob-jects. The panel takes into account not onlylegal arguments but also moral considera-tions. In making its decision in the TateGallery case, the panel evaluated on the bal-ance of probability the validity of theclaimants’ original legal title and determinedthat the painting had in all likelihood beenlooted from the family by the Nazis followingthe German invasion of Hungary in 1944. Thepanel also found that Tate Gallery could andshould have done more to fill obvious gaps inthe painting’s provenance. Based on thestrength of the claimants’ moral case, thepanel recommended to the Secretary of Statethat the painting should be returned to theclaimants. It very much stands to the credit ofthe English legal system that justice can stillbe done in these cases some 70 years after theend of the Second World War.

Gregor Kleinknecht LLM MCIArbis a German Rechtsanwalt and English solicitor,

and a partner at Hunters Solicitors, a leading law

firm in Lincoln’s Inn.

Hunters Solicitors, 9 New Square,

Lincoln’s Inn, London WC2A 3QN,

E-mail: [email protected]

www.hunters-solicitors.co.uk

Art restitution cases back in the limelightTEXT & PHOTO: GREGOR KLEINKNECHT

Discover Germany | Business | Solicitor Column


Discover Germany | Business | LG Electronics

The B3 version of the MonoX solar panel isthe latest addition to the MonoX family.Thanks to an enlarged active cell area, LGhave succeeded in enhancing the perform-ance of its standard device even furtherthan in the previous model. Due to an op-timised product design, LG Electronicshave increased the performance of the at-tractively priced solar panel, taking it to amaximum power of 275 watts withoutchanging its size. In the MonoX B3 series, itis the edge and the inter-cell spaces whichhave been significantly enhanced. At thesame time, improved finger lines ensurethe panel’s greater reliability. The black

glossy surface and the black eloxicatedframe make the product particularly ap-pealing to design savvy users. Due to thepanel’s improved performance, its value formoney nature and sleek design features,the Plus X Award jury members selectedthe MonoX in multiple categories.

The Plus X Award was created in 2003 andrewards innovative technology, sport andlifestyle products. The jury consists of agroup of renowned, independent journal-ists and personalities from 25 different in-dustrial sectors. When selecting the awardwinners, particular attention is paid to

manufacturers and products which demon-strate significant quality, added value and afuture proof design.

www.lg.com/de/solar

LG Electronics wins the Plus X Award 2014 for the MonoX B3-version

The electronics and solar specialist LG Electronics proudly received its first awardof 2014. The Solar business division was granted the Plus X Award 2014 in the cat-egories of innovation, functionality, ecology and product quality for its much ad-mired MonoX module B3-series. For the second time running, the company hasbeen awarded the much sought-after prize for innovative technology.

TEXT & PHOTOS: LG ELECTRONICS

B3-S1C N1C2 B3-S1K N1K

Franz MarcBlauer Reiter

Brückewww.franz-marc-museum.de

Franz Marc, Hocken im Schnee, 1911 (Detail), Franz Marc Museum, Franz Marc Stiftung

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“What makes our museum so special is itsdiversity,” says curator Dr Lieselotte Kugler.“Our collection dates back to the year 1872and displays, for example, the world’s firsttelephone and a functioning tube mail.” Themuseum originates in the old Reichspostmuseum and therefore looks back on a ven-erable tradition. Originally housed in apostal building it moved to the newly builtand more representative museum in 1898.

During the Second World War, exhibits wereremoved and during the division of Ger-many two smaller exhibitions existed – onein the western and one in the eastern partof the city. In the year 2000 they were re-united in the old museum complex that to-day unifies history and modern technology.Besides the world’s most famous and ex-pensive stamp, the Blue Mauritius, it housesmodern computer technology too.

Special exhibitions address modernproblems in communication“Our special exhibitions always focus on re-cent problems.” Kugler talks about the currentexhibition ‘Außer Kontrolle?’ – German for‘Out of Control?’ – that addresses life underconstant surveillance. Systematic observationof citizens did not start with the NSA scandalor modern technology, even though thesetopics are covered in the exhibition as well,but has its origin, for example, in neighboursspying on each other or breaches of postalprivacy. Does camera surveillance make ourlife more secure? How can security and free-dom be achieved under such conditions? Sur-veillance has always been a structuring ele-ment in modern society but also a threat ofabuse. The exhibition is interactive, invitingvisitors to try out a fingerprint scanner or adevice used for searching for bugs in a wall.

Both a museum and Berlin’s most exclusive and beautiful venue

The Museum für KommunikationThe Museum of Communication in Berlin covers not only the origin and develop-ment of modern communication, but recent developments as well. Situated in thehistorical building of the former Reichspost museum it combines history and ac-tuality: a modern museum to experience all forms of communication as well as thetradition of an old building. The Museum für Kommunikation is Berlin’s most beau-tiful venue for big and small celebrations.

TEXT: JESSICA HOLZHAUSEN | PHOTOS: MUSEUM FÜR KOMMUNIKATION BERLIN

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Interactivity is an important part of the mu-seum’s policy; visitors can try out how aMorse code or a flag alphabet work andthree charming little robots welcome gueststo the museum’s interactive stations in theatrium.

A venue for celebrations like no other

The atrium is impressive in itself. “Ourguests are always mesmerised by it,” sayscurator Dr Lieselotte Kugler, and that is notonly because of its size but also because ofthe architecture and the open galleries. Inthe atrium all the imperial glory of the for-mer Postpalast is displayed. Flooded withnatural light from the glass roof during theday, the atrium is lit by blue lights at night.Seen from the outside it glows like a crys-tal in the Berlin night making it a uniquelandmark in the city.

“That makes our atrium the most exclusiveand beautiful venue in all of Berlin,” says thecurator. The tradition as a museum makesit even more special. The atrium seats 320people, and when standing up to 600guests can find a place in the 380 square

metres that the atrium and its galleries hasto offer.

High-class customers due to service-oriented event management

The distinctiveness of the museum todayhas become widely known. “We have ahigh-class circle of corporations, politiciansand private organisers that traditionallyhold their celebrations in our house.” Everyyear new customers can be added to thatlist. For smaller gatherings the museumalso offers smaller rooms for press confer-ences and presentations, for example. TheKaffeehaus in a Viennese Style has 198square metres and can be booked for up to80 people while the even smaller mediaroom with its 102 square meters offersspace for between 40 and 80 people. Themuseum’s courtyard on the other hand is agreat place for outdoor events.

For catering, the museum works togetherwith Sarah Wiener Berlin GmbH, owned bythe well-known Austrian chef who featuresin numerous German television shows. Thecatering team cooks inspiring dishes and

new taste creations always pay attentionto the food’s sustainability. An event teamis responsible for organising a programmeand can, for example, book artists to per-form in the museum. And since the venueis a museum, it also offers exclusive guidedtours in German and English making anevent a place to gain new insights intotechnology and communication as well.

www.mfk-berlin.de

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One of Europe’s biggest, privately-runProtestant schools decided to work to-gether with a renowned German golfschool to open a golf boarding school. TheZinzendorfschulen is a group of schools

offering various educational pathways forpupils aged 11-18, including the gymna-sium where students complete the Abitur,the German equivalent to the A level. Theseschools lie within walking distance of oneof southern Germany’s most beautiful golfcourses and this close proximity led theschool administration to pair with the Golf& Country Club Königsfeld as well as withthe renowned golf school Complete Golf.

A long history and experience in education

The first school of what is today theZinzendorfschulen was founded in 1806 asa new school location for the MoravianChurch that had its origins in Herrnhut, asmall town in Saxony. Since its initial open-

ing, the school and the village of Königsfeldhave formed a close community and pupilscan still achieve academic success with theAbitur while attending one of the schoolsthat form the Zinzendorfschulen. Thefounding principle stays alive: “One shallnot turn children into copies but let naturetake its course and sanctify it.” Even thoughthe school is based on fundamental Chris-tian values it has attracted pupils of differ-ent beliefs and nationalities from the be-ginning. Since the Zinzendorfschuleneducate according to the Baden-Wuert-temberg curriculum it is easy for children tochange to or from state schools to the pri-vate Zinzendorfschulen. All qualificationsare officially recognised.

Additionally, Zinzendorfschulen, located inthe Black Forest just an hour's drive fromboth Stuttgart and the Swiss border, pro-vide boarding houses for children and ado-lescents of different ages. The buildings aresurrounded by nature giving children spacefor sports, exercise and adventure. Living

Compared to other countries, golf has long been perceived as an elite sport in Ger-many, yet fortunately its reputation is changing now. Indeed, golf is a perfect sportfor pupils as it not only allows them to exercise in the open countryside, but theirmovement abilities and concentration benefit too. This especially makes it ideal forchildren and young adults.

TEXT: JESSICA HOLZHAUSEN | PHOTOS: ZINZENDORFSCHULEN

The Zinzendorfschulen established one ofGermany’s first golf boarding schools

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together in a community of their peers of-ten enough results in new connections andlifelong friendships.

Like other boarding school attendees, thepupils of the golf boarding school learn andlive together. Their training is in the after-noon and adjusted to the curriculum,thereby allowing them to concentrate onthe sport without interfering with theircourses in maths, biology or their grades.Students from all kind of schools, whetherit’s the gymnasium, middle school or tech-nical college, can attend the golf boardingschool in Königsfeld.

Courses for children embarking on a ca-reer as professional golf athlete

There are two different educational pack-ages. The basic training consists of about5.5 hours on the golf course every week. Forthe more ambitious children who are seek-ing a career as a top-class athlete, theschool offers a more advanced trainingpackage of 8.5 hours every week to preparechildren for their future career in the sport.With this premium package, the young golftalents train in small groups of up to fivepupils. Today, Julian Mayer, PGA profes-sional and qualified golf instructor, is re-sponsible for the golf training. He has a

clear concept: “It is no use standing on thedriving range for hours practising thesport,” he says. Instead, his students workon their technique, and the training sched-ule is adjusted to their growth stage. Dur-ing the summer children participate in tour-naments, each time accompanied by theschool’s staff. When parents come for a visitthey can take a round on the golf coursewith their children as well.

School and golf instructors work to-gether for the best results

Close cooperation between the school andthe golf instructors is vital. The fact thatschool and boarding house work under thesame administration allows them to inte-grate the training schedule ideally into thepupils’ daily routine. Not only are the teach-

ers informed about a child’s progress ingolf, the golf instructor also knows howthe child is fairing in school. If a pupil wasto fail a vocabulary test, for example, thegolf instructor is able to approach the childon a different level as a teacher could andtherefore will more likely to find the rea-sons behind the failed test.

Playing golf is also possible for childrenwho are not members of the golf boardingschool. Those interested in playing golf cantry it out on an afternoon course organisedby the school and gain a licence to playGerman golf courses that is also necessaryfor entering the golf boarding school pro-gramme.

www.zinzendorfschulen.de

Above, middle: Boys’ boarding school. Boys’ boarding school. Above, right: Katharina v. Gersdorf school building. Charity run for kindergarden in Lambarene.


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Nowadays, however, the "Made in Ger-many" label means much more than sim-ply denoting a product’s country of origin.The label enjoys a global reputation for itsreliable, innovative, and high-quality Ger-man products. This perversion of the orig-inal intent is thanks to the achievements ofthe small to medium-sized German busi-nesses and their respective employees.Their accomplishments have laid the foun-dation which has allowed German busi-nesses to compete internationally. Entre-preneurs and consumers recognise that"Made in Germany" means 21st centuryGerman quality and innovative progress.Yet, beyond exemplifying high performanceand significantly adding to the economicsuccess of German companies, the "Madein Germany" label has also influenced Ger-many's positive stature in the world.

Germany can be proud of its industrialstrength and exports. Its competitive edgeand tenacity in the export market haveproven themselves to be a source ofstrength for the whole European economy.Maintaining this competitive industrialbase while leaving room to expand is Ger-many's goal both nationally and across theEU. "Made in Germany" also shows thatthe foundation for economic success andfavourable economic conditions is not pro-tectionism. Germany's success stems fromits social market economy that, in the age ofglobalisation, concerns itself with the con-nection of sustainable economic growth,social advancement and social security, aswell as environmental responsibility. In thissense, the German Federal Economic Min-istry is not just responsible for conveyingthe federal government's economic inter-

ests; rather, it demonstrates how economicpolicy also means social policy in a socialmarket economy. Therefore, the FederalMinistry of Economics acts not only as alobby in the interests of the German econ-omy, but as a partner for all participants inthe development of its social market econ-omy: employers, trade unions, economic aswell as environmental and social organisa-tions, economists and social and culturalscientists.

Over 125 years ago, the British trademark law (Merchandise Marks Act 1887) wasintroduced on August 23, 1887. Leaving producers obliged to indicate the coun-try of origin of their goods, it was meant as a way to protect UK consumers fromsupposedly inferior foreign goods. With this new need for declaration, the “Madein Germany” label was born.

TEXT: FEDERAL MINISTER SIGMAR GABRIEL | TRANSLATION: JAIME SCHWARTZ | PHOTOS: PRESS IMAGES

Made in Germany

Sigmar Gabriel, Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy andVice Chancellor of Germany. © Bundesregierung/Bergmann

Special Theme

Made in Germany

NOMOS Ahoi Atlantik—watch with a sea view. Photo: NOMOS Glashütte


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For a watch to bear the designation“Glashütte” strict guidelines have to be ad-hered to – the most important of which stip-ulates that at least 50 percent of a caliber’svalue must be produced on-site. With a pro-duction depth of up to 95 percent, this is a re-quirement that NOMOS Glashütte far ex-ceeds. NOMOS’ focus on in-houseproduction makes it one of the very fewwatchmaking brands worldwide to be calleda “manufactory”; that is, a company whichbuilds almost everything itself.

NOMOS has become renowned for itsunique combination of traditional craftsman-ship with an innovative approach. This is ev-ident in the more than 120 prizes it has beenawarded since 2000, highlighting design andquality. Both are writ large at NOMOSGlashütte, which boasts its own design andR&D departments. The latter is responsiblefor NOMOS’ latest innovation, an in-house

escapement, requiring seven years of researchand 11 million EUR in funding.

The system of the balance, balance spring, es-cape wheel, and pallet that powers a me-chanical watch and sets the pace goes bymany names in the watchmaking world.NOMOS Glashütte now has its own, calledthe NOMOS swing system. Only very fewwatchmaking companies around the worldcan adjust, classify, and calibrate accuratelyenough to create such an assembly, with aperfect interaction of all the parts. WhatNOMOS Glashütte has achieved here is asmall sensation in the watchmaking world.

At the heart of the entire watch industry, aswell as in each and every mechanical watch,the escapement system essentially definesthe accuracy, robustness and durability of awatch. To be able to produce it in-house is asignificant leap forward for NOMOS

Glashütte; after all, independence in produc-tion and quality assurance of the movementswill ensure the growth of the watchmakingcompany for the years and decades to come.

www.nomos-glashuette.com

NOMOS Glashütte, one of the youngest, but most exciting watch brands in Germany,specialises in producing mechanical timepieces in Glashütte, the birthplace of finewatchmaking in Germany.

TEXT & PHOTOS: NOMOS GLASHÜTTE

Brilliant construction, outstanding design

Mechanical watches from NOMOS Glashütte Left, main image:

Caliber DUW 4401 with the NOMOS swing system, an in-house escapement.

Above: The new model Metro is equipped with the NOMOSswing system.

Below: Berlinerblau, the in-house creative agency of NOMOSGlashütte.

Bottom: Glashütte: The town’s designation of origin has beengiven protected status.

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“The Supporters Edition was created totransmit the anticipation of the football tour-nament, the pride in the team and the senseof community that surrounds the World Cup.We reckon that sales of all effect® relatedproducts are going to rise significantly,“ saysCord Hendryck Vinke, Marketing Director atMBG. “The black-red-gold can also under-lines our position as Germany’s number oneenergy drink,“ Vinke adds.

Approximately five million cans of MBGgroup’s Supporters Edition’s ‘mental ener-gizers’ will be available nationally. As an in-ternational brand effect® is available glob-ally and a further nine countries – besides

Germany – will have special editions.Amongst these are European favouritessuch as Spain, Portugal and Italy and fans inthe individual countries can show supportfor their national team. The sleek design ofthe ‘mental energizer made in Germany’remains. The stylish brand look underlinesthe premium character of the energy drink.Developed in Germany the drink has al-ready reached prominence and is rankedsecond in the growing premium-energy-segment. It is no longer limited to extremesports and motor sport engagements.

Revenue in the energy segment rose byeight per cent last year – this is by far the

highest increase in the non-alcoholic drinksmarket. MBG distributes effect® with thetypical energy taste and emphasis on ‘de-veloped in Germany’ in 55 countries world-wide. High quality standards and seamlesslogistics are guaranteed in all the regionalmarkets spread over five continents.Launched in 2002, effect® has become anestablished and trendy in-crowd drink. Theeffect® brand is underpinned throughbranding and interior design elementswithin the individual gastronomy venuesand can be found in over 7,000 places suchas bars, restaurants and hotels.

With the original effect® energy drink,Paderborn-based beverage group MBG In-ternational Premium Brands addresses atarget group that values spiritual fitnessand mental performance.

www.mbgglobal.netwww.effect-energy.com

Just in time for the World Cup in Brazil, innovative Paderborn-based MBG Inter-national Premium Brands is launching a limited Supporters Edition of Germany’snumber one energy drink. The significant 15 red dots effect® logo has been givena new colour scheme, so the limited editon shines in the German national coloursof black, red and gold.

TEXT: UGW COMMUNICATION | PHOTOS: PRESS IMAGES

effect® - the mental energizer shines in black-red-gold Football World Cup limited supporter editions in ten national colours



It’s about that time that smaller football fans and followers

will be needing clothing to highlight their massive support for

the FIFA World Cup. CharLe children's apparel offers great

options for kids aged between one and ten to express their

enthusiasm for the sport. Their children's collection provides

“world champion” quality and ecologically-minded clothing

with playful football motifs.

With CharLe children can actively be football fans on the

inside and outside without the typical, over-sized balloon silk

team shirt. A variety of high-quality, long-lasting T-shirts,

long-sleeved shirts, skirts, and trousers are available in five

different themes, each boasting smart designs, colourful

fabrics and soft materials. These motifs are also made with

the intention of being mixed and matched so children can

individualise their dedication to the game.

As a member of the International Natural Textile

Association (IVN), eco-friendly and socially-minded criteria

set the tone for the entire CharLe production chain. They

place a special emphasis on the ecological quality of their

fabrics and materials and use only organic cotton that has

been certified under the Global Organic Textile Standard

(GOTS). While the cotton mainly comes from Turkey, all their

other suppliers and producers are based in Germany and

Austria. Clothing can be purchased on the CharLe webshop,

through the internet shopping portal DaWanda and in

selected retail locations.

CharLe offers children's apparelthat excels at sportsmanship with afashionable and ecological twist

Every child can be aWorld Championthis year

www.charle-berlin.de

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A remarkable entrepreneurial spirit and adedication to create only the highest qual-ity fine pastries, helped turn Coppenrathinto a modern bakery that continually addsnew creations to its product range. Today,this thriving family business, run by An-dreas Coppenrath, employs over 250 peo-ple and their pastries can be bought in over60 countries worldwide.

Managing director Andreas Coppenrathexplains: “The company motto, Honour theOld, Dare to Try the New, is the drivingforce behind our actions and is our guidingvision. Our specialties continue to be bakedaccording to original recipes, responsible

for the special Coppenrath taste. We nowdeliver our pastries all over the world, butwe never forget our roots. To be involvedwith hand and heart – this is what charac-terises us as a family business with convic-tion and distinguishes us from manyanonymous corporations.”

The end of their expansion at home andabroad is nowhere near in sight. “We areconstantly in search of new interestingproduct ideas and creations to keep sur-prising our customers. Therefore, in 2014,we will add some new products to ourrange, such as the delicious Smile Cookies,Little Cookies and Wild Cookies.”

The trend towards healthy eating has notescaped their attention either. In additionto their popular pastry classics, Coppenrathhas developed a delicious sugar-, gluten-and lactose-free product range. “For someyears we have been observing that themarket for special nutrition is growingsteadily. A rising share of the populationsuffers from diabetes. Food intolerancesincluding lactose intolerance or celiac dis-ease are increasing and diagnosed morefrequently. Furthermore, we noticed a gen-eral growing awareness and increasing de-mand for healthy nutrition,“ Coppenrathelaborates.

Moreover, to live up to their gold in Prize ofthe Best, an award only given to companiesthat have proven their place among thequality elite of the German food industry,the packaging also has to measure up totheir extremely high standards. And cus-tomers appreciate it. “We received very pos-itive feedback for our new Reseal-It-Technology, a practical label with are-closure system for the packets of ourcookies,” Coppenrath adds. And with that,Coppenrath wraps it up.

www.coppenrath-feingebaeck.de/en

Coppenrath BakeryHonour the old, dare to try the newOnce a small country bake house, now a flourishing family business. CoppenrathBakery was founded in 1825 in Geeste, Germany by Heinrich Coppenrath (the first)and has produced the finest baking delicacies for over six generations spanningnearly two centuries.

TEXT: JESSICA RIDDER | PHOTOS: COPPENRATH


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The diversity that can be found inside eachenvelope demonstrates the importance andneed for a range of envelope types. Mayer-Kuvert-network offers a variety of standardsized envelopes, padded mailers and ship-ping envelopes. One of the network's starproducts is the Envirelope® produced inthe Swabian town of Heilbronn. At firstglance these envelopes might be indistin-

guishable from their conventional coun-terparts, yet they set themselves apart withtheir environmental friendliness. Envire-lope® products are manufactured withbright white carbon neutral paper and alsofeature biodegradable plastic windows, wa-ter-soluble glues, and fully deinkable inte-rior inks that guarantee one hundred per-cent recyclability.

For companies with a high volume of mail-ings, such as data centres, insurance com-panies and banks, the creative engineers atMayer-Kuvert-network have developed theKuvermatic®. This specially designed ma-chine produces envelopes that are the samesize on every side. With the Kuvermatic®envelopes can now be stacked completelyflat and therefore in greater quantities.

Individually designed advertising envelopesfor direct mailings is yet another focus ofthe Mayer-Kuvert-network. As the com-pany motto states: "You only have onechance to make a good first impression."Customers can benefit from the expertise increating products with visual impact of-fered by the extensive network of compa-nies associated with Mayer-Kuvert-network. For example, allure can be addedthrough choosing a unique print motif orthe use of innovative materials with un-usual windows or closure techniques. Justimagine a coloured envelope with an atyp-ical form suddenly appearing amongst thestandard white and brown envelopes nor-mally found in the letterbox; it’s not hard tobelieve that this intriguing piece of mailwill be picked up and opened first. Theproducts of the Mayer-Kuvert-network en-sure that envelopes get sent straight intothe receiver's hand and not straight into therubbish bin.

www.mayer-kuvert-network.comEach day it’s carelessly torn up and thrown away but the next day it’s found anewand intact in our letterbox: The envelope. That faithful companion who brings usa daily selection of orders and invoices, good and bad news, advertising messages;and if we are lucky, even love letters. This reliable part of our day most likely alsomeans a reliance on the companies that comprise the Mayer-Kuvert-network whoproduce more than twenty billion envelopes a year. This means approximately everyfourth envelope sent from Europe was produced by one of its more than forty af-filiated companies.

TEXT & PHOTOS: MAYER-KUVERT-NETWORK | TRANSLATION: JAIME SCHWARTZ

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Running since 1922, the Händel Festival iscelebrated in the birthplace of the famous baroquemusician. A top tip for classical music lovers. www.haendelfestspiele.halle.de

Rock am Ring (5-8 June)

Probably Germany’s most iconic rock musicfestival held at the world famous Nürburgringracetrack. www.rock-am-ring.com

Bachfest Leipzig

Over 100 events in and around Leipzig takeplace in memory of the great composer J.S.Bach, a former resident of the town.www.bachfestleipzig.de

Kieler Woche (21-29 June)

With over 2,000 events taking place withinthese nine days in June along the Kieler Förde,the town centre and the Olympic harbour, this iswithout a doubt the world’s largest sailing event.www.kieler-woche.de

Art Basel (19-22 June)

The premier international art show of its kind formodern and contemporary works, bringing over300 leading galleries from around the world tothe heart of Europe. www.artbasel.com

TFF Rudolstadt (3-6 July)

For the 24th time, Germany’s largest folk-roots-world music festival takes place on more than20 stages. www.tff-rudolstadt.de.

Culture CalendarFrom baroque music festivals and striking art exhibitions to great sporting events, Dis-cover Germany’s Culture Calendar is your perfect guide to upcoming cultural events.

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Left, main image: Handel Festival, concert in the Marktkirche. Photo: Thomas Ziegler

Bottom, left: Rock am Ring © 2014 Marek Lieberberg Konzertagentur

Bottom, right: Castle Illumination Heidelberg © Heidelberg Marketing GmbH


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Right: Kieler Woche (Kiel Week) Windjammer parade.© Landeshauptstadt Kiel / Bjorn Stahler

Top: Kieler Woche (Kiel Week) © www.segel-bilder.de

Above: Sophie Weguelin, Kiel Week 470er © okpress

Heidelberg Castle Illuminations withFireworks (7 June, 12 July & 6 September)

Every year the legendary Castle Illuminationscapture the imagination of thousands of people– just magical! www.heidelberg-marketing.com

ATP-tournament in Stuttgart (7-13 July)

The MercedesCup tennis event is certainly oneshow not to be missed this summer. www.atpworldtour.com


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Discover Germany | Culture | Barbara Geier

I have been to many a barbie but never, everin my life have I actually turned sausageson the grill, or steaks, or whatever of meats.There’s been no need to since it has alwaysbeen done by men. German fact. It’s weird,though, isn’t it? The majority of these menare almost never found cooking in thekitchen. However, once the BBQ comesout, something seems to be happen. Therethey stand, proudly, next to the fire andwith their tools. Of course, each expert chefhas his own technique, which, of course, isthe best and the one and only correct wayto bbq.

I find it quite amusing how seriously somany German men take the whole busi-ness of grillen. On the other hand, I alsotake it for granted that there is always aman around who does take it seriously andknows how to handle the BBQ. Since I haveno great interest whatsoever to get involvedwith fire, coals, gas and any other kind ofgrill paraphernalia, I just happily eat thefinished products. Aside from the fact thatthose products are becoming ever more so-phisticated – simple meat or sausages don’tcut it anymore, there are all types of differ-ent seafood now, and specially marinateditems and goodness knows what else – Ialso noticed in recent years that barbecue

grills have become a kind of status symbolfor the German middleclass, just like thetype of kitchen you have, or the pushchairbrand you use. I remember a couple ofyears ago being invited to a Grillabend (BBQevening) and finding the host standing be-hind this massive, shiny futuristic thingwhich turned out to be “der neue Grill” (thenew BBQ). What type of BBQ you invest in,seems to have become very important. And,in this case, the host was very proud of hisnew machine.

Perhaps it has something to do with the factthat this particular grill event took place inthe Saarland region in Germany’s far west.Size-wise, it’s the smallest federal state butit has a huge BBQ tradition, including itsown baffling (whether you’re a Germannative speaker or not) vocabulary. So, just incase you should ever make it to this cornerof Germany in summer where Grillen is al-most like a religion and then undoubtedlyend up at a BBQ, there’s essentially oneimportant word you need to know:Schwenker. In the Saarland, it stands forthree things: Firstly, a special type of meat(more precisely, huge slabs of pork) thatare put on the grill, secondly, the specificSaarland grill itself which consists of a tri-pod type construction from which a round

grill rack hangs down in the middle sus-pended over the fire, and lastly, the man,who (always, see above) is BBQing. Handy,isn’t it. One word, three meanings, lots ofmeat. The latter – also essential vocabulary– is also known as Grillgut in general and ifspoken about in the specific BBQ context.This applies to the whole of Germany, bythe way, and it is one of those wonderfulwords that can’t really be translated. Just re-member it should you be invited to a Ger-man Grillabend and asked to bring yourown Grillgut which can happen, you’llknow what to do then.

Let the BBQ season begin Is it that time of the year again? Yes, it is. You call it BBQ, we call it Grillen. One ofthe things where the UK and Germany have a lot in common; both nations love aget-together round the barbecue, with lots of meat as the men attend to thesausages, steaks and the like. There is, no doubt, a special bond between a manand his barbecue. At least, that is certainly the case in Germany.

TEXT: BARBARA GEIER

Barbara Geier is a London-basedfreelance writer, translator andcommunications consultant. She is also theface behind ww.germanyiswunderbar.com,a German travel and tourism guide andblog that was set up together with UKtravel writer Andrew Eames in 2010.


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