Data Bank of Germany

Here you can find information on Germany in four main categories -

Travelling, Collection of general sources, Search engines, Media

        Travelling:

• What about cycling across Germany?! That sounds interesting to you, doesn't it? You should visit the WEB-site about bicycle tours in Germany created by good friends of mine.
• Lufthansa is Germany's best known airline.
• Deutsche Bahn AG manages nearly all the German railway network.
• You can rent a car from services like Sixt.
• The automobile association ADAC offers you all the information you need on routes across Germany and Europe.
• If you need a map - no problem. The publishing house Falk can help.
• You have no clue what might be interesting for you in Germany? Within Saxony I may offer my services. Besides I would like to suggest visiting Germany's capital, Berlin. The guide Deutschlandreise gives further information on sights in Germany.
• FOCUS Hotel Guide, Tourisline or Youth hostel base offer their help to find the accommodation to satisfy all your demands.
• Do you have no clue how to find the shortest way to your destination? No problem, the route planner "Map & Guide " is what you need.
• Last but not least, you should not forget to ask for exchange rates in the Currency Converter.

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Collection of general sources 

• If you would like to study in Germany Gateway to Germany is an excellent source of information
• If you need to know a telephone number or an e-mail address, go to one of these sites, Telefonbuch or Regional Telephone Book.
• In case of a lack of information on the weather forecast for Germany click here, weather.
• Do you need a job? In this matter employment exchange is a good source
• Stock Watch and vwd provides you with up-to-date news about Germany's stock exchange.
• The Deutsche Bibliothek makes not only accessible but also available for your usage the most extensive selection of books 
• The site Bundesregierung is an accepted source of facts and figures about the German government. Access to statistical data about Germany is given by the Statistisches Bundesamt in Wiesbaden.
• If you are not sure about the usage of units of measurement based on the metric system, you should ask the unit converter for information.
• Business in Germany puts local and regional business information at your disposal.
• Agendas and reports of German corporations can be found at the site Hauptversammlung, which means general shareholders' meeting.
• What about buying a company ? No problem ! The sites Unternehmensmarkt and German Business Net offer useful data in this matter.
• The German Central Bank provides currency information.
• DIHT represents the pool of the German industry.
• The site "Messen in Deutschland" is a putting together of fairs and exhibitions taking place in Germany.

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     Media:

• The newspapers Rheinische Post and Handelsblatt might awaken the interest of businessmen.
• But Zeitung.de presents an overall view about German newspapers and other publications  published in the web. Furthermore you can find there selected publications from abroad.
• If you favour information on culture or daily life in Germany, the German radio and TV station Deutsche Welle is a must.
• TV - TODAY - presents the German television programme guide.