The beauty of system is seen, the beauty of its execution is
observed, the beauty of its absence else where, is a harsh reality,
difficult to understand and comment. But I do .. I realise that the
impression of a country is and can and should always be gauged by the
very first incident on touching its soil ..
When you land in a particular country, its character and its system
is recognised by how the airport works, the customs the immigration, the
roads, the drive, the road regulations .. all give an impression of
where one has landed. This … and how and what is the behaviour of those
in uniforms … for they shall execute without haste or fuss, the law of
the land …
To say that one does not notice that here in Berlin is a falsehood -
they are representing all that can match the very best in the world.
Public transport is rapid and timely, city halls imposing and well
run, food is fresh and wholesome, and beer served in chilled glasses
which have been polished to a high shine.
It’s also a country well set up for business, with the financial
capital of Frankfurt boasting the second largest airport in Europe and
every city having sterling capacity for travelling corporates.
But whilst you may find yourself comfortably ensconced in a well-run
business hotel in Germany, there are other stereotypes of the nation
which hold less true. Historically this is a country which has only been
united relatively recently, and a few hundred years ago existed as
separate nations and republics. The effect of this divided past has
filtered into the country as a whole, and while a certain combined
identity might have been established overseas, within Germany the
different regions often feel as distinct from one another in their
customs as if they were unique states.
When it comes to fulfilling expectations of a German city, the nation’s
capital does the job whole-heartedly. Munich is located in the heart of
Bavaria, which tends to showcase every national cliché going.
Ok my plan of Germany is 2 days in Munich, for attending World's best Automation companies, next going to Berlin for a day, to watch several impressive architectural accolades, including the
Brandenburg Gate and the nearby glass-walled Reichstag or Parliament. Berliners love to eat out too, and while the city has numerous good
restaurants, business types should try out social concept eatery Sankt
Oberholtz – an establishment destined to house the city’s ‘office-less
creatures’ who are accommodated with WiFi and good quality food.
Next moving to Frankfurt, for couple of days. Although Munch is ostensibly the capital of Germany, it is Frankfurt
where the real economy thrives. As the financial powerhouse for the
entire nation Frankfurt is unashamedly a business destination, with a
glass and steel skyline, and parts of the centre are more reminiscent of
New York than a European city. The trading centre houses Europe’s
largest stock exchange, together with the national bank, and the entire
financial district teams with business people from all over the world.
Then to Hamburg, The city is renowned for its love of football, and the beautiful
game is Hamburg’s number one spectator sport. Fans are well catered to,
with a spectacular 55,000 seater arena housed just outside the city
centre.
Next to Düsseldorf. Düsseldorf is home to the nation’s fashion and art interests. The
city has an almost accidental designer heritage by privilege of being
the chosen location for Germany’s first fashion exposition back in the
fifties.
Following the unprecedented success, Düsseldorf became the place for
big fashion names to set up shop, with Karl Lagerfeld, JOOP!, and Escada
all attributing great retail successes to this German conurbation. The
centre is seen as the place to go shopping in Germany, with the famous
Konigsallee Street housing the best of the city’s fashion names.
All this high fashion has had something of an effect on the psyche of
the people, and Düsseldorf boasts the highest standard of living in
Germany.
Christmas commerce in Germany
While Germany might be a sensible and efficient nation, all austerity is neatly dispensed with for the festive period. The country is well-loved for its all out approach to festivities which sees almost every town square festooned with Christmas wooden huts selling everything from reindeer woollens to giant lollipops. In contrast to most seasonal markets the arrangements manage to be both appropriately festive and surprisingly tasteful, as towns carefully vet stallholders for the quality of their stock.
Here are few pictures. Just have a look.
Looking forward to visit all these places, oh our driver arrives to take us for meeting, i shall write to you more on my tour very soon. Till then do whatever u want to do guys... Enjoy..
Harish Nayak
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