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Germany's Waterways

May 31, 2007

From riverside cafes to relaxing boat tours, Germany's waterways offer much to be discovered.

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From the Rhine to the Moselle to the Oder, Germany offers a rich water landscape. Visitors can take advantage of boat tours, hiking paths, river promenades and river bank cafes.
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