If you were visiting Europe but tried to avoid Germany, which of its neighbour countries would you prefer?

[Risky Thicket]

We were in Germany December 2019. Good people, beautiful country, good beer, good food, much history. I’d never avoid Germany.

 

[AARguy]

I’ve always wanted to celebrate Oktoberfest in Germany. Beer and sausage sounds good. I know a person in Munich, so it would be there.

Munich "Stadtwurst" at Oktoberfest can't be beat!

 

[HIP56948]

Paris, France

 

[phoenix2020]

Now 6 out of 8 say: at the end of the day I would visit Germany, all the same

It’s been a while since you last posted the current poll standings. Would you mind doing so again now?

 

[swing_voter]

They're all kind of the same, really. Northern, European countries.


I guess the Alps would be nice to look at, even if the Alps does so a lot of signs of human meddling.

 

[tres borrachos]

Austria and Switzerland are most like Germany.

I would go to Germany again with no hesitation.

 

[AARguy]

Austria and Switzerland are most like Germany.

I would go to Germany again with no hesitation.

OK, I give up. Why is anyone saying they wouldn't go to Germany? What's wrong with Germany?

 

[tres borrachos]

OK, I give up. Why is anyone saying they wouldn't go to Germany? What's wrong with Germany?

Why are you asking me this question? Ask the OP.

 

[ClaraD]

I have no particular interest in visiting Europe at all, but why would a person avoid Germany?

 

[bearpoker]

Elvis singing in German.

When I was a student in the German Department of DLI, Defense Language Institute, one of the texts was a song book. They made us practice the songs every Friday afternoon, so we'd be able to participate in the singing at the bier and wein fests in Bavaria. Muss ich denn... was one of the songs. Hearing it brings back the memories. Thanks!

 

[Rumpelstil]

It’s been a while since you last posted the current poll standings. Would you mind doing so again now?

Nice of you to rmind me.
But everybody can do that - it is not my privilege.

 

[Rumpelstil]

Austria and Switzerland are most like Germany.

Tell that to the Swiss and to the Austrians.
I suppose they will not be amused.

 

[tres borrachos]

Tell that to the Swiss and to the Austrians.
I suppose they will not be amused.

I lived in Austria. They already know.

 

[Rumpelstil]

I lived in Austria. They already know.

How can they "know" something that they do not believe?

 

[natsb]

Germany would be the first choice. Especially the western side. The eastern side ( previous East Germany ) still hasn't caught up yet. Not on your list, but Spain would be a hard second place.

 

[phoenix2020]

I've been to nearly all of those countries at one point or another. For me, thinking on Switzerland always brings me joy. Germany would be a close second.

 

[Rumpelstil]

Germany would be the first choice.

A good choice!

 

[KevinKohler]

Austria and Switzerland are most like Germany.

I would go to Germany again with no hesitation.

Cant say, never been. Want to go. I always thought of Belgium as akin to Germany due to the beer.

I saw the movie "In Bruges", and decided the wife and I had to go.

 

[rocket88]

If you were visiting Europe but tried to avoid Germany, which of its neighbour countries would you prefer?

Why would I avoid Germany?

 

[Threegoofs]

Bohemia (Czech Republic) 'cause Kolaches. Yum!

If you’re thinking of those Texas kolaches, they’re nothing like the real ones, which are basically cookies.

 

[Chomsky]

I spent a lot of years in Germany in the US Army and loved it, although it went downhill with reunification. Now the US military is statining more and more troops in Eastern Europe. I am jealous and wish I could be part of that new adventure.

From your tone, I believe you were a great guy for the job, and represented us well. Thank you!

 

[Chomsky]

If you’re thinking of those Texas kolaches, they’re nothing like the real ones, which are basically cookies.

Nope! Polish ones are best! And often spelled, 'kolacky'!

 

[Rumpelstil]

Why would I avoid Germany?

Exactly!
Why would you?
You wouldn't and you should't.

It was a little joke.
A joke with a background.

 

[Rumpelstil]

I’d never avoid Germany.

Neither would I

 

[Rumpelstil]

If you’re thinking of those Texas kolaches, they’re nothing like the real ones, which are basically cookies.

What Wiki knows:

A kolach (also spelled kolache, kolace or kolacky /kəˈlɑːtʃi, -tʃki/,[1] from the Czech and Slovak plural koláče, sg. koláč, diminutive koláčky) is a type of sweet pastry that holds a portion of fruit surrounded by puffy dough. It is made from yeast dough and common flavors include quark (tvaroh) spread, fruit jam, and poppy seeds mixed with powidl (povidla).

Originating as a semisweet festive dessert from Central Europe and later a breakfast item in South London,[citation needed] they have also become popular in parts of the United States, particularly in the state of Texas.[2] The name originates from the Czech (Bohemian), and originally Old Slavonic word kolo meaning "circle", "wheel".

In some parts of US, klobásník, which contains sausage or other meat, is also called kolach because the same dough is used. Unlike kolache, which came to the United States with Czech immigrants, klobásníky were first made by Czechs who settled in Texas.[citation needed] In contrast, Czech koláč is always sweet.[3]

Kolaches are often associated with Cedar Rapids and Pocahontas in Iowa where they were introduced by Czech immigrants in the 1870s. They are served at church suppers and on holidays but also as an everyday comfort food. Recipes are usually passed down with some including spices like mace or nutmeg. They can be filled with a combination of prune, apricot, cream cheese, poppy seed or assorted other fillings.[4]

Kolach - Wikipedia

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