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You have arrived at the online home of Gemütlichkeit, The Travel Letter for Germany, Austria & Switzerland, now in its 24th year. Our focus is on both popular and lesser-known travel destinations in these three countries. We are also experts on car rental in Germany and European rail travel. Our publication and website features Germany car rental advice, hotel and restaurant reviews based on decades of in-person experiences by our writers. Other coverage includes European back roads driving, scenic rail trips, advice for walkers and hikers, shopping suggestions, and consumer-related stories such as where to find the best deals on hotels, Germany car rentals, rail passes, and airline tickets. Published 10 times a year, Gemütlichkeit is the only English language Germany travel, Switzerland travel, and Austria travel guide. Whether you wish to learn more about Germany car rentals or Switzerland hotels, Gemut.com has what you are looking for.

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Our recommendations and cautions for travel in Europe, specifically Germany, Austria and Switzerland, are based on what we have personally seen, heard, tasted, sniffed and touched. Just one tip, one recommendation — or one warning — will save you more than the subscription price. Better yet we may help you avoid a miserable European travel experience. Fearful of a miserable stay in various Germany hotels? Are you worried about paying too much for Germany car rentals? Ease your mind by learning from our first-hand experiences right here at Gemut.com, your Germany, Austria, and Switzerland travel guide source.

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