Germany, 2007

With my new position in Switzerland came some business trips to Germany. Apart from a half year research stay in Munich I have only limited experience with our northern neighbors. I thus took the chance to get a closer look to some of my business destinations.

Dresden, January 2007

Dresden is probably one of the most attractive cities of Germany. Several of the greatest historical buildings of Europe can be found here. Moreover, the city recently evolved into one of the largest micro-tech industry hubs in Germany. Since we went into business with one of them I was guest in Dresden for a few days.

Freiburg im Breisgau, February 2007

I spent a day in Freiburg together with Claudia for leisure. We stayed at a nearby Black Forest Spa hotel for one week in winter.

Berlin, March 2007

i traveled to the German capital to visit another microsystems company. My last visit to Berlin was more than 10 years ago. Much has changed since then; a lot of construction was done in the former no man's land between East and West Berlin.

Hanover, April 2007

Each year Hanover hosts the largest industrial trade fair in the world. This time I helped setting up the booth of our company. After work, I slipped away to see the town.

Nuremberg, May 2007

Nuremberg is another busy trade fair city of Germany. Again, I helped in setting up the company booth at a sensor fair. After work, I enjoyed some time in the pretty town center.

Bremen, June 2007

During a business trip to a wind power plant manufacturer at the German North Sea coast and a visit at a micro-tech company I spent an evening in Bremen.

Frankfurt am Main, November 2007

Frankfurt was another business destination for a meeting with a big German automotive company. Frankfurt is one of the most bustling business cities in Germany. It is well known for banks, trading and industry. It's one of the few cities in Europe with a downtown of high rise buildings.