Ever wondered what it feels like to walk on a German Autobahn? Listening to birds singing instead of cars humming? Well, this is your chance to try it out: book a flight to Frankfurt or Cologne from July 17th to July 19th 2010 (or longer), find yourself a nice hotel in Dortmund or Duisburg (in the state of North-Rhine Westphalia) and take a walk on Highway A 40/B1 on July 18 between 11 am and 5 pm. Even better: you will be able to sit down in the middle of the road and eat, drink and be merry.

No joke: on July 18 2010, residents of the Ruhr metropolis, their guests and visitors will be celebrating the region's cultural heritage and traditions right in the middle of this major motorway - as part of the European Cultural Capital initiative "RUHR.2010." On this day, from 11 am to 5 pm, the whole stretch of highway A 40/B1 will be blocked for traffic in both directions and handed over to the partygoers.

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Fresh and Sizzling Barbecue Recipes from Germany

Home cooks and chefs in Germany and North America have many things in common, one of them being their passion for barbecuing and grilling. What better way to enjoy the long, warm days of summer than to move cooking with friends and family outdoors? The German word for this popular activity is "Grillen" and summer is definitely "Grillparty" season. We have collected delicious recipes from Germany which may give you some fresh ideas to put a German spin on your next barbecue party. So for the love of the grill, fire it up and get cooking!

German BBQ recipes

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