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Pädagogischer Austauschdienst der KMK (PAD)Nationale Agentur für EU-Programme im SchulbereichNassestraße 8 - 53113 Bonn

Agence Europe-Education-Formation FranceService Comeniu - 25 quai des Chartrons33080 Bordeaux Cedex

RHINELAND-PALATINATE

This businessitinerary of theRhineland-PalatinateRegion gives you theopportunity to visitsome of the leadingcompanies in thesector of alternativeenergies.

Your flight, Lufthansa LH 271, is at 10.35a.m. from Linate Airport in Milan. At 12.05 you will land at FrankfurtInternational airport, where after pickingup your car from Hertz airport office, youwill reach Limburg in about 1 hour.After a rich lunch in a typical Germanrestaurant, you will have lots of free time to visit the medieval town of Limburg A room has been booked for you at the 4-star Hotel Zimmermann, in the towncentre for 4 nights. If you feel tired you can enjoy a deliciousevening meal in the hotel the stylish

restaurant.

Day 1: Limburg

The old town

After breakfast at the hotel, you will visit SUN CONCEPT GmbH in Elz, a small village only a few miles away from Limburg.

The sun, the centre of our planetary system, is of fundamental importance for life on Earth.Solar energy is the energy of the future because renewable while fossil fuels are limited and destined to run out.

Continuous change, strategic thinking, clever concepts and technical qualifications characterize the Sun Concept Group. The fascination with the technology and ambition to continuously improve are the driving forces of this company. This attitude is reflected in the quality of their products and services.

Vor Den Eichen 465604 Elz, Westerwald Tel: +49 (0) 6431 50788-40 Fax: +49 (0) 06 431 50788-49

E-mail: service@sunconcept.net

Day 2: Elz

Sun Concept, a rather young company operating in the alternative energy business,produces and distributes solar systems and panels.

Hotel Schäfer in Elz Rathausstr. 1-3, 65604 Limburg an der Lahn

Hotel MontanaAm Schlag 1965549 Limburg an der Lahn

Altes Faß Hadamarer Straße 2Elz06431 52427

Suggested restaurants for lunch

In the afternoon, once back to Limburg, you may wish to dedicate some time to your spiritual well-being. In this respect Saint George's Cathedral in Limburg is worth a visit.

In the evening for dinner we suggest Zum Burgkeller, a nice restaurant in a beautiful half-timbered house (built around 1600) at the heart of the old town of Limburg.

Limburg

After having breakfast at the hotel, you will go to Diez by car. In the morning you will visit the EMW FILTERTECHNIK GmbH.

• It has been in this sector for over 50 years.• Specialization: development, manufacturing and sales of high-quality filtration solutions used in a variety of applications. • Company’s mission:• to develop and manufacture

products for its customers fulfilling highest requirements in terms of quality, design and advanced, environment- friendly manufacturing.

fax: +49 (0)6432 / 9181-81

Day 3: Diez

EMW filtertechnik is a leading filtration technology supplier worldwide.

Werner-von-Siemens-Strasse 7-9 - D-65582 Diez phone: +49 (0)6432 / 9181-0

Hotel- Restaurant Wilhelm von Nassau

Weiherstr. 36 - 38Diez Tel. 06432 - 80020www.hwvn.de

Klein Prag im Gasthaus Bremser

Martkplatz 4Diez

06432/507175www.gasthausbremser

.de

Oraniensteiner Straße 2Diez06432 7786

Tacheles

Suggested restaurants for lunch

In the afternoon you may wish to visit the Oranienstein Castle in Diez. This is one of the historical landmarks that can be found in the small and beautiful town of Diez. It is an interesting example of baroque art and architecture, built in the 17th century. The castle dominates the town and has a splendid view over Diez. Then you can take a stroll along the river Lahn and relax in front of half a pint of German beer, otherwise you can go shopping. Finally,

Afternoon

For dinner we suggest another typical German restaurant: Schwarzer Adler, a good restaurant with delicious food in the old centre of Limburg.

you will drive back to Limburg.

In the morning, after breakfast, you will leave the hotel at 9:00 and drive to Liebenscheid. At 10:00 you will visit Fuhrländer AG, No 1 on the European market for wind energy.

Day 4: Liebenscheid

Fuhrlaender is a pioneer in the global utilization of wind energy, from America all the way to Asia, from Scandinavia to South Africa This company has been producing wind turbine for about 30 years now satisfying different needs and contributing to the safeguard of our environment.

Fenton wind farm in Minnesota Fhurlander’s headquarters at Siegerland Airport

Renewable energy

A Wind Farm, at the entrance to the River Mersey in North West England, United Kingdom.

Renewable energy is energy which comes from natural resources such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, and geothermal heat, which are renewable.About 16% of global final energy consumption comes from renewables.

Wind power is growing at over 20% annually, with a worldwide installed capacity of 238,000 megawatts (MW) at the end of 2011

A wind farm located in Manjil, Iran.

Langgasse 23Liebenscheid02667 1250

Matzen

Hotel Restaurant Snorrenburg

Römer 8Burbach02736 44930

Am Schimberg 1, Haiger02773 7479-0

Hotel Tannenhof

Suggested restaurants for lunch

Fiester Hannes

Flammersbacher Str. 757299 Burbach-Holzhausen

SSI SCHAEFER

• operating since 1937;• market leader in the field of planning and implementing

integrated logistics systems;• important provider of modern concepts in waste

management;• over 50 subsidiaries worldwide;

3.30 p.m, visit to SSI SCHAEFER, in Neunkirchen Siegerland

Specialist in

• Logistics systems• Storage and

conveying• Workstation• Logistics software• Waste management technology

• Office furniture and equipment

• Office supplies and technology

• Storage and production equipment• Promotional articles

Products

Schaefer Products

Schaefer products are used everywhere: in trade and industry, services, local authorities, research centres and management, right through to the end consumer.

Conveyor systems for containers, cartons and trays

Semi-open fronted containersOffice furniture

Work tables4-wheel containers

6.30 p.m return to Limburg - dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Passavant-Geiger GmbHPassavant-Geiger-Straße 165326 AarbergenPhone: +49 6120 / 28-2222service@passavant-geiger.de

Soon after breakfast, you will reach Aarbergen for a visit to Passavant Geiger GmbH.

• Leading provider of components and

complete solutions for • waste water Treatment• filtration in Production

Processes• municipal and industrial

wastewater purification, • treatment of Drinking Water• sludge treatment, • cleaning of river, • sea salt coolant water for

power stations.

Day 5: Aarbergen

In the afternoon you drive to Villa Rothschild Kempinski in Königstein im Taunus where you are going to stay for the night.

Gasthof Kern

Am Dorfbrunnen 6 D - 65510 Idstein-OberauroffTel (06126) 8474Fax (06126) 71164

Suggested restaurants for

lunch

Restaurant SchützenhofLangstrasse1361479 Glashütten / Ortsteil SchloßbornTel: 06174/61074

Villa Rothschild Kempinski Im Rothschildpark 1 D - 61462 Königstein im TaunusTel: (06174) 29080Fax:(06174) 2908888

Königstein im Taunus is a climatic spa and lies on the thickly wooded slopes of the Taunus in Hesse. Owing to its advantageous location for both scenery and transport on the edge of the Frankfurt Rhine Main Region, (only 20 Km from Frankfurt) Königstein is a favourite residential town.

Königstein im Taunus

While at Villa Kempinski, enjoy the most modern fitness, beauty and health facilities, including outdoor pool with skyline view, gym, whirlpool, massage rooms and facial treatments. Relax in a sensational wellness area of 1200m² and refresh your body with Finnish and Bio saunas.

Spa & Wellness at the ASCARA SPA

In the morning, after having breakfast at the hotel, you will check out and

reach Frankfurt by car, where a visit to Suntech industry has been arranged for

you.Suntech develops, manufactures, and delivers the world’s most reliable and cost-effective solar energy solutions. Founded in 2001 by leading solar scientist Dr. Zhengrong Shi, it is the world’s largest producer of silicon solar modules.It offers clean power for every application and market, from off-grid systems, to homes, to the world’s largest solar power plants. Its solar modules are installed in over 80 countries.Suntech’s team is made up of over 20,000 employees.Soon after lunch you go straight to Frankfurt international airport.

Day 6: Frankfurt

FLOUR MILL ROOFTOP – WIERNSHEIM, GERMANY

ENERGIEBAU VETTELSCHLOSS

Restaurant Français

Am Kaiserplatz60311 Frankfurt/MainPhone +49 69 215-02Fax +49 69 215-900E-Mail frankfurter-hof@steigenberger.de

The Ivory Club

Berliner Straße 70 60311 Frankfurt Tel 069-29 72 59 94

Wagner

Schweizer Straße 71Frankfurt am Main069 6125-65

Suggested restaurants for

lunch

After leaving your car at Hertz office at the airport, you check in and take your flight, Lufthansa LH 276, at 5.25 p.m. to Milano Linate, where you will land at 6.35.

DEPARTURE

CostsCosts include travel insurance, overnight stay and breakfast, car rental and flight tickets.

Hotel Zimmermann in Limburg : 4 nights & breakfasts € 680Villa Rothschild Kempinski : 1 night & breakfast € 200Car Rental : VW Golf VI € 360.12Flight tickets: € 999Total: €2239.12