This paper is concerned with the development of the spatial patterns of demand of German tourists. It attempts to show where Germans have travelled throughout the last 200 years as well as the historic causes for this developmen.
The paper concentrates on the developments after 1871, the end of the German–French war, after a unified and strong German State had emerged in the region where Germany is nowadays located.
This paper is in particular concerned with the tourists travelling for leisure rather than business, as spatial patterns of demand of business travel are not dependent on the preferences of the individual tourist, but on the necessities of the business concerned.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Development prior to 1871
- 2.1. The Grand Tour
- 2.2. Spa Towns
- 2.3. Educational and Cultural Tourism
- 2.4. The Discovery of Nature as a Destination
- 3. Development 1871 – 1920
- 3.1. The Bourgeois Summer Vacation ‘Sommerfrische’
- 3.2. Package Tours
- 3.3. Cruises
- 3.4. Tourism of the Working Class, the 'Wandervogel' and ‘Naturfreunde’
- 4. Development 1920 - 1946
- 5. Development 1947 to 1989
- 5.1. Development in the German Democratic Republic
- 5.2. Development in the Federal German Republic
- 6. Development since 1990
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper aims to illustrate the evolution of spatial demand patterns for German tourists over the past 200 years. It provides a historical overview of tourism, focusing on developments after 1871, the unification of Germany. The study analyzes the shifting preferences and destinations of German travelers, acknowledging limitations in data availability regarding specific landscape preferences.
- Historical Development of German Tourism
- Evolution of Tourist Destinations
- Influence of Social Class on Travel Patterns
- The Role of Infrastructure in Shaping Tourism
- Changing Perceptions of Nature as a Tourist Destination
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Chapter 1: Introduction introduces the paper's objective: to trace the spatial patterns of German tourism over two centuries. It acknowledges limitations in available data and defines tourism according to UNWTO standards, focusing on leisure travel.
Chapter 2: Development prior to 1871 explores early forms of tourism, from the Grand Tour of the European aristocracy to the rise of spa towns. It discusses the role of the bourgeoisie in mimicking aristocratic travel patterns and the gradual shift towards pleasure-oriented tourism.
Chapter 2.1: The Grand Tour details the educational tours of the European aristocracy, highlighting their impact on the development of modern tourism and the shift towards pleasure-oriented travel.
Chapter 2.2: Spa Towns examines the historical significance of spa towns as destinations for healing and relaxation, emphasizing their role as a foundation for modern tourism.
Chapter 2.3: Educational and Cultural Tourism discusses the rise of educational and cultural tourism among the bourgeoisie, influenced by improving infrastructure and the growing acceptance of leisure travel.
Chapter 2.4: The Discovery of Nature as a Destination explores the changing perception of nature, from a source of fear to a desirable destination for travel, particularly among the English.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
German tourism, spatial patterns of demand, historical development, leisure travel, tourist destinations, social class, infrastructure, Grand Tour, spa towns, nature tourism, bourgeoisie, post-unification Germany.
- Quote paper
- Stephan Weidner (Author), Thomas Chrusciel (Author), 2006, German tourists. Development of spatial patterns of demand, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/122999
