Germany at 1:750, 000 on a double-sided map from Kümmerly + Frey printed on waterproof & tear resistant plastic, prominently highlighting locations worth visiting & providing driving distances on most local roads. The map divides the country north/south with an overlap between the sides. Road network stresses the motorways, clearly showing interchange numbers & different types of services. Scenic routes are highlighted & the map also indicates roads with seasonal closures or closed to motorized traffic. Driving distances are marked on most local roads. Railway lines & ferry connections are included & local airports are marked. Symbols indicate various places of interest, with towns & villages worth visiting prominently highlighted. Landscape is presented by unobtrusive relief shading, plus spot heights & names of mountain ranges, etc. Colouring indicates Germany’s numerous natural parks. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 30’ intervals & the map has an extensive index. Map legend

Includes:: English. Also provided is basic information on driving regulations. The same mapping is also available as North or South Germany, enlarged for greater clarity of detail to 1:500, 000.

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Germany in the Key Guide series from AA Publishing; exploring a range of international destinations & recently been re-launched with full colour pages. Thorough & detailed in style, the guides are targeted at an older audience, exploring the principal sights, walks, activities, restaurants & accommodation of the destination. A detailed introductory section provides comprehensive information about the destination, including the economy, politics, heritage & language. There are also specific sections unique to each destination, covering society, the urban & rural, sports & leisure, art media & culture, history & science & technology. Each title is organised in the same way with destinations grouped by region or district & colour-coded to help readers navigate around the guide. An On the Move section provides details on transport, with important information on arriving, getting around (including distinctive local transport features such as metro & underground networks) & for visitors with a disability. Individual regional sections cover Sights, driving & walking opportunities, what to do, eating & accommodation. Local listings are accompanied by addresses, opening times, prices, directions & local transport options, though options for younger travellers & those with children are more limited. Extensive colour photography accompanies the text, with a range of pictures illustrations the main sites of the city, region or country. An extensive Practicalities chapter at the back of each guide carries essential information on weather, documents & customs, money, health, communication, tourist information, useful websites, finding help, opening times & entrance fees, media & books, films & maps. There is also basic information on entertainment & nightlife, sports & activities, film & music & festivals & events. ...

Names & boundaries of 750 officially designated landscape areas, as well as historical natural or industrial regions, presented by the Bundesamt für Kartographie und Geodäsie (Germany’s national survey organization) on a base map at 1:1, 000, 000 showing the country’s road & rail networks. The map shows boundaries &, where appropriate, subdivisions of officially designated natural regions, e.g. Harz: Oberharz / Unterharz, Lüneburger Heide: Hohe Heide / Uelzener Becken / Harburger Berge / Lüss, etc. Also marked are boundaries of historical landscape areas (Historische Landschaft) such as Rheinhessen or Oberschwaben, or industrial areas (Wittscheftlandschaft) Ruhrgebiet, Fränkisches Seel&, etc. All the areas marked on the map are listed in an index which gives for each entry its latitude & longitude. Map legend for the base map

Includes:: English; all other explanatory notes are in German only.

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How were you to know that you had to weigh your own fruit in the supermarket, or that the unidentified machine on the platform was where you should have punched your ticket before getting on the train, or that the barman is trying to tell you to pay for your drink at the cash till before you can order at the bar, or that the titbits he places by your side are for everyone, not just for you to scoff? This new generation phrase book combines illustrated practical information (specially commissioned photographs) together with useful phrases. A dictionary contains practical vocabulary & an illustrated menu reader to helps you identify the food. ...

“ Long-distance Cycle Routes in Germany” guide from Verlag Esterbauer, in German, provides an overview of the country’s 126 most beautiful cycle trails, ranging from the best known: along the Danube, the Rhine, the Elbe or the Weser, to shorter but no less interesting ones such as the Tauber Valley. For each trail a general map shows the route & the sights along it. Accompanying route profiles & descriptions provide more information. ALL THE TEXT IS IN GERMAN ONLY.PLEASE NOTE: Verlag Esterbauer produce an extensive range of individual guides to long-distance cycling trails not just in Germany but also in other European countries, listed on our website in a separate series. ...

Germany Road Atlas, 2017/2018 edition, at 1:300, 000 from Mair Dumont in an A4 spiral-bound format, with 10 enlargements at 1:100, 000 showing the Ruhr & other large urban conurbations in greater detail, street plans of 35 main cities, mapping of Europe for route planning, etc. A special feature of Mair Dumont’s range of “ Marco Polo” maps & atlases is a set of seven peel-on/peel-off stickers which can be placed on the maps to help with navigating & removed without damaging the surface. Road information

Includes:: motorway services, toll roads, seasonal closures, traffic restrictions, roads closed to or not recommended for caravans, gradients, scenic roads & tourist routes, etc. Rail network shows stations. Picturesque towns & villages as well as other natural features & places of interest are prominently highlighted. The maps show locations of campsites, youth hostels, mountain refuges, etc. Topography is shown by relief shading, with spot heights, names of mountain ranges, etc. Regional parks & other protected areas are prominently marked. The maps have no geographical coordinates. The index lists all locations with their postcodes. Map legend

Includes:: English. Also

Includes:: a map of Europe spanning from Turkey to Moscow.





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Germany Road Atlas, 2017/2018 edition, at 1:300, 000 from Mair Dumont in an A4 spiral-bound format, with 10 enlargements at 1:100, 000 showing the Ruhr & other large urban conurbations in greater detail, street plans of 35 main cities, mapping of Europe for route planning, etc. A special feature of Mair Dumont’s range of “ Marco Polo” maps & atlases is a set of seven peel-on/peel-off stickers which can be placed on the maps to help with navigating & removed without damaging the surface. Road information

Includes:: motorway services, toll roads, seasonal closures, traffic restrictions, roads closed to or not recommended for caravans, gradients, scenic roads & tourist routes, etc. Rail network shows stations. Picturesque towns & villages as well as other natural features & places of interest are prominently highlighted. The maps show locations of campsites, youth hostels, mountain refuges, etc. Topography is shown by relief shading, with spot heights, names of mountain ranges, etc. Regional parks & other protected areas are prominently marked. The maps have no geographical coordinates. The index lists all locations with their postcodes. Map legend

Includes:: English. Also

Includes:: a map of Europe spanning from Turkey to Moscow.





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Germany in the Green Guide series from Michelin; detailed guides exploring the major sights & attractions of a range of cities, regions & countries. Drawing on a long publishing history, Michelin guides are renowned for their individual ‘star rating’, ranking restaurants, sights & attractions. Listings in each guide are organised alphabetically, allowing readers to access information quickly as well as being designed for practical use on the road. With an emphasis on cultural activities & history, each sight is graded & has extensive background information. Practical visitor information is clearly highlighted with symbols. Predominantly recognised for their extensive coverage of French regions (shown on our website in a separate series), the Green Guides also cover international destinations. An extensive introductory section on planning your trip provides information on when & where to go, useful pre-trip information, getting there, where to stay & eat & what to do & see. There are also individual sections on Nature, History & Art ad Culture & a selection of driving tours of the area. Fold-out maps at the front & back of the book give an overview of the area covered by the guide. The structure of each guide varies depending on the type of destination. National & regional guides cover regions alphabetically, each with their own accommodation, sights & food & drink listings, while City guides cover sights alphabetically with one city-wide section for listings. Accommodation & food & drink listings are both concise & comprehensive, aiming to cater for all budgets & tastes. Both sights & listings often include information specific to travelling with kids. Each of the places covered in the guide is listed alphabetically & three Michelin star ratings
- highly recommended, recommended & interesting, which have been used for more than 100 years
- help readers identify places of interest, restaurants & notable local attractions. Individual listings include principal sights for each city or town, local walking & driving tours in addition to tips on local excursions. There is also an ‘address book’ information box in each section including recommendations for the best restaurants & accommodation in the area, as well as any relevant leisure activities. A series of overview regional & city plans also helps navigation & orientation for each region.

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The MICHELIN Guide Germany presents great places to eat & stay with meticulously researched recommendations to more than 3, 500 hotels & 2, 250 restaurants, from luxurious accommodations to country inns, & from wine taverns to elegant restaurants. Updated annually, the guide appeals to all tastes & budgets. Anonymous, experienced inspectors carefully select restaurants, using the celebrated Michelin food star-rating system. The guide

Includes:: clear maps detailing establishment locations. Travellers can rely on Michelin since all establishments in the guide are recommended.

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One of the titles in a series of indexed regional maps with enlargements showing access to main cities. Bold relief shading combined with colouring for forested areas & a large number of place names make the base map rather dark & some of the small print occasionally difficult to read. Major roads do stand out well, but in more densely populated areas road information does become difficult to follow given the amount of detail, such as numbers & names of motorway junctions. Railways &, where appropriate, ferry routes are shown. National parked are marked & tourist information

Includes:: places of interest, sport & leisure facilities, etc. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at intervals of 10

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