
You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Germany. This guidebook takes you from fairy-tale castles, alpine forests, & quaint villages to the energetic Germany of today. Get the details on cruising the romantic Rhine or summiting the Zugspitze. Have a relaxing soak at a Black Forest mineral spa or take an exhilarating summer bobsled ride in the Bavarian Alps. Flash back to Berlin's turbulent past at Checkpoint Charlie; then celebrate the rebirth of Dresden & its glorious Frauenkirche. Rick's candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels & restaurants. He'll help you plan where to go & what to see, depending on the length of your trip. You'll learn which sights are worth your time & money, & how to get around Germany by train, bus, car--and even boat. More than just reviews & directions, a Rick Steves guidebook is a tour guide in your pocket.