The Rough Guide to Germany: Travel Guide eBook (Rough Guides)

This Germany guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to do on the ground. This Germany guidebook covers: Berlin and Brandenburg, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and the Harz, Thuringia, Northern Bavaria: Francoia, Munich and central Bavaria,Munich and central Bavaria, The Alps and eastern Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg, The Black Forest, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland, Hesse, North-Rhine Westphalia, Lower Saxony and Bremen, Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein, Mecklenburg-West Pomerania.Inside this Germany travel book, you’ll find:A wide range of sights – Rough Guides experts have hand-picked places for travellers with different needs and desires: off-the-beaten-track adventures, family activities or chilled-out breaksItinerary examples – created for different time frames or types of tripPractical information – how to get to Germany, all about public transport, food and drink, shopping, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, tips for travellers with disabilities and moreAuthor picks and things not to miss in Germany – carnival in Cologne, Schloss Neuschwanstein, Lenbachhaus in Munich, the Berlin Wall, Jugendstil in Darmstadt, Baden-baden Spas, Long-distance Cycling, Wilhelmshöhe in Hesse, Christmas markets, beer gardens, the Romantic Rhine, Oktoberfest in Munich, Ostalgie in Berlin, the Zwinger in Dresden, the Romantic RoadInsider recommendations – tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money, and find the best local spotsWhen to go to Germany – high season, low season, climate information and festivals Where to go – a clear introduction to Germany with key places and a handy overview Extensive coverage of regions, places and experiences – regional highlights, sights and places for different types of travellers, with experiences matching different needsPlaces to eat, drink and stay – hand-picked restaurants, cafes, bars and hotelsPractical info at each site – hours of operation, websites, transit tips, chargesColour-coded mapping – with keys and legends listing sites categorised as highlights, eating, accommodation, shopping, drinking and nightlife Background information for connoisseurs – history, culture, art, architecture, film, books, religion, diversityEssential German dictionary and glossary of local terms Fully updated post-COVID-19The guide provides a comprehensive and rich selection of places to see and things to do in Germany, as well as great planning tools. It’s the perfect companion, both ahead of your trip and on the ground. Read more