Rick Steves' Germany 2011 with map

Rick Steves' Germany 2011 with map

Rick Steves

Language: English

Pages: 736

ISBN: 1598806688

Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub


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, and 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 and its glorious Frauenkirche. Rick’s candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels and restaurants. He’ll help you plan where to go and what to see, depending on the length of your trip. You’ll learn which sights are worth your time and money, and how to get around Germany by train, bus, car—and even boat. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves guidebook is a tour guide in your pocket.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

seeing more scenery than you’d get on the train. Sights Along the Romantic Road From Würzburg (or Frankfurt) to Rothenburg Bad Mergentheim Weikersheim ♦Creglingen From Rothenburg to Augsburg ♦Dinkelsbühl Nördlingen Augsburg From Augsburg to Füssen Landsberg am Lech Rottenbuch ♦♦Wieskirche I’ve divided the Romantic Road into three sections. The stretch from Würzburg (or Frankfurt) to Rothenburg runs up the Tauber River Valley, offering views that are pleasant, though not

up to 4 children, all sold at TI). The Dresden City Card pays for itself if you visit two major museums and ride the tram once. Arrival in Dresden Dresden has two major train stations: Hauptbahnhof and Neustadt. (Note that express trains from Berlin stop first at Neustadt, then at the Hauptbahnhof; from Prague, it’s the other way around.) If you’re coming for the day and want the easiest access to the sights, use the Hauptbahnhof (main train station), which owes its chic new look to Sir

chronologically through the 2,000-year story of Judaism in Germany. The exhibit, on two floors, is engaging. Interactive bits (for example, spell your name in Hebrew) make it lively for kids. English explanations interpret both the exhibits and the design of the very symbolic building. Cost and Hours: €5, covered by Museumspass, discount with WelcomeCard, daily 10:00-20:00, Mon until 22:00, last entry one hour before closing, closed on Jewish holidays. Tight security includes bag check and metal

lease for as little as 17 days to as long as six months. Car leases must be arranged from the US. One of many reliable companies offering affordable lease packages is Europe by Car (US tel. 800-223-1516, www.ebctravel.com). Driving Remember to bring your driver’s license. Seat belts are mandatory for all, and two beers under those belts are enough to land you in jail. You’re required to use low-beam headlights if it’s overcast, raining, or snowing. Your US credit and debit cards are

you’ll be traveling during peak season or any major holidays, such as Oktoberfest (see “Major Holidays and Weekends” sidebar). Try to schedule visits to Frankfurt and Köln outside of convention season (see Sleeping in Frankfurt and Sleeping in Köln) to keep your hotel costs down. To avoid peak-season lines at Neuschwanstein Castle, order tickets ahead via email, website, or phone; see Reservations for tips. For a Munich BMW-Welt tour, sign up online or phone far in advance (see ♦♦BMW-Welt and

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