From fairy-tale castles and alpine forests to quaint villages and modern cities: with Rick Steves on your side, Germany can be yours!

Inside Rick Steves Germany 2018 you'll find:

• Comprehensive coverage for planning a multi-week trip through Germany
• Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites
• Top sights and hidden gems, from the towering Zugspitze and jagged Alps to rustic villages and perfect strudel
• How to connect with local culture: Wander a Kristkindlemarkt full of artisan holiday gifts, chat with fans about the latest fussball match, or strike up a conversation over a glass of berlinerweisse
• Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight
• The best places to eat, sleep, and relax
• Self-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and museums
• Vital trip-planning tools, like how to link destinations, build your itinerary, and get from place to place
• Detailed maps, including a fold-out map for exploring on the go
• Useful resources including a packing list, German phrasebook, a historical overview, and recommended reading
• Over 1,000 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down
• Annually updated information on Munich, Bavaria, Tirol, Salzburg, Berchtesgaden, Baden-Baden, the Black Forest, Rothenburg, Würzburg, Frankfurt, Rhine Valley, Mosel Valley, Trier, Cologne, Nürnburg, Lutherland, Leipzig, Dresden, Berlin, Hamburg, and more

Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Germany 2018.

Planning a one- to two-week trip? Check out Rick Steves Best of Germany. Staying for a week or less? Try Rick Steves Pocket Munich & Salzburg.