Whether you're cruising the romantic Rhine or zipping up the towering Zugspitze, Rick Steves reveals the real Germany in this full-colour guide for 1- to 2-week trips

Hit Germany's can't-miss art, sights, and bites in two weeks or less with Rick Steves Best of Germany! Inside you'll find:

• Strategic advice from Rick Steves on what's worth your time and money 
• Short itineraries covering Munich, Bavaria, Rothenburg and the Romantic Road, the Rhine Valley, and Berlin, plus Salzburg, Austria 
• Rick's tips for beating the crowds, skipping lines, and avoiding tourist traps 
• The best of local culture, flavors, and haunts, including walks through museums and atmospheric neighborhoods 
• Trip-planning strategies like how to link destinations and design your itinerary, what to pack, where to stay, and how to get around 
• Over 400 full-color pages with maps and vibrant photos 
• Suggestions for side trips to Dachau Memorial, Wurzburg, Nurnburg, Burg Eltz, Cologne, Baden-Baden, Frankfurt, Dresden, and Hamburg

Experience the old-world romance and modern-day excitement of Germany with Rick Steves.

Planning a longer trip? Pick up Rick Steves Germany 2020, the classic, in-depth guide to exploring the country, updated annually.