Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Germany.

Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from living out your fairy-tale fantasies at Schloss Neuschwanstein to frolicking around Hanover's sprawling Herrenhäuser Gärten, and canoeing on the forest-rimmed lakes of the Müritz National Park.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Germany Travel Guide:

• Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips


• Updated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate Germany and connect experiences together with ease


• Create your perfect trip with exciting itineraries for extended journeys combined with suggested day trips, walking tours, and activities to match your passions


• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights and admire Sanssouci Park and Palace, explore the Deutsches Romantik-Museum, visit UNESCO World Heritage Zollverein


• Special features on Oktoberfest, driving on the Autobahn, castles and palaces


• Expert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and more


• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel


• Connect with German culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions


• Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps including a pull out map of Berlin


• Covers Berlin, around Berlin, Hamburg & the North, Central Germany, Saxony, Munich, Bavaria, Stuttgart & the Black Forest, Frankfurt & Southern Rhineland, Cologne & Northern Rhineland, Lower Saxony & Bremen

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet's Germany.