Lonely Planet’s Germany is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore the glamour and grit of Berlin, tour hilltop castles in the fairy tale Black Forest and sail along the romantic Rhine – all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Germany and begin your journey now!

Lonely Planet’s Germany is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore the glamour and grit of Berlin, tour hilltop castles in the fairy tale Black Forest and sail along the romantic Rhine – all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Germany and begin your journey now!

Inside ** Lonely Planet’s Germany**:

• ** Colour** maps and images throughout

• ** Highlights** ** and itineraries** help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests

• ** Insider tips** to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots

• ** Essential info** ** at your fingertips** - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices

• ** Honest reviews for all budgets** - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss

• ** Cultural insights** provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics

• ** Covers** Berlin and around, Saxony, Munich and Bavaria, Stuttgart and the Black Forest, Frankfurt, Cologne, the Rhineland, Lower Saxony and Bremen, Hamburg and the North, Central Germany and more

** The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet’s Germany** is our most comprehensive guide to Germany, and is perfect for discovering both popular and offbeat experiences.

Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out ** Lonely Planet’s Berlin** for an in-depth look at all the capital has to offer, or our ** Munich, Bavaria & the Black Forest** regional guide.

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