Rick Steves Germany

by Rick Steves

Now more than ever, you can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling through Germany. From fairy-tale castles and alpine forests to quaint villages and modern experience it all with Rick Steves! Inside Rick Steves Germany you'll Fully updated, 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 delicious strudel How to connect with local Stroll through a Cristkindlemarkt around Christmas, chat with fans about the latest fussball match, or kick back in a biergartenBeat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight The best places to eat, sleep, and relax with a Berliner Weisse in hand Self-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and incredible 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 Over 1,000 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down Coverage of 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.

Planning a one- to two-week trip? Check out Rick Steves Best of Germany.

Genres: Travel, Nonfiction, Reference

1962 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 20, 2022

About the author

Rick Steves is an American travel writer, television personality, and activist known for encouraging meaningful travel that emphasizes cultural immersion and thoughtful global citizenship. Born in California and raised in Edmonds, Washington, he began traveling in his teens, inspired by a family trip to Europe. After graduating from the University of Washington with a degree in European history and business, Steves started teaching travel classes, which led to his first guidebook, Europe Through the Back Door, self-published in 1980.
Steves built his Edmonds-based travel company on the idea that travelers should explore less-touristy areas and engage with local cultures. He gained national prominence as host and producer of Rick Steves' Europe, which has aired on public television since 2000. He also hosts a weekly public radio show, Travel with Rick Steves, and has authored dozens of popular guidebooks, including bestselling titles on Italy and Europe at large.
Beyond travel, Steves is an outspoken advocate for drug policy reform, environmental sustainability, and social justice. He supports marijuana legalization and chairs the board of NORML. He has funded housing for homeless families and donates to anti-hunger and arts organizations. In 2019, he pledged $1 million annually to offset the carbon emissions of his tour groups.
Steves is a practicing Lutheran with Norwegian ancestry and continues to live in Edmonds. He has two adult children and is in a relationship with Reverend Shelley Bryan Wee. Despite health challenges, including a prostate cancer diagnosis in 2024, Steves remains committed to his mission of helping Americans travel with greater purpose, empathy, and understanding of the world. His work reflects a belief that travel, done right, can be both transformative and a force for peace.

Reviews

[Smkelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Helpful useful information on where to go and what to see in Germany. Highly recommend, especially the section on Berlin.

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

Got this from the library as we start planning our first trip for summer 2024. This was so helpful, I’m going to go buy my own copy to bring along!

[Josie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I never understood why someone would buy a travel book in the age of the internet, but now I get it. Thank you, Rick.

[Jeff Kamin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Include Marburg, it's worth it!

[John Harris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent guide for Germany. Very useful in Munich and Nuremberg. Helpful for Oktoberfest, enjoying other sites in Munich, and great town walk in Nuremberg.