<p><b>Now more than ever, you can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you <i>really </i>need to know when traveling through Germany. </b><b>From fairy-tale castles and alpine forests to quaint villages and modern cities: experience it all with Rick Steves! Inside <i>Rick Steves Germany </i>you''ll find:</b><br><br><b>* Fully updated, comprehensive coverage</b> for planning a <b>multi-week trip</b> through Germany<br><b>* </b><b>Rick''s strategic advice</b> on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites<br><b>* </b><b>Top sights and hidden gems, </b>from the towering Zugspitze and jagged Alps to rustic villages and delicious strudel<br><b>* </b><b>How to connect with local culture: </b>Stroll through a <i>Cristkindlemarkt</i> around Christmas, chat with fans about the latest <i>fussball</i> match, or kick back in a <i>biergarten</i><br><b>* </b><b>Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps</b> with Rick''s candid, humorous insi