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Summary: Lonely Planet Goes German
Review: Germany, situated in the heart of Europe, has had a greater impact on the continent's history than any other country. Much of Germany's history and culture is easily explored by visitors today. There is a huge variety of museums, architecture from most periods and a heavy emphasis on cultural activity. But Germany is not just a mecca for history and culture buffs. It is also a land of staggering physical beauty, from the Bavarian Alps and the majestic, castle-lined Rhine River to windswept North Sea islands, and the enchanting Black Forest. Lonely Planet's long-awaited "Germany" guidebook will help travelers explore this fascinating country. • maps of all 16 states, over 35 city maps and a fold-out transportation map to Berlin • transportation options, from autobahns to paddlesteamers on the Elbe • accommodations listings, from camping in the Harz Mountains to opulent historical hotels • historical and cultural notes and tidbits
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Summary: Lonely Planet Germany (Germany, 2nd Ed)
Review: Great book. Lots of nice information. Compact design so you can actually travel with it. The Frommer's book I just bought is already falling apart! A nice bonus is the history section at the start.
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Summary: comprehensive and hands-on guide
Review: I have read this book and it offers a thorough and helpful view over germany. Its advices are good and mistakes from previous lonely planet guides have been corrected. Its maps are impressive and its hints, sincere and advantegeous
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Summary: A good guide
Review: I just got back from a month long backpacking all over Germany. Its truely is a great guide for independent lonely traveller. I do agree with other reviewer's comment that, its geared towards people using public transport more, but that worked out well for me. I don't know what reviewers are complaining about the East Germany part, but I had great time with the help of this book in the east (spent 1.5 weeks).
The only problem is that this guide book is updated only once in 2yrs or so, so some of the info is outdated (the Dachau tour info) and I had to miss out on some tours because of that. I haven't used other guides and this is my first lonely travel so I can't really compare, but this is a very comprehensive travel companion (when you have no companion at all :).
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Summary: Lonely Planet Best
Review: I recently used Lonely Planet Germany and Austria guides on a trip with my German class, and I must say the experience was wonderful--thanks in large part to Lonely Planet's incomparably thorough information. If you want a first rate trip to Germany, buy this guide.
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Summary: Be careful-is this really what you need?
Review: I travel a lot and compare guides a lot. I have used and enjoyed other Lonely Planet guides for other countries successfully. This one was a real disappointment. It is thorough, but does not really teach you to prioritize your time, or compare routes. It is intensely geared towards rail and bus travelers, but many things in Germany are worth renting a car to see--in which case the book will not cover those areas at all. Hotels chosen by the book will be in relation to train stations--which aren't always either a good deal or a restful place to stay. Add that to the fact it's heavy, and you'll be shlepping a lot of useless information unless you're spending the whole year there...
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Summary: Lonely Planet Germany (1st Ed).
Review: Like other Lonely Planet Guides, this proved invaluable as we drove the length of Germany from north to south last summer. Even though I am very familiar with Germany having spent lots of time there in my past, the guide was just what we needed to avoid missing places we needed to visit, and avoid those we needed to miss! Thanks Lonely Planet! See www.dalys.com/journal12.html for our German travel journal
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Summary: An American in Germany
Review: Living and working in Germany is an experience I feel lucky to have. When I have time to travel, this book is invaluable. My beat up, well-used copy is my bible when it comes to finding cheap places to stay (hostels, etc.), or interesting places to visit, eat, or tour. Worth every cent I paid for it, and much more to boot!
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Summary: Be careful-is this really what you need?
Review: My family took me along for a month long tour around Germany, and I bought this book on arrival and found it immensely useful from day 1! It has fantastic maps, great restaurant lists (oh god the sausages are truly delicious in Numberg!), and lists of internet cafes. We booked our beds with the local tourist information centres so I can't say anything about the hotel lists in the guide.
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Summary: Excellent Guide
Review: My family took me along for a month long tour around Germany, and I bought this book on arrival and found it immensely useful from day 1! It has fantastic maps, great restaurant lists (oh god the sausages are truly delicious in Numberg!), and lists of internet cafes. We booked our beds with the local tourist information centres so I can't say anything about the hotel lists in the guide.
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