Germany: The Rough Guide (Rough Guide Travel Guides)

by Gordon Mc Lachlan (Author)

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  1992

  $3.25

  The first part of this guide examines Western Germany, the great success story of postwar Europe. Widely seen as being safe and materialistic, it is also home to the continent's largest and most influential peace and ecology movements, while its landscapes, ranging from the majestic Bavarian Alps to the restored Hanseatic cities of the north, have surprises enough to fill months of travel. Until the revolution of 1989, travel within much of Eastern Germany presented colossal problems for Westerners. Now, places which have been almost impossible to visit for over 40 years are now readily accessible - and at remarkable low prices. The second part of the guide breaks new ground by describing the East in the same detail as the Western part of Germany. Whether one is looking for the lowdown on Munich's nightspots, wandering through the Black Forest, or seeking out the time-warped towns of the east, this guide will help and inform.

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  Paperback
  2004

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  The Rough Guide to Germany is the definitive handbook to this fascinating country. It features a full-colour introduction to Germany's highlights, from the beer halls of Munich to the hiking trails of the Bavarian Alps. There is lively and detailed coverage given to the full range of attractions, from the spas of Baden-Baden and castles of Bavaria to the jazz clubs of Munich. For every city, town and village there are discerning reviews of the best places to stay, eat and drink, in all price ranges. In the final 'Contexts' chapter, incisive discussion is given to topics as diverse as the Oberammergau Passion Play and the occult figure of Johannes Faust.