Review: NEW Lonely Planet Munich, Bavaria & the Black Forest travel guide
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Hilltop castles and green energy, beer halls and luxury cars, Alps and edgy art – southern Germany blends thighslapping tradition with clear-headed modernity like nowhere else on earth. Discover this fascinating country with your trusted and easy-to-use travel companion.
Lonely Planet writer Marc Di Duca explains why he loves Southern Germany. "Is it the sap-scented hills and trails in forests Black and Bavarian, the Franconian beer and dark tourism of Nuremberg or the emotions stirred by the tragic Ludwig II story? Or is it a mildly envious admiration for southern Germany’s knack of producing cars that work, its galleries packed with modern art or the awe I feel for the German intellect as I face yet another devilishly complex Deutsche Bahn ticket machine (perhaps not)? I suppose it’s all the above and heaps more that has me returning time and again to this quirky yet level-headed corner of Europe."
Top Tips for Your Trip
- Holidays such as Easter or Christmas aren’t good times to travel
to Germany. Things are often completely dead.
- Schedule some time away from southern Germany’s big cities to
sample life at a slower, more traditional pace.
- If you are not going to Oktoberfest, don’t even think about going
to Munich in late September when the city is booked up.
- Make sure you are insured for any extreme activities such as
winter sports in the Alps.
- When travelling around Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg by train, put off your journey until after 9am when you can use a Land ticket giving you unlimited travel in either region all day for €24 (BadenWürttemberg) or €25 (Bavaria).
Here are Lonely Planet's TOP 10 things to see and do.
1. Munich
2. Oktoberfest
3. Beer Halls & Gardens
5. Baden-Baden
6. Hiking
7. Nuremberg
8. Schloss Neuschwanstein
9. Salzburg
10. Christmas Markets
Inside Lonely Planet’s Munich, Bavaria & the Black Forest:
- 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
Coverage Includes: Munich, Bavaria, Stuttgart, the Black Forest, Salzburg and more
Curator: Marc Di Duca
Writers: Kerry Christiani
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