Visit the castle-lined Rhine River with Lonely Planet's Germany, Austria & Switzerland's Best Trips

Grandiose cities, storybook villages, vine-stitched valleys and dreamy Alpine landscapes that beg you to toot your horn, leap out of the car and jump for joy - road-tripping in this Germanic part of Western Europe is a mesmerising kaleidoscope of brilliant landscapes and experiences.

The 33 trips in this book take you on a spin from Germany's edgy capital to its bracing northern coast and fabled Rhine and Moselle Valley vineyards, from Bavaria to the Black Forest, and beyond to the sparkling shores of Lake Constance and into Austria and Switzerland.


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Discover the freedom of the open road with Germany, Austria & Switzerland's Best Trips. We’ve selected 33 amazing road trips through Germany, Austria & Switzerland, from two-day escapes to 10-day adventures, and packed them full of expert advice and inspirational suggestions. Whether you want to fall under the spell of the castle-lined Rhine River or explore the perfect peaks and gorgeous glaciers of the Swiss Alps, we’ve got the trip for you.

Germany, Austria & Switzerland's Best Trips Top 10

1. Berlin

2. The Black Forest

3. Romantic Rhine

4. Vienna

5. Lake Geneva

6. The Swiss Alps

7. Schloss Neuschwanstein

8. Zürich

9. Salzburg

10. Dresden
- Get inspired with highlights, expert recommendations and gorgeous images

- Discover even more with detours, walking routes and ways to link your road trips

- Get around easily with colour maps, detailed directions and practical tips

- Plus planning advice to help you pick the right route

Coverage includes: Plan Your Trip, Northeastern Germany Trips, Northwestern Germany Trips, Southern Germany Trips, Austria Trips, Switzerland Trips and Road Trip Essentials.