Frommer's Germany 2009 (Frommer's Complete Guides) [Paperback]

Darwin Porter (Author), Danforth Prince (Author)

Book Description

Series: Frommer's Complete Guides | Publication Date: December 3, 2008

America’s #1 bestselling travel series

Written by more than 175 outspoken travelers around the globe, Frommer’s Complete Guides help travelers experience places the way locals do.

• More annually updated guides than any other series

• 16-page color section and foldout map in all annual guides

• Outspoken opinions, exact prices, and suggested itineraries

• Dozens of detailed maps in an easy-to-read, two-color design

You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go--they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us!

• Completely updated every year (unlike most of the competition), Frommer's Germany features gorgeous color photos of the dazzling baroque architecture, picturesque villages, and beer gardens that await you. Come along with us and discover some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, from the medieval towns and half-timbered houses along the Romantic Road to lovely vineyards along the Rhine River. Frommer's offers up-to-date coverage of all the country's highlights--music festivals, hiking in the Black Forest, Oktoberfest, cafes, castles, and Berlin's vibrant, cutting-edge cultural scene.
• Inside you'll find candid, detailed reviews of the very best dining and accommodations for any taste and budget. We offer a wealth of sightseeing, sports, shopping, strolls, and special moments--from highlights for the first-time visitor to off-the-beaten-track discoveries that will impress even the most seasoned traveler.
• From beergarden to Bauhaus, charming villages and über-modern cities, the Alps to the Zeppelin-Museum, our authors help you plan your perfect trip to Germany.

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Frommer's. The best trips start here.

Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer.

• From the beer garden to Bauhaus, charming villages to über-modern cities, the Alps to the Zeppelin-Museum, our authors help you plan your perfect trip to Germany.

• Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not.

• Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip whatever your budget.

• Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 720 pages
• Publisher: Frommers; Revised edition (December 3, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470287845
• ISBN-13: 978-0470287842
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #825,250 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #8 in Books > Travel > Europe > Germany > Frankfurt
  • #52 in Books > Travel > Europe > Germany > Berlin

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Travel Book!, February 27, 2009

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Christine A. Cole "GermanGirl14" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Frommer's Germany 2009 (Frommer's Complete Guides) (Paperback)

I used the 2006 edition of the book for a study abroad trip in college. It got so much use (and was so helpful) that I knew I wanted to get a new copy/edition before my next trip. The book is a little bigger than what you would want to carry around while you're there, but for pre-planning purposes, the information is very thorough! The maps that come with the book are convenient to take with you and very helpful too! *If you're going to Munich, make sure you tear out the map of the rail system they provide at the beginning of the chapter - you'll feel like a local in no time!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Frommer's Germany 2009, April 3, 2009

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R. Cichy (East Dubuque, Illinois United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Frommer's Germany 2009 (Frommer's Complete Guides) (Paperback)

Much of the information is very detailed and helpful; the transportation information in particular appears to be extremely specific and useful. However, I looked up hotel suggestions from the book online and found the labels such as "inexpensive" to be wildly inaccurate.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent guide., January 8, 2010

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This review is from: Frommer's Germany 2009 (Frommer's Complete Guides) (Paperback)

This book is an excellent guide and made our trip a breeze. All of the recommendations seemed to be very accurate. The advice was very helpful without telling you to buy things/passes/etc that you don't need. We hit 7 cities in 12 days so we were on the move. Keep in mind this book is more "touristy" and not for diving into the small town culture. He does a good job offering quaint places to stay that are very comfortable and very friendly as well as local restaurants. I must give him credit that he did better at this than any other guide book / service I have used. Most all of our hotels and activities were planned in advance from this book. We ate at several of the restaurants listed and were delighted each time. He even supplies very handy maps to the cities.

I highly recommend this book and will be looking for a Frommer's Guide to my next big adventure when it comes.