Germany for Dummies [Paperback]

Donald Olson (Author), Olson Donald (Author)

Book Description

Series: Dummies Travel | Publication Date: April 2, 2003

From the Bavarian Alps to the Rhine, from Berlin to the Black Forest, Germany is packed with beer gardens, castles, timeless villages, great culture, and much more. There’s plenty to do, but where do you start? This fun and handy guide covers everything you need to know to plan the perfect Teutonic trip, including:

• Five great itineraries for whatever you’re into
• All the best shopping and nightlife in Berlin
• A handy guide to German food
• Ten great German museums
• A guide to Germany’s fairy-tale Bavarian castles
• Year-round events, from Oktoberfest to the Berlin Film Festival

Like every For Dummies travel guide, Germany For Dummies includes:

• Down-to-earth trip-planning advice
• What you shouldn’t miss — and what you can skip
• The best restaurants and hotels for every budget
• Lots of detailed maps

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Your insider’s guide to the best places and prices

Plan a fairytale German vacation

From the Bavarian Alps to the Rhine, from Berlin to the Black Forest, Germany is packed with beer gardens, castles, villages, great culture, and more. Where to begin? Relax! This helpful guide is all you need to plan the perfect Teutonic adventure.

Discover:

• Down-to-earth trip-planning advice
• What you shouldn’t miss – and what you can skip
• The best restaurants and hotels for every budget
• Lots of detailed maps

About the Author

Novelist, playwright, and travel writer, Donald Olson is the author of London For Dummies and England For Dummies, which won the Lowell Thomas Travel Writing Award for Best Guidebook in 2002. He has contributed travel stories to the New York Times, National Geographic Books, and many other national publications, and has written guidebooks to Berlin, Italy, Oregon, and the Pacific Northwest. His plays have been seen in Europe and the United States. Bantam London published his novel The Confessions of Aubrey Beardsley. Kensington Books will publish his latest novel, My Three Husbands, in 2003 under the pen name Swan Adamson.

Product Details

• Paperback: 480 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies; 1 edition (April 2, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764554786
• ISBN-13: 978-0764554780
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,645,198 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You don't have to be a dummy to buy this book., August 20, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Germany for Dummies (Paperback)

Everything you ever wanted to know about planning a trip to Germany was offered in this easy-to follow, straightforward guide. With tear-out maps, checklists, and top ten lists, this book is all you'll need for your trip. It also covered all the essentials, including hotels, restaurants, nightlife, and attractions in all regions of Germany.