Product Details

• Actors: Lauren Bacall, Roddy McDowall, Rick Steves
• Directors: Graham Loveridge
• Writers: Deborah Richardson, Lee Grant
• Producers: Tracy R. West
• Format: Color, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Questar, Inc
• VHS Release Date: November 10, 1997
• Run Time: 52 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 1568551762
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #163,971 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

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This video guide to Germany provides a nice overview of the Rhine and Mosel regions of the country. Though the host, Rick Steves, is given to clumsy descriptions (he calls Rothenburg the "king of medieval cuteness") and at one point forces us to watch his young son eat a pickle, he is very knowledgeable about the area and its history. He takes us through towns that were once ravaged by World War II, colorful marketplaces, and villages along the sleepy Mosel River, which he prefers to the more trafficked Rhine. The focus, as in other videos from the Travel the World series, is on local people and customs. He stops by a village called Zell, for example, where the people tell long stories and drink lots of homegrown wine. In another location we see the end of a wedding where bride and groom saw a log to seal the deal. He also hits tourist hot spots like the ravaged Reinsfels Castle and the incredibly ornate Prince Bishop's Palace. The video includes all sorts of practical information, too, such as how to use tourist offices, how to ride the trains, and how to survive on a tour bus. --Jennifer Vogel

Product Description

Visit castles along Germany's famous rivers. Prowl tunnels and ramparts, and recall past battles - from the Romans in Trier through the feudal age at Burg Eltz to WW II at St. Goar. Spend the night in a family-run "zimmer" and sample wine from the family vineyard. Stroll through the glorious Prince Bishop's Place in Wurzburg, admire Riemenschneider's altarpiece, and examine tiny treasures in the Thimble Museum. Take a walking tour of medieval Rothenburg and escape to Mayor Toppler's medieval house in the countryside. 1997 VHS 60 min. Wehman Video Cat. #0580

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Captures the atmosphere, March 27, 2002

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Esther Schindler (Scottsdale, AZ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Germany: The Rhine and Mosel, the Romantic Road (Travel the World) [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Rick Steves does an excellent job of capturing what it feels like to travel through Germany, with plenty of hands-on details that I wish I'd learned before my first trip. (For example, he shows you how the train system works, which ameliorates the intimidation factor.)

We winced, however, every time he pronounced something in German. Trier's pronounced Treeeeer, Steve, not Try-er. It's okay with me if he's a monoglot (so am I), but if you're educating folks about a country, at least get the names right.

Don't let that quibble distract you from the value of this video. I learned quite a bit about both the Mosel/Rhine area and Rothenberg, and I'd spent a few days there (saddled down with guidebooks) on my last trip.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Germany: the Rhine and Mosel, the Romantic Road, August 28, 2000

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This review is from: Germany: The Rhine and Mosel, the Romantic Road (Travel the World) [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This video not only shows some very impressive sights in Germany on the Rhine and Mosel but also gives recommendations on the best things to see and the history behind them. It talks about travel by train, the train stations, boat travel, and tourist offices. It also suggests ways to find quality inexpensive lodging. I thoroughly enjoyed this video.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Germany: the Rhine and Mosel, the Romantic Road, July 7, 2007

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Lorissa Merrick Reynolds "castle lover" (Pflugerville, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Germany: The Rhine and Mosel, the Romantic Road (Travel the World) [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Great preview for our trip. Really gave me an idea of what I want to see most. Rick has great books and videos. Love his website too.
Beautiful scenery. Can't wait to go!