Munich & The Bavarian Alps (Eyewitness Travel Guides) [Turtleback]

DK Publishing (Author)

Book Description

Series: EYEWITNESS TRAVEL GUIDE | Publication Date: December 2003

Includes: Munich, Upper Bavaria (North, East, & South), Lower Bavaria, the Allgau, and Northern Swabia.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'A pleasurable read with ravishing photography plus maps and plans of supreme quality.' The Observer --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Turtleback: 324 pages
• Publisher: DK Travel; 1st edition (December 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789497344
• ISBN-13: 978-0789497345
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #352,254 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #17 in Books > Travel > Europe > Germany > Munich

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

35 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars As a resident..., November 17, 2003

By 

J. Rabideau (Stuck in the Loser State) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Eyewitness Travel Guide to Munich & the Bavarian Alps (Eyewitness Travel Guides) (Paperback)

...I can affirm the genuine worth of this book. The maps are convenient, easy to use, and marvelously clear. Furthermore, the organization of the guide is wonderfully helpful in assisting the traveler (or resident, as the case may be) in finding cultural destinations, culinary spots, that may have otherwise been missed.

This guide is, like most all of the Dorling-Kindersley series, geared toward helping the traveler ascertain what things might be of particular sightworthiness. Unlike the Michelin guides, this isn't particularly into the business of rating destinations, and it certainly isn't going to provide the standard domestic AAA guide service of pointing the traveler toward "hot" restaurants. For a diverse, wonderfully cosmopolitan city, this guide provides a marvelous introduction, and though it neglects a few potential interests in outlying regions, does an admirable job of hitting all the highlights, and even including pictures of most.

The material was current as of late spring 2003.

28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best guide on Munich, March 1, 2004

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Candace Scott (Lake Arrowhead, CA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Eyewitness Travel Guide to Munich & the Bavarian Alps (Eyewitness Travel Guides) (Paperback)

If you're planning on spending just a few days in Munich, then this compact little guide will be indispensible in locating the famous beerhalls and tourist sights. The maps are more than adequate and the walking descriptions to each locale are precise and accurate. There is also corresponding material on how to use the U-Bahn in the city and which station to take for each particular site. There is a separate chapter on the beerhalls of the city with a brief ranking system for the nosiest places, the friendliest, the cheapest beer, etc.

If you're planning a lengthy sojourn in Munich or if you already know the city well, then this book would not be as helpful. It is basically intended for the casual tourist and the information on the intriguing environs of Munich, including Bogenhausen, Haidhausen and areas of Schwabing, is not detailed. Many of the best sites are neglected because most tourists don't want to bother or simply don't have the time to stick around. The chapters on Berchtesgaden and Garmisch are excellent, however. So this is a thrifty guide you can stick in your pocket and consult when you need to find a restaurant, beer haunt or hotel. In short, if you're a first timer to Munich, enjoy the greatest city in Europe and be sure to tuck away this guide.

31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The most awesome guide book for Munich / Bavaria, June 27, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Eyewitness Travel Guide to Munich & the Bavarian Alps (Eyewitness Travel Guides) (Paperback)

I bought this book to prepare myself for the trip to Germany (and pass through Munich and Bavaria) I'll take in October. This will be my first trip to the area and I'd like to learn as much as possible before I leave home. So far this book has provided me with a lot of info, especially with the abundant number of beautiful, colorful photos. There was a saying that "picture is worth a thousand words" and that's exactly where this book excels compared to other guide books I've read (Lonely Planet, Fodor's, and Rick Steves).

This book is focused on Munich and the surrounding Bavaria so it covers a lot of details. The major sights are featured in the text and accompanied by several photos. The lessser known sights (which are usually not covered by more general guidebooks) have one or two paragraphs and usually a small photo.

IMHO this is the best and most awesome travel guide book. It has a thick glossy cover with colorful glossy pages inside which really feels luxurious in your hands and looks luxurious to your eyes.

I really recommend this book to anyone who's interested in Munich & Bavaria and/or travelling to the area. I also recommend Eyewitness Germany and Eyewitness Berlin.