Synopses & Reviews
"Hilltop castles and green energy, beer halls and luxury cars, Alpine peaks and cutting edge art--southern Germany blends thigh-slapping tradition with clear-headed modernity like nowhere else on earth." -Marc Di Duca, Lonely Planet Writer Author
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Inside This Book
Two expert authors
52 cuckoo clocks
60+ beer halls
360 km of Romantic Road
Inspirational photos
Clear, easy-to-use maps
Oktoberfest feature
In-depth background
Comprehensive planning tools
At-a-glance practical info