Lonely Planet Germany

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of their guide to Germany.

Discover Germany's Highlights

Explore Germany's most popular experiences and best-kept secrets, including:

• Soaking up the fairy-tale magic of Schloss Neuschwanstein.
• Frolicking around Hanover's sprawling Herrenhauser Garten.
• Exploring Hamburg's edgy HafenCity with its arty subway stations.

Build a Trip to Remember

Lonely Planet's Germany travel guide offers:

• Comprehensive information for planning multi-week trips.
• An all-new structure and design that's easy to use, helping you navigate Germany effortlessly.
• Exciting itineraries to create your perfect adventure, featuring suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours, and activity-led excursions.
• Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go, and more.
• Vibrant photography and maps, including a pull-out map of Berlin.

Fresh Takes and Essential Tips

• Discover must-visit sights like Museumsinsel, Humboldt Forum, and Sanssouci Park and Palace.
• Access an essential information toolkit with tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility, and responsible travel.
• Connect with German culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions.

Coverage Includes

• Berlin
• Around Berlin
• Hamburg & the North
• Central Germany
• Saxony
• Munich
• Bavaria
• Stuttgart & the Black Forest
• Frankfurt & Southern Rhineland
• Cologne & Northern Rhineland
• Lower Saxony & Bremen

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet's Germany.