What's the difference between this Germany book and Rick's Best of Germany guidebook?
Rick Steves Germany, the complete guide, offers more coverage of more destinations in a mostly black-and-white format.
The shorter Rick Steves Best of Germany guidebook focuses on Germany's top destinations and sights, is in full color, and is updated a little less frequently than the complete guide.
Both books are packed with hand-picked recommendations and Rick's travel advice and tips for saving time, money, and hassle.
Should I get Rick's Berlin guidebook in addition to this Germany guidebook?
If you're spending only a few days in Berlin, Rick Steves Germany is all you're likely to need.
If, however, you're spending four days or more in Berlin, the extra information in Rick Steves Berlin can be worthwhile. It offers more in-depth sightseeing information, several additional self-guided city walks and museum/sight tours, and more specifics on shopping and entertainment. Other information is generally the same — the Berlin chapter of Rick Steves Germany has nearly all the hotels, restaurants, and nitty-gritty practical advice for Berlin and its day trips that you'll find in the Rick Steves Berlin guidebook.
Should I get Rick's Munich Pocket guide in addition to this Germany guidebook?
Nope! The Munich and Salzburg chapters of the the Germany guidebook already include all the information that's in Rick Steves Pocket Munich & Salzburg — and then some.
