Germany - Tania Inowlocki

Fodor's upCLOSE are designed for travelers who want to travel well and spend less.With candid reviews and a fresh outlook, Fodor's upCLOSE point the way to authentic experiences that will take travelers away from the crowds and close to the culture -- without having to spend a fortune.See all the sights worth seeing, from Berlin to the Black ForestMedieval castles, Baroque palaces, Gothic cathedralsAmazing nooks and neighborhoods in every cityArt, art, art: Museums, galleries, churches, outdoor sculptureThe Romantic Road, the Rhine, the Baltic CoastFind the special small hotels and the coziest B&BsWhere to stay that's charming (and doesn't cost an arm and a leg) City-center digs that give maximum bang for the buckHilltop hideaways, hip hostelsFriendly inns in the country, farms where you can sleep in the hayloftWhere to pitch your tentEat & drink with the locals, catch the coolest nightlifeBiergrten and Brauhuser markets, Imbifs stands, picnickingWhere to eat eel soup, Sauerbraten, Black Forest cakeArtsy cafs, trendy bars, late-night clubsJazz festivals, classical music events, wine ftes, and morePractical info, great mapsAirfare deals and how to get around Tips on traveling smart and losing the crowds Clear, easy-to-read maps