Hubby and I will be traveling next month to Prague for 3 days and then will be taking the train to Dresden where we will stay one night, then continue on the train to Berlin, where we will spend 3 nights, and end up in Hamburg for another 2 nights. As a newbie in Germany, I am wondering what guidebooks would be most recommended? Thanks in advance for your assistance!

Anyone???

Hello margot55

While we use several guidebooks for planning, the Michelin Green Guide is the only one we carry with us. Main attractions are given 1, 2, or 3 stars. The included maps give good driving routes and show locations of the highlights.

http://www.amazon.com/Michelin-Green...07712&sr=8-1#_

Happy travels!

I always use Lonely Planet. It is geared more towards the train taking, slightly budgeting tourist.

I used the German one for 2 weeks in Germany and never needed a supplemental map or guidebook. I did do some research before to figure out what I wanted to see as they do not rank the attractions like some guidebooks.

I use Michelin Green Guide to plan my trips. DK Eyewitness Guides are also handy for descriptions and pictures of less popular places.

I take Lonely Planet with me. I have a copy that I have butchered so I can extract just the sections that I need, which saves considerable weight. Lonely Planet has handy information like laundromats and book stores as well as sights.

I often use other books including Fodors and Rick Steves' to look for room recommendations. I have a library card.

Thanks everyone - looks like Michelin and Eyewitness get 2 thumbs up!

Add my third thumb (if there can be such a thing) for the Michelin Green Guide.

okie dokie on Michelin!

Someone should speak up for the Fodor's guide...

I do use the Fodor's but personally I prefer the Lonely Planet guides.

I bring Frommers and Rick Steves. I also use Eyewitness and Fodors for pre-trip planning and daydreaming.

I love "Frommer's Germany's Best-Loved Driving Tours" but that is no good for someone using the train.