Everything You Need to See the Best of Germany by Car! Let Frommer's Take You To: The magnificent Gothic churches, ancient castles, and bucolic vineyards of the Rhine Valley Leipzig-the one-time home of Bach, Friedrich von Schiller, Mendelssohn, and Schumann The wild and unspoiled beauty of the Bavarian Forest The world-famous Baden-Baden spa The rolling foothills of Thuringia Berlin and the historic Brandenburg Gate And much, much more! Inside You'll Find: 25 distinctive, easy-to-use itineraries-all fully illustrated with beautiful full-color photos Recommendations on the best hotels and restaurants along each route Exact directions, distances, and driving times for each route All the sights along the way-with highlights for history buffs, nature lovers, and families traveling with kids Scenic side trips, special moments, and recommended walks Detailed, accurate full-color route-planning maps-plus a helpful atlas section