See Germany in a new light with this Lonely Planet Experience guide, featuring insider tips from our team of travel experts so you can create your dream itinerary.

Germany is a playground for adventurers and beyond must-see sights like the East Side Gallery and Schloss Neuschwanstein there are unique corners, epic views and unexpected spaces waiting to dazzle you. Our on-the-ground experts have indulged their inner foodie at Freiburg's Munster market, hiked through Saxony's Ore Mountains and roamed Quedlinburg's medieval streets. Just think of us as your friend on the inside. If it's in this guide, it's worth your time!

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Experience Germany travel guide. Our Experience format reveals exciting new ways to explore iconic destinations so you can plan the ultimate adventure, including:

• Easy-to-use regional and activity-based itineraries to help you get off the beaten track and tailor a trip to your interests
• Insider scoop on the best festivals, secret hangouts, hidden locations, tantalising local food scene and photo-worthy views
• Vibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of Berlin
• Connect with local traditions and trends through fun insights from getting the lowdown on the world's most famous beer festival to learning about the history of the cuckoo clock
• Practical information on money, getting around, unique places to stay and responsible travel, plus handy seasonal calendars on where to go, when to travel and what to pack
• Covers: Berlin, day trip to Potsdam, the Baltic Coast & Islands, Hamburg, Central Germany, Saxony, Munich, Bavaria, Freiburg & the Black Forest, Weekend in Heidelberg, Cologne & the Rhineland

Match your interests with one-of-a-kind adventures and get away from the everyday with Lonely Planet's Experience Germany.