PBS's Rick Steves' Germany, Austria & Switzerland Travel Videos

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FIND THIS AND OVER 6,000 TRAVEL VIDEOS AT WWW.TRAVELVIDEOSTORE.COM GERMANY, AUSTRIA & SWITZERLAND Munich & Bavaria - Stroll through Munich's bustling center, Marienplatz, then enjoy a Bavarian feast at a boisterous beer hall. Visit Neuschwanstein, a storybook castle ruled by a mad king, then more recent madness is evoked at the Dachau Memorial. Berlin & Potsdam - Recall Germany's reunification at Berlin's Brandenburg Gate. View ancient treasures at the Pergamon Museum and admire 18th century grandeur at Fredrick the Great's private retreat, Sanssouci. Vienna & The Danube - Enjoy Viennese hospitality at a bustling coffeehouse, then salute Austria's most famous sons Mozart, Beethoven and Strauss at the Staatsopera. As a fitting finale, cruise down the blue Danube to the magnificent Melk Abbey. Salzburg - This idylilic town on the edge of the Austrian Alps was Mozart's birthplace. Its old world charm is matched by the natural beauty of the nearby Salzkammergut Lakes District. Switzerland's Berner Alps - Swiss Alps tower above the Alpine valleys, while down below, the study in contrasts continues in visits to busy Interlaken and the sleepy town of Gimmelwald. Western Switzerland - View the Paul Klee collection at Bern's Kunst Museum, then wander Roman ruins at Avenches. Sample fondue at Tavayenne and chocolates at Gruyere, tread medieval ramparts in Murten, and retrace Lord Byron's footsteps at Chateau Chillion. DVD EXTRA FEATURES Munich's Octoberfest - The greatest people's festival in Europe is a must for anyone who has ever munched on a brat or sipped a cold beer. Austria's Christmas Festival - In a village high in the Austrian Alps, join in an annual festival held to celebrate the triumph of good over evil. Switzerland's Fasnacht Festival - It's the Swiss version of "Fat Tuesday" where revelers in Basel celebrate to near exhaustion during "Masked Madness in Switzerland". Rick's Back Door Travel Tips - Share some of Rick's savviest advice for travelers - from day-planning and changing currency, to using public transportation and getting around language barriers. Rick's suggestions cover basic security, packing light, and the pros and cons of traveling independently or with a tour group. His recommendations will help any traveler plan their trips wisely, while preparing them to take the unexpected in stride. FIND THIS AND OVER 6,000 TRAVEL VIDEOS AT WWW.TRAVELVIDEOSTORE.COM GERMANY, AUSTRIA & SWITZERLAND Munich & Bavaria - Stroll through Munich's bustling center, Marienplatz, then enjoy a Bavarian feast at a boisterous beer hall. Visit Neuschwanstein, a storybook castle ruled by a mad king, then more recent madness is evoked at the Dachau Memorial. Berlin & Potsdam - Recall Germany's reunification at Berlin's Brandenburg Gate. View ancient treasures at the Pergamon Museum and admire 18th century grandeur at Fredrick the Great's private retreat, Sanssouci. Vienna & The Danube - Enjoy Viennese hospitality at a bustling coffeehouse, then salute Austria's most famous sons Mozart, Beethoven and Strauss at the Staatsopera. As a fitting finale, cruise down the blue Danube to the magnificent Melk Abbey. Salzburg - This idylilic town on the edge of the Austrian Alps was Mozart's birthplace. Its old world charm is matched by the natural beauty of the nearby Salzkammergut Lakes District. Switzerland's Berner Alps - Swiss Alps tower above the Alpine valleys, while down below, the study in contrasts continues in visits to busy Interlaken and the sleepy town of Gimmelwald. Western Switzerland - View the Paul Klee collection at Bern's Kunst Museum, then wander Roman ruins at Avenches. Sample fondue at Tavayenne and chocolates at Gruyere, tread medieval ramparts in Murten, and retrace Lord Byron's footsteps at Chateau Chillion. DVD EXTRA FEATURES Munich's Octoberfest - The greatest people's festival in Europe is a must for anyone who has ever munched on a brat or sipped a cold beer. Austria's Christmas Festival - In a village high in the Austrian Alps, join in an annual festival held to celebrate the triumph of good over evil. Switzerland's Fasnacht Festival - It's the Swiss version of "Fat Tuesday" where revelers in Basel celebrate to near exhaustion during "Masked Madness in Switzerland". Rick's Back Door Travel Tips - Share some of Rick's savviest advice for travelers - from day-planning and changing currency, to using public transportation and getting around language barriers. Rick's suggestions cover basic security, packing light, and the pros and cons of traveling independently or with a tour group. His recommendations will help any traveler plan their trips wisely, while preparing them to take the unexpected in stride.«

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