On Rick Steves' Best of Germany, Austria & Switzerland Tour, mountains, Mozart, and mugs of beer all clink together to create a totally yodel-y adventure. Starting in Trier, along Germany's scenic Mosel River, your guide will make this region's history and culture come alive in sophisticated Munich, fairy-tale Neuschwanstein, Baroque Salzburg, stately Vienna, relaxing Baden-Baden, the cut-glass Alps of the Swiss Berner Oberland, and beautiful lakeside Hallstatt — with plenty of breathtaking scen

When it comes to traditional holiday images, Germany’s Bavaria is the heartland. In this clip from “Rick Steves' European Christmas,” we savor classic holiday themes: glittering trees, old-time carols, and colorful Christmas markets. | Rick Steves' Europe

This week on the Travel with Rick Steves radio show and podcast: Two German tour guides let us in on the back story behind Berlin’s most memorable monuments to their country's turbulent history. Then two Turks tuck into a discussion of the traditional Turkish street eats, comfort foods, and desserts they recommend for a tasty visit to Istanbul. And an American who met — then married — a local artist in Bhutan shares tips for surmounting the logistical hurdles of visiting this remote Himalayan ki

This time it's quintessential Germany — and that means Bavaria: fairytale castles, the exciting city of Munich, and fun in the breathtaking Alps. | Rick Steves' Europe