Best of Travels in Europe. Germany, Austria & Switzerland.

Author

Rick Steves

Call Number

• DVD 914.3 B5616 (CEN)

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Performers

Rick Steves.

Publication Information

Chicago, IL : Questar, Inc., c2001.

Physical Description

1 videodisc (210 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.

Summary

In Munich, stroll through the bustling Marienplatz, then enjoy a Bavarian feast at a boisterous beer hall. Elsewhere in Bavaria, visit Neuschwanstein, the storybook castle built by Ludwig II, and the Dachau Memorial.

In Berlin, visit the Brandenburg Gate and view ancient treasures at the Pergamon Museum. Then admire 18th century grandeur at Frederick the Great's private retreat, Sanssouci.

In Vienna, enjoy hospitality at a 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, on the edge of the Austrian Alps, is full of old world charm, matched by the natural beauty of the nearby Salzkammergut Lakes District.

Switzerland's Berner Alps tower above Alpine valleys, while in a study of contrasts, you'll visit the busy Interlaken and the sleepy town of Gimmelwald.

In 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 Chillon.

Notes

DVD format.

Videodisc release of an episode from the PBS series.

Not rated.

Special features include: Munich's Oktoberfest - the greatest festival in Europe ; Austria's Christmas festival - 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 ; 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 recommendations cover basic security, packing light, and the pros and cons of travelling independently or with a tour group.

Contents

• Germany: Munich & Bavaria ; Berlin & Potsdam
• Austria: Vienna & Danube ; Salzburg & Lake District
• Switzerland: Berner Alps ; Western Switzerland.