Rick Steves' Germany and Austria
By Rick Steves
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Podcast Description
Rick Steves' Germany and Austria is a collection of "Travel with Rick Steves" radio interviews featuring travel tips and lessons from Rick and the expert teachers who guide Rick Steves' tours around Germany and Austria, plus an excerpt from Rick's "Postcards from Europe" book. Whether you're heading off on your own or taking a guided tour, Rick Steves' Germany and Austria guide will help you enjoy the richest and most meaningful travel experience possible. You'll also find a wide array of related travel information on Germany and Austria at www.ricksteves.com.
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Intro from Rick Steves | Rick provides a brief introduction to his Germany and Austria playlist, a collection of audio files designed to help you plan and enjoy your best possible trip. (For more info on traveling in Europe, see www.ricksteves.com.) | 4/13/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Best of the Rhine Audio Tour | By train, car, or boat, explore the best 36-mile stretch of the 800-mile Rhine River. It's a fairytale world of medieval castles, vine-covered hills, half-timbered towns, and soul-stirring legends. Find related travel information at www.ricksteves.com. | 4/12/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 3 | Map: Best of the Rhine | PDF companion map. Print out this handy map and bring it along. Each stop along the tour is marked on the map. To view and print this PDF map, you'll need Acrobat Reader. | 4/12/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Salzburg Town Walk Audio Tour | The hills are alive with the sound of Rick's voice, as we visit the gracious city of Mozart, castles, baroque towers, pleasant cafes, and — everywhere you go — the Sound of Music. Find related travel information at www.ricksteves.com. | 4/11/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 5 | Map: Salzburg Town Walk | PDF companion map. Print out this handy map and bring it along as you tour the city. Each stop along the tour is marked on the map. To view and print this PDF map, you'll need Acrobat Reader. | 4/11/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Vienna City Walk Audio Tour | Vienna is rich in history, the cradle of classical music, and one of Europe's most livable cities. From the Opera House to the Cathedral and Hofburg Palace, we'll explore the city's shops, cafes, chocolate, and Sacher torte. Find related travel information at www.ricksteves.com. | 4/10/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 7 | Map: Vienna City Walk | PDF companion map. Print out this handy map and bring it along as you tour the city. Each stop along the tour is marked on the map. To view and print this PDF map, you'll need Acrobat Reader. | 4/10/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Vienna's Cathedral of St. Stephen's Audio Tour | With its 450-foot steeple, this is the Gothic needle around which Vienna spins. Enjoy its soaring nave, a remarkable carved pulpit, and the chapel where Mozart was married. Find related travel information at www.ricksteves.com. | 4/9/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 9 | Map: Cathedral of St. Stephen's | PDF companion map. Print out this handy map and bring it along as you tour the cathedral. Each stop along the tour is marked on the map. To view and print this PDF map, you'll need Acrobat Reader. | 4/9/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Vienna's Ringstrasse Tram Audio Tour | Vienna's ring road around the city center is lined with classy buildings and leafy parks. A tram ride here is a pleasant introduction to Vienna's sights and history, while you rub elbows with the Viennese of today. Find related travel information at www.ricksteves.com. | 4/8/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 11 | Map: Ringstrasse Tram Tour | PDF companion map. Print out this handy map and bring it along as you tour the city. Each stop along the tour is marked on the map. To view and print this PDF map, you'll need Acrobat Reader. | 4/8/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Berlin Wall | Berlin native Fabian Rueger joins Rick to talk about living with the Berlin Wall, and what it was like when the wall came down. Related travel information at www.ricksteves.com. | 2/20/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Regions of Germany | Tour guide Fabian Rueger takes Rick on a tour of the distinctive regions of Germany. Related travel information at www.ricksteves.com. | 2/20/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Potsdam | Travel writer Neil Taylor talks about the attractions of Berlin's overlooked neighbor, Potsdam, a one-time center of Prussian power and communist-era intrigue. Related travel information at www.ricksteves.com. | 2/20/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Berlin Today | Nygil Murrell, an American who lives in Berlin, talks with Rick about the city's attractions and energy, its intense reconstruction projects, and the half-million Turks who now call the city home. Related travel information at www.ricksteves.com. | 8/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Berlin Wall: 20 Years Later | Rick chats with three Berlin residents who were there when Berlin was a divided city and when the wall was finally brought down in 1989. Related travel information at www.ricksteves.com. | 8/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Eastern Germany Highlights | Tour guide Christoph Dressler, who grew up a few miles east of the Berlin Wall, sheds light on life in the eastern parts of modern Germany and shares the must-see sights in Berlin, Dresden, and the land of Luther. Related travel information at www.ricksteves.com. | 8/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Footsteps of Martin Luther | To mark the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, a Lutheran pastor and her husband retraced Luther's trek from Germany to Rome. Related travel information at www.ricksteves.com. | 8/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Germany's Black Forest | Rick and German tour guide Christoph Dressler share stories of fresh air and relaxation about the beautiful Black Forest, where stressed-out Germans soak in mineral spas and "power hike" in the mountains. Related travel information at www.ricksteves.com. | 8/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Munich and Bavaria | Munich-born tour guide Daniela Wedel chats with Rick about laid-back, traditional Bavaria, where pretzels and beer combine with legendary castles and fairy-tale scenery. They also share ideas for enjoying Oktoberfest and the annual Passion Play. Related travel information at www.ricksteves.com. | 8/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Postcards from Europe: Germany | This excerpt from Rick's travel memoir Postcards from Europe describes a recent visit to Germany, mixed with memories of his first visit to Germany as a gum-chewing teenager in 1973, reluctantly dragged there by his parents. Related travel information at www.ricksteves.com. | 8/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Vienna: Habsburg Capital | Rick talks with tour guide Ursula Klaus about her elegant hometown. Ursula walks us through Vienna, from experiencing its café culture to scoring an affordable ticket to the Opera. Related travel information at www.ricksteves.com. | 8/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Vienna's Ball Season | Marilyn Tenoll, enthusiast of the formal ball season in Vienna, tells Rick what it's like to celebrate the New Year at one of the season's elegant balls. Related travel information at www.ricksteves.com. | 8/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 23 Episodes |
Customer Reviews
Down memory lane
Rick Steve is a natural story teller. He describes in detail his experiences and adventures. The guests he has are very down to earth and express an equal passion for Europe. These stories and interviews make me want to get on an airplane right now so I can have my own adventures! Go ahead and try it. You just might learn something!
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