5x1 - Munich and the Foothills of the Alps

We experience quintessential Germany - and that means southern Bavaria: fairy-tale castles, the exciting city of Munich, and fun in the breathtaking Alps. Originally S2.E13

5x2 - Germany's Romantic Rhine and Rothenburg

November 23, 2002

We explore storybook Germany - setting aside its modern urbanity to enjoy the charms of its medieval walled towns, riverside villages, and evocative ruins. Originally S2.E12

5x3 - Germany's Black Forest and Cologne

Europe's our playground--and Germany's in the heart of the fun. After a stop at historic Cologne we ride the train to the resort spa of Baden Baden, then hop south through the highlights of the Black Forest. Originally S1.E6

5x4 - Berlin

While visiting Berlin's powerful sights - moving memorials, top-tier museums, surviving bits of communist and fascist days - we'll take time to revel in its vibrant social scene. Originally S8.E12

5x5 - Germany's Hamburg and the Luther Trail

October 8, 2016

Hamburg, Germany's mighty port city, has a gleaming skyline and a brisk creative energy. From there, we'll visit the Reformation sights of Erfurt and Wittenberg, and finish in wine-loving Würzburg. Originally S9.E1

5x6 - Germany's Dresden and Leipzig

October 15, 2016

We'll visit the great cities of Saxony: Dresden, with its opulent palaces and art treasures, and Leipzig, with its Bach heritage and a massive monument to Napoleon's defeat. Originally S9.E2

5x7 - Germany's Frankfurt and Nürnberg

October 22, 2016

Join us as we roam modern Frankfurt's delightful old town and explore fascinating Nürnberg, with its fun fountains, medieval lanes, and sobering Nazi Documentation Center. Originally S9.E3

5x8 - Rick Steves' Europe: The Making Of

December 8, 2006

Take a peek behind the scenes as Rick and his crew scamper through Milan and around Lake Como. You'll follow the creative process as the challenges and surprises that come with travel are shaped into a finished TV show.