DVD. Back Roads of Europe. 23 Minutes. Where the German hills become the Alps, there is a region with wonderful baroque basilicas and some of the world's best spas. This is an area where one cane improve his health and enjoy a bit of German history in the process.

DVD. The Seasoned Traveler. 30 Minutes. There are many great places to see in southern Germany, and in this episode, The Seasoned Traveler shows viewers some beauties. Stops include Koblenz, Rudesheim, Mainz, Heidelberg, Wertheim, Wurzburg, Rothenburg and Bamberg. George Bauer shows viewers what each of these gems has to offer. George Bauer, the Traveler, is a radio and television journalist with 30 years of experience. He's been a reporter and anchor on local stations and national networks in the United States and Great Britain. Now he has decided to change course and give in to a nagging desire--to travel and tell others about exciting places across the globe. The Seasoned Traveler is a unique series created especially for today's over-50 explorer. Award-winning broadcast journalist and travel aficionado George Bauer presents destinations and useful travel tips in a style that is informative, fast-paced and fun. The series caters to both the active explorer and the traveler who prefers a more relaxed pace.

DVD. East and West Germany are together again without the wall. This is a country where the old spirit of Europe's heartland is still alive and a young generation is rebuilding a nation. Travel through United Germany and see the baroque splendor of Bavaria and the palaces of Potsdam and Dresden. Experience a medieval pageant held by the present Count of Satsvey, complete with jesters, bards and knights who display amazing horsemanship. See the natural wonders Germany has to offer. Take a cruise on the Rhine River and drift over cathedrals and vineyards in a hot air balloon. From the northwestern part of Germany to the southeastern area, enjoy the tranquil beauty of the Baltic Sea, walk through the romantic Black Forest and climb Germany's highest peak-the Zugspitze. Visit Heidelberg, see the "Pied Piper" of Hamlin and take a stroll through the georgeous gardens on the island of Mainau. Feel the desolation when driving along the former "border" with gutted watch towers on the endless stretch of rusted barbed wire. Finally, see Berlin, once again Germany's capital. Marvel at the gigantic Olympic Stadium, go through the Brandenburg Gate and walk unobstructed through the once notorious "Checkpoint Charlie". Dr. Dwayne L. Merry, a professor of anthropology and archaeology, has conducted research and excavations around the world and written several books on his travels around the world. 75 minutes.

DVD. The Brewshow. 72 Minutes. This one of a kind DVD contains three 24 minute segments that visit two great Stuttgart festivals and the local Schoenbuch Braeu Brewery.We begin at the Brewery in Boeblingen named Schoenbuch, after the local hills. The beer made here is a standard in the city and the brewery hosts some great fests and parties the year round. Awesome! Next we're in Stuttgart for the second biggest beer fest in the world. Known as the Cannstatter Wasen, it's great fun for the whole family. Nice! Finally, we visit the idyllic Wine Village in the center of Stuttgart. It offers up all variety of local wine and food in a wonderful village atmosphere. Beautiful! Episode 1 - The Beer Festival Here it is! The world's second largest beer fest. The Ultimate Stuttgart Festival. Full of fun for everyone. Episode 2 - Schoenbuch Braeu Beer Visit the all season city of Boeblingen, Germany for a taste of Baden-Wurttemberg's very best! Episode 3 - The Wine Village Every year in late summer, the city center of Stuttgart becomes the wine village.

DVD. Digging for the Truth. 135 Minutes. Fearless explorer Josh Bernstein continues on his journey to unlock the world's greatest mysteries, tracking down one of Christianity's most revered vestiges, voyaging high into the Alps to uncover the latest evidence surrounding Otzi the Iceman and trekking 4,000 miles in search of the mysterious land of Ophir. The Holy Grail From the Holy Land to French medieval castles to Hitler's Germany, Josh tracks down one of the most fabled artifacts in history. The Iceman Cometh Josh voyages into the high Alps to uncover the latest secrets surrounding a remarkably preserved 5,000-year-old Iceman named Otzi. Quest For King Solomon's Gold Follow Josh on an epic 4,000-mile journey into Africa in search of the enigmatic land of Ophir and the lost gold of King Solomon.

DVD. Seven Shows: 3? hours, closed captioned, NTSC format, all region compatible. Munich and the Foothills of the Alps -- In Munich, where locals specialize in good living, we visit boisterous markets and go-for-Baroque palaces...while office workers surf in the Isar River. Heading into the foothills of the Alps, we tour the fairy-tale castles of "Mad" King Ludwig and climb to the highest point in Germany, the Zugspitz. Then we cross into the Tirol to conquer a desolate ruined castle. Germany's Romantic Rhine and Rothenburg -- Cruising the Rhine River, we dodge riverboat traffic and the legendary Lorelei. After climbing castles and descending into dungeons, we relax with Rhine wine. We tour Burg Eltz, a lived-in castle where the noble lady still puts out fresh flowers. Then we enter the walled town of Rothenburg for Germany's best wood carving, a vivid dose of medieval punishment, and a tour with the night watchman of the town's lamp-lit ramparts. Germany's Black Forest and Cologne -- Rick teams up with his wife and kids to appreciate the Gothic artistry of Cologne's cathedral. Then it's time to enjoy the good life, dipping into a classy mineral spa, trying our luck at a fancy casino, devouring chocolate-cherry cake, and exploring Germany's most romantic forest. Berlin: Resilient, Reunited and Reborn -- Berlin is back, resuming its place as a great Germanyan capital. We climb the Reichstag's new glass dome, sway at a modern-day cabaret, and pop a few chocolates in the now thriving eastern sector. Along with Germany's finest art, complicated Berlin also has hidden remnants of its fascist and communist past. In a city that's rebounding and rebuilding, we crane our necks at Potsdamer Platz, Germany's newest Times Square. Copenhagen and Aero -- A highlight of Scandinavia, Denmark's Copenhagen welcomes visitors with remnants of Viking days, cosmopolitan flair and a high standard of living. We join the locals -- lunching, biking and then boating through old Copenhagen. Our city tour ends in the world famous carnival, Tivoli Gardens Amusement Park. For a glimpse of 17th century Denmark, we board a train, then ferry to Aero Island where a bike ride among thatched cottages, "snooping mirrors," and cobbled alleys reminds us of the world of Hans Christian Andersen. Oslo, Bergen, and the Fjords -- We find that Norway's seafaring past lives on in Oslo as we boat across the harbor and explore remnants of ocean adventure from Viking Eric the Red to Thor Heyerdahl of Kon Tiki fame. The Nazi Resistance Museum chronicles Norway's brave stance in World War II and a mammoth ski jump beckons the super-skilled. We ride the scenic rails over Norway's mountainous spine and cruise a fjord as part of the "Norway in a Nutshell" route. Finally, in Bergen we stroll the Hanseatic quarter, discovering links to the city's past. Stockholm and Helsinki -- We check out sleek Stockholm as an opener to a tour that winds up in Helsinki, Finland. In Sweden's capitol, we browse in the old town, see an opera at the baroque Queen's Theater, get close to an unlucky 17th century warship and sample earlier centuries of Swedish life in a lively open-air museum. Then we board a ship for a scenic overnight cruise through the Baltic Archipelago to explore 19th century sights in modern Helsinki, Finland.On the DVD: 8 shows, 4 hours • Munich and the Foothills of the Alps • Germany's Romantic Rhine and Rothenburg • Germany's Black Forest and Cologne • Berlin: Resilient, Reunited and Reborn • Belgium: Bruges and Brussels • Amsterdam and Dutch Side-Trips • France's Alsace • Little Europe: Five Micro-Countries (NTSC format, all region compatible, closed captioned, 4 newest shows are widescreen)

DVD. 3 Hours & 3 Minutes. Take a grand tour of the Old World with public radio's original Savvy Traveler, Rudy Maxa, host of the award-winning American Public Television series, Smart Travels, and contributing editor to National Geographic Traveler magazine. This DVD includes visits to: Germany's Romantic Road - Follow the Romantic Road as it winds through some of Germany's most picturesque countryside. Visit Wurzburg, with the spectacular Baroque Bishop's Palace, and enjoy a front row seat for Dinkelsbuhl's annual observance of the day the children saved the town during the Thirty Years War. Conclude your trip in Rothenburg, the best-preserved medieval walled city in Germany. Germany's Rhine and Mosel Rivers - Take a scenic cruise down Germany's Rhine and Mosel rivers to visit vineyards and ancient castles. In Koblenz, witness where Julius Caeser destroyed two Germanic tribes, and just downstream, where American troops first crossed the Rhine during World War II. Your trip concludes in Cologne, with its modern art museum. Prague and Budapest - Marvel at Prague's beautiful Old Town and tour the labyrinthine castle that haunted writer Franz Kafka. Browse the shops in this former communist country, as we witness the scene of the "Velvet Revolution." Then it is off to Budapest, where we surrender ourselves to mineral spas, are serenaded by gypsy music, and sway to the rhythms of Hungarian dancers. Croatia's Dalmatian Coast - Germany's best-kept secret, the Croatian coast of Dalmatia, dazzles with stunning white stone cities and azure waters. From Dubrovnik, island hop up the coast and revel in the scenery. A highlight of this excursion is a visit to Korcula, an idyllic island retreat that is the most romantic of all Croatian walled beauties. Music Lover's Germany - Wherever you are headed in Germany, music rings out in concert halls, opera houses, local festivals, markets, and street corners. Rudy shares his favorite musical moments in destinations that are worth a special trip: from Italy and the French Pyrenees to Ireland's County Claire and Norway. Extra Features: Rudy's Travel Tips - Train travel; Phoning home affordably; Theme Trips, and more. Fascinating Side Trips - The Hungarian State Folk Ensemble, boat ride from Korcula, and more.

DVD. Join Rick as he finds a true understanding of treasured local customs in Munich and Bavaria; Berlin and Potsdam; Vienna and the Danube; Salzburg; Austrian Lakes District; Swiss Alps; Western Switzerland; Bern, Murten and Gruyere. Extra DVD features include: Munich's Oktoberfest; Austrian Christmas Festival; Switzerland's Fasnacht Festival; and Rick's Back Door Travel Tips. 3? hours.

DVD. Worldwide Travel Films. 80 Minutes. The Romantic Road, from F?ssen to W?rzburg -- * F?ssen -- home of Neuschwanstein and the story of Mad King Ludwig II; * Augsburg -- the historic Fuggerei, DeVries sculptures and the latest in transportation; * Dinkelsb?hl -- a charming village that annually celebrates with a Children's Festival; * Rothenburg -- a preserved medieval walled village and home to carved Nutcrackers; * Creglingen -- a "walled" town without a wall, a maker of thimbles and his museum, a magnificent hand-carved 16th century alter by Tilman Riemenschneider; * W?rzburg -- city of churches, the mighty Residenz, beer steins and white wine; * Frankfurt -- the arrival city for most north American visitors with a renown zoo and botanical gardens and a great center for touring Mainz and the Gutenberg museum, Hanau and the Brothers Grimm, Wiesbaden with its strong U.S. military presence; * Baden Baden -- ancient health resort town with luxurious hotels and spas; * Ulm -- birthplace of Albert Einstein and site of Europe's tallest cathedral spire; * Triberg -- wood carving, Black Forest pastries, cuckoo clocks and Germany's highest waterfall; * The Bodensee-- Germany's water playground -- home of Lindau, Constance and Mainau, a sub-tropical garden full of exotic flowers and enchanting butterflies; * Upper Bavaria -- misty mountains, cheese making, an annual "cow festival" and the popular sport of hang gliding. Mittenwald -- colorful frescoes and violin making; * Oberammergau -- home of the famous Passion Play and near-by Ludwig II's Linderhof Palace; * Garmisch-Partenkirchen -- flower gardens, stage coaches, a tram ride to Germany's highest mountain top and winter skiing in the Alps; * Springtime in Bavaria -- wildflowers and a May pole festival in the tiny village of Unterw?ssen and a visit to Ludwig's palace, the sumptuous Herrenchiemsee; * Berchtesgaden -- Bavaria's most spectacular mountain scenery, a gentle cruise on Lake K?nigsee and a visit to Hitler's infamous Eagle's Nest; * Passau -- where three important rivers meet and home of the world's largest church organ; * Bavarian Forest -- Europe's largest stretch of uninterrupted forest, a national park full of wildlife, a reconstructed open-air German farm village, glassmaking in the village of Zwiesel; * N?rnberg -- home of artist Albrecht D?rer, a toy museum and world-famous Hummel figurines; * Dachau -- a pretty village with an artistic flair, but forever linked with the Nazi's first concentration camp on the edge of town; * Munich -- the 100-year-old glockenspiel in the popular Marienplatz, Olympic stadium and park, Nymphenburg Palace, art museums, outdoor food market, beer-making, Bavaria's best sausages and the world-famous Oktoberfest.

DVD. Worldwide Travel Films. 82 Minutes. "The Best of Bavaria" is a visual feat with surprising variety, fascinating history, and a ton of travel delights in one of the world's top tourist destinations. From the flatlands of Franconia in the north to the Alpine peaks of the south, this new digital production focused on Germany's largest state features the very best that Bavaria has to offer. Included is: Munich with its world class art galleries and famous beer halls. The Healing power of iodized water in the spa town of Bad Tolz. Dachau and its moving memorial to victims of the Holocaust. The World Heritage City of Bamberg. The famous Boys Choir of Regensburg. Valhalla, the memorial to German heroes through the ages. Wildlife and re-forestation in the Bavarian Forest. Bertchesgaden and Hitler's retreat of Eagles Nest. Maypoles being raised in Unterwossen. Violin makers in Mittenwald. Oberammergau, home to the world renowned Passion Play. Snow skiing near Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Flower gardens near Lindau on Lake Constance. Cow festivals, cheese making and hang-gliding in the Allgau region. "Mad" King Ludwig's three storybook palaces. Beginning in Fussen, follow the Romantic Road on to Augsburg, the Dinkelsbuhl Children's Festival, the walled village of Rothenburg and Cleglingin. Munich's world famous Oktoberfest.

DVD. Cities of the World. 60 Minutes. Bavaria is the largest German territory. It is a land dotted with little towns and villages. Wooden shells, high red tiled roofs with many skylights, old signboards, town walls, ancient churches, domes and steeples, narrow streets and riverbanks, huge green areas and many flowers take us to a wonderfully calm and merry world. Beside the well known Octoberfest holder Munich and the medieval older towns Nuremberg, Regensburg and Augsburg, there are castles like the romantic Neuschwanstein that are waiting for the traveller. There are glittering lakes in the green pinewood like the K?nigssee and the Chiemsee, and mountaintops like the snow-capped Zugspitze. Though Bavaria is only one territory within the German territories, it is clear it is quite different from the others. It is richer, friendlier and its atmosphere is more delightful.

DVD. Passport to Adventure The snowcapped Bavarian Alps are the highest mountains in Germany, a perfect backdrop for skiing adventures and cultural discoveries. In the Olympic village of Garmisch, Julie Conover &Mark Jennings visit with Gerhardt Ester, a local character who's murals adorn the town's historic buildings. Nearby, in Mittenwald, some of the world's most famous violins were crafted three centuries ago. Today, the narrow streets of this quaint village are home to workshops where intricately carved instruments are still produced. On the slopes of the Zugspitze, Mark &Julie meet the competitors on the European Carving Tour, a exciting new type of ski racing .

DVD. Sports Safaris. 30 Minutes. Nestled in a valley amid the spectacular mountains of Bavaria, Berchetsgarden is a lovely German town with many sights and activities to offer to its visitors. Theadventurous can take a lesson and paraglide over the gorgeous alpine meadows, with Lake Konigsee providing a beautiful backdrop to their flight. With dozens of local hiking clubs in the area, the locals are always ready to advise are best suited for viewing the surroundings.

DVD. Naxos Scenic Musical Journeys. 60 Minutes. The Places The Places The journey starts in Switzerland, in the canton of Thurgau, leading from Steckborn and the Bodensee to the Rhine Falls. From Syria, in Austria, comes Hochosterwitz Castle and from Bavaria Weikersheim Castle, the latter intercut with wild life from the Austrian Assling Nature Park. The tour ends amid the strangely shaped mountains of the Dolomites in Southern Tyrol, a region divided between Austria and Italy. The Music The Music In a remarkable way Mahler, in his symphonies and songs, has seemed to reflect the twentieth century in all its bewildering variety and has now won an established place in concert repertoire. Distinguished as a conductor, his fame as a composer has grown over the years since his death. The music included here is Mahler’s Symphony No 1, nicknamed Titan, not for its massive power, but after the book by Jean Paul, a strong influence over earlier romantics and over Mahler at this stage in his career. The symphony breathes the spirit of the Austrian countryside, reflected in Mahler’s songs.

This 2-disc set gives you the 4 newest, widescreen, hi-def "Rick Steves' Europe" TV shows covering Germany, Benelux and more on a Blu-ray disc — plus a set of all 8 shows (old and new) on a DVD. It’s a great value, no matter what kind of player you own (or will own in the future)! On the Blu-ray Disc: 4 shows, 2 hours • Munich and the Foothills of the Alps • Germany's Romantic Rhine and Rothenburg • Belgium: Bruges and Brussels • Little Europe: Five Micro-Countries (all in 1080i 16x9 hi-def format, not closed captioned) On the DVD: 8 shows, 4 hours • Munich and the Foothills of the Alps • Germany's Romantic Rhine and Rothenburg • Germany's Black Forest and Cologne • Berlin: Resilient, Reunited and Reborn • Belgium: Bruges and Brussels • Amsterdam and Dutch Side-Trips • France's Alsace • Little Europe: Five Micro-Countries (NTSC format, all region compatible, closed captioned, 4 newest shows are widescreen)

DVD. Europe's Classic Romantic Inns. 30 Minutes. ZUM KRUG Josef Laufer owns this charming medieval farmhouse that he turned into an inn with a famous restaurant featuring the best of traditional German cooking. He makes his own wine on the premises and takes us on a tour of his vineyard. KRONE ASSMANNSHAUSEN One of the great inns along the Rhine, the Krone has been a favorite of poets through the centuries. Irene Hufnagel, who is also a medical doctor, is the owner. She shows us a museum in the inn that honors Ferdinand Freiligrath, a Romantic poet who wrote a book there denouncing the Kaiser and had to flee the country. She also takes us on a cable car ride to see an enormous monument that celebrates the founding of Germany as a country. SCHONBURG CASTLE This castle on the Rhine was built in Charlemagne's time. Owned by Wolfgang and Barbara Huttle, it has been rebuilt like a true medieval fortress. Wolfgang is their chef, and we're invited to one of their authentic castle banquets, complete with court minstrel and wenches. Regional Highlights: Cruise on the Rhine There are more castles in this area of the Rhine than in any area of the world. We take a cruise and live their romance. Wiesbaden Thermal Baths We visit the healing waters in Wiesbaden, gateway to the Rheingau. Roman emperors sent their legions to its legendary hot springs after battle, and it was the favorite of the European courts. It's still enormously popular today, and we see why. Siegfried's Mechanical Music Museum Siegfried has spent his life restoring mechanical music machines, some as small as a matchbox, and others room-sized. We visit this exuberant character and see- and hear- his fantastic collection. Rheingau Wines Charlemagne indicated where to plant grapes along the Rhine, and it has now become one of the great wine regions. Home to Johannisberg riesling and spatlese, a late harvesting technique, we visit the great wineries of the area. We also visit Count Matuschka, whose family is the oldest continuous wine-growing family in the world, and hear his philosophy on the importance of enjoying good wine.

DVD. Global Treasures. 10 Minutes. Located in North Germany close to Berlin, Potsdam is a city of gardens and castles. The Prussian kings settled in the region and expressed themselves in their garden culture. In 1745, Friedrich The Great ordered the construction of Sanssouci Palace and Park, the most beautiful garden complex in Europe, with fine avenues and elegant buildings. It was in this castle that the king wished to forget the anxieties of court and political life, 'sans souci' - 'without worry' - and he did! In the imposing Marble Hall that is framed by numerous columns and whose large doors can be opened towards the terrace, extravagant feasts took place. Corinthian double columns appear to emerge from out of the colorful marble floor. Four allegorical motifs decorate the niches and tiny figures decorate the dome. Architecture, music, painting and astronomy each feature beneath the gilded decoration of the splendid dome. Sanssouci Palace and Park are truly beautiful and a World Heritage Site that since 1989, has attracted large numbers of sightseers. Global Treasures - History's Most Protected Monuments - Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live today, and what we pass on to future generations. Our cultural and natural heritage are both irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration. Places as unique and diverse as the wilds of East Africa's Serengeti, the Pyramids of Egypt, the Great Barrier Reef in Australia and the Baroque cathedrals of Latin America make up our world's heritage. Join us as we explore one of these protected monuments.

DVD. Europe's Classic Romantic Inns. 30 Minutes. WASSERBURG ANHOLT The Brune family now run this inn located in a 1000 year old castle surrounded by a moat and extensive gardens. Anholt also houses a museum with the important Counts of Salm-Salm art collection. The eccentric curator shows us their Rembrandt and other impressive Dutch masters' works. SCHLOSS HUGHENPOET This castle, also surrounded by a moat, has a superb restaurant. Jurgen Neumann and his wife Anik dine with us and enjoy a traditional specialty dinner that features roasted goose. The castle is filled with antiques, including fireplaces created by Michaelangelo's artisans. SPORTSCHLOSS VELEN Baron Landsburg turned this moated castle into a sportsman's paradise. Everything from golf and bike riding to swimming and archery are available here. The Baron also is an accomplished musician, and serenades us in the castle's historic Orangerie after dinner on his 17th century Ruckers harpsichord. BURG SCHNELLENBERG Built in 1222, this towered fortress is retains its charm as a mountain retreat for the Counts von Furstenburg. The Bilsing family now manages the inn, which features a chapel that's a masterpiece of German renaissance art. We are taken to visit nearby natural attractions, such as the exotic Atta grotto. Regional Highlights: Wild Ponies Westphalia is the home of the last herd of wild ponies in Europe. We learn how they survived through an accident, and we watch their zany yearly roundup. Big and Little Bells We visit a foundry that makes beautiful bells of all sizes. The techniques of bell making are secret, although we see that most work is still done by hand. Inventions that Weren't Travel to a living museum where we are shown how life actually was on a farm two centuries ago. It's fun to see the latest inventions of that era, like a clothes iron as big as a room, and a washing machine that resembles a rocking chair.