Guide Books

Kind of depends where else you are going an how long you plan to be at each locale. The longer your stay the more helpful the more extensive book(s) become

RS Pocket Munich doesn't include any coverage of Oberammergau, but it's a small town with lots of tourists, so I'm sure you'll find maps and other resources readily available there and at https://www.ammergauer-alpen.de/oberammergau/en.

Julie,

I'd suggest buying the full RS Germany guidebook as it includes far more detail than the pocket versions. It will also be useful for planning future trips.

No question , the complete books are a much better choice , BUT , even though I prefer actual books , the weight and bulk of carrying them has become far less appealing over the years . Once I learned to navigate the electronic ( kindle ) editions with ease ( short learning curve ) that would be the best way to go .

Thanks everyone. I have the Pocket Munich for now. Will get the full Germany when the new edition comes out.

We travel light by trains. I came to the conclusion that travel guides were too heavy to take, even if I cut them into pieces. I have some old Michelin Guides that I peruse initially but then focus on the city websites and other online tourism websites. I usually carry both my cell phone and a mini tablet. I can always pull up the info that I have researched.

Once we arrive, one of our first stops is the city's tourist office for a map and a tourist sights pamphlet.

It was initially a big step to give up carrying my Michelin Guides everywhere.