Each museum has accompanying illustrations, and there are 175 photos in the book. Also provided are addresses and phone numbers, hours, travel directions and a map. As the book's introduction points out, Germany has had a greater impact on the history of the European continent than any other country. So it is somewhat surprising that this is the Lonely Planet's first effort with a book on Germany. The book is written in standard Lonely Planet format, with the first few chapters dedicated to history, politics, orientation, transportation, travel tips, etc.
Subsequent chapters are devoted to different regions.
The book has several dozen color photographs.