Austria

Austria Synopsis

Lonely Planet's Austria is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Ski in the Alps, explore Vienna's imperial palaces, and drive the Grossglockner Road; all with your trusted travel companion.

Inside Lonely Planet's Austria Travel Guide:

What's NEW in this edition?

Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020's COVID-19 outbreak

NEW top experiences feature - a visually inspiring collection of Austria's best experiences and where to have them

What's NEW feature taps into cultural trends and helps you find fresh ideas and cool new areas 

Planning tools for family travellers - where to go, how to save money, plus fun stuff just for kids

Pull-out, passport-size 'Just Landed' card* with wi-fi, ATM and transport info - all you need for a smooth journey from airport to hotel

Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests

Eating & drinking in Austria - we reveal the dishes and drinks you have to try
Colour maps and images throughout

Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots

Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss

Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, politics

Over 64 maps 

Covers Vienna, Lower Austria & Burgenland, Upper Austria, Styria, The Salzkammergut, Salzburg & Salzburgerland, Carinthia, Tyrol & Vorarlberg

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Austria, our most comprehensive guide to Austria, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. 

Visiting Vienna for a week or less? Lonely Planet's Pocket Vienna is a handy-sized guide focused on the city's can't-miss experiences.

About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. 

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