Austria

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan a multi-week adventure to Austria. Explore magnificent palaces and castles, marvel over alpine scenery, hear world-class opera, with our classic travel guide that's packed with comprehensive itineraries, maps and essential tips so you can create the trip of a lifetime.

Dive headfirst into Austria and discover everything you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime.

Austria rewards curiosity - discover palace-bejewelled cities next to castle-crested hills and stained-glass blue lakes alongside world-famous ice caves. Our on-the-ground experts have hiked to the edge of Pasterze Glacier, seen masterpieces in Vienna's MuseumsQuartier, and hurtled down the powdery slopes of the Montafon. Just think of us as your friend on the inside. If it's in this guide, it's worth your time!

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Austria travel guide. Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning your trip, including:

• Easy-to-use design that helps you navigate Austria effortlessly
• Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions
• Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
• Inspiring photography and detailed maps including a pull-out map of Vienna
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna to Prater Park and Hofburg
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, LGBTQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, using money, accessibility and responsible travel
• Connect with Austrian culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions
• Covers: Vienna, Lower Austria & Burgenland, Upper Austria, Styria, The Salzkammergut, Salzburg & Salzburgerland, Carinthia, Tyrol & Vorarlberg

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet's Austria.