Austria in Cambridge University Press’s Concise History series; exploring the history of a range of countries worldwide. Chronicling the country’s modern history since the Middle Ages, each title in the series has been comprehensively researched & written by an academic specialising in the field. Individual chapters chart the history of the nation, either by century or notable periods in its past, & are aimed both at those studying at undergraduate level or who may have a deeper interest in the country. ...

Austria in the Culture Smart range of pocket-sized guide books; providing detailed information on local customs, culture, etiquette & manners & ensuring that visitors are prepared for a diverse range of social environments. The series covers an extensive number of countries worldwide & are designed both for those working & living abroad, as well as for visitors who do not want to offend, either intentionally or inadvertently. Their aim is to prevent readers from making embarrassing mistakes & feel confident in unfamiliar situations, while preparing them before arrival on what to expect & how to behave. Each guide is arranged thematically, with dedicated individual chapters on land & people, values & attitudes, customs & traditions, making friends, people at home, ‘time-out’, travelling & communicating. There is also a separate chapter for business travelers, with important information on subjects such as business culture, meetings & making appointments. A Further Reading section also offers a list of recommended other history, travel literature & language titles available on the country. ...

Road Atlas of Austria at 1:200, 000 from Mair Dumont in an A4 spiral-bound format, with 13 street plans, plus coverage of the whole of Europe for route planning. The atlas is presented with the publisher’s innovative system of providing peel-on/peel-off stickers for making selected locations more prominent when navigating. The atlas provides convenient coverage of central Europe’s Alpine regions, extending north to Munich to include the German Alps, & south beyond Trento to cover the Dolomites. Also included are parts of northern Slovenia but with only the eastern half of the Triglav National Park. The mapping gives a very good presentation of the region’s alpine topography through relief shading & plenty of names of mountain ranges, peaks and/or spot heights, mountain passes, etc. National/natural parks are marked; interesting geographical features are highlighted & given star rating. Road network indicates motorway services including CNG & overnight accommodation, steep gradients, seasonal closures & routes not recommended for caravans, etc, & gives driving distances on main & selected secondary roads. Scenic roads & tourist routes are highlighted. Railway lines are shown with stations. Interesting towns & villages, as well as many other historical, cultural or natural sights are prominently highlighted & annotated with star rating. Symbols indicate selected campsites, youth hostels, mountain refuges and/or tourist villages. The maps have no geographical coordinates. Extensive index lists locations with their postcodes. Map legend

Includes:: English. The atlas also provides city centre street plan of 11 cities in Austria showing main traffic arteries, one was streets & car parks, tram routes with line numbers & stops, places of interest, etc. Also included are street plan of Bolzano & Trento. The atlas

Includes:: mapping of the whole of Europe at 1:4, 500, 000 for route planning, plus an overview map of the region covered by it with main places of tourist interest, a distance table, & basic traffic regulations.A special feature of Mair Dumont’s range of maps & atlases is a set of seven peel-on/peel-off stickers which can be placed on the maps to help with navigating, & removed without damaging the surface.



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Austria, Northern Italy & Slovenia on an indexed road map at 1:600, 000 from Hallwag offering a very good choice for those who need cross-border coverage of a large chunk of southern Central Europe. North & west of Austria coverage

Includes:: German Alps with southern Bavaria & part of Baden-W

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National Geographic`s Austria Adventure Map is designed to meet the unique needs of adventure travelers with its durability & accurate information. This folded map provides global travelers with the perfect combination of detail & perspective, highlighting hundreds of points of interest & the diverse & unique destinations within the country. The map

Includes:: the locations of cities & towns with a user-friendly index, plus a clearly marked road network complete with distances & designations for major highways, main roads, & tracks & trails for those seeking to explore more remote regions. Each Adventure Map is printed on durable synthetic paper, making them waterproof, tear-resistant & tough — capable of withstanding the rigors of international travel. Each map is two-sided & can be folded to a packable size of (4.25” x 9.25”); unfolded size is (26” x 38”). Key
Features: Waterproof & tear-resistant Accurate topography/terrain with a clearly labeled road network Hundreds of points of interest, including the locations parks & nature reserves, protected lands, historical & cultural attractions Thousands of place names including towns & natural features; detailed place names index Updated regularly to ensure accuracy Proceeds from the sale of National Geographic maps go to support the National Geographic Society’s vital exploration, conservation, research & education programs


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Austria in Marshall Cavendish`s Culture Shock! Series; comprising a range of guides that inform visitors of the finer points & details relating to social etiquette, traditions & customs; bringing visitors to a sensitive yet substantial understanding of the country or city in question. The series targets those who are planning long stays in the destination or extended periods of residence. The guides are written by authors who have experienced the joys & pitfalls of cultural adaptation, & so are ideally placed to provide informative & relevant advice. Each title contains insights into local culture & traditions, guidance on adapting to the local environment, linguistic help & lots of general advice about local culture & idiosyncrasies to help prepare readers for their visit. Each title is structured similarly, beginning with the first impressions a visitor might expect to have. The guides aim to help readers understand the local culture through first appreciating the motivations, beliefs & attitudes of the local people. Practical advice on settling in is provided, with focused sections on accommodation, utilities, health, education & telecommunications. There is also extensive information on the destination’s culture, food & leisure, in addition to a specific section addressing the concerns of those travelling on business. ...

Austria in Marshall Cavendish's Culture Shock! Series; comprising a range of guides that inform visitors of the finer points & details relating to social etiquette, traditions & customs; bringing visitors to a sensitive yet substantial understanding of the country or city in question. The series targets those who are planning long stays in the destination or extended periods of residence. The guides are written by authors who have experienced the joys & pitfalls of cultural adaptation, & so are ideally placed to provide informative & relevant advice. Each title contains insights into local culture & traditions, guidance on adapting to the local environment, linguistic help & lots of general advice about local culture & idiosyncrasies to help prepare readers for their visit. Each title is structured similarly, beginning with the first impressions a visitor might expect to have. The guides aim to help readers understand the local culture through first appreciating the motivations, beliefs & attitudes of the local people. Practical advice on settling in is provided, with focused sections on accommodation, utilities, health, education & telecommunications. There is also extensive information on the destination ...

Cycling Atlas of Austria from Freytag & Berndt with 160 day routes or tours presented on maps at 1:200, 000 or 1:50, 000, & 1:25, 000 for routes within Vienna. Each route is highlighted on the map & accompanied by a description, usually one or two pages long. All the text is German only. ...

A4, ring-binder atlas with 90 best cycle tours in Austria, covering in total about 3300km of routes between 15km & 50km long. All the route descriptions are in German only, but a comprehensive map legend

Includes:: English. Each tour description is accompanied by a clear detailed map showing the route & surroundings area. The maps, at 1:50, 000, 1:75, 000 or 1:100, 000, indicate paths with or without motor traffic & variations in quality of road surface. Other information

Includes:: spot heights, steep or light gradient indicators & intermediate distances. Symbols mark campsites, guesthouses, tourist information offices, shopping facilities, ferries, car parks, bike workshops & bike stands. Where appropriate, small street plans for towns are also provided. Each tour description

Includes:: useful contact details for local facilities & places to visit. 220 pages.





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Austria in the Essential Guides Series from the AA, exploring the best places to see & things to do in a range of popular destinations. Each illustrated, pocket-sized guide is divided into five sections
- the essence of the area, planning your trip, the best places to see, best things to do & an exploration of notable highlights, organised by area. An introductory chapter profiles each destination &

Includes:: notes on local cuisine & recommendations for short breaks. A planning section advises on pre-trip preparations & getting there & around as well as outlining useful language tips & what


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