Austria in the Countries, Regions & Cities series from Rough Guides; comprehensively detailed guidebooks specifically designed for independent travellers & serving a range of worldwide destinations. Widely recognised for their free editorial style, Rough Guide authors are allowed to express their personal opinions on a range of subjects. Although sometimes controversial, this editorial stance allows readers to experience more detailed & personal takes on each destination, a feature often more limited in other guidebooks. Cultural & historical nuances are explored in significant depth throughout the text & descriptions on the ambience of individual settings alongside personal recommendations, particularly in cities, are notably prevalent. Each Rough Guide in the Countries, Regions & Cities series has a similar layout. A ...

Austria Baedeker is divided into four main categories
- background, practicalities, tours & A-Z of sites. The guide is introduced
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Austria on a large, double-sided map at 1:300, 000 from Insight Guides, including street plans of central Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck & Munich, with an extensive index covering both the road map & the city plans. Coverage

Includes:: southern Bavaria & extends north-west beyond Stuttgart. The map provides a very good overview of the region

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The DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Austria is your indispensable guide to this beautiful part of the world. The fully updated guide



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The ideal travel companion, full of insider advice on what to see & do, plus detailed itineraries & comprehensive maps for exploring this beautiful country. Visit Vienna`s many art galleries & museums, admire Baroque architecture in Salzburg, hike along mountain paths in Tyrol or discover the enchanting town of Hallstatt: everything you need to know is clearly laid out within colour-coded chapters. Discover the best of Austria with this indispensable travel guide. Inside DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Austria:- Over 25 colour maps help you navigate with ease- Simple layout makes it easy to find the information you need- Comprehensive tours & itineraries of Austria, designed for every interest & budget- Illustrations & floorplans show the inside of icons such as the world-renowned Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna`s sprawling Hofburg palace complex, Salzburg`s impressive Hohensalzburg Fortress & more- Colour photographs of Austria`s historic cities, pretty towns, impressive architecture, beautiful alpine scenery & more- Historical & cultural context gives you a richer travel experience: learn about the country`s fascinating history & culture, diverse landscapes including the formation of the alps, flora & fauna, musical heritage, world-famous artwork, action-packed festivals, delicious cuisine & Viennese desserts, traditional cafes, as well as outdoor activities including skiing & hiking- Detailed chapters, with area maps, cover Vienna; Lower Austria & Burgenland; Styria, Upper Austria, Salzburger Land; Tyrol & Vorarlberg; Carinthia & East Tyrol- Essential travel tips: our expert choices of where to stay, eat, shop & sightsee, plus visa & health information DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Austria is a detailed, easy-to-use guide designed to help you get the most from your visit to Austria.DK Eyewitness: winner of the Top Guidebook Series in the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2017. ” No other guide whets your appetite quite like this one”
- The Independent Planning a city break? Try our DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Vienna. About DK Eyewitness Travel: DK`s highly visual Eyewitness guides show you what others only tell you, with easy-to-read maps, tips, & tours to inform & enrich your holiday. DK is the world`s leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults & children in over 120 countries.
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Discover Austria
Keep an eye out for marmots on the glorious Alpine trails
Get behind the wheel for breath-taking hairpin

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DUE OUT MAY 2014
- Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Austria is your passport to all the
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This book is packed with mouthwatering mountain chalets, lakeside idylls & delightful town & city stopping places. It is indispensable for independent holiday planning whether for winter sports, summer walking, a weekend in Vienna or visiting the Saltzburg Music Festival. Like all Charming Small Hotel Guides, it is highly selective. Every entry is more than just a bed for the night: it's an experience, worth planning a holiday around, or going out of your way for. This remains the only independently inspected English-language accommodation guide to small & charming hotels in Italy. No hotel pays to be in the guide. ...

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. ...