Lonely Planet Austria

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Austria.

Discover Austria's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from taking a twilight tram spin around Vienna's monumental Ringstrasse, to delving into 900 years of rip-roaring history at Festung Hohensalzburg, and diving into Carinthia's highest swimmable glacial lake - the 930m-high Weissensee.

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 multi-week trips
All-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can 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
Vibrant photography and maps including a pull out map of Vienna
Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna to Belvedere and Schloss Schoenbrunn
Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; local etiquette; using money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; 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.