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Lonely Planet Best Road Trips Germany, Austria & Switzerland

By Lonely Planet and Anthony Ham and Marc Di Duca and Becki Enright
Series: Road Trips Guide
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Lonely Planet's Best Road Trips Germany, Austria and Switzerland reveals 33 incredible escapes - with maps - so you can experience the freedom of the open road. Get ready for a road trip like no other and discover unforgettable drives across Germany, Austria and Switzerland that... Read More
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Hit the road with Lonely Planet's Best Road Trips Germany, Austria and Switzerland and enjoy 33 amazing routes from 2-day escapes to adventures of a week or more with maps and directions. Motor the castle-strewn banks of mesmerising rivers, explore romantic storybook villages and vine-stitched valleys - and discover the freedom of the open road.

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Lonely Planet's Best Road Trips Germany, Austria and Switzerland reveals 33 incredible escapes - with maps - so you can experience the freedom of the open road. Get ready for a road trip like no other and discover unforgettable drives across Germany, Austria and Switzerland that range from 2-day escapes to adventures of a week or more, from motoring the castle-strewn banks of Europe's greatest rivers, to taking a spin to the fabled Rhine and Moselle Valley vineyards, and pulling into the Alpine resort of Zermatt for breathtaking views of the Matterhorn. Inside Lonely Planet's Best Road Trips Germany, Austria and Switzerland: Discover 33 open road escapes that range from 2 days to 10 days Each route featured includes easy-to-use maps, detailed directions and tips about when to go, duration, distance and how to link your trip to other drives Find the top stops and experiences as well as fun photo opportunities along the way 'Our Picks' section highlights the best drives for: history, food & drink, mountains, castles, lakes & rivers, art and architecture Local travel experts share why they love each trip Essential 'Toolkit' on arriving, hiring the right car for your trip, getting around, local driving laws, accommodation, health and safety, and more Covers: Northeastern Germany, Northwestern Germany, Southern Germany, Austria, Switzerland Hit the road with Lonely Planet's Best Road Trips Germany, Austria and Switzerland and discover breathtaking drives that offer a precious window into this very special region.

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ISBN: 9781788688253

Publisher: Lonely Planet Global Limited

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 April 2026

Country: Ireland

Imprint: Lonely Planet Global Limited

Edition: 3rd edition

Illustration: 125 Maps

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 360g

Pages: 240

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