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. An 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.

The essential information toolkit contains 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.