Whether you want to explore Vienna's elegant palaces and concert halls, ski the Austrian Alps, or soak in the charms of Salzburg's classical music scene, the local Fodor's travel experts in Vienna are here to help! Fodor's Vienna & the Best of Austria guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos.

Fodor's Vienna & the Best of Austria travel guide includes:



AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do
MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time
MORE THAN 15 DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidently
COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!
HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and more
PHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on “Best Museums in Vienna” and “Vienna Under the Radar,” "What to Buy in Vienna," and more
TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money
HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, music, geography and more
SPECIAL FEATURES on “What to Watch and Read Before You Visit,” "Mozart," and “What to Eat and Drink”
LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems
GERMAN-LANGUAGE PRIMER with useful words and essential phrases
UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Vienna, Kunshistorisches Museum, Stephensdom, Schönbrunn Palace, The Hofburg, Belvedere Palace, the Hotel Sacher, the Vienna Woods, the Danube Valley, Salzburg, Graz, Innsbruck, Tyrol, Vorarlberg, Bratislava, and more.

Planning on visiting other destinations in Central Europe? Check out Fodor's Essential Germany, Fodor's Prague, and Fodor's Budapest.

*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.


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