Frommer's Austria gives you the complete overview of Austria with insider knowledge on where and what to visitfrom historic, atmospheric cities and the beautiful Danube Valley to chic resorts, spas and ski resorts. Packed with detailed, opinionated and honest reviews, this guide gives you the lowdown on what's worth your time and what's not, providing extensive listings of accommodation, attractions and restaurants in the main cities and various towns, whatever your budget. The Austrian regions and cities are broken down into chapter sections with itineraries, maps and highlights to help you to plan your stay, according to your timeframe. Explore castles, palaces and museums; discover the best Austrian and Viennese cuisine, take trips to the Danube Valley, the Spa Town of Baden bei Wein or Salzburg and enjoy the many outdoor activities on offer from skiing to hiking. Importantly, this guide provides the latest tripplanning advice and moneysaving tips and directory of useful contacts to ensure you make the most of your stay in this beautiful and enticing destination at the heart of Europe. Table of Contents: List of maps. 1 The Best of Austria

Table of Contents

List of maps.

1 The Best of Austria

2 Austria in Depth.

3 Planning your trip to Austria.

4 Suggested Austrian Itineraries.

5 Settling into Vienna.

6 Exploring Vienna.

7 Lower Austria.

8 Burgenland.

9 Salzburg: City of Mozart.

10 Land Salzburg.

11 Upper Austria.

12 Innsbruck & Tyrol: The Best of Scenic Austria.

13 Vorarlberg.

14 Carinthia.

15 Styria.

Fast Facts, Toll-Free Numbers & Websites.

Useful Terms & Phrases.

Index.