The Rough Guide to Austria

This Rough Guide is the perfect companion for any Tyrolean adventure. In-depth coverage of the country's contemporary culture from Linz's virtual arts festival to the floating opera of Bregenz and the world-class concert venues of Vienna, the Rough Guide includes practical listings to fill the itineraries of travellers with varied tastes and budgets. There is sound advice on outdoor pursuits, from hiking spectacular alpine passes to skiing in the Tyrol. This edition features a brand-new full-colour section with the country's highlights, selected by the authors to help the reader find the best things to see and experience. Illustrated with stunning photos and accurate user-friendly maps, the guide is indispensable for any traveller.

This Rough Guide is the perfect companion for any Tyrolean adventure. In-depth coverage of the country's contemporary culture from Linz's virtual arts festival to the floating opera of Bregenz and the world-class concert venues of Vienna, the Rough Guide includes practical listings to fill the itineraries of travellers with varied tastes and budgets. There is sound advice on outdoor pursuits, from hiking spectacular alpine passes to skiing in the Tyrol. This edition features a brand-new full-colour section with the country's highlights, selected by the authors to help the reader find the best things to see and experience. Illustrated with stunning photos and accurate user-friendly maps, the guide is indispensable for any traveller.

Jonathan Bousfield is a regular visitor to Austria and author of Rough Guides to Bulgaria, Poland, Croatia and the Baltic States.

Rob Humphreys joined Rough Guides in 1989. He has travelled extensively in Central and Eastern Europe, writing Rough Guides to Prague, the Czech & Slovak Republics and St Petersburg, as well as London.