Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Austria.

Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from visiting The Sound of Music film locations in Salzburg to Vienna's annual wine hike: Wiener Weinwandertag, and feeling the spray of the mist-dashed, rainbow-kissed Krimml Falls in Hohe Tauern National Park.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Austria travel guide:

Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips Updated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate Austria and connect experiences together with ease Create your perfect trip with exciting itineraries for extended journeys combined with suggested day trips, walking tours, and activities to match your passions Get fresh takes on must-visit sights including Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna; Festung Hohensalzburg; and Krimml Falls Special features on Vienna's top 5 coffee houses, hiking and cycling guide, your ideal ski slope Expert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and more Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and 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 Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps including a pull out map of Vienna Covers Vienna, Lower Austria & Burgenland, Upper Austria, Styria, The Salzkammergut, Salzburg & Salzburgland, Carinthia, Tyrol & Vorarlberg

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet's Austria.