Rick Steves Vienna, Salzburg & Tirol : Sixth edition

You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Vienna.With this guide, you'll explore elegant Vienna—the epicenter of opera, coffee, Art Nouveau, and waltz music. Meander through Habsburg palaces and nibble a Sacher torte in a velvet-lined café. In the evening, catch a classical concert, or sip wine with the locals in a traditional Heuriger garden. Beyond Vienna, stroll the Baroque street of Salzburg, home to Mozart and The Sound of Music for a taste of the Alpine living, head to the snowy peaks and green valleys of Tirol. Rick's candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels and restaurants. He'll help you plan where to go and what to see, depending on the length of your trip. You'll get up-to-date recommendations about what is worth your time and money. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves guidebook is a tour guide in your pocket. Marvel at elegant architecture, explore stunning Alpine countryside, and get to know a unique culture: with Rick Steves on your side, Austria's top cities can be yours! Inside Rick Steves Vienna, Salzburg & Tirol you'll find: -Comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more exploring Vienna, Salzburg and Tirol -Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites -Top sights and hidden gems, from Mozart's house, the Vienna State Opera, and stunning Hapsburg palaces to the eerie Bone Chapel and the oldest salt mine in the world -How to connect with culture: Sip a beer brewed onsite by monks, nibble a Sacher torte in a corner cafE, or catch a concert at a historic classical music venue -Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight -The best places to eat, sleep, and relax with a glass of wine -Self-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and incredible museums -Detailed maps and directions, including a fold-out map for exploring on the go -Useful resources including a packing list, a German phrase book, a historical overview, and recommended reading -Over 500 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down -Complete, up-to-date information on Vienna, the Danube Valley, Bratislava, Slovakia, Salzburg and Berchtesgaden, Hallstatt and the Salzkammergut, Innsbruck, Bavaria and Western Tirol, the Italian Dolomites, and moreMake the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Vienna, Salzburg & Tirol. Have a week or less to explore' Check out Rick Steves Pocket Vienna or Rick Steves Pocket Munich & Salzburg! Marvel at elegant architecture, explore stunning Alpine countryside, and get to know a unique culture: Austria's top cities are yours to explore with Rick Steves! Inside Rick Steves Vienna, Salzburg & Tirol you'll find: Comprehensive coverage for spending two weeks or more exploring Vienna, Salzburg and Tirol Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites Top sights and hidden gems, from Mozart's house, the Vienna State Opera, and stunning Hapsburg palaces to the eerie Bone Chapel and the oldest salt mine in the world How to connect with culture: Sip a beer brewed onsite by monks, nibble a Sacher torte in a corner café, or catch a concert at a historic classical music venue Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight The best places to eat, sleep, and relax with a glass of wine Self-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and incredible museums Detailed maps and directions, including a fold-out map for exploring on the go Useful resources including a packing list, a German phrase book, a historical overview, and recommended reading Over 500 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down Complete, up-to-date information on Vienna, the Danube Valley, Bratislava, Slovakia, Salzburg and Berchtesgaden, Hallstatt and the Salzkammergut, Innsbruck, Bavaria and Western Tirol, the Italian Dolomites, and more Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Vienna, Salzburg & Tirol. Have less than a week to explore? Check out Rick Steves Pocket Vienna or Rick Steves Pocket Munich & Salzburg! With this guide, you'll explore elegant Vienna--the epicenter of opera, coffee, Art Nouveau, and waltz music. Wander through Habsburg palaces and nibble a Sacher torte in a velvet-lined café. In the evening, catch a classical concert, or sip wine with the locals in a traditional Heuriger garden. Beyond Vienna, stroll the Baroque streets of Salzburg, cruise the Danube, visit bustling Bratislava (in Slovakia). then slip away to the lakeside village of Hallstatt. For a taste of the Alpine living, head to the snowy peaks and green valleys of Tirol." [Foldout map is of Vienna only].-- From back cover