Vienna

Baroque streetscapes and imperial palaces set the stage for Vienna's artistic and musical masterpieces alongside its coffeehouse culture and vibrant epicurean and design scenes. Visit lavish Schloss Schönbrunn, explore the masterpieces of the Kunsthistorisches Museum, and get a bird's eye view of the Prater from the Riesenrad Ferris wheel. Pull-out mapGuided tours & walksGuide to arts & architecture WHAT'S NEW THIS EDITION: Neighbourhood walksKunsthistorisches Museum...

With its imperial palaces, baroque streetscapes, chandelier-lit Kaffeehäuser (coffee houses) and wood-panelled Beisln (bistro pubs), Vienna is infused with history. Not only does it cherish its traditions, it incorporates them in design, architecture and contemporary art through to eco and meaningful travel initiatives and culinary innovations. Vienna’s past is alive in its present and, by extension, its future. WHAT'S NEW THIS EDITION On a Plate (Sacher Torte) featureNeighbourhood walks ...

Lonely Planet Pocket Vienna is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Discover the opulent Schloss Schonbrunn which was previously inhabited by royalty, lounge at the MuseumsQuartier, or stock up for a gourmet picnic at Naschmarkt; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the best of Vienna and begin your journey now!Inside Lonely Planet Pocket Vienna:Full-colour maps and images...