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Slalom the ski slopes at Kitzbuhel, hike the trails through the Tyrol and explore the musical heritage from Salzburg to Vienna. Whether you're here for the cities or to fill your lungs with pure mountain air, this inspiring guide will help you connect with the heart of the country. Carve Up The Slopes or saunter along woodland trails with a dedicated chapter to help plan your outdoor activities. Dream Sweetly in Alpine chalets and exclusive boutique hotels - reviews to suit every taste and budget. Escape The Country and explore the cities - from Linz to Graz and Innsbruck to Salzburg, all the information you need for great city breaks. Sound Of Music or the Vienna Boys' Choir? Get beyond the cliches, or embrace them, with extensive entertainment listings for a wide range of musical events. Get Around with itineraries suggestions and comprehensive maps to help you plan your own grand tour.

Waltz through the culture-paved streets of Vienna with this comprehensive guide. The extravagant headquarters of the Habsburg dynasty offers an intense historical experience and a rich musical and architectural heritage.16 pages of color maps, including a public transport mapthe insiders view of Viennas famed coffee houses and best eateriesa special section on Viennas great gift to the world its musicdetailed plans for day trips to the Danube Valley, the Vienna Woods and Burgenlandaccommodation options for everyone from business travelers to backpackers

Be mesmerised by the cultural emporium of Budapest, or watch history unfold by simply drifting down the Danube. Head to forested hills for hiking in unspoiled wilderness, and then enjoy the mineral waters in curative thermal baths. Discover celestial charms in 1000-year-old monasteries, or sample the bog reds and sweet whites from wine cellars in medieval towns. Hungary sits at the heart of Central Europe - get connected with this definitive guide.

La auténtica Polonia esconde innumerables sorpresas a los viajeros. En el país báltico, y con la ayuda de esta imprescindible guía, podrán descender a la Guarida del Dragón, escondida bajo el esplendoroso castillo de Wawel en Cracovia, aprender a diferenciar el ambar autentico del falso con un encendedor, olvidarse de las calorias y saborear el pastel de crema favorito del papa Juan PabloII, o, como no, catar las mas diversas clases de su bebida nacional, como la vodka con limon, con pimienta o la ''vodka bisonte'' (perfumada con hierbas del bosque).Tiene un nuevo capitulo Actividades, con todo lo imprescindible para senderistas, esquiadores y amantes del kayak. y tambien tiene entrevistas a dibujantes, curadores de museos y directores de festivales de cine.