The updated Green Guide Austria reveals the spectacular beauty of the
country's mountains, forests and lakes. Dotted within its scenery are
picturesque villages and towns awaiting discovery, and vibrant cities
brimming with culture. Recommended activities such as skiing down snowy
slopes, strolling through Christmas markets, or sipping a Viennese
coffee offer a taste of the Austrian experience. This guide, with its
maps, color photos, driving and walking tours, suggested hotels and
restaurants, and in-depth information, ensures a memorable
visit.Attractions reviewed and rated, using Michelin's celebrated
star-rating system, from three-star Vienna and its venerated music to
one-star picturesque Linz straddling the Danube.Walk-throughs of major
museums, galleries, churches and attractions; includes illustrations and
floor plans to zoom in on the highlights and masterpieces.Discover
Austria's hidden corners: stroll through the streets of Salzburg's old
town, or drive the Arlberg Pass Tour though deep mountain valleys.
Michelin walking and driving tours offer a more in-depth, personal
experience of the country.Comprehensive illustrated sections on modern
Austria, its history, art and culture--all written by experts in their
fields.Sidebars throughout the guide focus on intriguing topics, such as
Mozart and the iconic Viennese Coffeehouse Detailed visitor information
given for every attraction, including opening hours, entry fees, tour
times, phone, website. Michelin area and city maps.- Includes
recommendations for great places to eat and stay for every
budget.Companion publications for Austria: To assist you in navigating
and planning your way around Austria, pick up the Michelin Austria Road
and Tourist Map No. 730. You can also turn to the MICHELIN Guide Main
Cities of Europe for carefully researched, objective recommendations to
restaurants and hotels in Vienna and Salzburg. Anonymous inspectors use
the famed Michelin star rating system to create an extensive selection
of great places to eat and stay for all budgets. Our famous one, two and
three stars identify establishments serving the highest quality
cuisine - taking into account the quality of ingredients, the mastery of
technique and flavors, the levels of creativity and, of course,
consistency. In addition, the Bib Gourmand symbol (also known as the
inspectors' favorites) highlights restaurants offering good quality at a
good value.
