Dive headfirst into Austria and discover everything you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime.Austria rewards curiosity - discover palace-bejewelled cities next to castle-crested hills and stained-glass blue lakes alongside world-famous ice caves. Our on-the-ground experts have hiked to the edge of Pasterze Glacier, seen masterpieces in Vienna's MuseumsQuartier, and hurtled down the powdery slopes of the Montafon. Just think of us as your friend on the in...

This new, thoroughly updated and significantly expanded third edition of Bradt’s Slovenia offers expert travel advice about this engaging European country. Slovenia has emerged as a serious year-round tourist destination that combines captivating city breaks in the capital Ljubljana with stellar outdoor activities in varied, wildlife-rich landscapes.Widely renowned as a world leader in green tourism and sustainable development, Slo-venia showcases many of Europe’s finest elements i...

Written by two Croatia experts, this new, thoroughly updated third edition of Bradt's Croatia: Istria, with Rijeka and the Slovenian Adriatic remains the only full-length guide to this well-heeled, varied part of former Yugoslavia to include detailed background and practical information. Catering for all types of travellers (from outdoors enthusiasts to culture vultures, foodies to oenophiles) and budgets, the guide offers revised listings for accommodation, restaurants, and what to see an...

A new, thoroughly updated edition of the first and only English-language guide to the epic 750 km hiking route through the mountains of Austria, Slovenia and Italy, from the foot of the Grossglockner (at 3,798m, the highest peak in Austria and the Eastern Alps) to Muggia near Trieste on the Adriatic coast. Detailed maps and route descriptions for all 43 stages of the route are included, with a clear breakdown of time, distance and ascent for each stage. Published in a small, handy-sized fo...

This is the first English-language guide to the epic new 750-km hiking route through the mountains of Austria, Slovenia and Italy, from the foot of the Grossglockner (at 3,798m, the highest peak in Austria and the Eastern Alps) to Muggia near Trieste on the Adriatic coast. Detailed maps and route descriptions for all 43 stages of the route are included, with a clear breakdown of time, distance and ascent for each stage. Published in a small, handy-sized format which is easy to pack and car...

Located at the head of the Adriatic, the Istrian peninsula is host to some of Croatia's most famous sites, including Pula's Roman amphitheatre, UNESCO protected Byzantine mosaics in Porec, picturesque medieval hill towns and frescoes, and the Brijuni Islands national park, home to Tito's former summer residence. Istria has much to offer the gourmand, the nature lover, the history buff, the water sports enthusiast and adventurer. Long overdue, this in-depth guide steers the enthusiastic tra...

This new 2nd edition of Bradt's Croatia: Istria, with Rijeka and the Slovenian Adriatic has been fully updated and remains the only full-length guide to the region including background and practical information. Istria has some of Croatia's most famous sites, including Pula's Roman amphitheatre, UNESCO-protected Byzantine mosaics in Porec, picturesque medieval hilltowns and frescoes, and the Brijuni Islands National Park, home to Tito's summer residence. This guide also includes the transp...

This new edition of Bradt's Croatia is thoroughly updated to reflect recent changes, especially since Croatia's accession to the EU in 2013. Bradt's Croatia offers the most detailed coverage of all the guides of the coast and islands, as well as the capital Zagreb and areas further inland. New for this edition are: more details of Slavonia, new accommodation options in all price brackets, new restaurants, plus new features on Croatian wines and Game of Thrones locations and tours in Dubrov...

Begin an unforgettable journey along the Peaks of the Balkans trail, one of Europe’s most spectacular long-distance hiking trails. This remote and rewarding circular trek spans approximately 192 km (119 miles) through the rugged mountain regions of Albania, Kosovo, and Montenegro, offering a rare opportunity to experience some of the continent’s last truly unspoiled wilderness. The route takes you across high alpine passes, deep valleys, and traditional villages, immersing you in t...

Trek one of Europe’s wildest and least explored long-distance routes on the High Scardus Trail (HST), a 314km journey through the mountains of the Western Balkans. Following the borders of North Macedonia, Kosovo and Albania, the trail runs from Staro Selo on the edge of the Shar Mountains to the monastery of Saint Naum on the shores of UNESCO-listed Lake Ohrid, linking remote border ridges, high summits and traditional mountain villages over three challenging weeks.

Nestled between Salzburg and the UNESCO-listed Dachstein massif, the Salzkammergut is Austria's lake district — a landscape of shimmering alpine lakes, wooded limestone peaks, ancient salt mines and picturesque lakeside villages that has inspired artists and travellers for centuries. Easily reached from Salzburg, it remains one of the most beautiful and accessible walking regions in the Eastern Alps.With walks mostly graded easy to moderate and suited to less exper...

Explore the wild heart of Torres del Paine National Park and neighbouring Los Glaciares National Park, home to towering granite spires, vast icefields, sweeping valleys, and the fierce Patagonian winds. Iconic routes like the Torres del Paine Circuit (‘O’) and Half Circuit (‘W’) showcase this remote wilderness, making it one of the world’s premier trekking destinations.Trekking in Torres del Paine, written by guidebook author Rudolf Abraham, is your comple...