Frommer's Austria's Best-Loved Driving Tours

Book excerpt: Everything You Need to See the Best of Austria by Car! Let Frommer’s Take You To: The shimmering lakes of the Salzammergut The Imperial city, the capital of the Alps, and Mozart’s birthplace The vineyards of the Wachau, Austria’s wine country High mountain passes, dramatic alpine forests and moorland lakes The gorges, spas and dramatic limestone ranges of Carthinia and Syria Tirolean valleys, dramatic glaciers and winter-sports resorts And much, much more! Inside You’ll Find: 25 distinctive, easy-to-use itineraries–all fully illustrated with beautiful full-color photos Recommendations on the best hotels and restaurants along each route Exact directions, distances, and driving times for each route All the sights along the way–with highlights for history buffs, nature lovers, and families traveling with kids Scenic side trips, special moments, and recommended walks Detailed, accurate full-color route-planning maps