Europe guides




Austria; 2nd edition

Mark Honan
Published February 1999
ISBN: 0 86442 577 5
408 pp /12 pp colour /50 maps
A$22.95 - US$16.95 - UKú10.99 - 130,00FF

Whether you're exploring the magnificent Hohe Tauern National Park, paragliding from a Tirolean mountain, admiring the angelic voices of the Vienna Boys' Choir or wine tasting in Styrian vineyards, this essential guide has all the insight and practical information you need.





  • 50 detailed maps, including full-colour country map

  • hundreds of accommodation options, from camp sites and mountain chalets to magnificent period hotels

  • valuable 12 page guide to Austria's best walking and skiing destinations

  • the lowdown on Vienna's famous restaurants, coffee houses and wine taverns

  • comprehensive illustrated architecture section

  • helpful language chapter and glossary

    
Also available from Lonely Planet: Vienna; German phrasebook; Central Europe; Western Europe on a shoestring 

    
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    Croatia; 1st edition
    


Jeanne Oliver

    Published April 1999

    ISBN: 0 86442 646 1

    288 pp /14 pp colour /41 maps

    A$22.95 - US$16.95 - UKú10.99 - 130,00FF


    
This indispensable guide to Croatia will help you plot your journey around one of the worldÆs newest countries. The first complete guide to Croatia, this book is packed with practical advice and detailed information for the independent traveller.

    

    

    

  • 41 comprehensive maps

  • detailed chapters on the Adriatic coast with boat and ferry timetables

  • coverage of CroatiaÆs turbulent history

  • where to stay - from deserted island shacks to five-star hotels

  • advice on hiking, scuba diving, rock climbing and fishing

  • where to find ZagrebÆs liveliest theatres, cafés and nightclubs

    
Also available from Lonely Planet: Central Europe phrasebook; Austria; Vienna; Czech & Slovak Republics; Prague; Germany; Berlin; Hungary; Poland; Slovenia; Switzerland; Walking in Switzerland; German phrasebook; French phrasebook

    
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    Czech & Slovak Republics; 2nd edition
    


John King, Scott McNeely, Richard Nebesky

    Published March 1998

    ISBN: 0 86442 525 2


    560 pp /12 pp colour /97 maps

    A$27.95 - US$19.95 - UKú11.99 - 160,00FF

    
Marvel at magnificent Baroque and macabre Gothic architecture, walk down streets barely touched since the Middle Ages, enjoy rich folk festivals and superb nightlife, relax in a thermal spa, or sample one (or three) of the world's best beers -- whatever you're looking for in the Czech and Slovak Republics this comprehensive guide shows the way.

    

    

    

  • 97 invaluable maps

  • all the best hotels, hostels and pensions for every budget

  • dine out in superb restaurants, cafΘs and beer halls

  • practical language and food guide

  • entertainment: music, theatre, pubs, clubs and wine bars


    

    
Also from Lonely Planet: Prague, Eastern Europe, Central Europe, Eastern Europe phrasebook and Central Europe phrasebook.

    

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    Hungary; 2nd edition
    


Steve Fallon

    Published July 1997

    ISBN: 0 86442 452 3


    448pp/80 maps 

    A$24.95 - US$17.95 - UKú11.99 - 140,00FF

    


    



    

  • completely updated and revised

  • detailed coverage of the most beautiful historic towns and villages

  • comprehensive notes on entertainment in Budapest from opera and rock to hot baths and pubs

  • details on outdoor activities such as horse-riding, hiking, fishing, cycling, canoeing and bird watching

  • every transport option between cities

  • comprehensive language section and glossary


    
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    Poland; 2nd edition
    


Krzysztof Dydynski

    Published June 1996

    ISBN: 0 86442 355 1


    620pp & 80 maps

    A$24.95 - US$17.95 - UKú11.95 - C$23.95 - 140,00FF

    


    




    

  • background information on history, culture and the arts

  • comprehensive Polish language section and glossary

  • details of national parks and hiking routes

  • tips on activities such as walking, cycling, boating, skiing and horse-riding


    
Also from Lonely Planet: Eastern Europe, Eastern Europe phrasebook

    

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    Romania & Moldova; 1st edition
    


Nicola Williams

    Published May 1998

    ISBN: 0 86442 329 2


    496 pp /16 pp colour /64 maps

    A$22.95 - US$16.95 - UKú10.99 - 130,00FF

    
This is the definitive guide to two of EuropeÆs least explored countries - Romania, land of legendary vampires and bloody revolution, and neighbouring Moldova, the last bastion of Eastern bloc communism. It includes background sections on the history, politics and culture of both countries, plus hundreds of tips for the intrepid traveller.

    

    

    

  • 64 detailed country, city and hiking maps

  • comprehensive accommodation and restaurant listings

  • concise Romanian language guide

  • information on outdoor activities ranging from skiing and windsurfing to bird, bear and wolf watching

  • all the attractions, from TarzanÆs birthplace to OvidÆs grave

    
Also available from Lonely Planet: Eastern Europe phrasebook; Eastern Europe on a shoestring

    
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    Russia, Ukraine & Belarus: a travel survival kit; 1st edition
    


John Noble, Richard Nebesky, Andrew Humphreys, Nick Selby & George Wesely.

    Published January 1996

    ISBN: 0 86442 320 9

    960pp & 150 maps 

    A$37.95 - US$27.95 - UKú16.95 - C$37.95 - 190,00FF

    
'The impressive collection of city maps alone is worth the price of the
guide...For now, this is the Russia guide to beat' - Russian Life Magazine
    

'Lonely Planet's Guide to today's Russia is a 1,200 Page treasure...In
keeping with LP's reputation, thoroughness is a hallmark of the new
guide...We might have signed away our trusty Volkswagen camping van for a
guidebook even remotely as useful as this one in our trip through the old
Soviet Union' - Arkansas Democrat Gazette
    


  • practical and reliable information for independent travel in the region

  • up-to-date coverage of these new nations

  • reliable information on border crossings and visa requirements

  • tips and advice for hassle-free travel

  • comprehensive coverage of places to stay and eat

  • useful language guide

  • updated historical and political notes

    

Also available from Lonely Planet: St Petersburg and Russian phrasebook .

    

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    Slovenia; 2nd edition
    


Steve Fallon

    Published September 1998

    ISBN: 0 86442 538 4


    384 pp /16 pp colour /54 maps

    
A$21.95 - US$15.95 - UKú9.99 - 120,00FF

    
This unique and comprehensively updated guide is your key to discovering this little-known jewel in EuropeÆs crown. Tiny Slovenia is as attractive to skiers as it is to sunbathers, and with over half of its total area forested itÆs one of the worldÆs ægreenestÆ nations. Dubbed æEurope in miniatureÆ, it truly is a country for all seasons.


    

    

  • 54 detailed maps, including a full-colour country map

  • full coverage of activities such as caving, horse riding, paragliding, kayaking and windsurfing

  • outline of the countryÆs history from Roman times to present-day independence

  • information on Slovenian food and wine

  • concise and practical Slovene language section

    
Also available from Lonely Planet: Eastern Europe on a shoestring; Central Europe on a shoestring

    
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    Switzerland; 2nd edition
    


Mark Honan

    Published May 1997

    ISBN: 0 86442 404 3


    368pp/52 maps

    A$22.95 - US$16.95 - UKú10.99 - 130,00FF

    

The essential guide for all business and/or pleasure travel in Switzerland. Also covers Liechtenstein

    

    

    

  • accommodation, food and entertainment to suit all interests and budgets

  • complete rundown on outdoor activities, from skiing and hiking to ballooning

  • extensive information on museums, galleries and castles

  • detailed cultural and historical notes

  • helpful Swiss-German, French, Italian and Romansch language section


     

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