Discover twice the city in half the timeas Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Vienna.

This latest editionuncovers the city's most popular experiences and unexpected surprises from strolling through one of the world's finest 18th-century baroque palaces at Schloss Belvedere and Gardens; to sampling Viennese culture in the MuseumsQuartier; and running wild at the Würstelprater with its roller-coaster-looping and dodgem-bashing fun fair.

Build a trip to rememberwith Lonely Planet's Pocket Viennatravel guide:

• Our Pocketguidebook formatcontains the best insider knowledge for planning trips between 1 - 7 days
• All-new structure and design that's easy to useso you can navigate Vienna effortlessly
• Exciting 'Three Perfect Days' itinerariesthat are packed with unmissable attractions and activities
• Eat, drink and shop like a localwith extensive listings of the top restaurants, bars, markets and street vendors
• Vibrant photography and mapsincluding a pull-out map of Vienna
• Explore on foot! Walking tours in every chapterintroduce each area's personality and unique experiences
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sightsfrom Royal Hofburg, to Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna, and the Staatsoper
• Essential information toolkitcontaining tips on arriving, navigating transport confidently, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travel
• Covers: Hofburg & Around, Historic Centre, The Culture & Museum District & Neubau, Karlsplatz & Around, Schloss Belvedere to Landstrasse plus day tripstoPrater and Schloss Schönbrunn

Get straight to the heartof this extraordinary destination and hit the ground running with Lonely Planet's Pocket Vienna.