Lonely Planet National Parks of Europe

A celebration of and practical guide to Europe's areas of incredible natural beauty. Step into a world boasting hilltop coastal villages, frozen Arctic landscapes and sweeping mountain ranges - and discover the 60 most breathtaking national parks, as well as itineraries for experiencing their top sights and activities.

This beautiful hardback includes suggested itineraries for long and short visits, the essential activities for every season, awe-inspiring landscape photography, how to get to each park and where to stay, plus illustrations of local wildlife to look out for. Europe's national parks are incredibly diverse - and that's what makes them so special. They protect areas of coast, high-altitude peaks in the Pyrenees and Alps, and even parts of the frozen Arctic, and include wildlife from Carpathian squirrels and fin whales, to peregrine falcons and polar bears.

Setting out to choose Europe's top 60 national parks was no easy task, so Lonely Planet called on expert writers and well-travelled editors to select the parks that provide the best experiences. The final selections offer something truly unique - often an enthralling mixture of stunning natural beauty, incredible wildlife, fulfilling activities, local culture and, occasionally, a compelling history too. From the Cairngorms to Vatnajökull, the Peak District to Plitvice, the Dolomites to Snowdonia, these pages will inspire you to explore more of Europe's wild and wonderful spaces.