Lonely Planet Western Europe

Catch a West End show in London, explore Rome's ancient sites, and take a slow boat along the Rhine—all with your trusted travel companion. This edition features up-to-date information with all businesses rechecked after 2020's COVID-19 outbreak, plus a new top experiences feature showcasing Western Europe's best experiences and where to have them. You'll find highlights and itineraries to help tailor your trip to your personal needs, insider tips on eating and drinking to reveal the dishes you have to try, and over 90 color maps and images throughout. Honest reviews cover all budgets for eating, sleeping, sightseeing, and shopping, while cultural insights on history, people, music, landscapes, and wildlife give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience. Covering Austria, Belgium & Luxembourg, Britain, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, and Switzerland, this guide is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less traveled. It includes insider tips to save time and money, help you get around like a local, and discover hidden gems that most guidebooks miss.