Whether you seek high culture in Vienna or high jinks at Munich's Oktoberfest, want to ride a horse drawn carriage through eastern Slovakia or hike through Poland's dramatic Tatra mountains, you'll be inspired to uncover the charms of Central Europe with this comprehensive guide.

• PLAN YOUR ROUTE - full-color highlights and preplanning tips take you straight to the heart of Mitteleuropa
• CZECH IN - Bavarian camping grounds, Alpine chalets, designer hotels - accommodation options to suit every pocket
• FIND THE FUN - from Berlin clubs to Hungarian spas, crank it up or wind down with listings to suit every mood
• ESCAPE - steer clear of the crowds with all-new Itineraries down the roads less travelled
• HIT THE ROAD - easy-to-use maps help you navigate the highways and explore the byways