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TOP 10 REASONS
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Why travel to Vienna: Find out the top 10 reasons to visit
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A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A Sneak Peek into Vienna
- Vienna, one of Europe's most stunning capitals, is a city filled with architectural wonders, streets lined with the most amazing restaurants and cafes, and a buzzing with melodic music.
- While innovative museums preserve the city's rich history, Vienna's distinct charm stems from a remarkable blend of old and new.
- The city's high standard of living and abundance of artistic talent make it an ideal all-around destination.
- Vienna, the Republic of Austria's capital and undoubtedly one of Europe's most visited cities, is enormous with its raw beauty and charm.
- Shadowed by its rich history, one can see relics of the past all over the city in the form of flowery historic structures and well-preserved culture.
- For centuries, Vienna, located on the banks of the beautiful Danube River, served as a gateway between West and East Europe.
- It is one of the country's most impressive commercial and cultural hubs, offering great historic sites, museums, live events, and entertainment.
- Vienna, which rivals some of the world's top cities, also has an exhilarating legacy of artists and musicians such as Beethoven, Strauss, Mozart, Schubert, and Gustav Klimt.
- The cosmopolitan atmosphere, coffee shops, imperial feel, a famous horse-cab ride, and a stroll down the clean street make for an ideal holiday destination.
- With an incredible blend of old-world _lan and modern essence, the city is well worth a visit, providing many unforgettable memories.
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HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
Top Tourist Attractions in Vienna
- Both literally and metaphorically, history is at the heart of Vienna.
- The city is loomed over by extravagant baroque palaces from the Habsburg Monarchy, just as Mozart's classical arias pour from contemporary cafes.
- The Innere Stadt's narrow streets snake through historic buildings, creating an authentic atmosphere that you almost expect a Vienna native-like composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart or psychologist Sigmund Freud to round a cobblestone corner and greet you with "Guten Tag." If it's the culture you're looking for, you'll find it here.
- But this city is more than music and monarchs.
- Vienna is also a great place to spend money, with independent bookstores competing with haute couture for business.
- There are many kid-friendly attractions, such as an amusement park and a world-class zoo.
- And, while many Viennese retire early at night, that doesn't mean you have to; sneak out to one of the city's Bermuda Triangle bars, or stop by one of the wine taverns that skirt the Vienna Woods.
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SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
Best Months to Visit Vienna
- The best months to visit Vienna are April to May and September to October when the weather is pleasant.
- The city is experiencing a cultural bloom with numerous festivals, marathons, concerts, and operas.
- The summer months of July and August are the busiest in Vienna.
- With temperatures hovering around 24 degrees Celsius, the weather is lovely.
- Without harsh weather conditions, Vienna is a beautiful place all year.
- Each season has its beauty, but late summer is a great time to go sightseeing in Vienna.
- There are fewer tourists and shorter queues everywhere during this time.
- The rain chances are reduced, the temperature is a little warm but manageable, and the average night temperature drops to 20°C.
- Again, due to the lack of precipitation, mid-September to early October is an excellent time to visit Vienna.
- However, if you want to experience Vienna's magical and one-of-a-kind atmosphere, book your tickets during the Christmas season.
- During this time, the city is beautifully decorated, and all sorts of holiday items are on sale, making it an excellent time for shopping!
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WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
The Best Places to Visit in Vienna
Schonbrunn Palace
- Since its public opening in the early 1780s, Schönbrunn Palace's park has served as both a popular recreational amenity for Vienna's residents and a site of immense cultural and historical importance for tourists from across the world.
- It was included with the palace on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites in 1996 and measures 1.2 kilometres east to west and around one kilometre north to south.
- The 1,441-room Schönbrunn Palace, comparable in grandeur to Versailles, is one of Vienna's most popular tourist attractions.
- Emperor Leopold I had the palace erected between 1696 and 1712, and Maria Theresa renovated it into the imperial summer palace.
- The Palace Park has many attractions, including the Privy Garden, the world's oldest zoo, a maze and labyrinth, and the Gloriette, a marble summerhouse perched on top of a 60-meter (200-foot) high hill.
Hofburg Imperial Palace
- The Hofburg Imperial Palace has been an essential part of the Austrian government.
- Over the centuries, it has been home to some of Europe's most potent royalty, including the Hapsburgs and rulers of the Holy Roman and Austro-Hungarian empires.
- It is now a museum and the residence of Austria's president.
- The palace has numerous wings and halls built by various royalty over the centuries.
- Still, only three are open to the public today: the Imperial Apartments, the Sisi Museum, which is dedicated to Elizabeth, wife of Emperor Franz Joseph, and the Silver Collection, which is a collection of Imperial household objects.
Hundertwasserhaus
- The Hundertwasserhaus is a vibrant apartment building in Vienna's Landstraße district, close to the city centre.
- It is named after Austrian artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser, who developed the concept in the twentieth century and was designed by noted architect Krawina.
- Each of the 52 apartments is different; some are just outside the building, with several trees covering the roofs, while others have more trees growing inside, with limbs sticking out windows.
- The innovative apartment building's construction was completed in 1985, and it is now an integral part of Vienna's cultural heritage.
Belvedere Complex
- The Belvedere, which consists of several palaces and an orangery dating from the late 17th century, is an essential part of Vienna's historical scene.
- It consists of two Baroque palaces, the Lower and Upper Belvedere, and palace stables and the Orangery, all set in a park designed in the Baroque style.
- Built the complex for Prince Eugene of Savoy's summer residence.
- During the French Revolution, the palaces housed French royalty fleeing the country.
- The Belvedere is beautiful at night when it is all lit up, and it also offers excellent views of Vienna.
Ringstrasse
- The Ringstrasse is a road that circles Vienna's inner city and is slightly more than 5 km (3 miles) long.
- Along the way, you'll pass the State Opera, the Natural History Museum, City Hall, and the Vienna Stock Exchange.
- On both sides of the Boulevard, Emperor Franz Joseph ordered the construction of many of Vienna's most prominent structures in the mid-nineteenth century: palaces, museums, and stately residences.
- The structures represent various architectural styles and are all regarded as architectural masterpieces.
- The Ringstrasse was built between 1857 and 1865, with the street opening in 1865.
St Stephen's Cathedral
- St. Stephen's Cathedral, also known as Stephansdom, began in the 12th century as a parish church.
- It is now the home church of Vienna's Catholic archbishop.
- The church was destroyed during WWII, but it was rebuilt in seven years and is still used for worship services daily.
- One of the city's most important landmarks, the cathedral, reaches high into the Viennese skyline.
- Its stunning roof is made up of 230,000 glazed tiles.
- The cathedral contains more than 18 altars, all built at different times and valuable works of art.
Parliament Building
- The elegant Parliament Building, located on the Ringstrasse, was built in the Greek Revival style.
- Choose classic Greek architecture because of democracy's connection to Ancient Greece; its brilliantly white columns and marvellous bronze statues are stunning.
- In the foreground of the structure is the magnificent Pallas Athene Fountain.
- The Parliament Building, one of Vienna's most popular tourist attractions, is well worth seeing for its spectacular design and significance to the country.
- The Austrian Parliament holds its sessions here.
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DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
Vienna Off the Beaten Track
Innere Stadt
- Innere Stadt once catered to the Habsburg monarchy's domestic needs.
- Despite urban growth, the neighbourhood remains Vienna's political and cultural centre, and the Austrian president and other politicians now call it home.
- This district is easily identified by the circular boulevard surrounding it, the Ringstrasse.
- Meanwhile, the Danube Canal (Donaukanal) runs through the neighbourhood to the northeast.
- Innere Stadt is distinguished by the enormous Stephansdom (St. Stephen's Cathedral), a 12th-century cathedral with 445-foot-high spires, and the city's most delicate (and most expensive) hotels and restaurants.
- The Hofburg Imperial Palace, once home to the royal family, is a few blocks west.
- The Hofburg complex contains many attractions, including the Wiener Sangerknaben (Vienna Boys' Choir) and the Spanische Reitschule (Spanish Riding School), where visitors can watch talented equestrians.
- The Staatsoper (Vienna State Opera), which plays an essential role in Viennese culture, is also located within the Ringstrasse.
- Music lovers can also pay homage to Vienna's famous musical citizens, such as Mozart, Haydn, and Schubert, at the Haus der Musik in the Innere Stadt's southern corner.
Leopoldstadt
- Leopoldstadt is located directly across the Danube Canal on the city's northeast side, just a short subway ride from Innere Stadt.
- This area was once home to most of Vienna's Jewish population, including icons such as Sigmund Freud and Theodor Herzl.
- It is now primarily residential.
- It's also home to the well-known Prater, a sprawling city park with an amusement park and miles of tree-lined walking paths.
- Another exciting attraction is the Wiener Kriminalmuseum, which displays evidence from some of Vienna's most heinous murders.
The Vororte
- Unlike the Inner Suburbs, the districts that comprise Vienna's Outer Suburbs (10–23) are not organised.
- There are few tourist attractions here, but you can take public transportation, and hotels and restaurants are much less expensive if you want to explore.
- The city's westernmost District, Hietzing (13th District), is home to the most popular attraction in the Outer Suburbs: Schönbrunn Palace.
- Schönbrunn Palace, built by the Habsburgs in the late 17th century, has 1,441 rooms (only 40 open to the public).
- Outside the palace, there are extensive gardens and the world's oldest zoo.
- The Währing (18th District) district, located northwest of Innere Stadt, is home to the Wienerwald (Vienna Woods), containing approximately 4,000 acres of gardens, parks, and sports fields.
- The woods offer breathtaking views of the city and the nearby Alps.
- The area is surrounded by numerous heurigen (wine taverns) and vineyards.
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CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
Vienna Culture and Traditions
- The locals' nature and culture are somewhat contradictory.
- There are numerous jokes about the 'dissatisfaction with life' prevalent among Austrians.
- Locals frequently make fun of themselves for their constant "moaning."
- Nonetheless, the locals love life and can enjoy it in all its forms.
- Travellers who visit Vienna are captivated by the city's distinct festive atmosphere from the moment they arrive.
- Aside from public holidays, Vienna hosts a variety of national celebrations.
- Magnificent balls and colourful fireworks usually accompany them.
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FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
Vienna: Food, Fun & Fashion Guide
Food
#Food
- The restaurants in Vienna allow visitors to sample a variety of national dishes.
- One of the most popular dishes is Wienerschnitzel.
- This is Vienna schnitzel, which is traditionally made with veal.
- Backerstrasse and Figlmuller restaurants will serve juicy steak to their customers; the dish is prepared here according to a special recipe.
- Tafelspitz is another popular local dish.
- This phrase translates literally as "the end of the table."
- This dish features tender beef in an aromatic broth.
- In most cases, the word is served in a small saucepan.
- It should note that portions in Viennese restaurants are pretty significant.
- Waiters are already used to customers ordering one dish for two, so don't be afraid to call one word and an extra flatware set.
- Local beer is something that cannot be overlooked.
- The most popular types of beer are 7 Stern and Plutzer Brau.
- This drink will be an excellent accompaniment to any meal.
- Young wine can also be recommended to guests of Viennese restaurants.
- In addition to royal meat dishes, local restaurants offer their customers a wide variety of vegetables, salads, pies, and other snacks.
- Ginger red cabbage Ingwerrotkraut, grilled sturgeon Stor vom Bratrost, and Kasspatzle cheese casserole are among the most popular dishes.
- Griechenbeisl, one of the city's most famous and popular restaurants, is located in the city's historic district.
- Several centuries ago, the restaurant hosted many dignitaries.
- Among the restaurant's specialities is an apple strudel, the recipe for which is kept strictly confidential.
- Piaristenkeller is a historic restaurant that is equally impressive.
- This restaurant's menu includes fish dishes, Austrian national dishes, and a variety of vegetable salads.
- When it comes to dessert, Waldheimat-Tommerl strawberry cake is a popular choice.
Fashion
#Fashion
- Ringstrasse Galerien is one of Vienna's most prestigious shopping districts.
- It's a great place to buy clothing and perfume from top international brands.
- Visitors will find boutiques by the world's most famous brands, such as Gucci and Armani, in shopping pavilions here.
- Many people visit this shopping centre to purchase one-of-a-kind handmade Austrian costumes.
- Although all shops sell expensive items, Ringstrasse Galerien is a popular tourist destination.
- It's a terrific spot to find one-of-a-kind souvenirs or designer things at a price.
- Kärntner Straße, Vienna's most expensive shopping street, is also open.
- Despite this, even seasoned travellers can enjoy some shopping there.
- On that street, the ever-popular Steffl department store has reopened.
- It's a haven for fans of high-end designer clothing and perfume.
- Many tourists come to Steffl to shop for high-quality Austrian knitwear.
- The well-known Swarovski store is also open there.
- It sells elegant jewellery and accessories at very reasonable prices.
- Sweet should not miss the Mozart store, which has a plethora of sweets, chocolate, and candies.
- Because this shop caters primarily to tourists, numerous chocolate gift sets would make excellent souvenirs.
Prater
#Fun
- The Prater is a large park in Leopoldstadt.
- Its vast green spaces make it a popular destination for locals and tourists.
- Many people come to relax and unwind among the greenery; the park also contains an amusement park, a museum, and a disco.
- While exploring the park, don't miss a ride on the massive Ferris Wheel that towers over Prater – the views are breathtaking.
Stadtpark
#Fun
- The large Stadtpark, which borders the Ringstrasse, is divided by the Vienna River, which runs through it.
- If you've had your fill of sightseeing for the day, the park is a great place to unwind.
- Visitors will come across famous figures such as composer Strauss and painter Schindler amidst the greenery on display, with numerous statues and monuments of renowned Viennese scattered about.
- Aside from the abundance of fauna and flora, a children's park, concert hall, and landscaped gardens make it well worth a visit.
Stephansplatz
#Fun
- Stephansplatz, located in the city's heart, is one of Vienna's most important squares.
- The massive St. Stephen's Cathedral, which stands 136 meters tall, dominates the square's centre.
- Stephansplatz's blend of old and new architectural forms is magnificent.
- With a plethora of shops, restaurants, and bars nearby and numerous attractions, most visitors to the city pass some point for the plethora of things to see and do.
Naschmarkt
#Fun
- The Naschmarkt, Vienna's most famous market, is enjoyable to explore.
- Its countless stall stands and shops sell everything from spices and vegetables to seafood, meats, and clothing.
- A stroll through the bustling market is a pleasant way to spend an afternoon.
- Several cafes and restaurants here serve Viennese classics, with Kaiserschmarrn and Palatschinken popular with tourists and locals.
- The Naschmarkt is a great place to buy souvenirs and fresh fruits and vegetables.
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NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
Vienna: Natural Beauty & Safari Adventures
- The Vienna City Park, the city's first public park, was created between 1860 and 1862 and opened in August 1862.
- Josef Selleny and Rudolf Siebeck created it in the form of a traditional English landscape garden.
- The park was initially located on the left bank of the River Wien, as it was part of the city's first district.
- However, a year later, expanded the park, and a new section was erected on the other bank of the river.
- This park now has the most memorials and sculptures in Vienna.
- The tribute to Viennese musician and composer Johann Strauss is undoubtedly the most photographed.
- This park was a pistol shooting range for almost 70 years before becoming derelict. This land was refurbished and made into a local recreation area in the 1960s.
- It debuted in 1964 during the Vienna International Gardening Show, alongside its architectural landmark, the 252-meter-high Danube Tower.
- There are numerous playgrounds, skateparks, and public tennis courts available nowadays.
- It's the ideal location for viewing sculptures by well-known international artists, participating in sports, and relaxing in the meadow.
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EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
Vienna Must-Attend Festivals and Events
- Music was played with great skill on historical instruments in ancient times, and it has since garnered a lot of appeals.
- This is why the Resonanzen Festival is one of Vienna's most popular music festivals.
- Vienna celebrates Renaissance, Baroque, and Medieval music for nine days every January.
- The Resonanzen Festival is a must-see for everyone interested in hearing Europe's historic sounds of recorders, harpsichords, guitars, and lutes.
- Every year, top worldwide orchestras assemble under one roof to perform on a different theme.
- The Resonanzen Festival will host ten concerts in 2020, each dedicated to one of the Ten Commandments.
- The Viennale international film festival, held every October since 1960, is Austria's most prestigious international cinema event.
- The planetarium Urania Sternwarte, Gartenbaukino, Filmmuseum, Stadtkino, and Metro-Kino are among the historic cinemas in Vienna that play diverse films.
- The Vienna Film Festival presents a carefully curated selection of new films from Austria and other countries.
- This programme screens top experimental movies, short films, and documentaries worldwide from Buenos Aires to Cannes.
- Special activities, parties, gala screenings, audience debates, interviews, and opportunities to meet international guests are also held during the Viennale film festival.
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