Vienna is one of the finest and safest cities in the world.  Imperial and utterly romantic, it is overflowing with history, charm and excitement.  With an extremely high quality of life, the Austrian capital is a merging of past, present and future.  Built on the Danube River, this UNESCO World Heritage city is a global capital of classical music and contemporary art.     

See:

• Schönbrunn Palace –Dating back to 1569, this World Heritage listed Palace now features classical music performances.  
• Donauturm – This tower is an ideal vantage point for panoramic views of Vienna.
• Belvedere Palace – Now houses the splendid Austrian Gallery museum, dedicated to Austrian artists such as Klimt and Schiele.
• Hofburg Palace – This immense complex reflects the might of the Habsburg Empire.
• Museumsquartier – A modern urban living space with museums and cultural institutions.
• St Stephen’s Cathedral – The heart of Vienna, with a distinctively colourful and ornate tiled roof.

Experience:

• Coffee Houses – Vienna’s iconic coffee culture is born from the many coffee houses 
• Heurigen – A name given to wine bars that serve local wines, which are rarely exported.
• Opera – The Staatoper and Volksoper are two of the more famous opera venues in Vienna, Mozart, Brahms, Schubert and Strauss are local favourites.
• Thermal Spas –large public complexes popular year-round are fed by natural underground hot springs.
• Viennese Cuisine – apfelstrudel (apple strudel), sachertorte (authentic style cake), and wienerschnizel are some specialities of Vienna.

Secrets of the City:

• Tap water – Direct from the nearby Alps, Vienna’s tap water is pure and arguably better than bottled brands.
• Riesenrad – Built in 1897 it is one of the world’s first ferris wheels. It is located at the entrance to the Prater Amusement Park
• Donauinsel – This large island is located in the Danube River and is accessible by foot bridge.  The island is home to many recreational beach locations.
• Attack! – One of the sieges on the city left a Turkish cannonball embedded in the wall of St Stephen’s Cathedral, the iron from the cannon was melted down to create the the Pummerin bell of the Cathedral.