Imperial and utterly romantic, Vienna is overflowing with history, charm and excitement. Renowned for its extremely high quality of life, the Austrian capital is an enticing fusion of past, present and future. Visitors will discover beautiful baroque architecture, lively traditional coffee houses and an unparalleled devotion to music and art.    
 
See

• Schönbrunn Palace – Dating back to 1569, this stately World Heritage-listed Palace now hosts classical music performances. 
• Donauturm – Austria’s tallest tower (252 metres) offers outstanding views over Vienna and the surrounding hills.
• Belvedere Palace – A pair of wonderful baroque buildings housing Hofburg Palace – Once the main residence of the Hapsburgs, this immense complex reflects the might of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
• Museumsquartier – Ultramodern architecture stands side-by-side with baroque gems in this splendid district of museums, galleries and other cultural institutions.
• St Stephen’s Cathedral – Crowned by a unique multi-coloured tile roof, this impressive Romanesque-Gothic cathedral is the spiritual heart of Vienna.

Experience

• Coffee Houses – Experience Vienna’s timeless urban culture in one of its iconic coffee houses, where locals linger for hours over excellent coffee, delectable pastries and a wide range of newspapers and journals.
• Heurigen – Traditional taverns serving locally made wines along with a variety of home-style food.
• Opera – The Staatsoper and Volksoper are two of the more famous opera theatres in Vienna, and a performance at one of these hallowed venues is not to be missed.
• Thermal Spas – Fed by underground hot springs, Vienna’s large public spas are popular throughout the year.
• Viennese Cuisine – Some of the local specialties are apfelstrudel (apple strudel), sachertorte (a dense chocolate cake) and Wiener schnitzel.

 
Secrets Of The City

• Tap Water – Sourced directly from the nearby Alps, Vienna’s pure water is better than most bottled brands.
• Riesenrad – Located at the entrance to the Prater Amusement Park, the Riesenrad is one of the world’s oldest Ferris wheels, dating back to 1897.
• Donauinsel – A long, narrow island in the Danube River. Easily accessible via footbridge, the island is home to beaches, bars, restaurants and nightclubs.