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Vienna

Vienna

Vienna is a sophisticated and modern city with the kind of wondrous charm and enigmatic history that is incomparable to anywhere else.  The capital of Austria, a Vienna city break will see you sample the many architectural, theatrical and musical gems this cosmopolitan city has to offer.  Once the home of Mozart, Vienna has much in common with Salzburg, the other great Austrian city where Mozart was born, with the Vienna residents adoring their music and culture.

Vienna International Airport is located just outside the outskirts of the city, a few miles south east of the Schwechat area.  This is the biggest airport in Austria and home of Austrian Airlines.  Trains will take you from the airport to your accommodation to start your Vienna city break.  Make sure you purchase the correct ticket before you board as fines for not having a ticket are heavy.  Most major hotels offer a shuttle service or you can take the bus or City Airport Train, or a taxi.

Vienna Hofburg PalaceA Vienna city break is all about visiting some of Europe’s most famous landmarks.  The Hofburg Imperial Palace is one of the most impressive buildings in Austria, has been the seat of government in Austria in various forms since 1279.

It has been built, added to and rebuilt over the centuries; the  mix of architectural themes creates something unique.  The Schonbrunn Palace is another important Austrian monument, and tourists journey there to see the mesmerising ceiling frescos in the Great Gallery and the Hall of Mirrors where the young Mozart gave performances.

Slightly more modern is the Spanish Riding School, now approaching 450 years of age.  During your city break in Vienna you must take in a display by the famous Lipizzaner horses.  Performances take place between February and June, and September and December, for which you will need to book well in advance.  If you cannot get tickets to a main performance you can view the horses via a training session, for which tickets are only available on the day.

Vienna State Opera StaatsoperFor something a little more up to date, you can visit the Vienna State Opera which has been the venue for performances from the early 1700s.

The famous old venue stages operas, operettas and ballets during the Opera season which runs from September to June.  You may be fortunate enough, if your Vienna city break takes place during the New Year to see a performance by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, although you may need to book a whole year in advance.

Austrian cuisine is quite unique and full of what we would call today German influences.  Menus are rarely in English but nearly all restaurants will provide an English menu if you ask.  Don’t be offended if people smoke at tables near you; smoking in restaurants in Austria seems almost mandatory.  A city break in Vienna should see you sample the Austrian dietary staple of sausage; ‘Wiener’ is, if you didn’t know, the Austrian way of saying ‘from Vienna’, after all.  Austrians also love their pastries, so hunt out a local bakery and indulge in everything from cinnamon rolls to deliciously spicy cakes.

A Vienna city break is the ideal way to sample one of Europe’s most famous and historic cities.  The  distinct Austrian love of culture and architectural is just waiting to be sampled, so book a city break in Vienna today.

 
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    Das Tigra | Vienna | Reviewed 21 Jul 2014
    Great location and value for money. Friendly staff, good breakfast included. Stayed for four nights with group of friends and would highly recommend this hotel.

    by karen kreetzer
    Winchmore Hill, London

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