Vienna
Vienna truly is a picturesque destination. Expect everything from the very old to the brand new, which coexist side by side. There are over a hundred museums packed into the city, along with palaces, a cathedral, shops, wonderful restaurants, and so much more. Artistic geniuses like Beethoven, Mozart, Strauss, Klimt, and Schubert thrived here. Monumental architecture, imperial history and classical music are three of the main things Vienna is famed for, but you will be surprised just how modern the city is. New buildings are springing up everywhere including the DC Tower, the tallest building in the country, and Zaha Hadid’s Wiener Wirtschaftuniversitat Library. October is when the Waves Festival and Vienna Design Week both take place, and you can also find cool bars, fashion designers and hip bands in Vienna.
The Best Time to Go
July and August in Vienna tend to be quite hot while the months of December to March usually mean heavy snowfalls and low temperatures. Consider visiting in spring, not only for the pleasant warm weather but also for the Vienna Spring Festival and other classical music events.
Top Things to Do
The classic fine art collection in Kunsthistorisches Museum includes pieces by Rubens, Rembrandt, Titian, and Breughel. Follow that up with a ride on the Ringstrasse to admire Vienna’s architecture along gorgeous tree-lined boulevards.
Next you could take a coffee break at one of the grand cafes, perhaps Café Hawelka for the grungy art scene or Café Bräunerhof at the weekend for free chamber music recitals. The Schönbrunn Palace merits a whole afternoon and you can see the stunning architecture and experience the former summer home of the Habsburgs. There are plenty of restaurants to choose from when dinnertime arrives, and then you might like to spend the evening at the Musikverein or State Opera. Vienna is known as the ‘heart of the music world’ after all.
Viennese Accommodation Options
Choose from hotels, furnished apartment rentals, bed-and-breakfast type accommodation, or hostels. There is plenty of accommodation for all tastes and budgets. Christmas and New Year tend to be very busy so ensure you book well ahead to avoid disappointment.
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