Holiday in Vienna

About Vienna

Vienna, the capital of Austria, is a metropolis of imperial splendor, cultural depth, and contemporary joy of living. The city on the Danube has repeatedly been voted the most livable city in the world, combining Habsburg heritage with modern cosmopolitanism. Schönbrunn Palace, with its 1,441 rooms and extensive Baroque garden, the magnificent Hofburg, and the Ringstrasse with the State Opera, the Kunsthistorisches Museum, and the Parliament form an ensemble that is unparalleled. The Viennese coffee house culture has been UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage since 2011: At Cafe Central, where Trotsky once played chess, at Cafe Hawelka, or at Demel, one experiences the tradition of Melange, apple strudel, and hours spent reading newspapers. Viennese cuisine — from Wiener Schnitzel to Tafelspitz to Sachertorte — is legendary, and the Heurigen in Grinzing and on Nussberg invite you to enjoy wine and views over the city. Musically, Vienna is the world capital of classical music: Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms, and Strauss lived and worked here. The Vienna Philharmonic, the State Opera, and the Musikverein with its Golden Hall (New Year's Concert!) continue this tradition. The MuseumsQuartier, the Albertina, and the Secession with Klimt's Beethoven Frieze showcase world-class art. The Prater with its Ferris wheel, the Naschmarkt, and the vibrant scene in the Freihausviertel reveal the modern, cosmopolitan Vienna.