Vienna is a city full of surprises. For every breathtaking building you expect to see, there are another two beside it that you don’t. Due to its passionate relationship with classical music grand theatres and ornate opera houses adorn the city centre, but it is also a city bursting with bars and clubs that would feel at home in the hippest of cities. And while it was the seat of the Habsburg Dynasty for so many years, you can live like a king here without upsetting your bank balance.
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Download Vienna Pocket Guide View all guides »Vienna is an idyllic city. In warm months the park are the places to go they are stunning perfect for a stroll outside of the hustle of the tourist trail. You do end up gazing in awe at the architecture quite a lot, for me this is always at the Hofburg and KarlsKirche and of course Schonebrunn, if your at Schonebrunn take some time to go outside and see the beautiful gardens and zoo, and walk up to the Gloriette the view across Vienna is just breathtaking.
Amazing city! Loved every detail of it. Everything works, people are helpful and willing to give the information you need, public transportation works and there are lots of things to see and do - including many free attractions. Historical buildings and gardens are very well conserved, loved it!
Insider Tip:There is no need to take a guided tour in Vienna! Use the public bike system they have and go around on your own. Definitely the best way to see the city :)
We love and recommend the museums and galeries, great value for the money, very nicely done so not even an expert likes it.
Insider Tip:Go to see the Kirche am Steinhof, beautiful building from the time of secession.
The city is beautiful, holding both old and new architectural styles. The main two markets are well.worth your time while main fashion high end shopping areas should be avoided. Make sure to get lost at least once and make your way left out of the train station (two.metro stops) then turn right (continue 10 or so cross streets) and there you will find some excellent local shops.
Insider Tip:Left from the main train station two metro stops will land you in "tin can alley" a shopping plaza of over 100 bars.
Vienna is really beautiful although I was surprised about the weather as it was very cold at the end of March. The Restaurants' price is not bad. there are many tourist attraction.
With a history spanning over 2,000 years, Vienna has the architecture and attractions to make for the perfect break away. Restaurants serve top quality food, museums to interest everyone and a lively enough nightlife to keep you up until the early hours. All in all, the Austrian capital has something for everyone.
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