The oldest Classical Dressage riding school in the world.
Indulgent cakes and fabulous coffee are in abundance in Vienna
Music Film Festival on Rathausplatz
Pallas Athene Fountain outside the Parliament building
The impressive Imperial Palace in winter
Donnerbrunnen Fountain
Imperial Palace at Heldenplatz
View of Vienna's skyline and Votive Church
Schönbrunn Palace

Vienna Travel Guide

Vienna's inspiring attractions make for a perfect city break at any time of the year. The historic centre of Vienna with its world-famous sights such as the St. Stephen's Cathedral and the Imperial Palace has been added to the UNESCO's World Cultural Heritage list.

Once the seat of the Habsburg Empire, Austria's capital retains an ambiance of imperial elegance and boasts some of Europe's most impressive royal buildings. Follow in the footsteps of the Habsburgs; visit the stunning Baroque Palaces Schönbrunn and Belvedere and stroll along the Ring Boulevard surrounding the Imperial Palace.

Also inextricably linked with the city are the delights of Viennese cuisine and the unique charm of Vienna's coffeehouses. Synonymous with Strauss' Blue Danube Waltz and the compositions of Haydn, come and embrace Vienna's rich musical heritage.

For more information and to book, please visit the Vienna City Break page

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You will find the main shopping streets in the city centre: Kärntnerstrasse, Graben, Kohlmarkt and Rotenturmstrasse.

Austrian Delights: Exclusive Austrian foods and luxury goods.

Manner Shop: One of Vienna's favourite sweet shops.

Other shopping destinations are Mariahilferstrasse, one of the longest streets in Vienna, Favoritenstrasse and Landstrasser Hauptstrasse.

The Naschmarkt is a daily fruit and vegetable market south of the opera district. Vienna's largest and best known market offers a mixture of Viennese and international delicacies.

Right in the heart of the city is the supremely designed Haas House. The mirror image of St Stephen's Cathedral reflects in the building's semicircular glass facade. Here, you will find a number of exclusive shops and boutiques and a terrace restaurant which offers fantastic views over the historic city centre.

Sacher Hotel Restaurant

This is the best spot for a romantic dinner and a showcase for imperial Vienna. The restaurant serves various Viennese and international dishes and the famous Sachertorte was invented here.

Wiener Rathauskeller

There is no more traditional place to dine in all of Vienna than this cellar-level restaurant in Vienna's Town Hall. Live musicians entertain as you sample your Wiener schnitzel.

Kardos

If you can't visit neighboring Budapest, then here you can get a taste of traditional Hungarian cuisine.

St. Stephen's Cathedral

This cathedral is not only Vienna's major sight and symbol, it is also the city's most important Gothic construction and has been the church of the archbishopric since 1722. The cathedral represents eight centuries of architectural history.

Imperial Palace

Until 1918, the Imperial Palace (Hofburg) was the centre of the vast Habsburg empire. Today, the vast palace complex houses more than 20 top museums and exhibitions as well as several cafés, restaurants and gardens.

Belvedere Palace

A magnificent Baroque palace surrounded by beautiful gardens. Belevedere is also the location of the Austrian Gallery Museum which features Gustav Klimt's famous painting 'The Kiss'.