Vienna - An Imperial Dream City

Historic and Romantic Vienna

Vienna is a charming metropolis which is often described as Europe’s cultural capital. The vibrancy and flair that is evident in this city is supported by vital aspects such as safety, cleanliness and an excellent infrastructure. This makes Vienna one of the most preferred tourist destinations. Millions of people come from all over the world to enjoy the unique experience that only Vienna can offer.

Vienna, the capital of Austria, is situated on the banks of the river Danube. This city enjoys a mild and moderate climate with four clearly defined seasons. The Imperial dream city of Vienna is an ideal get away for romantics. This city also holds a lot of interest for those passionately interested in history.

There are many sightseeing opportunities in Vienna such as the Schonbrunn Palace, the Ring Boulevard and the Imperial Palace. The very atmosphere in Vienna takes you back in time even as it offers you all the modern conveniences. Vienna is a city that has on offer a host of interesting cultural attractions, which is why it is aptly known as the Cultural City. No matter what time of the year you visit this city, you can always find something of interest going on such as exhibitions and concerts, operas, dance and film festivals as well as experimental and classical theatre.

Vienna is a city that is passionate about music and has produced great musicians such as Mozart, Johann Strauss, Schubert and Beethoven. The city has preserved its rich musical heritage. Similarly, some of the world famous artists have been born and nurtured in this wonderful city. This is evident at the Museum of Fine Arts in Vienna where priceless works of art are preserved.

Vienna tourist attractions

There are many places of interest in Vienna not to be missed by tourists. The Anchor Clock is a famous attraction that was constructed between 1911 and 1917. This clock is set in a fascinating Art nouveau design and is located at ‘Hoher Markt’, Vienna’s oldest square.

At the centre of a famous park in Vienna, on the Belvedere grounds is situated the two fascinating palaces. A well known baroque architect J.L. Von Hildebrandt constructed these palaces for Prince Eugene of Savoy. The park area of the Belvedere castle is converted to a charming and enchanting alpine garden, which features around 4000 diverse flora.

Burgtheatre is situated at the Ring Boulevard opposite the first district of Vienna. This ancient building is used as a theatre house. The theatre is absolutely beautiful and stunning with white marble adorned with statues of popular writers such as Schiller and Goethe and is one of the popular tourist attractions in Vienna.

Danube tower offers you a magnificent view of Vienna. This 352 feet high tower is referred to by the Viennese as the Concrete Needle.

The tower has restaurant and cafes serving traditional Viennese specialties that visitors can enjoy. The rotating cafe offers a fantastic panoramic view of the city. Other interesting tourist attractions in Vienna include the Haas House, which is the city’s pride, the Hofburg, a medieval castle, Karlskirche a Barouque style cathedral, the Naschmarkt, Ring Boulevard, Prater the popularfun fair, Schonbrunn Palace, the majestic cultural monument of Austria, Schonbrunn zoo, the world’s oldest Baroque zoo and much more.

Accommodation options in Vienna

As with any other place, hotels in Vienna have their high and low season. High season here is between April and November when the hotel rates are at least ten to thirty percent higher. You can find decent hotel accommodation in Vienna for Euro 100. If you are looking for something more economical, then you may have to compromise on the size of the rooms and amenities. A basic hotel room with a shower and WC costs not less than Euro 70.

If you can afford to pay Euro 150 or more, you will find luxurious and comfortable hotel rooms here. If you travel during the low season, you can get four star hotels at a much cheaper price. Even if you pay a lot for hotel rooms, Vienna is a most charming and enticing city that must be visited and experienced.