Vienna, Austria. For cheap short breaks and discount hotel rates in Vienna - start searching now at Hotel2.co.uk. Read on to discover what to see and do in Vienna.
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Vienna - the city of classical music and style is one of Europe's grandest imperial cities. It is filled with magnificent Baroque art, architecture and elegant buildings from the 700 years of the Habsburg Empire.
The Ringstrasse boulevard encircles the old town where you will find the Opera Parliament buildings, the Kunsthistorisches Museum - Vienna's National Gallery Of Art and the Music Museum devoted to the city's famous composes - Mozart, Beethoven, Haydn and Schubert.
Sightseeing in Vienna: Vienna is dominated by the splendid Schonbrunn Palace accessible by tram or underground - you can stroll through the magnificent gardens or explore the palace itself.
If you're feeling energetic climb to the top of St. Stephens Cathedral for magnificent views of the Danube and the city spread below. Visit the Imperial Palace where you will find the Spanish Riding School famous for its Lipizzaner horses.
If you still have plenty of energy visit the Prater Park for a spectacular ride on the giant ferris wheel.
Sightseeing Excursions in Vienna include: City Tour and Schonbrunn - including the Opera House and Palace. Vienna Woods and Mayerling - taking in a relaxing boat ride on the beautiful Seagrotte. Wachau and Danube - a visit to the Danube valley, followed by a boat ride along the Wachau.
Vienna Card: Discover the delights of the Austrian capital for less with the Vienna Card. Receive unlimited travel by public transport, special price reductions at sightseeing venues and discounts in shops and restaurants. The pass is valid for 75 hours and costs
approximately £18.00.
Vienna Hotels: Vienna is a very accommodating city! Whether you're planning a trip for business or fun, travelling with the family, or looking for a romantic getaway, you'll find a remarkable range of hotel options all within reach of the sights and attractions you most want to visit. Start searching for your next Vienna hotel at Hotel2, you will find cheap short breaks and discount hotel rates for many types of hotel, ranging from tourist grades through to 3 and 4 star and luxury accommodation.
Nightlife in Vienna: A short tram ride from the city will take you to the wine village of Grinzing with its numerous Heurigen (wine taverns) guaranteeing lively musical entertainment into the small hours. The choice of restaurants is vast with favourite Viennese specialities such as Wiener Schnitzel, Strudels and Tafelspitz on most menus. There are many wine and beer taverns in the city, famous coffee houses such as Sacher, Central, Landmann are all recommended.
Shopping in Vienna: The main shopping area is the chic pedestrian Karntnerstrasse and on the Mariahilferstrasse. Visit the flea market on the Naschmarket on Saturday mornings for traditional artefacts.
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