Vienna Travel Guide
Much is made of Vienna’s nightly musical masterpieces that play out across the city. And, we can’t blame Austria for blowing this particular trumpet. After all, this is the birthplace – or final resting place, of the classical greats. But if you’re not remotely interested in music, is there still much to see? You could ignore every concerto being robustly parped from every acoustically gifted building in Vienna and still have one of the best city breaks going. Museums and galleries notch up numbers in the dozens. Coffee houses switch from being living museums to third wave nooks slinging the finest espresso. Drag bunches pop up where you’d least expect them and the Hofburg Palace is a monster of a landmark for you to explore.
No decent European city worth its salt can ignore the Christmas markets. And Vienna? It lays on dozens of stall-filled, bratwurst-strewn markets that leaves the city glowing with the buzz of thousands of fairy-lights. Summers almost take a back seat, with everyone indoors for operas and sonatas. Which is a shame, as they miss out on a gelato and a stroll along the Donaukanal. Make sure you find your way outdoors too. Vienna’s got some cracking architecture to spot.
Vienna Travel Guide
Much is made of Vienna’s nightly musical masterpieces that play out across the city. And, we can’t blame Austria for blowing this particular trumpet. After all, this is the birthplace – or final resting place, of the classical greats. But if you’re not remotely interested in music, is there still much to see? You could ignore every concerto being robustly parped from every acoustically gifted building in Vienna and still have one of the best city breaks going. Museums and galleries notch up numbers in the dozens. Coffee houses switch from being living museums to third wave nooks slinging the finest espresso. Drag bunches pop up where you’d least expect them and the Hofburg Palace is a monster of a landmark for you to explore.
No decent European city worth its salt can ignore the Christmas markets. And Vienna? It lays on dozens of stall-filled, bratwurst-strewn markets that leaves the city glowing with the buzz of thousands of fairy-lights. Summers almost take a back seat, with everyone indoors for operas and sonatas. Which is a shame, as they miss out on a gelato and a stroll along the Donaukanal. Make sure you find your way outdoors too. Vienna’s got some cracking architecture to spot.
Soundtrack of the country
A Viennese whirl…
3 course meal for 2: £42.77
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A regular cappuccino: £2.84
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A medium beer: £3.42
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One-way (Local Transport): £2.05
A Viennese whirl…
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3 course meal for 2: £42.77
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A regular cappuccino: £2.84
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A medium beer: £3.42
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One-way (Local Transport):£2.05
Soundtrack of the city
Weather in Vienna
The best time to visit Vienna? Year round. Ignore the weather, winter brings Christmas markets and New Year concerts. Spring and autumn might be a smidge rainy, but less tourists clog up the attractions. You could say summer is peak Vienna goals – but festivals run through the calendar.
Discover the real Vienna
Unlike some cities, the real Vienna takes centre stage every night of the week. Music, coffee and an appreciation for art is the theme and all the city asks is that you stop and listen every now and then. Amongst the pomp and ceremony, the city isn’t afraid to poke fun at itself too.
Vienna’s menu is a tad more diverse than you might expect. Breakfasts start with a global gallop around the obscure ingredient list and things spiral from there. Sausages from street food kiosks are a guilty pleasure you can’t ignore. Coffee shops in this city will surprise you. Feast on it all.
Vienna’s not short on attractions. Mingle music with museums, vintage amusement rides, amazing architecture and the darker side of the city. Crypts, morbid exhibitions and a very strange way to inter the royal family are bound to intrigue you. Go with it, it’s all part of Vienna’s unique charm.
Vienna lays on around 15,000 concerts a year. Quite the number to tackle – and that’s before you tot up the museums, eateries, landmarks and more. Rather than weigh you down with more stats, have a read through our handy guides. You’ll find all the best bits of Vienna, with some hidden gems added for good measure.
- Food & Drink
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Vienna’s menu is a tad more diverse than you might expect. Breakfasts start with a global gallop around the obscure ingredient list and things spiral from there. Sausages from street food kiosks are a guilty pleasure you can’t ignore. Coffee shops in this city will surprise you. Feast on it all.
- See & do
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Vienna’s not short on attractions. Mingle music with museums, vintage amusement rides, amazing architecture and the darker side of the city. Crypts, morbid exhibitions and a very strange way to inter the royal family are bound to intrigue you. Go with it, it’s all part of Vienna’s unique charm.
- Guides & tips
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Vienna lays on around 15,000 concerts a year. Quite the number to tackle – and that’s before you tot up the museums, eateries, landmarks and more. Rather than weigh you down with more stats, have a read through our handy guides. You’ll find all the best bits of Vienna, with some hidden gems added for good measure.
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More of the Austria
Wherever you land in Austria, the schnitzel and good times flow. Wildlife gambols in the alpine meadows, skiers and snowboarders whizz down the slopes and rousing concerts fill the air with music. The Hapsburg Empire made sure Austria wasn’t short on exquisite art and architecture and the entire country glimmers with beautiful sights of every kind. No wonder Austrians tend to stay at home for their holidays.
