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  • Embrace the Baroque Period while exploring the grounds of Belvedere Palace
  • Conquer a number of tourist attractions by strolling through the popular St. Michael Square
  • Take in a night of culture at the Vienna State Opera, one of the world's leading opera houses
  • Journey to the center of the city at Graben Street, offering shops, food, and endless entertainment
  • Experience extravagance at Schönbrunn Palace with its 1440-room building and breathtaking surrounding gardens

Vienna is the capital of the Republic of Austria and by far the largest city as well as its cultural, economic, and political centre. As the former centre of the Habsburg Court and its various empires, the city still maintains the look of the Imperial capital it once was and the historic city centre is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Vienna's residents are often overly formal with small amounts of courtliness, polite forms of address, and formal dress attire. One of the many paradoxes of this city is that its residents can be equally modern and progressive as they are extremely old-fashioned which will be seen on Austria vacations.

Traditional Vienna is one of the many façades of this city and the historic centre is sometimes compared to an open-air museum. But Vienna is also a dynamic young city, famous for its (electronic) music scene, cult-status underground record stores, a vibrant Monday through Sunday club scene and a multitude of street performers. Vienna is also famous for its coffee culture. "Let's have a coffee" is a very commonly heard phrase because, despite the arrival of Starbucks and Italian-style espresso bars, the Kaffeehauskultur is still the traditional way to drink a cup of coffee, read the newspaper and meet with friends and you can too on Austria vacations.

The city has a very centralized layout radiating from the historic First District (or Inner City) with St. Stephens Cathedral and the Stephansplatz at the centre of a bulls-eye. It is encircled by the Ringstrasse (Ring Road), a grand boulevard constructed along the old city walls which were torn down at the end of the 19th century. Along the Ringstrasse are many famous buildings including the Rathaus (City Hall), the Austrian Parliament, the Hofburg Palace, the Natural History Museum, the Museum of Art History and the State Opera House.

There are many exciting places to visit in Vienna. Some of the most important are the following. The Museum of Fine Arts (The Kunsthistorisches Museum) is world class with works by Raphael, Vermeer, Brueghel, Rubens and Velazquez among many others. St. Stephen’s Cathedral is an absolute must-see. This Gothic Romanesque cathedral sits on the remains of a church built in the early 12th century and in addition to its physical beauty, it has been at the heart of some of the most important events in Austria’s history. As such, St. Stephen’s is one of the few landmarks in Vienna that one can characterize as a genuine symbol of the city.

Schonbrunn Palace and Gardens is another remarkable palace in Vienna and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has been called a “total work of art and a “well-preserved example of the Baroque princely residential ensemble”. The highlights are many, from the world’s oldest zoo, the Tiergarten, to the vast sculpture garden. The Vienna State Opera House dates back to the mid-19th century and the opera company’s season is perennially sold out. All in all, performances embody the epitome of the genre and as such, a visit to Vienna would be totally incomplete without a night at the opera. The Spanish Riding School in Vienna is the only institution in the world where classic equestrian skills have been preserved and are still practiced in their original form. Many years of training fuse horse and rider into an inseparable unit. The audience is treated to an unforgettable experience by the precision of movement of the Lipizzaner horses in perfect harmony with the music, not to be missed on Austria vacations.

Extend your Stay

Consider an additional stopover to your Austria vacation at one of Goway's other European destinations. You can choose from a Paris vacation, a London vacation or an Amsterdam vacation. This can be done stopping over en route to or from Austria.

 

 

Vienna, Austria

  • Classic Eastern Europe: Budapest, Vienna & Prague

    FIRST-CLASS | TAILOR-MADE: Embark on this classic route through three of Central Europe's great cities. Admire the Danube and awesome parliament building from Castle Hill in Budapest, enjoy coffee and strudel in between exploring Habsburg history in Vienna, and wander through the fairy tale spires and squares of Prague, the beating heart of Bohemia.
    Duration:
    11 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 2,613
    Trip Type:
    Classics (Bestsellers), Multi Country Vacation Ideas, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Great Austrian Composers Private Tour

    DELUXE | PRIVATE-GUIDED: Journey through Central Europe to visit the birthplaces and homes of some of the world’s great classical and romantic composers. Heading from Munich to Vienna and Prague, you’ll follow in the footsteps of Mozart and Haydn as you learn about their lives, exploring stunning old towns, and enjoy the picturesque landscape.
    Duration:
    7 Days
    Prices From:
    AU$ 8,989
    Trip Type:
    Luxury and Beyond, Private Experiences, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Sacher Hotel Vienna: Stay of Distinction

    DELUXE | PRIVATE-GUIDED: Explore Vienna while staying at the Hotel Sacher, the cherished meeting place for everyone from artists to heads of state. Staying at this luxury hotel in the city center, you’ll venture throughout Vienna to see historical landmarks, including the Vienna State Opera, the Hofburg, and Schönbrunn Palace.
    Duration:
    4 Days
    Prices From:
    AU$ 3,036
    Trip Type:
    Luxury and Beyond, Private Experiences, Stays of Distinction
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  • Highlights of Vienna

    FIRST-CLASS | TAILOR-MADE: This short stopover in Vienna is the perfect way to devote a little extra time to one of the world’s great creative cities. Cruise down the Danube and day trip out to Salzburg, birthplace of Mozart and a pilgrimage for Sound of Music fans.
    Duration:
    4 Days
    Prices From:
    AU$ 1,371
    Trip Type:
    Stopovers/City Breaks, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Deluxe Austria: Vienna, Durnstein, Salzburg & More

    DELUXE | PRIVATE-GUIDED: Embark on a deluxe tour of Austria that takes you from Vienna to picturesque highlights like Salzburg and Melk. As you tour the country, you’ll visit Baroque old towns, follow in the footsteps of Mozart and Beethoven, and stay in deluxe accommodations in old castles and manors.
    Duration:
    8 Days
    Prices From:
    AU$ 12,062
    Trip Type:
    Luxury and Beyond, Private Experiences
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  • Melodies of the Danube: Budapest to Vilshofen

    Discover the romance of Old Europe on this river cruise from Budapest. Before sailing, explore Austro-Hungarian landmarks in Budapest. Then board your river vessel and cruise the Danube, stopping in little-seen Bratislava, the Austrian cities of Vienna and Salzburg, and finally Vilshofen, where you’ll disembark.
    Duration:
    11 Days
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Cruises & Sailing
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  • The Beautiful Blue Danube

    Voyage down the Danube to visit the capitals of the former Austro-Hungarian Empire. See the majesty of the old Empire at Hofburg Palace in Vienna, examine medieval manuscripts at the massive Benedictine abbey in Melk and soak in the relaxing Turkish baths of Budapest.
    Duration:
    8 Days
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Cruises & Sailing
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