A culturally rich city; for all its fascinating history, there is an edgy modern side to Vienna that should be explored. Enjoy a tour, dinner and concert in Schönbrunn Palace – summer residence to the Hapsburg family, with its stunning display of baroque gardens and architecture. Alternatively you can visit the spectacular Hofburg Imperial Palace, home to the Hapsburg dynasty for over six centuries and where the notorious Marie Antoinette grew up.
There are museums aplenty in the MuseumsQuartier where you’ll find Leopold Museum and MUMOK – Vienna’s modern art museum. Explore the Sigmund Freud Museum where the famed psychoanalyst spent 40 years before being forced into exile. Learn to waltz, Viennese style with a private lesson at one of many schools that cater for tourists hectic schedules. Wander around Tiergarten, the world’s oldest zoo. Bask in the sunshine on Vienna’s ‘beach’ on the banks of the Danube. Grab a bargain in Flohmarket – a Viennese institution and one of Europe’s best flea markets.
For fans of classical music there are a multitude of concerts and operas to delight in all over the city. For a unique experience, visit Vienna’s main cemetery and see if you can spot the graves of Beethoven, Brahms, Mozart and Strauss.
