Schloss Schonbrunn is Austria's answer to Versailles and is the former palace of the famous Sisi. The palace was designed for the empress's grandfather and features a broad square at the front and a magnificent staircase on the garden side. Between 1...
The Vienna Boys' Choir is one of the world's most famous choirs. The choir was originally linked to the Austrian court, but was disbanded in 1920. The then rector later founded the current choir. The musical standard has always been extremely high an...
These days the Austrian capital is a leading trendsetter in design. In the past, too, it was admired for its innovative interior fashions. Hofmobiliendepot Mobel Museum is one of the world's largest furniture and furnishings museums and, with over 16...
One of the biggest and most valuable collections of graphical art, architectural drawings, pictures and posters can be found in the Albertina Museum. This museum is situated in a palace which bears the name of Duke Albert of Sachsen-Teschen. There is...
Friedensreich Hundertwasser is one of Austria's best-known architects from the last century. His buildings are scattered throughout the entire city and attract attention with their colour and design. The most beautiful of all is Hundertwasser House....
From July to August every year, the square in front of the Rathaus is dominated by film and music. Operas and classical music films are projected on a huge screen all summer long, and there are sometimes also performances of dance and music. A big cr...
Museums Quartier is a big cultural complex with a vast amount of museums, magnificent buildings and theatres. Quartier is a combination of buildings of classic baroque and new modern constructions. It's situated in the recently rediscovered Neubau ar...
The Sachertorte is probably the most famous gateau in the world. The darkly-rich chocolate cake with apricot filling was made for the first time in 1832 by Franz Sacher. In 1876 his son opened a restaurant that later became Hotel Sacher. In 1954 the...
With its mahogany doors and worn leather armchairs, Planter's Club has the relaxed appearance of a typical early 19th century American club. Lean back, relax and watch the lazy ceiling fans disperse the rings of cigar smoke. Don't forget to fill your...
Because Austria is now part of the EU, the universal emergency telephone number is the same as all the other EU countries: 112. If you phone this number you will connected to the required emergency service, whether that be the police, fire brigade or...
For only €18.50, you can get a Vienna Card which gives you a lot of discounts in Vienna. This card is available in hotels and at the tourist information office at Albertina Square. This card also gives you free public transportation for 72 hours. Yo...