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Expansively rich and most-talked about are the historic and contemporary buildings, imperial palaces and the MuseumsQuartier District. The wood-panelled interiors of historic buildings create a luxurious, yet relaxed, cosy atmosphere.
Vienna, Austria’s capital lies in the country’s east, on the Dunabe River. Home to a staggering 1,741 million people, the city speaks volumes in rich architecture, culture and historical buildings. Brewed in history, the city expresses its ancient customs through the heart of its people, with winding cobbled streets, stately palaces and cozy wood-panelled interiors.
Cheap flights to Vienna are now available for a limited period of time, so get ready to be enchanted by this magnificent city. Vienna is home to the Vienna International Airport (VIE), an approximate 25-minute drive from the city center.
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Expansively rich and most-talked about are the historic and contemporary buildings, imperial palaces and the MuseumsQuartier District. The wood-panelled interiors of historic buildings create a luxurious, yet relaxed, cosy atmosphere.
Its artistic and intellectual antiquity was formulated by remarkable residents - Mozart, Beethoven and Sigmund Freud. Early reproductions of paintings and wonderful symphonies can be enjoyed at the MuseumsQuartier District.
Traditional Viennese cuisine is generally quite heavy and meat-based. The most common dish is, of course, the Wiener schnitzel, which is breaded and golden deep-fried veal.
Essential details you need to know before your trip
Country | Austria |
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Currency | Euro |
Language | German, English, Austro-Bavarian |
Hub Airport | Vienna International Airport (VIE) |
Airline | Austrian Airlines |
Time Zone | GMT + 2 |
Travel Adaptor | Type C & F |
Vienna’s social calendar is dotted with a range of festivals and events all year round. Summer season (June - August) is considered the best time to visit Vienna. The skies are clear, the weather is pleasant, and a horde of summer events entice you to lose yourself in the festivities. Enjoy Vienna’s street culture and bloom of flowers that mushroom up all around the city. Escalated airfares and hotel tariffs can also be expected during this time of year. Vienna’s winter (December – February) seems like a scene straight out of a dream, covered in snow - or sometimes not - as festive lights decorate each house you pass by. During this time, Christmas festivities beckon you toward the sound of Christmas carols, friendly people and warm traditional cuisine. If you are considering spring time (March – May) to sojourn, then the splendour of the Schonberg Castle is breath-taking. Spring also means it is time for the Vienna Spring Festival.
Average temperature (°C) & rainfall (mm) per month
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Low (°C) | -3°C | -2°C | 1°C | 5°C | 10°C | 13°C | 1°C | 5°C | 15°C | 11°C | 6°C | 2°C |
High (°C) | 3°C | 5°C | 10°C | 15°C | 20°C | 23°C | 26°C | 26°C | 21°C | 15°C | 8°C | 4°C |
Rainfall (mm) | 35 | 39 | 41 | 48 | 64 | 75 | 73 | 65 | 48 | 42 | 49 | 44 |
The city is staggeringly rich in history and culture, with ancient buildings and palaces conquering the streets of Vienna. Viennese Stephansdom, in the centre of the city, holds the landmark for the city and is also a symbol for the Austrian reconstruction after the Second World War. The Vienna opera house was one of the first splendid monumental buildings at the Ringstrasse. Opera stars from all over the world have performed on this stage. Vienna is among the least-spoiled of the great old western European capitals. Its central core, the Innere Stadt, is easily manageable by foot and public transport. In a city renowned for its architecture, many of Vienna’s urban projects are those devised over several centuries by imperial gardeners and architects.
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