Vienna City Breaks

First founded in 500B.C, Vienna became the capital of the Holy Roman Empire during the middle ages and later capital of the Austrian Empire and Austro – Hungarian Empire. These influences can be found in the culture and architecture of this now modern and vibrant city. Vienna is the capital of Austria and is also the political and economic centre of the country. It is located in the east of the country and is divided by the magnificent River Danube. The city is a designated UNESCO World Heritage site and is ranked third in the world for quality of life. Things to do in Vienna include a visit to Schonbrunn Castle, the number one tourist attraction in the city.

Other attractions include the Belvedere Museum, Hofburg Palace and the Danube Tower with its rotating café and the highest bungee centre in the world. Vienna City Breaks also offer an amazing array of art museums, parks and architectural jewels to visit in this fantastic city. A must for any holidaymaker to the city is a visit to the world famous Lipizzaner Spanish Horse Riding School of Vienna. Vienna also has strong musical links, being the birthplace of Johan Strauss (you can also visit a memorial to Mozart) and the Vienna Boys Choir, there are still regular venues for classical concerts and promenades. The city also has a strong underground dance and techno scene adding to the exciting nightlife of the city. Hotels in Vienna range from Luxury to budget value for money hostels and pensions all within easy reach of the city centre.

Local cuisine can boast Weiner Schnitzel (veal coated with egg and breadcrumbs), Tafelspitz (boiled beef) and Apfelstrudel (apple strudel) amongst its gastronomic delights, as well as being famous for its “coffee” culture. The Kaffehaus is the traditional meeting place to drink coffee, read newspapers and meet friends. There are also plenty of restaurants, bars and cafes serving international cuisine. The Naschmarkt, Vienna’s permanent market, sells fruit, vegetables, spices, fish and meat from around the world. The city is famous for its wines and the city has its own vineyards, the wine is traditionally drunk as a spritzer. Vienna has a fantastic infrastructure with all the main Autobahn’s linking to the city. It is served by Vienna International Airport, the Airport being and a hub for low cost cheap flight airlines, which offer cheap Flights to Vienna; this has seen an increase in popularity in Weekend Breaks to Vienna. Vienna Flights are available from most UK Airports all bookable online at Holiday Hypermarket!

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