Spotlight on Vienna

Vienna, the capital of Austria is a cultural delight for travelers, combining old and new with its abundance of palaces, galleries, concert halls, parks, great places to eat, coffee house culture and of course the ubiquitous river Danube flowing through the city.

With wine production also being a big tradition in Vienna, be sure to visit to one of the famous Heurigers better known as wine taverns, where you can enjoy a glass of locally produced wine and sample traditional Viennese cuisine.

Explore the breathtaking architecture on the Ringstraße, a circular road around the inner city where you can see many historical sites including the The MAK: Museum of Applied Arts Vienna (insert clickable link), Vienna State Opera House, the Austrian Parliament Building, the Österreichische Postsparkasse (postal bank), by Otto Wagner and many more Classical, Gothic and Baroque buildings.

Looking for a classical music concert in Vienna? Secure your tickets for an evening in the company of Vienna's Classic Ensemble, inside the opulent St. Peter's Church. Catch a stellar performance in the capital of classical music. The Classic Ensemble have fiddled their Stradivarius instruments across the world, but there's no substitute for witnessing these renowned musicians first-hand.

If you want to find out more about music, then immerse yourself in the world of sound in this interactive sound museum. Sing and dance your way over to Vienna's House of Music and learn about the great composers, then become one!

As well as its strong musical links, Vienna is also the birthplace of Gustava Klimt, and artist Egon Schiele spent most of his working life in the city too. You can view the work of these great artists at the Albertina Museum, which is also home to many other masterpieces including works by Monet, Renoir and Picasso. Its sister museum The Albertina Modern also boasts one of the largest collections of modern and contemporary art in Europe, so why not make a day of it and book a combined ticket today.

There are many other museums to explore too, including Austrian Theater Museum, and Vienna's Museum of Illusions where mind-bending exhibits will challenge your perceptions and your senses!

In fact, there is so much to see and do you will want to go back again and again! So why not book your first trip today?