Spotlight on Vienna

Feeling festive already? Then head to Vienna where Christmas markets are already open and Christmas lights are on. Rich in history, architecture, galleries, concert halls, coffee houses and hearty winter cuisine, Vienna is a great choice for a quick winter getaway. Read on to find out more...

Spotlight on Vienna
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Feeling festive already? Then head to Vienna where Christmas markets are already open and Christmas lights are on. Rich in history, architecture, galleries, concert halls, coffee houses and hearty winter cuisine, Vienna is a great choice for a quick winter getaway.

Dive into two rich cultural highlights from the mighty Austrian Empire. Travel back in time to the opulent heyday of the Austrian Empire, with skip-the-line access to the magnificent Kunsthistorisches Museum and Imperial Treasury.

Kunsthistorisches Museum and Imperial Treasury: Skip the Line - Yacooba
Dive into two rich cultural highlights from the mighty Austrian Empire.

Be transported back into the glamorous world of the Habsburgs at The Imperial Carriage Museum. Located in Schönbrunn Mews, it contains a collection of more than 60 historical state coaches, sledges, and sedan chairs as well as gowns and paintings. The collection includes the baroque Imperial Coach and a number of other carriages and artefacts.

Imperial Carriage Museum at Schönbrunn Palace - Yacooba
The collection at the Imperial Carriage Museum includes the baroque Imperial Coach and a number of other artifacts.

Looking for something more modern? Then visit the Museum of Modern Art Ludwig Foundation. Eye-catching from the outside, you can’t miss the towering bluestone facade. Inside explore the works of Picasso, Warhol, Lichtenstein and many more with MUMOK’s changing exhibitions.

mumok: Museum of Modern Art Ludwig Foundation - Skip the Line - Yacooba
Enjoy an exploration of modern art in Vienna with changing exhibitions.

As the birthplace of Mozart, it would be a shame to miss a night of classical music whilst in Vienna, so escape the winter chill and enjoy an evening of beautiful music at the Kursalon. Located on the edge of Vienna City Park, within its elegant walls, you can enjoy the dulcet, dancing tones from two of history's best, Johann Strauss and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

Strauss and Mozart Concert: VIP - Yacooba
Enjoy an evening of beautiful classical music in the city that’s synonymous with Europe’s finest composers.

So pack your suitcase and enjoy the festivities early without the crowds and book your travel package with us.