Your Holiday in Vienna

Things to do in Vienna

Vienna is a musical city; home of the Viennese Waltz, Vienna Boys Choir and Lipizzaner dancing horses.  The genius work of composers such as Beethoven, Mozart, Schubert and Strauss still plays.

Vienna has several Art and History museums, as well as several other attractions to make your visit to the capital of Austria so exciting.

Vienna is famous for its Coffee Houses that still play an important role in Viennese culture and tradition.  It is completely normal for a customer to linger alone for hours and study the newspaper.  Along with coffee, the waiter will serve an obligatory glass of cold tap water and during a long stay will often bring additional water unrequested.  The furnishings of a Viennese café can vary from plush and comfy to modern and stylish.

The massive theme park, Prater boasts more than 250 attractions, from the Giant Ferris Wheel, Arcades, Ghost Trains, Go-Cart Rinks and Merry-Go-Rounds.  Plus there are a number of cafes, restaurants, snack bars and beer gardens.

Vienna Zoo is one of the few zoos in the world to house Giant Pandas.  Other animals at the zoo include Bats, Cheetahs, Elephants, Jaguars, Koalas, Orangutans, Penguins, Sea Lions, Timber Wolves and Vultures.  There is also an Aquarium House and Insectarium.

Must see Landmarks in Vienna

Clock Museum

The Vienna Clock Museum was opening in 1921 and boasts an interesting collection.  The collection includes astronomical clocks showing phases of the moon and the paths of planets.  The famous Viennese lantern clocks are also on view.  The modern wristwatch has its place in the museum as well as the cuckoo clock.

European Coat of Arms Museum

The European Coat of Arms Museum traces the development of coats of arms and heraldry over the last 1,000 years.  12^th century knights in armour covered their heads in battle for greater protection.  The shield bearing a coat of arms evolved as kind of medieval “ID card”.  Coats of arms became widespread for professional guilds, trades and place names of towns.  They were an early version of what we call a “logo” today.  This museum offers you the opportunity to trace family surnames and is just a tram ride from the Opera.

Jewish Museum

This is a 10 year old museum that tells the story of Viennese Jews through a fascinating mix of temporary and permanent exhibitions on specific themes.  Viennese architecture, literature, modern art, photography and salon culture are all featured.

Kunsthistorisches Museum

The Museum of Art History is one of the premier museums of fine arts in the world.  First opened in 1891, the building is a rectangular shape and topped with a dome that is 60 metres high.  The inside is beautifully decorated with marble and paintings.

Staatsoper

The Vienna Opera House reopened in 1955 after it’s destruction from the war.  The historical part from the front of the original 1869 building is still visible.  The façade remains in Renaissance arched style and the loggia on the Ringstrasse side underline the public character of the building.  A popular attraction for tourists.

Stadtpark

The Stadtpark is regarded as a link between the city centre and the 3rd district.  Not only is Stadtpark a pleasant place to stroll through and is also home to Vienna’s famous golden Johann Strauss statue.

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