Vienna is a vibrant Austrian city with rich history, stunning architecture, and countless palaces, museums, and other marvels that tell its story. Once the seat of the Habsburg Empire, today Austria is known around the world as a hub of music, art, and sophistication.
If you're planning to travel to Vienna, Austria, there are a few things you should know before you go. So let's brush up on some facts about the historic city, from its most famous residents to can't-miss attractions.
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Vienna, Austria
Home to famous classical music composers
Lovers of music visit here each year to experience the Vienna State Opera, the home of classical music. Music to the Austrians is culturally sacred as famous composers like Mozart, Beethoven, Joseph Haydn, and Josef Strauss all lived and worked in Vienna during their lifetimes. During the 1700s and 1800s, Vienna was the classical musical capital of the world! Read our Travel Editor's tips on the wonderful places in Austria for music lovers.
View Vienna's Old City
Travel on Vienna's Ring Tram
Once in Vienna, the best way to familiarize yourself with this majestic city is by riding on the Vienna Ring Tram. This 30 minute trip takes you through the Old City and along the Ringstrasse, the main boulevard in Vienna. While on the tram, you can see the magnificent Vienna State Opera, Imperial Palace, Parliament, City Hall, and much more. The Vienna Ring Tram departs on a lap of the Ring every 30 minutes from Schwedenplatz.
View Klimt paintings in Vienna
A treat for art-lover's
Art enthusiasts will relish visiting the Österreichische Galerie Belvedere Museum in Vienna where Gustav Klimt's legendary paintings "The Kiss" and "Judith", as well as major works by Schiele and Kokoschka, are on permanent display. Gustav Klimt is one of Vienna’s favorite son’s and a globally renowned symbolist painter. Visitors will learn about Vienna and Austria through his artworks. It is a superb gallery that is a must see for art lovers.
Gold and Silver collectors
Explore Vienna's many antique stores.
Collectors of fine gold and silver are drawn to travel to Salzburg and Vienna. Austrians are known for their brilliant handcrafted silver design and production. Choose from jewelry, tea sets, candlestick holders and ornaments at many of the Silver Factory and store outlets across Vienna. Before leaving Vienna, travelers can delight in riding on the Giant Ferris Wheel, called the Riesenrad, which offers spectacular views and photo opportunities from the city, over the Danube River, and into the Austrian countryside. Set in the Prater, this park offers amusements for all the family to enjoy.
There are so many reasons to travel to Vienna.
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