Vienna
Austria
Cultural splendour in ‘the City of Music’
A city of imperial grandeur, a major showcase of fine art, and a musical inspiration: Vienna is a masterpiece. Once the centre of the powerful Habsburg dynasty, few cities can boast its majestic architecture and lofty ambition towards high culture. Outrageously opulent palaces such as Schloss Belvedere, Schloss Schönbrunn and the monumental Hofburg complex leave a lasting impression, whilst the iconic St Stephen’s Cathedral, one of the country’s most beloved landmarks, houses a trove of artistic treasures. Baroque avenues and immaculately landscaped gardens are lined with myriad galleries, museums, concert halls and elegant coffee houses. With a wealth of things to see and do, Vienna has to be amongst the most culturally rich cities in the world.
VIENNA CITY BREAK
Explore this palatial & imperial jewel
- City centre hotel gives you the freedom to explore Vienna at your own pace
- Discover the grandeur of Schönbrunn Palace
- See 'Alternatives' below for other suggested attractions
- Return flights included
- 3 nights bed & breakfast accommodation
Not the itinerary for you? We can turn this into a cultural or an art tour, contact us.
“Our Vienna tour was wonderful, fantastic and a huge success! Thank you to everyone involved. Not one negative comment from anyone, the guide was super, marvellous and lovely. Sights and itinerary great – fabulous mix and the last night dinner and concerts were brilliant – so happy.” – Betty, Group Organiser
From £499 per person
based on two sharing in a twin/double room, with a minimum of 35 passengers travelling in a specific month
Best time to go
March, April, July, August, October, November, December
Suggested Hotel
Hotel & Palais Strudlhof, Vienna
- Historic palace and modern hotel
- Easy access to central Vienna
- Comfortable & contemporary rooms
- Spacious lounge & bar, and outdoor terrace with great views
- Close to the tram stop
Not the hotel for your group? Other hotels are available, contact us.
Attractions:
Schönbrunn Palace
This staggeringly grandiose palace of the Habsburgs’ has almost 1,500 rooms, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is the epitome of imperial opulence. A vision of baroque symmetry, the fine state rooms display wonderfully rococo interiors and the residential apartments have elegant 19th century furnishings. The palace is surrounded by magnificent gardens, intricately regimented in a formal French style.
Alternatives
St Stephen’s Cathedral
This mighty Gothic cathedral stands watch over the city of Vienna and shelters a rich collection of artistic treasures. Constructed over centuries, the cathedral’s amalgamation of Gothic spires, Renaissance details and Baroque features is crowned with colourful chevron-patterned tiles which shimmer like scales on its roof. Climb the steep spiral steps up the South Tower for an astounding view over this beautiful city.
Belvedere Palace
This exquisite palace was built as a summer residence for Prince Eugene of Savoy, and today functions as a wonderfully baroque art gallery. The Upper Belvedere is home to many important examples of Austrian art from across the ages, and it also has an unrivalled collection of work by Gustav Klimt. Across the flawless ornamental gardens, the apartments and state rooms of the Lower Belvedere reflect an aristocratic splendour.
Hofburg Imperial Palace
The sprawling Imperial Palace of Hofburg is one of the world’s largest palace complexes. Begun in the 13th century, it served as the centre of the Austro-Hungarian Empire until the early 20th century, and was also a Habsburg imperial residence. Today, this grand complex forms a Viennese empire of culture, homing many museums and exhibitions including the important world-class Kunsthistorisches Museum, the rococo private chambers of the last of the Habsburgs and the classic Spanish Riding School.
Museum Quarter
Vienna’s Museum Quarter is a vast collection of cultural institutions, ripe for intellectual exploration. Everything from historic architecture to contemporary design is represented, with exhibitions on fine art, architecture, music, fashion, theatre, dance, literature and subcultures, ranging from the classic to the contentious. Highlights include the Leopold Musuem, a showcase of historic masterpieces, and MUMOK, a modern art museum tracing the development of the avant garde in Vienna.
Vienna Woods & Mayerling
The wonderful forested highlands of the Vienna Woods form a protected reserve which serves as the city’s ‘green lung’. As well as sheltering a wealth of wildlife, the gentle slopes provide a wonderful natural landscape to explore. The Vienna Woods are home to the Heiligenkreuz Abbey, famous for its singing monks, and the infamous hunting lodge of Mayerling, inspiration for the tragic ballet Mayerling following the mysterious deaths of Crown Prince Rudolph and his mistress in the 1890s.
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