Vienna travel

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The castles and palaces of the Habsburg emperors, Schonbrunn, Hofburg and Belvedere still dominate Vienna and will fascinate anyone on a city break in Vienna. The wonderful location of the city among the hills, forests and the beautiful river Danube has always been a focal point of various cultures in Central Europe.

Musicians in Rococo costumes, a variety of museums and monuments, and monuments of Mozart, will transport visitors into a nostalgic world that is difficult to escape during their weekend break in Vienna. The highlight of the year is the annual Opera Ball. This is the most popular of all the Viennese balls and will find high society floating in time to the waltzes of the State Opera.

Should all that seem too old fashioned, then there is also plenty more to entertain and fascinate visitors planning a Vienna city break. Tourists can admire the contemporary art in the Museum Quarter of Vienna or the beautiful architecture and modern façades all over the city.
Comfortable cafes, such as the famous Sacher Hotel as well as traditional beer gardens invite tourists to relax for a while after an exhausting day in Vienna.

In the evening, the Austrian capital has something for every taste. Ranging from operas and musicals, and a diverse music and DJ scene, nightlife are on offer for all musical tastes.

Facts

Name	Vienna
Region	Wien
Country	Austria
Continent	Europe
Latitude	48.208488 North
Longitude	16.372080 East
Elevation	171 m
Population	1,691,468