Holidays in
Vienna

Austria’s grand capital city

Vienna’s elegant and opulent architecture reflects the city as a whole. And, while its incredible Baroque buildings are undeniably impressive at first glance, you’ll find further delights when you dig a little deeper. Austria’s capital is not just a visual wonder, it’s also a cultural heavyweight, with world-class art, music and literary history to enhance all Vienna holidays. There are enough places to eat and drink to keep everyone happy – from lively bars to laid-back restaurants where families with children can have a relaxed dining experience.

Don’t forget to stop off at one (or several) of the city’s elegant cafés or coffeehouses. These beautiful venues have long attracted the world’s great and good, and sipping coffee and eating a delicious slice of strudel under one of the café’s beautiful domed roofs is a must on a visit to Vienna. Best of all, everything is within easy reach, thanks to the compact nature of the city centre and its accessible public transport network. This means visitors are free to focus on which historical marvel to admire next, or simply which hotspot to stop off and snack at. A true grande dame of a destination, holidays to Vienna never disappoint.

All resorts in Vienna

Vienna City
Vienna City

Three tips for a top trip

Use public transportVienna’s public transport system is efficient and makes navigating the city a doddle. Be sure to make the most of its trams, buses, trains and subways.
Shops close on Sundays Most shops and supermarkets don’t open on Sundays, so do your shopping during the week. Many cafés and restaurants do open, but check before you go.
Do a Danube doubleBoost your obligatory boat trip on the Danube river by making it a multi-country experience and booking a journey that sails through to Bratislava in Slovakia.

Best attractions to see in Vienna

    The Kiss

    This world-famous painting by Austria’s favourite artistic son, Gustav Klimt, can be seen at The Belvedere – a complex of beautiful palaces that house multiple art collections.

    Schonbrunn Palace

    Formerly a summer residence for Austrian royalty, this magnificent Baroque palace is a Unesco World Heritage Site with show-stopping manicured gardens to wander through.

    Vienna State Opera

    Even if you’re not an opera fan, you’ll be bowled over by this building. Take a tour or buy tickets for a performance to see it really come to life.

    Your Vienna questions, answered

    You must eat ‘sachertorte’ while in Vienna. This indulgent chocolate cake, layered with apricot jam, was invented in the city and is available in numerous cafés and restaurants.

    German is the official language of Austria. Vienna is a very cosmopolitan capital city where you’ll be able to get by perfectly well with English.

    Exciting cultural events and festivals take place throughout the year, but the warm summer months, and November to December – when the Christmas markets arrive – are always popular.