{"id":5473,"date":"2019-12-05T10:35:53","date_gmt":"2019-12-05T10:35:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.aerlingus.com\/?p=5473"},"modified":"2024-08-26T14:35:34","modified_gmt":"2024-08-26T14:35:34","slug":"city-guide-vienna","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/city-guide-vienna\/","title":{"rendered":"City Guide: Vienna"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Frequently voted as one of the world\u2019s most-liveable cities, Vienna remains one of the most satisfying cities to visit if you\u2019re looking for a quick getaway.<\/h3>\n

With so much to see, eat and drink in the Austrian capital, you may well find yourself planning a second visit before you\u2019ve even come home.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Ringstrasse Tour<\/h4>\n

If you\u2019re visiting Vienna for the first time, it could take you a while to come to terms with the splendour all around you. A quick way of ticking off some of the must-see sights is a 25-minute round trip on the yellow Ring Tram (Wiener Linier). Journeying around a UNESCO-approved boulevard, you\u2019ll get a glimpse of the city\u2019s architectural highlights: Vienna State Opera, Parliament, City Hall, Museum of Fine Arts and the Stock Exchange. Not to mention the many decorous palaces dotted in between.<\/p>\n

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Running every half-hour from 10am to 5:30pm, the Ring Tram also comes with an audio guide that will give you the rundown on what you\u2019re seeing, and the significance to this regal city. You’ll notice evidence of Vienna’s time as a medieval walled city to it emergence as the centre of an immense European empire. Today, all of these wonderful sights remain part of a beautifully bright, modern and green city.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t

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Hofburg Palace<\/h4>\n

Vienna offers no shortage of palaces and ornate buildings to experience during your visit. If you\u2019re determined to pack in as much as is possible, put the Sch\u00f6nbrunn Palace and Belvedere at the very top of your list. Belvedere is home to one of Vienna\u2019s most impressive museums.<\/p>\n

However, if you\u2019re looking to get right into the thick of old Viennese extravagance, don’t miss the Hofburg Palace. Once the focal point of the Austrian empire, the Hofburg now stands as the official seat of the country\u2019s President. There are a number of intriguing rooms to discover. The Palace\u2019s Imperial Silver Collection gives visitors a first-hand look at how the European elite would have dined. The collection includes over 7,000 items of dinnerware, some of which are still used in state banquets today.<\/p>\n

Additionally, a museum dedicated to the Empress Sisi will give you the low-down on day-to-day activities in this elaborate home. With over 300 of her personal items, you\u2019ll get an incredible insight into everything from the clothes she wore, to the intricacies of her imperial carriage. Designed in a style that reflects the most fashionable trends of the day, the splendour in which the Austrian monarchy once dwelt will be an eye-opening experience.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t

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Josephinum<\/h4>\n

A rather strange little place, Josephinum began life as a purpose-built medical academy for army surgeons. Today, it is one of Vienna\u2019s most unusual museums. Housed in a wonderfully ornate building dating back to the late 18th century, the exhibitions can seem a little odd at first. There are 200-year-old anatomical models made of wax. What were once vitally important teaching aids have since become strangely realistic dummies that allow you to see all the inner-workings of the human body. Things begin to get a bit terrifying when you come to the medical instruments! Actual tools used to help and heal the wounded two centuries ago, you\u2019ll be relieved to know they’re no longer in use.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t

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Naschmarkt<\/h4>\n

A visit to the famous Naschmarkt is essential. It\u2019s the perfect place to sample local and exotic cuisines, or just sit around and people-watch to your heart\u2019s content. This vibrant city market has been a popular destination for quite some time now. Commencing business in the 16th century, the Naschmarkt has since been the place where things get done in the Austrian capital. At one point a central hub of the powerful Austrian empire, people from all walks of life would buy and sell their goods in these wonderfully colourful surroundings.<\/p>\n

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If you\u2019re looking for a particularly special day out, try to come by the market on a Saturday. Boasting a flea market that will keep you busy, it\u2019s a great place to wander around and pick up unique gifts.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t

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Caf\u00e9 Central<\/h4>\n

As much a setting of unrivalled historical importance as a place to get coffee and cakes, Caf\u00e9 Central once counted everyone from Leon Trotsky to Sigmund Freud amongst its clientele. Priding itself as the \u2018real\u2019 centre of Vienna, the caf\u00e9 is less than 10-years shy of celebrating its 150th year in business. In a beautiful setting, you’ll soak up the historical surroundings while working your way through their eclectic array of treats.<\/p>\n

Wiener Schnitzel<\/h4>\n

Like their German cousins to the north, Vienna doesn\u2019t mess around when it comes to meat. A fried delicacy, the wiener schnitzel is one of Austria\u2019s most well-known dishes. Unrivalled comfort-food, this schnitzel, much like strudel, can be found all over the Austrian capital. Depending on what time of year you\u2019re making your trip, Schnitzelwirt will offer you with a lovely outdoor setting where you can enjoy the meat-feast. If you\u2019re feeling a little adventurous with how you take your schnitzel, they offer a range of 15 different types for you to try.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t

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Apple Strudel<\/h4>\n

You won’t need to go far to find somewhere selling this\u00a0traditionally Viennese dish. If you\u2019re really looking to experience the dessert somewhere special, Kaffee Alt Wien will not disappoint. Widely regarded to provide some of the best strudels Vienna has to offer, the extremely welcoming surroundings may see you hanging around to sample their dinner menu as well.<\/p>\n

Sturm<\/h4>\n

Austria is famous for its many fine wines and beers, but something to look out for if you visit in the latter months of the year is Sturm. Only available from the end of September into mid-October, Sturm is a curious little wine that can\u2019t be corked. Due to a rapid fermentation process, the bottles can’t be sealed as they would otherwise burst. The refreshing drink isn’t overly strong, but given that it needs to be consumed sooner rather than later, you do tend to get through quite a bit of it.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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