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Vienna – a city guide to the main districts of the city

The land locked country of Austria, comfortably sat in the middle of mainland Europe is home to a melting pot of cultures within its capital city of Vienna. Vienna is made up of 23 districts; the first 9 districts are the closest to the city center, with Innere Stadt being the 1st and Alsergrund the 9th, many of which house fascinating museums and beautiful parks. From 10 onwards the districts spiral outwards in a clockwise motion. 

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Where to sleep in Vienna – a neighborhood guide

Whether you want to stay near the best shops and markets, next to the Stadtpark or by the quirky renovated Spittleberg houses, there is a vast choice in this melting pot of a city we call Vienna. This guide to the districts of the city will help you choose the perfect location for your trip. The first nine districts out of the 23 are the closest to the city centre.

Vienna shopping guide – where to shop and what to buy

Shopping is a favored past time in Vienna, so much so that many of its popular shopping streets have been pedestrianized so shoppers can amble along care free, laden with purchases. From luxury goods, designer boutiques, antique shops and art stores which are housed inside flagship stores or in quaint one off shops in various shopping districts, Vienna has it covered. 

Where to eat in the Vienna – a food and dining guide

Vienna is without doubt, recognized all around the world for its coffee-house culture. Locals spend hours inside the walls of these informal national institutes to soak up the oasis they call Gemütlichkeit – translating as a happy, peaceful and welcoming place. Austria’s central European location and imperial past means traditional Viennese cuisine contains mixed influences, but the schnitzel remains a firm favourite. Viennese cuisine is the only cuisine in the world to be named after a city too, so that’s saying something!

What to see and do in Vienna – a guide to notable attractions and landmarks

Full of palaces, huge former imperial buildings, rivers, mountains and lots and lots of museums, culture is at the heart of Vienna. Its recent history is fascinating and extremely well presented all over the city. A large part of Viennese modern culture is also relaxing in coffeehouses and watching the world go by, often outside important landmarks, bringing historical and modern day culture together.

Top 10 Romantic things to do in Vienna

Book a Vienna hotel for a romantic whirl of chandelier-lit coffee houses and storybook Hapsburg palaces. Waltz along the blue Danube or take a dizzying ride in the Riesenrad Ferris wheel. Use this guide to find your vision ofRomantic Vienna.

Winter holidays in Vienna travel guide

Warm up over mulled wine at a Christmas market or chocolate cake in a grand coffee house on a winter break in Vienna. Book a winter hotel in Vienna to be swept off your feet at palace balls and open-air ice rinks.

Where to stay in Vienna - a travel guide to Vienna's neighbourhoods

Whether you want to gaze at Hapsburg palaces or stroll along the Danube, deciding where to stay in Vienna will help you make the most of your visit. Choose a Vienna hotel using this guide to the city’s key neighbourhoods.

Short breaks in Vienna – 48 hours of Habsburg palaces, opera and opulent coffee houses

Imperial palaces, royal parks and groundbreaking art galleries spoil the senses on a short break in Vienna. This inspirational itinerary will help you get the most out of your stay in a Vienna hotel.

A Vienna travel guide – sublime coffee houses, imperial art treasures and speciality shopping

A Vienna city break glides effortlessly between the past in gilded Hapsburg palaces and art galleries and the present in slinky lounge bars and design-driven boutiques. Book a Vienna hotel to discover a city full of fairy tales and 21st-century fantasy.

Top 10 hotels in Vienna

Whether you're seeking chandelier-lit Art Nouveau opulence or a homely and inexpensive guesthouse, you'll find a Vienna hotel to suit you with this handy guide to the top 10 hotels in Vienna.

An Austria travel guide – mountains that move, Amadeus that rocks and culture that lifts the spirits

Discover lavish Hapsburg palaces and Mozart symphonies, luscious cakes and Alpine skiing holidays in Austria. Book a hotel in Austria to discover a country loaded with culture and packed with memorable landscapes.

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