This gorgeous European city is known for its elegant palace, wiener schnitzel, and Christmas markets.
Located on the River Danube, Austria’s capital city began as a Roman-era settlement.
Vienna is also known for its Ball Season, which runs from November until the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday.
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Over 400 balls take place with the Viennese Waltz and elegant formal attire in full display.
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Located in downtown Vienna,the Ritz-Carltonfeatures 201 guest rooms, including 43 suites.
Family-friendly options include babysitting service, connecting rooms, and children’s menus.
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St. Stephen’s Cathedral
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Browse the high-end shops and enjoy the grand historical architecture of the area.
Tostmann Trachten
Tostmann Trachtenis the best place to purchase locally-made traditional Austrian clothing.
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In business for over 60 years, Tostmann offers dirndls for ladies and lederhosen for gentlemen.
Choose from a variety of styles for adults and children.
Dinnerware, vases, figurines, teapots, and collectible objects are available at the shop.
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Expect a bold menu of whiskey highballs and classic cocktails.
The theme is fermentation and you’ll notice many pickled ingredients in the highly creative food and drink menu.
Multi-course tasting menus offer an experience that’s both sophisticated and casual, with friendly, attentive service.
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Fresh seafood, produce from the terrace gardens, wild boar, and more are treated in novel ways.
Choose the tasting menu or dine a la carte.
On Saturdays, a flea market next door offers books, record albums, antiques, and more.
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Best Time to Visit
Vienna’s climate is continental with cold winters and moderately warm summers.
For mild, although sometimes chilly weather, spring and fall are pleasant times to be in Vienna.
Fewer tourists make it easier to see the city’s attractions, and hotel rates are lower.
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Summer is warm and sunny with temperatures in the high 70s and perhaps a bit more rain.
The Ringstrasse, once the city’s fortifications and now a fashionable boulevard, circles the district.
Prater Park, Vienna’s amusement park, is in this district, as is the Augarten porcelain factory.
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Stadtpark features lush lawns, playgrounds, and the excellent restaurant Steirereck im Stadtpark for Austrian cuisine.
The district includes theKlimt Villa, with an exhibition of the artist Gustav Klimt’s life and work.
FromVienna International Airport, there are bus, train, taxi, and rideshare services.
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Children under six years old don’t need a ticket.
Ticket machines are located at underground stations, tobacconists, and online.
In addition to single tickets, travelcardsare available for longer periods of time.
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