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Cheap City Breaks in Vienna - Inspiring sightseeing on the cheap
Regal Vienna is a place of genuine elegance and nowhere is more captivating for lovers of classical art and music. You can be forgiven for thinking that such a cultured city is bound to cost an arm and a leg but there are many imaginative ways to enjoy the Austrian capital on the cheap. Getting there has never been more attractive for thrifty travellers with plenty of low cost flights departing from many UK airports. Cheap city breaks in Vienna should hit the ground running and purchase a Vienna Card, allowing unlimited transport in the city and discounts galore in museums, landmarks and restaurants. A whirlwind city tour on the famous open top Red Bus is a great way to quickly get your bearings and promises a first glimpse of some of the most arresting imperial architecture in Europe.
Vienna Cheap City Breaks - Lots of fun distractions for youngsters
Despite a well-deserved reputation as a hotbed of refined culture, Vienna offers up a feast of thrills for young kids too. A rousing time is sure to be had in famous Prater Park which is known the world over for its iconic ferris wheel. There is an enthralling theme park complete with adrenaline rollercoaster rides, a planetarium and go karting. Spectacular Schonbrunn Palace is another unmissable treat with its lovely zoo and marionette puppet theatre and is one of Europes most captivating stately homes. Cheap city breaks in Vienna have access to some great arty attractions such as old masters and renaissance art at the History of Art museum and eye catching graphic art at the Albertina Museum. Perhaps the finest examples of classical art can be glimpsed in situ on Vienna's elegant streets where you will encounter imposing triumphal arches and statuesque civic buildings.
Cheap City Breaks in Vienna - Intoxicating classical music
If you live to shop, a visit to Vienna will be extremely satisfying. First port of call should be the fabulous Naschmarkt which has a lively flea market and bargains galore. Graceful Mariahilferstrasse is cheek by jowl craft shops and quaint gift boutiques offering something for every taste and budget. Here you will find a wealth of laid back cafes serving up hearty home cooking at rock bottom prices. What Vienna really does best is captivating classical music and nowhere else on earth can match the pomp and spectacle of a Viennese masked ball or a gala festive concert by the iconic Vienna Boys Choir. Cheap city breaks in Vienna can enjoy classic highbrow entertainment for much less during the regal Vienna Festival in May or during the colourful Summer of Music which features dozens of free classical concerts, opera and chamber music recitals across the city.
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