Vienna City Breaks

Vienna City Breaks - One of the most elegant European capitals
A land of dramatic alpine scenery, charming Tyrolean villages and arguably the most cultured entertainment in Europe, Austria is a nation full of contrasts. This is evidenced in its attractive historic capital Vienna, a city of incredible beauty and vitality. A Vienna city break offers history lovers an inspiring journey back in time which provides a legacy of stunning imperial palaces and more than 100 art museums. Major highlights include the stunning Hofburg and Schonnbrun palaces, St Stephens’s cathedral and a day exploring glorious fine art in the immense Museum Quarter is an absolute must. Vienna is also a city that has reinvented itself with some of Europe's most outstanding modern architecture. The Hundertwasserhaus and Wotrubakirche are incredibly popular attractions and delightfully unique.

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Vienna City Breaks - Glamorous, classical entertainment
Classical music lovers descend on Vienna in their thousands during the celebrated Viennese ball season which boasts over 200 glamorous balls each year. Each feature music from world class symphony orchestras from Vienna and overseas and many are held in opulent settings such as the State Opera House and Hofburg Palace. The opportunity to experience a concert by the famed Viennese Boys' Choir is one definitely not to be missed and is especially evocative during the festive season. In fact artistic live performances of every conceivable genre can be enjoyed during a Vienna city break. The city is known for its experimental theatre productions so you can enjoy chic cabaret nights, musicals and a vibrant live contemporary music scene.

Vienna City Breaks - An enchanting playground for kids
The city is compact and welcoming and has a pleasantly relaxed atmosphere, filled with rolling green spaces and parkland. Most offer abundant leisure facilities and attractions for children, especially at Schonbrunn and Prater Park which feature the world's oldest zoo, a wonderful marionette puppet theatre and exciting traditional funfair. Young children will not want to miss the enchantment of a performance by the world famous dancing Lipizzaner horses of the Spanish Riding School and a Christmas short break in Vienna offers a fabulous festive atmosphere with charming markets, open air ice skating and thrilling street theatre. There is a wealth of history and colourful local life to encounter simply by strolling through its many pedestrianised streets and arcades; however no Vienna city break would be complete without a relaxing cruise along the majestic River Danube.