Vienna City Breaks

Vienna city breaks – History at every turn
A Vienna city break enriches the mind, and the senses. Founded around 500 BC, the city was originally a Celtic settlement and during the Middle Ages was home to the Babenberg Dynasty. During city breaks in Vienna, learn about the Habsburg dynasties, who arrived in 1440. The city eventually grew to become the capital of the Holy Roman Empire and a cultural centre for arts and science, music and fine cuisine – as it still is today. Due to the abundance of historically important buildings and sites, the capital of Austria was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001.

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Short breaks in Vienna – A classic place for music
During a short weekend break in Vienna, discover the city’s art and culture including the theatre, opera, classical music and fine arts. The Burgtheater is considered one of the best theatres in the German-speaking world and there are a multitude of smaller theatres too. Opera houses include the Staatsoper and the Volksoper, the latter being devoted to Viennese operetta. A classical concert is an essential part of a Vienna city break itinerary and they are performed at famous venues such as the Wiener Musikverein, home of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Wiener Konzerthaus. Many concert venues offer performances aimed at short break visitors, featuring works of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Johann Strauss.

Vienna city breaks – Explore with ease
Easily explored on foot, Vienna is a relatively small city making it ideal for a city breaks. Its position at the heart of central Europe is revealed in its blend of old and new architecture. Horse-drawn carriages and wooden trams work alongside a state-of-the-art underground system and the towering Gothic cathedral of St Stephen sits opposite the magnificent glass-fronted Haashaus. A truly beautiful place, it’s no surprise an Economist Intelligence Unit study of 127 world cities ranked the city third for quality of life. A city break in Vienna guarantees a good time!