Subterranian fun in Austria

Advantages: Interesting, educational and fun
Disadvantages: 9 degrees and damp

...a blanket to wrap around your shoulders and keep the chill out. Austria and in particular Vienna, is a wonderful destination for any holiday maker, the Seegrotte was only one of the many sights we managed to take in on our week away, the people are very friendly, the scenery is amazing and Vienna in particular is just brilliant, we loved it so much we are already planning a return!...

jimblob 17.10.2004 · Read review
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Vienna All Style and Grace

Advantages: Style and Grace
Disadvantages: None really

...Vienna - the capital of Austria and the home of the Habsberg empire - was not my first choice as a holiday destination. In fact we got there a little by mistake. We wanted to go to Venice but my dyslexia got the better of the travel agent and we wound up there. We were so glad. It truly is a magnificent city. Vienna was the headquarters of Europes longest lasting Empire. The Habsbergs ruled over the Hungarian Austrian empire for 600 years and finally lost Austria to the republicans early in the 20th century. Why am I telling you this, well the Habsbergs admired beauty, music and architecture and that is what Virnna is all about. The first thing that strikes you is the architecture. Vienna is the home of Baroque and Rococco styles of building and was largely spared (or restored after)by countless wars over the centuries and walking...

cabletow 16.10.2001 · Read review
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The A to Z guide for Vienna

Advantages: Great city for a weekend break or even more
Disadvantages: can be quite hot in summer

...This A to Z guide is intended to give you an overview about what to see and where to go in Vienna, the capital of Austria. Some more detailed reviews of certain attractions will follow later (some are already available). A Augarten This is a nice park north of the city centre, long ago a hunting area for the emperors, but since 1775 open to the public. It also hosts the famous Augarten porcelain factory, which is located in the former Orangerie where Mozart and Beethoven did perform music for the emperors. B Belvedere The two palaces (Upper Belvedere and Lower Belvedere) have been built as the summer residence for Prince Eugene of Savoy, an important Austrian military strategist who defeated the Turks in 1683 after they besieged Vienna and he defeated the French Army of Louis XIV at Blenheim in 1704 (together...

Michael-S 06.07.2001 (23.11.2001) · Read review
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Wonderful Vienna

Advantages: Great Culture, architecture, lots of things to do
Disadvantages: Capital city prices, european weather

...I went to Vienna in October 2001 and spent a week there with some friends who showed me some local bars and made me promise not to tell anyone about them so they arent spoiled. I can honestly say that it is one of the nicest cities I have ever been to. Combining the efficiency with warmth and hospitality, every street radiates an atmosphere of culture and good living. So here are the things they let me disclose to the outside world. If you are a fan of architecture, then you will love Vienna, fortunately the war did not do too much damage and there are many buildings dating back to its glory days of the centre of the Austro Hungarian empire. Of course you must see the Schönbrunn palace. The summer residence of the old imperial family, it is an enormous place, comprising a huge palace (two different tours available, fairly...

ultras67 15.12.2002 (16.12.2002) · Read review
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The top place for Culture and Classical Music

Advantages: Class, culture and music
Disadvantages: Could be quite expensive

...This is part of my travel diary on a tour from Contiki. Berlin/Prague/Vienna tour Day 7 By late afternoon/early evening, we arrived in Vienna, capital of Austria and classical music. What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of Austria? Sound of Music, Viennesse Waltz, Viennesse biscuit or Arnold Schwarzenegger? Well for me it?is definitely Music!! Austria is one of the most cultured countries in Europe and Vienna being its capital is also the capital for classical music. Threfore, there is no surprise that many well-known composers or musicians and some examples are Mozart, Johann Strauss, Hadyn and Schubert. Vienna is all about classical music and beauty with a amazing collection of buildings and architecture. The city lies in the Danube Valley and has been inhibited for thousands of years...

medgenie 17.05.2009 · Read review
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Vienna: Charm and Grace

Advantages: Big city offerings with a small city atmosphere.
Disadvantages:

...Freud certainly epitomizes Vienna! This is a city which is steeped in history, not quaint, but full of charm and endurance. Of all the bombed cities it is the one that rebuilt in the old style and yet has the artistic sense to add modern buildings which are asthetic and pull from the architecture already standing. A gateway to the east, the city is full of old Cech and Hungarian names and now adds the Bosnian and Croatian colors to its palette. Its a city where the people carry history on their faces. These are not open faces, but rather lined with roads from empiric times and glories past: proud and heavy with struggle to haul this weight into the future. Smiles are not freely given, have to be earned. The cafes are Viennese culture and coffee has a whole culture of its own here. All the many kinds are wonderful and made with water...

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The Perfect Weekend Break

Advantages: A very nice place with friendly people
Disadvantages: You have to come home again

...I visited Vienna in March 2001 and have to say this was one of my most favourite places I have visited on a short City break. We flew with Buzz from Stansted that took about 1 hour 40 minutes flying time. The Airport is connected well to the City Centre with a twice-hourly service that takes about 20 minutes. We stayed in The Renaissance Penta hotel that I will recommend and Ive written a separate opinion on this lovely hotel. Vienna, which is the capital of Austria, is such a beautiful place, with its excellent breath taking architecture, which you can find, throughout the city. I find Vienna like an updated similar version of Prague, except that Vienna is a lot more expensive. Vienna is a city that I did feel threaten to be in. The people are friendly, the streets are clean and to be honest I had a totally stress free holiday...

bazza1603 28.04.2001 · Read review
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Excellent hotel in Vienna

Advantages: Large rooms, clean, with firendly staff.
Disadvantages: 10 minute walk to shops and cathedral

...The Hilton Vienna Plaza is an excellent hotel located on the Ringstrasse in Central Vienna, I will talk more about the hotels location later on. Before I arrived at the hotel I emailed the manager with a few questions about the local area and the hotel etc. The hotel staff are incredibly friendly and I received an email back with all of my questions answered which was helpful. It took around twenty minutes to get to the hotel from the Airport, although on my way back to the airport at the end of my stay it took about thirty minutes because of heavier traffic. Check-in was fast and very efficient, the hotel staff were friendly and gave me a map of the local area. I booked to stay in a standard king room, the rooms at the hotel are a very nice size. The bed was very comfortable and there was a chaise longue, desk, television, safe, tea...

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Hilton Hotel, Vienna

Advantages: Great Central Location with efficient staff
Disadvantages: Small gym and Spa

...This is a smart and clean hotel in the central part of Vienna. The capital is within walking distance but the hotel is also close to the tram stops making travel even easier. Consider booking via their website or an independent agent, for best prices. Apply for the 'free' Hilton Honours card (rewards available and priority checkin & checkout). The staff are helpful and nothing is too much. Breakfast is very good with a varied choice of foods. The hotel bars are small but never seemed to get fully packed out. Ask for some nuts and a bowl for free will be supplied. The rooms are comfortable and of a good size. Its very clean throughout. The gym is tiny but there is a spa and its suitable to take a glass & drinks into. I've given it a 5star excellent rating as it was fault free. The service is superb, the hotel clean and tidy...

martinwi 07.02.2008 · Read review
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Small, but perfectly formed hotel in Vienna

Advantages: Classy, comfortable, fantastic breakfast
Disadvantages: Not overly expensive, but the rates match how nice it is

...In October of last year my husband and I celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary. Astounded at how quickly the years had passed and determined to reward ourselves for our staying power, we looked for a suitably romantic/memorable way to mark the occasion. It was my husband who hit on the idea of getting the night train to Vienna (must write about this too) and I was tasked with selecting the hotel. Well, I really wanted to make sure I picked something special for the occasion. I work away quite a bit (only in the UK - nothing special) and get to stay in Hiltons and Crowne Plazas, and, whilst these are really good quality chains, I was really hoping to find something different so that I wouldn't feel like I was on a work trip! I found the Altstadt Vienna on tripadvisor where it was the 5th most popular hotel in Vienna. Well...

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