Things to do in Vienna

For centuries Vienna was the capital of the Habsburg empire, and it still shows. The Hofburg, Schönbrunn and Belvedere palaces sit within easy reach of each other, and the museums along the Ring hold some of Europe's finest collections, from Bruegel to Klimt.

Music is part of daily life here. You can hear Mozart and Vivaldi in candlelit churches, see the Lipizzaner horses perform at the Spanish Riding School, and end the day in a traditional coffee house. Beyond the city, the lakes and mountains of the Salzkammergut make a memorable day trip.