4* SUPERIOR HILTON DANUBE WATERFRONT

Other immense palaces include the baroque Schloss Belvedere and the Habsburgs’ 1441-room summer residence, Schloss Schönbrunn, while 19th-century splendours such as the neo Gothic Rathaus (City Hall) line the magnificent Ringstrasse encircling the Innere Stadt (inner city). With a musical heritage that includes composers Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Joseph Haydn, Ludwig van Beethoven, Franz Schubert, Johann Strauss (father and son), Johannes Brahms and Gustav Mahler, among countless others, Vienna is known as the City of Music. Its cache of incredible venues where you can catch performances today include the acoustically renowned Musikverein, used by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, the gold-and-crystal main opera house, the Staatsoper, and the multistage Konzerthaus, as well as the dedicated home of the Vienna Boys’ Choir, MuTh. Music comes to life through interactive exhibits at the captivating Haus der Musik museum.

 

4* SUPERIOR HILTON VIENNA DANUBE WATERFRONT

Discover Vienna from the contemporary comfort of the Hilton Vienna Danube. With an impressive riverfront location, enjoy fantastic views of the scenic Danube River. Only a 20-minute drive from Vienna International Airport and in walking distance to the Metro Station. Watch a movie on the flat-screen television. Enjoy the comfort of a bathrobe and slippers. Stay in an Executive Room or suite for exclusive access to the Executive Lounge with complimentary breakfast, snacks, drinks and breathtaking views. Work out in the fitness room or relax in the sauna or the whirlpool. Swim lengths of the outdoor pool, admiring wonderful views of the Danube River. Enjoy wine or hearty local beer on the terrace at the Hilton Vienna Danube Waterfront. Austrian dishes sourced from the river and the sea make regular appearances here. Catch-up with friends over an alfresco meal on the riverfront terrace of the Waterfront restaurant or sip on a sophisticated cocktail, regional wine or local beer at the popular Pier 269 Bar & Lounge.

Vienna is a dream city for anyone with a romantic streak or an interest in history. Sightseeing opportunities are to be found in abundance. Wander along narrow, medieval alleyways or across imperial squares, view Schönbrunn Palace or the Imperial Palace (Hofburg) in the footsteps of Sissi and Emperor Franz Josef, and marvel at the majestic architecture along the Ring boulevard. Be inspired by an atmosphere steeped in history - which also boasts the comforts and infrastructure of a modern city! Vienna possesses a lively and vast array of cultural attractions. Whether classical or experimental theatre, film or dance festivals, opera or operetta, or exhibitions and concerts - no matter when you come and how long you stay, there is sure to be something exciting for you to discover. Or if your tastes are not quite so culturally refined, then visit one of Vienna’s famous coffee houses or traditional wine taverns (“Heurige”) and work your way through famous culinary specialities.

Experience the famous Viennese coffee culture the Sacher way The Café Sacher offers the perfect setting to sample the typical Viennese coffeehouse atmosphere – complete with a slice of the Original Sacher-Torte. Take some time out of your day to make room for a moment of indulgence or sample a delicious menu of classics. Whatever the time of day, the Café Sacher will offer you a tasteful retreat and a culinary safe haven.

Adventure, tradition, and Viennese charm at once - no other place radiates so much energy and joie de vivre as the Vienna Prater. A fascinating world awaits visitors and guarantees entertainment for both young and old. Full of turbulent roller coasters, spooky ghost trains and attractions of all sorts - there is hardly any other place in the world to challenge your senses in this
intoxicating way.

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CHRISTMAS MARKETS AND FESTIVE SEASONS

The holiday season is coming, the most wonderful time of the year is almost here. Winter in Vienna is truly a delightful experience that in turn has made weekend getaways more popular especially during Christmas. Couples, families, and solo travellers come to Vienna to explore the Christmas markets, ornaments, beverages, and seasonal food. This is one of the most beautiful destinations to visit in winter to watch the main streets and the pedestrian zones decked with lovely colourful lights. Promising the thrill of snow, the most famous New Year Concert, and colourful Christmas markets. Depending on your definition of a ‘market’, Vienna boasts the highest number of Christmas markets of any Austrian city, with more than 30 to choose from. Along the Christmas streets, you’ll find fabulously constructed wooden stalls. One of the most famous and traditional locations is in front of the Belvedere Palace, where ample streets are lined with stalls selling traditional handicraft items and Austrian food and beverages, including mugs of gluhwein (mulled wine), along with daily choral performances.