Vienna - Sightseeings & Excursions

Vienna - the capital of Austria, is located on the picturesque bank of the Danube. It has always been one of the largest cities in Europe, an important cultural, economic and political center, influencing its entire development.

As the seat of the Habsburg dynasty, Vienna became one of the most influential capitals. Acquaintance with this city brings romance and celebration to tours to Austria. Walking along Viennese streets is a meeting with good antiquity, old traditions against the backdrop of turbulent modern life.

Vienna is one of the three United Nations residence cities. Its old part and the city palace, which is a masterpiece of the Austrian Baroque, are protected by UNESCO. Despite the destruction during the Second World War, many monuments have survived in Vienna.

Therefore, each time tours to Vienna will give you new discoveries. But on your first trip, don't miss the opportunity to visit the beautiful Viennese gardens and parks, or at least one of them. Town Hall Park, People's Garden, Burggarten, City Park, Freud Park - each of them is unforgettable.

Schönbrunn Palace

Schönbrunn Palace was the main summer residence of the Habsburg rulers, located in Hietzing, Vienna. The name Schönbrunn (meaning “beautiful spring”) has its roots in an artesian well from which water was consumed by the court.

The 1,441-room Rococo palace is one of the most important architectural, cultural, and historic monuments in Austria. The history of the palace and its vast gardens spans over 300 years, reflecting the changing tastes, interests, and aspirations of successive Habsburg monarchs. It has been a major tourist attraction since the mid-1950s. Since 1992 the palace and gardens have been owned and administered by the Schloss Schönbrunn Kultur-und Betriebsges.m.b.H., a limited-liability company wholly owned by the Republic of Austria. The company conducts preservation and restoration of all palace properties without state subsidies. UNESCO catalogued Schönbrunn Palace on the World Heritage List in 1996, together with its gardens, as a remarkable Baroque ensemble and example of synthesis of the arts (Gesamtkunstwerk).

More information You can find at the Official web of Vienna Tourist Office.