VIENNA "city of music"

WHY VISIT VIENNA

The city of Vienna, capital of Austria, is located in a valley of the Alps, where the waters of the Danube run. It was the capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the seat of the House of Habsburg for more than six hundred years. That is why this beautiful city is full of palaces, large gardens and some of the best art museums in Europe. In Vienna it is typical to enjoy a good coffee and delicious cakes and cakes always in the company of a good chat. Known as the "City of Music", it was the birthplace of the waltz, home to great composers such as Beethoven, Mozart or Johann Strauss among others.

Seat of power of the Habsburg dynasty, Vienna has one of the most impressive imperial ensembles in the world. When you travel to Vienna you will enjoy impressive monuments such as the Hofburg Imperial Palace, the Belevedere Palace or the Schönbrunn Palace, whose splendid gardens gave it the nickname of "the Viennese Versailles".

In addition to traveling to Vienna you can enjoy more than one hundred museums throughout the territory of Vienna, some of them full of treasures of the Holy Roman Empire, and visit the well-known Spanish Riding School, whose classical horse riding shows were declared a World Heritage Site. The humanity. Special mention should also be made of the Museumsquartier, a collection of Baroque and other contemporary buildings that range from classic Austrian art to exhibitions of groundbreaking architecture.

Tourism in Vienna is also encouraged because it is the capital of classical music. His Philharmonic and Children's Singers of Vienna are world famous. If you want to visit Vienna, do not hesitate to enjoy some of the concerts that are held at the Vienna State Opera, one of the largest and most opulent theaters in the world, or the Musikverein where they celebrate the famous New Year's concert.

You can not get to know Vienna without exploring some of its more than 2,600 cafes throughout the city, many of which look like palaces themselves, such as Demel, an 18th-century pastry shop whose recipes have been maintained for centuries. The café culture is so strong in Vienna that it has even been recognized by UNESCO.

WHEN IS IT BETTER TO TRAVEL TO VIENNA?

Winters in Vienna are cold, mercury falls below zero and snowfall is frequent. Still, there are those who prefer to challenge the low temperatures to ski or to see their popular New Year's Concert. The summers are mild and temperatures do not rise above 25 ° C, which allows you to enjoy the splendor of the capital of old Europe.

When is it better to fly to Vienna? June, July and August are the warmest months and many find them interesting to visit the city, so flights to Vienna are more expensive. December and January are very cold and less crowded. In this season you will find more cheap flights to Vienna.

Price: 41 - 200 €
Temperture: 2.5 to 28.2c
Precipitation: 41 - 94mm

WHAT AIRCRAFT OPERATES FLIGHTS TO VIENNA?

Low cost airlines, such as Ryanair or Air Berlin, and other traditional airlines, such as Iberia, operate daily flights to Vienna from the El Prat or Barajas airfields. Most make direct journeys and do not last more than two hours. They also manage flights to Vienna with stopover, in Brussels or Amsterdam. In these cases the ticket is substantially cheaper; for against the duration of the flight is greater.

AIRPORTS NEXT TO VIENNA

Upon arrival in the Austrian capital you will land at the Vienna-Schwechat airport. It is 18 km from the city center, which can be reached with a shuttle service. The price of the trip is € 38. If you have not booked this service, you can opt for a taxi. It has a fixed rate, which ranges between € 45 and € 55.

The cheapest option is the CAT train, which, in less than 20 minutes, will leave you at Wien Mittle, the center of Vienna. The single ticket is € 11 and you can get it at the airport tourist office and the expendoras machines. The Railjet train connects with Wien Mielding and the Vienna Central Station. The one-way ticket costs € 3.90.

The bus is not the fastest means of transport and is a bit more expensive than the train, but it is another alternative. Vienna Airport Lines makes direct routes to the center. The price of the ticket is € 8 and you can buy it directly from the driver.

THE BEST WAY TO MOVE FOR VIENNA

The public transport network in Vienna works quite well. The metro (U-Bahn) is considered one of the most modern in Europe and its five lines link with all the Viennese tourist attractions. The U1 line runs through Vienna from north to south; the U2 the center of the city; the U3 goes from the southeast to the northwest; the U4 stops at all stations from Hütteldorf to Heiligenstadt; U5 connects the outskirts of the city from north to south.

The tram network has more than 30 lines. The most useful for the tourist are the 1 and the 2, that travel around the main tourist enclaves.

The bus is another alternative, although slower. If you are visiting, the most functional ones are the night ones, which run from 00:30 h until 05:00 h, and the City Bus, designed to walk the narrow streets.

If you are going to use public transport a lot, it will be profitable to buy Vienna Card. With this tourist card you can use the subway, the bus or the tram for free for 24, 48 or 72 hours, depending on the choice. It also includes discounts on museums, sightseeing, monuments and in some bars and restaurants.

DO YOU NEED A VISA TO TRAVEL TO VIENNA?

Spanish citizens can enter the Austrian capital without a visa, the other countries vary. As members of the European Union they only have to carry the D.N.I, failing passport, with a validity of at least six months.

DATA OF INTEREST ON VIENNA

Time, currency and the basics: see the local time and have an idea of how much money you will spend on basic goods in Vienna

Euro coin
Refreshment: 0.33 liters (2.63 €)
Food: In restaurant (€ 10.00)
Public transport: Ticket only from Ida (€ 2.20)

THE BEST TRICKS AND TIPS FOR YOUR TRIP TO VIENNA

Viennese cafes: Intangible Heritage of Humanity
Without the cafes you can not understand the Viennese culture. Sit in one, as did Freud or Trosky, ask for good coffee and a sacher or apple strudel cake and enjoy its special atmosphere. If you are looking for a legendary one, go to Central; If you want to try the best Sacher cake, go to the Hotel Sacher café.
Viennese waltz: at a rate of three by four

The waltz, the most stately and pompous dance, captivates the Austrians.

Vienna dances to its rhythm, in fact, organizes more than 300 dances a year. The one of the Philharmonic, the one of the Opera and the one of New Year's Eve are the most concurred. If you go, write down the etiquette codes: tailcoat, bow tie, white shirt and shoes without laces for men and long evening dress for females.

The skyline of Vienna from the tower of St. Stephen's Cathedral

This masterpiece of Gothic embellishes the heart of Vienna and can be seen from all corners. It is flanked by a very high tower of 136 meters, at whose top you can access to contemplate the most captivating view of the city. You have to climb 343 steps, so wear comfortable shoes.

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THE BEST OF VIENNA YOU DEVES TO VISIT

-Palacio Belvedere
-Parliament of Austria
-Hundertwasserhous
-Palacio de hofburg
-Part of Shonbrunn
-Prater
-Cathedral of San Esteban
-The Church of San Carlos Borromeo
-Burgarten

• Vienna City Hall
  -Sepulvro Imperial
  -Albertina
  -Rescue Spanish School
  -Museum of Art History

DO YOU WANT TO LIVE IN VIENNA?

Vienna is the capital of Austria and, with more than 1.7 million inhabitants, the largest city in the country, as well as an international meeting place and headquarters for numerous international organizations. In addition, the city has been for many years the capital and residence of the Habsburgs. For these reasons, Vienna is an important cultural and political center in Europe.

The historic center and Schönbrunn Castle have been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. One of the symbols of the city is the Stephansdom, a monumental building that, behind the giant ferris wheel of the Prater (another symbol of Vienna with fantastic views), is one of the tallest buildings in the center. Vienna is a city with a classic and modern air at the same time, with sumptuous baroque buildings along with the liberty style of modern architecture.

The most current symbol is the DC Towers of the famous architect Dominique Perrault. The DC Tower 1 is, with its 250 meters high, the second tallest building in Austria. In Vienna, more famous composers have lived than in any other city.

The waltz and the operetta originate from this city, and the State Opera of Vienna (Staatsoper) is one of the most important in the world. But also in the culinary field this city has its importance for its famous Sacher cake, the Viennese scallop (Wiener Schnitzel) and the specialties of Vienna's best-known market, the Naschmarkt. The most prestigious streets for shopping - Graben, Kärntner Straße, Kohlmark and also the Mariahilfer Straße - are located around the "Goldenes U".

With the opening of the "Goldenes Quartier" (golden quarter) at the end of 2012, a prestigious area of ​​11,500 square meters is introduced in this luxurious area. Vienna is a very safe city with a high quality of life, which is why it is in great demand in the luxury real estate market. Real estate prices have increased 36% in recent years, considering the office market one of the most stable in Europe.

New buildings such as the "Wien Mitte" project in the third district or "Green Worx", in the second, are a good example of this. With regard to rents, the districts Innere Stadt, Neubau, Josefstadt, Alsergrund, Währing and Döbling, stand out with a price higher than 15 euros per square meter.