Vienna, the capital of Austria, is a city long associated with culture. Just the name conjures up visions of fabulous architecture and lavish ballrooms in the 19th century, with orchestras playing Strauss waltzes. Don’t be misled into thinking that Vienna lives in the past, though. It celebrates its proud history but is also a thriving, modern and highly developed city, with much for visitors to explore and enjoy. If you’re considering a holiday in Vienna, let us help you make it a reality. At eDreams, we specialise in cheap package holidays and can offer you a flight to Vienna plus high quality hotel accommodation in the city.
Things to know before visiting Vienna
As Austria is a member of the European Union, visitors holding British passports don’t need a visa to enter the country. If you want to hire a car and see more of the city, your full UK driver’s licence will be acceptable. Whether you take a flight from London to Vienna or a flight from Manchester to Vienna, you can easily hire a car on arrival at Vienna International Airport. Check out our excellent package holidays to Vienna from our flight and hotel deals; they’re second to none.
What is the weather in Vienna?
Vienna is pleasantly warm in summer. Winters are colder but also drier than in the summer months. Average daily temperatures in January range from around 31°F to 39°F, while in July, temperatures range from 63°F to 80°F. Vienna has outdoors and indoors attractions and events suited to all seasons, so you can never be bored, no matter what time of year you choose to visit. Our all-inclusive holiday packages are available all year, and with our holiday deals to Vienna, you can look forward to a fantastic time.
What to do in Vienna
As you might expect of such a famous city, there’s a lot to see and do for locals and visitors alike. Here are a few suggestions:
Visit some great palaces and museums. There are many museums in the city. In addition to the magnificent Schonbrunn Palace and Hofburg Palace, there are large art galleries and museums showcasing the entire history of the city. There are also museums dedicated to some of the great classical composers who lived and worked in the city, including Mozart and Beethoven.
Ride the Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel. At a height of over 200 feet, the Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel provides spectacular views of Vienna, the River Danube and well beyond the city to picturesque hills and woods.
Take a sightseeing bus tour. Buy a day ticket for the popular hop on – hop off city sightseeing bus tour. It’s a double-decker bus that covers all the most important sightseeing attractions in the city.
Take part in the Vienna Pub Crawl. This organised tour takes you through some of Vienna’s best pubs and nightclubs. The ticket price includes some free drinks and games to ensure a great night in the company of like-minded fun seekers.
When you visit Vienna, you’re spoilt for choice as far as finding things to do. Browse our excellent flight and hotel deals for a holiday in Vienna that you’ll remember fondly for a long time to come.
What to visit around Vienna
The city of Salzburg can be reached by train from Vienna in just under two and a half hours. Make sure you start early – with so much to see in Salzburg, a day trip will give you just enough time for a look at some of the main sights. Alternatively, how about a visit to Seegrotte, Europe’s largest underground lake, near Hinterbruhl? It’s located around 20 miles southwest of Vienna in a vast cave system that was once a gypsum mine, until it flooded. And don’t forget about the mighty River Danube – boat trips are available to various destinations in the city and beyond. Enjoy all that the city and its surroundings have to offer, with our first-rate discount holidays and our unbeatable holiday deals to Vienna
What to eat in Vienna
While you can feast on standard international food all day, your Vienna experience won’t be complete unless you try some authentic Viennese cuisine. The city is famous for wiener schnitzel: flour and egg-coated veal cutlets fried in butter. In addition, Tafelspitz, boiled lean beef, is another local delicacy not to be missed. Vienna is also famous for its cafes. You can relax in them for hours, drinking coffee and ordering savoury snacks – Viennese style. Check out our excellent flight and hotel deals and book a holiday in Vienna, one of the greatest cities in Europe.
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