Vienna Things to Do Tips by pili

Musikverein Musikverein Review

The Musikverein was inaugurated by Emperor Franz Joseph in 1870.
The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra's New Year's Concert, broadcast worldwide every year, is performed in the famous Golden Hall of the Musikverein. It is also the permanent seat of the orchestra.
I could enjoy a concert of the Mozarteum Orchestra in the Golden Hall.

Address: 1, Dumbastrasse 3

Österichsrat (Austrian Parlament) Ringstrasse Review

This building was originally designed as the parliament building for the Habsburg Empire. It now serves as the Austrian Parliament building. The architecture is Greek, decorated with statues of Greek and Roman historians, statesmen, and scholars. The most prominent statue is of the Pallas Athene, the goddess of wisdom.-

Directions: The Ringstrasse

Pestsäule

Pestsäule or Column Plague also called Trinity column is raised in the medium of the street Graben. Léopold 1st made set up as a sign of gratitude at the end of the epidemic in 1679.-

The main shopping street

Karntnerstrasse, a pedestrian-only street, is a shoping street full of shops, restaurants, news vendors, street performers and beautiful cafes.-

Directions: Between St. Stephen’s and the State Opera House

The main entrance to the palace Hofburg Review

The entrance is Michaelertor, this part of the palace complex is called Michaelertrakt. If you walked through the entrance under the dome, through a courtyard and out the other side of the building, you would end up in the square (platz) in front of Neue Burg.-
As you can see, the Michaelertor, is guarded by grandiose statues of Hercules and other heroic figures.-

Burggarten Ringstrasse Review

These are the former gardens of the Habsburg emperors. In the picture, the Mozart Memorial, a statue of the composer stands just inside the Ringstrasse entrance.-

Address: Josephsplatz 1

Schweizertor Hofburg Review

Schweizertor is a 16th century gate which leads to the oldest part of the Hofburg Complex. Schweizerhof (Swiss Courtyard) is immediately to the right once inside the courtyard.
The entrance to the State Apartments and Treasuries is on the southern side of the courtyard.-
I visited the Hofburg's Treasury and, in my opinion, the place is most definately worth the time you spend there.-

Maria Theresa Gloriette Schonbrunn Review

The Gloriette is an observation platform at the very top of a hill on the ground of Schonbrunn Palace. From there you can admire a wonderful view of the Palace and of the city of Vienna. There´s a bar where you can sit for a while and enjoy the moment.-

Schönbrunn Palace Schonbrunn Review

Emperor Franz Joseph (ruled 1848-1916), who was born here in 1830, spent the last years of his life entirely in Schönbrunn. In 1918, the palace became the property of the new republic. The palace, and the surrounding buildings with the huge park are one of the most significant cultural monuments in Austria. The entire complex was taken up in the the UNESCO`s world cultural heritage list.-
Don´t miss the visit to the the magnificent apartments of Maria Theresa, her sitting rooms, bedroom and the parlour in which 6 year old Mozart used to play for the Empress, as well as the parlours and apartments of Imperial couple Franz Joseph and Sissi.-

· Emperial tour
Visit 22 state rooms with audio guide.

Prices:
· Adults ATS 105,00/EUR 7,63
· Children (6-15 years)ATS 55,00/EUR 4,00
· University Students (16-25 years) ATS 95,00/EUR 6,90
· Disabled ATS 55,00/EUR 4,00
· Groups of university students (16-25 years) ATS 90,00/EUR 6,54
· Groups of pupils (6-15 years) ATS 45,00/EUR 3,27

Grand Tour
Visit 40 state rooms with audio guide

prices:
· Adults: ATS 135,00/EUR 9,81
· Children (6-15 years)ATS 70,00/EUR 5,09
· University students (16-25 years) ATS 110,00/EUR 7,99
· Disabled ATS 70,00/EUR 5,09
· Groups of students (16-25 years) ATS 105,00/EUR 7,63
· Groups of pupils (6-15 years) ATS 55,00/EUR 4,00

Neue Hofburg Hofburg Review

The Hofburg was the residence of the Habsburgers till the end of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in 1918. Today, this enormous complex houses the "Österreichische Nationalbibliothek" (National Library), the "Schatzkammer" (Imperial Treasury), the Collection of Musical Instruments, the Collection of Weapons, the "Museum für Völkerkunde" (Museum of Ethnography) and the famous "Spanische Hofreitschule" (Spanish Riding School). There are guided tours to the Imperial Apartments.-