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VIENNA, AUSTRIA ~ MUSIC IS IN THE AIR !

by longsanborn - last update: Aug 24, 2008

My Home Away from Home

Summer in the Volksgarten in Vienna, Austria
I came to Vienna, Austria, in July 1999 for work reasons and I've been here ever since. Initially, I dislike living in Vienna but as years went by, I've grown to love this lovely quiet city.

Vienna is a beautiful romantic city and it's famous for its coffee culture and cafes, classical music and concert halls, operas, historical buildings, horse-drawn carriages, historical arts & modern museums, Mozart & Beethoven, Freud, Swarovski crystals, and best of all, the excellent public transport.

Vienna is also a great city for shopping as there are international chain stores and designer boutiques around, and also many local shops and boutiques competing for locals and tourists money. A non-EU tourist can get tax-free refund if the purchase exceeds Eur 80; just submit the form at the airport tax-free and money can be return.

For tourist visitors to Vienna, I have included a lot of Restaurant tips for you. I know how it is when traveling around, you get hungry and want to have a good but inexpensive meal. I have included "Cheap & Good" places to eat in my Tips. For the local residents and frequent visitors to Vienna, I have included several tips on Restaurants I have tried out. My recommendations may not agree with yours, but I hope you had fun trying out the Restaurants I have listed here. Bon Appetit!

Anyway, I can write so many things about Vienna, but I don't think I have enough space here. Just come and visit Vienna, and enjoy it for yourself
Stephansdom Cathedral

Stephansplatz and Stephansdom

If you come to Vienna for the first time, you must come to Stephansplatz, the center of Vienna city.

The Stephansdom cathedral dominates the square with its majestic towering roofs and sphires. Visit inside the cathedral to see the beautiful high domed ceilings, arcs and numerous religious art paintings and statues. You are allowed to stroll inside the cathedral as long as there is no church service.

Later, you can stroll around the square and see the numerous shops and designer boutiques that line the main shopping streets in the city center. If the weather is sunny and warm, you can sit at one of the many street cafes, have coffee and cakes, and then watch the people go by.
Sphinxes statues in the Belvedere Gardens

Museums and Palaces in Vienna

Vienna has many delightful and interesting museums for all tastes in arts. Check this out for more information on all the museums in Vienna: Museums

Expand your cultural horizon and savor the unique taste in arts... !

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Pros:"Beautiful, Charming, Romantic and Full of Surprises"
Cons:"Crowded with tourists. Language problems."
In A Nutshell:"I love Vienna city - it's a bitter-sweet taste of culture and traditions"
longsanborn's Vienna Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 21 - Photos: 61
 
Restaurants
Tips: 79 - Photos: 255
Hotels & Accommodations
Tips: 9 - Photos: 2
 
Nightlife
Tips: 8 - Photos: 9
Off The Beaten Path
Tips: 9 - Photos: 23
 
Tourist Traps
Tips: 4
Warnings Or Dangers
Tips: 4 - Photos: 4
 
Transportation
Tips: 4
Local Customs
Tips: 6
 
Packing Lists
Tips: 2
Shopping
Tips: 10 - Photos: 26
 
Sports Travel
Tips: 2 - Photos: 1
General Tips
Tips: 3 - Photos: 4

longsanborn's Vienna Travelogues
Title [Click to view]Travel YearPictures
Around the City Centre of Vienna- 8
Strolling in the City Centre- 8
VT Meeting on 2 June 2007 in ViennaJune, 2007 8
Christmas in Vienna, Austria- 5
Schonbrunn ZooAugust, 2008 8

Comments for longsanborn about Vienna
elise_crash Sun Jan 27, 2008 06:03 UTC
 You have some great tips on Vienna! Thanks!
HORSCHECK Fri Nov 9, 2007 18:15 UTC
 Fabulous tips about your hometown. I especially like your night shots and your UNO city photos. Well done ...
adema29 Sun Sep 2, 2007 14:26 UTC
 Very useful and interesting reviews! It's a beautiful city!
albertalee Fri Aug 24, 2007 18:40 UTC
 Thank you for the great reviews, this is very helpful! I will be spending a month in Vienna and look forward to visiting these restaurants. Best, Alberta Lee San Francisco
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