Holiday in Vienna

Holiday in Vienna means a journey through the opulence and 'grandiose' of the golden age of the Hapsburg. It is located in the Danube Valley along with the rolling hills cluttered with woods. T he river Danube divides the city into two and the Southern part of the river has most of the interesting tourist spots which are the main attractions of a holiday in Vienna lie. There are two ring roads that encircle the entire city,they are, the Ringstrasse, or Ring, and the larger Gurtel which literally means a 'belt'.

A holiday in Vienna means a lot of things with a number of historical locations, the city is sure to captivate those visiting it with its uniqueness. Some of the most popular sites to be visited on a holiday in Vienna include:

Stephansdom : For those wanting a post card view of the city of Vienna, Stephansdom church is the place to be. The South Tower which is 136meters in height is the most dominating feature of the structure and it also houses the largest bell in Austria,that is the the Pummerin or the 'boomer bell'.

Schloss Schonbrunn : One of the oldest palace in Vienna,this is one of the star attractions of a holiday in Vienna. This place has 2000 rooms with hidden doorways and also houses the worlds oldest Zoo.

Hofburg: Schweizerhop is the oldest part of the Imperial palace and the entire palace is filled with antique furnitures,bulbous crystal chandeliers and tapestries.

Krems: This peaceful town lies along the Northern bank of the river. Vine yards,cobbled streets,empty courtyards, churches and the atmospheric city walls are the specific characteristics of this place.