Located on the banks of the river Danube, this romantic imperial city is alive with music, brimming with culture, art and majestic architecture. Enjoy the famous ‘Ringstrasse’, a circular boulevard surrounding the Hofburg Palace, the State Opera House, Burgberg Theatre and numerous museums. Take a stroll through the narrow medieval lanes and cobblestone squares around St.Stephen’s Cathedral, which conjure up images from Vienna’s past, and follow the scent of coffee to one of Vienna’s famous cafés. In the evening, sample local food and wine in traditional ‘Heurigen’ wine-taverns or enjoy amusements in the lively Prater area. There is so much to see and experience in this wonderful historic city that you will be spoilt for choice.
Explore the capital of Austria
Absorb the aerial views of the city from the world's oldest Ferris wheel, the Wiener Riesenrad, located at the Prater Amusement park, ideal for families too. Owning a quirky personality that shows throughout the city, Vienna is renowned for its architecture. Embrace yourself within the colourful and unusual Hundertwasserhaus, a building you cannot miss. With iconic landmarks and more than 100 spectacular museums, Vienna is sure to keep you busy. Stay in the modern world at The Mumok, a museum of modern art, or travel back in time and delve deep into the culture and history at the Belvedere, a world heritage site and one of the oldest museums. Or, head towards the Meidlinger Markt to try and buy some fresh authentic Viennese goodness, served straight from cozy eateries and gourmet restaurants.
Make most of the free Vienna City Card
For your holiday in Vienna, the excellent value 72-hour Vienna City Card is included for all Inghams guests. Granting you access to many benefits you can enhance your stay in the city and make the most of the local attractions. With features such as 20% discount in certain restaurants, it's the perfect way to save money as you uncover local delights such as the Sachertorte, a traditional chocolate cake with gorgeous apricot jam filling. Or, simply enjoy full mobility as you take a ride around the city on free public transport. Make sure to pinpoint the best locations on your journey, making use of the countless concessions at various stop off points too.
Walking in and around Vienna
From cobbled street strolls to city park adventure, keeping active is easy in Vienna. The Danube-Auen National Park has a beautiful nature trail to wander down, lasting around two hours. Or, get your steps in by going on the Leopoldsberg loop, for breathtaking views of the city from the North. With plenty of benches and places to perch, walking from monument to monument in the centre is also an option for any keen tourists alike.
Why book a summer holiday in Vienna with Inghams?
At Inghams, we do walking holidays differently. With no fixed itinerary, you have more time at your destination and the freedom to walk as much or as little as you like, discovering some of Vienna’s best walking routes and activities at your own pace.
With 90 years of outdoor travel experience, our holiday packages to Vienna include flights, transfers, and accommodation, so you can relax and leave the small details to us. Our experts can help you choose the best holiday for you, and our team overseas can give you the inside scoop on how to spend your time away with us.
