Vienna has long been a city that bridges Eastern and Western Europe with panache. Pack your
suitcase and delve into the melting pot of Europe. There's much more to Austria's capital than
Baroque palaces horse-drawn carriages and the landmark venues where Mozart and Klimt first
showcased their masterpieces. This guide will steer you away from the crowded Prater and its
ferris wheel (although naturally we'll make a quick detour past the Vienna State Opera and
Schönbrunn Palace) and out to explore the city's 23 diverse districts. We'll show you where to
shop for shoes and silverware from the most venerable manufacturers and our pick of the
coffeehouses for a frothy melange and slice of apfelstrudel. We'll take you to the most vibrant
art galleries and toe-tapping music venues guide you through the Museumsquartier and to our
favourite brutalist buildings and also reveal the best running routes along the Danube.
