Vienna in general > Reviews

Advantages: Wonderful atmosphere; wealth of things to see and do; cheap opera tickets!
Disadvantages: None whatsoever

...a couple of days in Vienna in the course of a tour of Europe, I can honestly say that it is one of the nicest cities I have ever been to. Combining the efficiency and good sense of Germany with Italian warmth and hospitality, every street radiates an atmosphere of culture and good living. The main shopping street, the Kärnter Straße, is a case in point. Completely cobbled and pedestrianised, it leads from the cathedral square, Stephansplatz, down ... Read review

Advantages: Full of culture and beautiful enough to just walk around
Disadvantages: Not really the destination for anyone who is used to holidaying in Ibiza

...1st April 1999 We arrived in Vienna about an hour before midnight. The train was in fact delayed but this didn't matter, we weren't in a hurry to get anywhere. Finding a place to stay here proved considerably easier than Prague. On my Mum's vague advice we hung a left out of the station and after passing one four star hotel we came to a three star that proved reasonable. The room apart from being a bit small was fine and there was hot water 'a' ... Read review

Advantages: Relaxing
Disadvantages: Pricey

Vienna is famed for its coffee houses, and indeed the Viennese probably spend more time drinking coffee than beer. The coffee house has the function of a meeting place, as many establishments do not like to see their clientele sitting on their own. One such place is Cafe Hawelka, just of the Graben, where the spritely yet ancient proprietress seems intent on matchmaking. Sadly some of the coffee houses have lost their atmosphere. In the 1890's ... Read review

Advantages: Nice and interesting places to visit
Disadvantages:

...remeber when I was in Vienna 4 years ago were, the music, scenery and the Danube river. I remember spending the entire afternoon, just sitting down in an open place and enjoy the orchestra at the same time sipping my wine. It was such an enjoyable day. In the night I will spend mt time walking along Danube river. It was like a fiesta along the river. Where you will see row and rows of stall selling local and foreign food and alcohol. It is just like ... Read review

Advantages: Lots to see
Disadvantages: Could be expensive

Previously, my only knowledge of Vienna came from the two dubious sources of the film and the song by Ultravox. Neither of these do the city justice. Perhaps the most immediately impressive thing about Vienna is its architecture. Beautiful buildings and superb statues are everywhere. The food isn't cheap - probably on par with London and, as expected, there are usually a lot of tourists, particularly around the incredible cathedral ... Read review