Vienna Vacations

One of the largest cities in Europe, Vienna offers dozens of attractions for visitors to Austria, particularly for those interested in the country's rich musical culture. As the cultural, political and economic hub of the country, Vienna is home to over three million citizens, making it the most populous city in Austria by a considerable degree. One of Vienna’s top attractions is a concert performed by the Vienna Boys’ Choir. Housed in the lavish Palais Augarten, the choir has released dozens of holiday albums over the years and still regularly performs in Vienna. Those traveling with children enjoy visiting the Schonbrunn Palace, a sprawling estate that features numerous gardens, sculptures and Roman ruins. It is also home to the Tiergarten Schonbrunn, commonly regarded as the oldest zoo in the world. Vienna is well known throughout the world for its Lipizzan horses and guests can visit the Spanish Riding School to watch both training sessions and performances. Established in the sixteenth century, the school regularly performs its signature Pas De Deux, Work in Hand and Airs Above the Ground programs for tens of thousands of guests every year. Known for centuries as the world capital of music, Vienna still attracts massive crowds every year to the Weiner Staatsoper, the national opera. One of the busiest opera houses in the world, it producers over 50 operas every year and regularly features concerts by the Vienna Philharmonic.