Visit the may sites of Vienna in a rental car
Vienna is the heart of the old Danube Monarchy and these days the capital of
Austria; it is also one of Europe’s top travel destinations. Every year it is voted among the cities with the highest living standards worldwide, tourists and locals alike enjoy the fabulous atmosphere of culture, art, and fine living, helped by a number of excellent museums, galleries and a long list of artists, philosophers, and writers who have lived here throughout the centuries.
Orientation is an easy task in Vienna, facilitated by the famous Ringstrasse which replaced the old city walls and encircles the Old Town. The buildings in this district, the essence of Austro-Hungarian architecture, are up to 1000 years old. The most prominent is Stephansdom, one of the most lavish cathedrals in the world. The square in front of the house of worship is turned into a huge dance floor for New Year’s when thousands of Viennese dance the traditional waltz at midnight. Be an independent traveler thanks to your rental car.
Be enchanted by the view of Vienna while driving your rental car.
Walk around the Old Town to visit the sites
The Old Town is manageable in size and a long walk will take you past all the main sights. Not far from the
Stephansdom you can visit the
Spanish Riding School where the fancy white Lipizzaner horses are trained, though unless you have good connections you probably won’t be able to score a ticket to the popular public training sessions. Get your rental car to experience memorable vacation.
The beacon of Austrian culture
Right next door you should visit the
Wiener Hofburg, the former Habsburg residence, today housing the Austrian government. The castle represents six centuries of European culture and history, especially evident in the treasure hall where the Habsburg clan’s various acquisitions are displayed. Exploring this building, its gardens and its museums alone can take up to two days.
Luckily a coffee break is never far away, as the traditional Viennese coffee houses can be found on every street corner. Drive with your car rental and discover the landscape.
Leaving the Old Town district you should definitely visit Schönbrunn, Austria’s version of Versailles castle, built by Kaiser Leopold to honor the victory over the Turks during their siege of the city in 1683. The castle is an intriguing mixture of baroque and rococo styles, spread over 1400 rooms. With your car rental, enjoy your freedom.
A little bit of an insider’s tip is a visit to the central cemetery (Zentralfriedhof), which contrary to its name is not quite so central. Famous celebrities like Beethoven, Mozart, Brahms, and many more have been put to eternal rest in this romantic-eerie park.
Leaving the city the Wiener Wald awaits the active tourist with countless hiking trails through dense forests and friendly country pubs where the food is hearty and the beer cold.
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