Vienna is the largest of the nine states of Austria. Many holiday makers come to Vienna and stay in self catering holiday accommodation. Many families and couples rent self catering holiday apartments as holiday rentals in Vienna.
It is not only the political capital of Austria but also its cultural and economical centre. Despite its small size Vienna has marked its place not only on the Austrian landscape but also on the world map. In 2001, the city centre center was given the status of World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
A study of 127 world cities conducted by an Economist Intelligence Unit in 2005 ranked Vienna, with Vancouver, first for the quality of life. As of 2008, Mercer Human Resource Consulting has listed Vienna to have the 2nd highest quality of living.
The city proves to be an interesting study for a history lover. Originally a Celtic settlement, the city was founded around 500 BC. In the heart of the city lies the district of Innere Stadt. This district was once surrounded by walls and open fields so as to render potential attackers without any kind of cover.
In 1857 the walls were brought down to allow the city to grow and eventually mix with the nearby villages. In place of the walls, a boulevard was created called the Ringstrabe. There are several such places that bring together history and beauty.
Vienna is often aptly described as the temple of culture. One can spend an indefinite time admiring and relishing its culture. The district is full of museums; it also has a dance center, children’s museum and a theatre. One must visit the homes of legendary composers like Mozart and Haydn.
A visit to Vienna State Opera is also worthwhile. It has a neo-renaissance facade and auditorium and a stage built with state-of-the-art technology. One can also watch the famous Lipizzan stallions perform at the Hofburg Palace. The structures surrounding the Ringstraße are themselves a major tourist attraction.
They include the Rathaus which is a neo-gothic designed building that is also the seat of mayor and the local government; the Burgtheatre; the University; the two museums of fine art and natural history; and the Staatsoper.
The beautiful city of Vienna offers various tours that allow the visitor to admire its beauty from different angles. These tours follow different paths for example one tour scouts the locations of the famous films. There are bus tours, boat tours and tramway tours. Riding the traditional Fiaker or the horse drawn carriage is a romantic though expensive way to see the city.
One must not forget to visit the international icon of Vienna i.e. The Wiener Riesenrad, built in 1897 to commemorate Kaiser Franz Josef’s silver jubilee. This Ferris wheel may not be as big as the latest big wheels but it looks charming and gives a sense of romance.
Vienna also hosts various festivals around the year. For example the Viennale Film Festival organized in the last two weeks of October. One should enquire about the various festivals going on in the city during their visit and visit them to experience the spirit of Vienna.
It is now possible to understand why so many people come on the vacations to Austria. There are some stunning self catering holiday apartments that act as an ideal base to explore the culture of Vienna. Holiday rentals offer great value for money and there is a superb selection of self catering holiday accommodation to rent as holiday homes in Vienna.
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