Palaces, operas, sachertorte - there are plenty of reasons to visit Austria's glimmering capital. It's steeped in a rich musical heritage, from Mozart and Beethoven to today's Vienna Boys' Choir. And if you're a facade lover, you don't have to step much farther from its baroque streets. Vienna's imperial architecture and sophisticated charm will straighten your spine to walk like the royals do. But as regal as Wien looks, you'll find that the locals don linen shirts and breezy trousers during a summer heat wave. Come with an international palate, too, because like New Yorkers, 40% of Viennese report a foreign origin.
Enjoying the gardens at Schloss Schönbrunn (Schönbrunn Palace). Arrive early - the crowds grow!
The gardens are open to the public. Can you imagine your morning runs here?
Spanische Hofreitschule (Spanish Riding School)
Naschmarkt, a collection of 120+ colorful culinary offerings in the Austrian capital.
Naschmarkt Deli, a favorite in my book.
Vienna State Opera
Vienna State Library
Eine sachertorte, bitte!
Karlskirche (St. Charles Church)
Can you spot me?
St. Stephen's Cathedral
No tickets? No worries! Enjoy the Vienna opera's live feed outside.
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