Vienna

Vienna is a largest and capital city of Austria offering variety of expeditions. The place is packed with tourist attractions and comes with a happening nightlife. Following is the daily-basis expenses for different type of travellers in the city. It is approximate per day per head cost excluding the hotel charges (including food, water, local transport, entertainment, tips and handouts, local transportation, souvenirs and alcohol cost). Budget travel: EUR 20 approximately Comfortable travel: EUR 50 approximately Luxury travel: EUR 100 approximately

Vienna has a strong and rich historic roots going back to about 15 BC when first Romans arrived there. The city was probably a significant trading post prior to that for Celts. The place was named as Vindobonaafter the Celtic tribe Vinid. Soon the settlement bloomed as town and vineyards made their entry in the neighbouring areas by the3rd and 4th centuries. The town, in 881 was renamedas •Weniaê and the name was introduced in the legal documents. During the period, the town saw many changes of power until Babenburgs gained complete control. Later on, inherited by the Habsburgs, Vienna was made a permanent residence for first time in 1533 by Ferdinand I. The city went through several revolts, religious outbursts and suffered from plague during the Reformation and Counter-Reformation by the end of 17th century. However, it was during the beginning of 18th century that its golden age started adorned with extravagant architecture, elevation of classical music and many other reforms. After brief capture of Vienna twice by Napoleon, the actual growth of the city began and it successfully hosted the World Fair on international level in 1873. However, the freedom and growth was not long-lived as the city once again changed the hand of power and this time to Hitler who came marching on 15 March 1938 to the horror of 200, 000 Viennese. After suffering greatly under Allied bombing Vienna became independent in 1955 becoming a major player of new and old EU member nations.

Vienna comes alive with jazzy lights and pulsating music as the sun goes down the horizon. The city offers something for everyone from chic bars and club lounges to Irish pubs and small dingy places. One will find the most happening array of bars in the old Jewish Quarter (First District) in Ruprechtskirche area called the Bermuda Dreieck (Bermuda Triangle). However, the Spittelberg area, around Amerlinghaus (Seventh District) and in the Fourth District, adjacent to the Naschmarkt is more quieter area with few tourists around. If you want to experience something very Viennese, then one must try out the local favourite beer taverns, heurigen being one of the popular one. 

Vienna is a city of glamour, where one will find plenty of options to shop ranging from high-end fashion brands to small designer boutiques and local artisan labels. The place is a fashion hub offering wide range of retailers and a respite from the mall culture to present the beautiful wide streets and rows of stores lined up. The most popular spot for shopping in Vienna is in the maze of narrow streets at the inner city. This is the pedestrian area along with the Karntnerstrasse and Graben fusing together with elegant Haas Haus where one will find some of the exclusive stores with mirrored facade.

If you want to experience the authentic Vietnamese shopping style then go for Mariahilferstrasse situated between the Sixth and Seventh Districts selling some amazing clothes, music and other similar products.

Naschmarkt is another popular market, which is clustered with fruit and vegetable stalls and plethora of eateries. If you are looking for a flea market then The Flohmarkt is the place that is held on Saturdays at the far end of the Naschmarkt offering some remarkable bargains.

For souvenirs, one can go for quality craft and art pieces from the MAK Design Shop, at Stubenring 5 and few other places.

There are 2569 in Vienna which can be booked through Holidify. The most popular hotels in Vienna are Schloß Schönbrunn Grand Suite, Apartment Kulovits, Gemütliches Apartment Mery, Ihr "Wiener Zuhause" mit Balkon, Imperium Residence, Charming Viennese Home. You can see all the hotels in Vienna here

The best time to visit Vienna is from April to May and September to October when the weather is pleasant and the city witnesses a cultural bloom with lots of festivals, marathons, concerts, and operas. July and August, during the Summer season, is the peak season in Vienna. The weather is comfortably good, with the temperature in and around 24-degree Celcius. Vienna is a beautiful place throughout the year without harsh weather conditions. Each season has its own beauty, however, late summers are a great time to indulge in some sightseeing in Vienna. There are fewer tourists during this time and hence, shorter lines everywhere. The chances of rain are reduced, the temperature is a little warm, which is manageable, and the night temperature goes down till 20°C on an average. Again, mid-September to early-October is a good time to visit Vienna as there’s no precipitation. However, if you wish to experience the magical and unique atmosphere in Vienna, book your tickets during Christmas. During this time, the city decks up really pretty and all sorts of holiday items are on sale and hence, is a great time for shopping too! 
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Veinna being a cosmopolitan city and one of the most visited cities of Europe offers a variety of food and cuisines from all around the world. From Italian and French to English and Croatian food is served at various restaurants in the city. However, only problem one might face is the English menu which might not be available at all the places. Viennese restaurants usually serve a large portion of meals with a recent inclusion of vegetarian food at some places. Wiener schnitzel is one of the most popular delicacies of Vienna, which is basically deep-fried slice of veal with a lemon on top. Tafelspitz (dish prepared with beef) and Vanillekipferl (a must try pastry made up of flour, butter, egg yolk and sugar, with added vanilla) are other popular dishes of the city. Also coffee culture is quite a prominent culture in the city, so try out wide range of coffee preparations at various cafes scattered around the city such as Oberlaa, Aida, Cafe Sacher Wien and many more.
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The packages for Vienna start at INR 47593 which can be further customized based on number of people, days, hotel category, vehicle type and customizations. You can have a look at all packages here

The top things to do in Vienna are Belvedere Palace, Spanish Riding School (Spanische Hofreitschule), Stephansdom (St Stephen's Cathedral), Hofburg, Schenbrunn Palace, Albertina. You can see all the places to visit in Vienna here