ABOUT VIENNA

Discover the foremost international congress city in the heart of Europe, the gateway to the East, with over 425 hotels and an efficient public transport network.

You'll be perfectly enchanted by the city's many historic venues - from the Imperial Palace and the Spanish Riding School to Schönbrunn Palace.

Look forward to a metropolis pulsating with life: countless restaurants, coffee houses and bars, hot events and unrivalled shopping enjoyment in over 20,000 shops.

Strike the right note at first-rate concerts and enjoy an out-standing selection of music - from opera to musical.

Discover Vienna's rich heritage and the latest achievements in art and architecture - from the magnificient Ringstrasse to the trendy MuseumsQuartier, one of the world's ten largest cultural complexes.

Enchanting parks, stately tree-lined alleys, countless vineyards, and the 21 km long Danube Island - immerse yourself completely in Europe's greenest city.

Austria is a member of the European Union, without any travel restrictions. Vienna has the world's highest quality of life, according to Kurt Bednar, managing director of Mercer Human Resource Consulting, in the company's 2011 quality of life survey for the third time in a row.