Twenty reasons to visit Vienna
From horses to classical music, Christmas markets through to wine taverns, there is a lot to see and do in the Austrian capital, writes David Whitley.
From horses to classical music, Christmas markets through to wine taverns, there is a lot to see and do in the Austrian capital, writes David Whitley.
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In Australia fondue is sort of, well, cheesy. But in Austria it all starts to make sense.
In Linz, Keith Austin finds a city that's more Grimm, than grim.
Ten minutes walking around Vienna will convince you that this city just doesn't do ugly.
In Austria, it seems that beyond every bend is a castle or some other stunning edifice.
"Let us eat cake!" I long to shout as we're led through the top-secret facility in Vienna where the world-famous sacher-torte is made.
The high-flying Ice-Q restaurant was built for stardom.
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Renowned as the birthplace of classical music, Austria is a country of culture and striking beauty. Spectacular snow-capped mountains reflected in deep blue lakes become a skiing mecca in winter, and in summer attract hikers, cyclists and swimmers. Year-round, innovative cuisine sets it apart from its Swiss neighbours; and a sense of grandeur belies the Austrian cheeky demenour, as one visit to Salzburg's trick fountains sum up.