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.
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Six of the best: Austrian wine experiences
The Danube Valley is one of Austria's prettiest corners and dense in castles and medieval villages.
Dancing with horses: The Spanish Riding School of Vienna
The Lipizzaner stallions enter the arena, each a mirror image of the other as they perform a pas de deux to classical Viennese music.
Why you should visit Vienna: The three-minute guide
Lovely Vienna has oodles of culture and musical history, an abundance of top art museums and architecture fit for an empire.
The world's most liveable city for 2017: 20 reasons it's so great
For the eighth year in a row, Austria's beautiful capital has been named the world's most liveable city. Here are 20 reasons you need to visit.
Where fine dining is an actual artform
When it was opened in 1891, this museum was one of the jewels of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Now it's also a fine dining restaurant.
Fondue is big cheese of the Austrian alps
In Australia fondue is sort of, well, cheesy. But in Austria it all starts to make sense.
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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.
