Austria has much to be proud of particularly when it comes to musicians. From Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Franz Schubert to Ludwig van Beethoven and Johann Strauss and many others, this country has produced world renowned musicians and composers. And the tradition continues even until now most especially with the Vienna Philharmonic as well as the Vienna Boys Choir.
One of the most awaited events in Vienna is the New Year concert. This is not only being awaited by local residents in Vienna and the rest of Austria but by people from all over the world.
Christmas is fast approaching and Vienna is all set for this celebration. This is evident in the Vienna Christmas Market which takes place each year at the Rathausplatz Square. The Vienna Christmas Market is a genuine Viennese tradition which has been taking place for more than 700 years now.
Visitors and local residents are free to stroll around the place. They can choose to just enjoy the sights and sounds at the area or see only what’s available at the stalls or they can buy whatever they like whether food, sweet treats or gift items.
Movies provide great entertainment to people. Whether they like to watch it in the cinemas or in the comfort of their homes, these films are one of the most effective ways of communicating an important message to people.
Austria has its own version of a film event and it's called the Vienna International Film Festival also known as Viennale. Considered as the biggest of such film festivals in the country, this is normally held in the last week of October of each year.This 2010, the event will run until November 3.
Vienna may be internationally renowned for its classical music and delicious food but there’s more to the Austrian capital than these two great facts. In terms of natural surroundings, Vienna has plenty to offer. Some of these are the lakes and rivers that provide people with a peaceful and relaxing environment while they’re on vacation.
Talk about fashion and what often comes to mind are Paris, London, Milan, Berlin and Tokyo. Vienna may not be in the map of the world’s fashion capitals but it definitely has its own share of fashion to share with the world.
Each year in the last week of August, Vienna hosts a night of live musical entertainment in the city’s well known music strip. The event takes place at the Gurtel Nightwalk which used to be the red light district of the Austrian capital city.
Hiking in a capital city? Why not - there are many ways of exploring Vienna, Austria, by foot.
The Austrian capital city has dedicated hiking paths for people who want to tour around the great tourist attractions and the Vienna woods by foot. These paths are properly designated and marked and are accessible by public transport. Should you need to relax a bit along the way, there are also inns, Heurigens and service areas. Benches and tables are in place as well for hikers who would like to take a break and marvel at the beautiful sights before them.
Discover the crazy side of Vienna with the Life Ball, which happened again July 17th, 2010. The uniqueness of this ball lies in the fact that it supports a worthy cause which is to raise awareness on the global campaign to fight AIDS.
Unwind and visit some great places, relax and take it easy - this is a perfect sunday in Vienna. Here are our suggestions and we hope you consider them a worthwhile experience.
