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Innere Stadt (1st district)The historic hearth of the city exudes elegance at every corner and boasts the best boutiques, the finest hotels and the grandest architecture. Despite its modern flair the inner city has maintained an archaic note, a parallel evolution that has developed and maintained the center in its impressive form over the years. A recommended way to see the sights is with Fiaker a horse-drawn carriage accompanied by interesting Viennese chit-chat. Lepoldstadt (2nd district)Vienna's 2nd district uses the geographic separation of the Danube as its boundary. Of particlular note in this area is the Prater, a vast park area dating back over the centuries as play and hunting grounds for the nobility. The park has maintained its role as a play ground and has advanced in the direction of a permanent amusement park the city. Landstrasse (3rd district)A predominantly working-class area with a high influx of eastern European immigrants, bordered to thie northwest by the more opulet city center and to the north-east by the Danube canal. Sights in this area include the Hundertwasserhaus, the Belvedere Palace and Kunsthaus Wien. Wieden (4th district)A somewhat more upmarket residential area boasting vibrant and interesting nightlife aroun bars and quaint restaurants. The culinary highlight of this area is the Naschmarkt, fruit & vegetables, cheese & wine, cefes and many bistros Mariahilf (6th district), Neubau (7th district)A district of artists and students, the wonderful bohemian atmosphere around one of Vienna's main shoppinf streets, Mariahilfer strasse is underlined by a great selection of bars, clubs and restaurants. Doebling (19th district), Grinzing, Neustift am WaldeThe quit greenery of the Vienna Woods and the splendour of the country homes is evident here. The area is most well known for its "Heurigen" restaurants. |
QuartersCertain parallels with Paris are justified, the most obvious being the categorization of the city's quarters: You are more likely to be confronted with knowledge of the district (23 in total) than the district name, The further one ventures from the center (district 1), leaving behind the intense hustle and bustle of the city's heart, the more gradually Vienna's monumental architecture is replaced by less perfect facades, just as old and no less interesting, sometimes concealing the quaintest of cafes or the strangest of shops... KLOSTERNEUBURGThe Abbey of Klosteneuburg dates back to 1113 when Margrave Leopold III moved his residence to this site. TgeAugustinian canons were summoned to the Abbey1133 to create a religious center with economical, cultural, scientific and social funcionality. The Abbey has maintained its breathtaking posture surrounded by a beutifully archaic and well-preserved old town. BADENA wellness town of historic character often described as a town of water, wine and culture. The Roemertherme is a spa situated under Europe's largest self-supporting glass roof, a temple to wipe away the stress. Enjoy Baden's wines with an elegant meal, and maybe even a visit to the sity's famouse Casino. NEUSIEDLER SEEAs part of the Windsurfing World Cup circuit. the steady winds here act as a cooling side-effect in summer for many Viennese day trppers. Some tend their boats, lie in the sun or go kite-surfing, ornithologists treasure the secluded marsh areas, but rnost importantiy everyone can find a relaxing spot. Wachau (Melk, St. Poelten, Krems)A climatic and cultural singularity, Wachau is an area blessed with the finest stable weather allowing the cultivation of some of Austria's best wines, an advantage long recognized by the monks. The monasteries, towns and countryside offer breathtaking architecture, relaxation and many culinary delights.
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