Vienna, the Austrian capital, is a city of classical architectural beauty and one of the country’s main tourist destinations. It has attracted visitors for years who have come to witness the splendour of its cultural heritage, appreciate its classical music and opera and take in its unique attractions.

New Year’s Day Concert: the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra performs the city’s annual New Year’s concert, which is also broadcast world-wide. This is Vienna’s traditional beginning to the New Year. The Philharmonic is considered one of the finest orchestras in the world. For this concert, the programme consists of the most popular waltzes of the celebrated Austrian composer, Johann Strauss.

Vienna is filled with attractions of interest to visitors, and the majority are related to the city being the centre of the Habsburg imperial dynasty. For anyone appreciating fine art, splendid architecture, music and theatre, a visit to Vienna is a must. It’s possible to purchase a Vienna Card at hotels, tourist information centres and transportation centres. This card provides not only free and unlimited travel on the city’s public transportation system for 72 hours, it also provides reduced entry fees and additional benefits at more than 170 of the city’s attractions, eateries and wine taverns.

The Vienna International Airport (VIE), situated in the suburb of Schwechat, is serviced by major international carriers. This is the country’s main air facility and features a complete range of amenities for passengers, from Internet service to restaurants, shops and offices of all major car hire companies. Vienna International is home base for Austrian Airlines, the national carrier, and also for the budget airline Fly Niki. A number of international air lines and most European lines provide non-stop service to Vienna.

Banks: 08:00 to 12:30; and 13:30/14:00 to 15:00/16:00, Monday to Friday; and until 16:30 on Thursdays
Department Stores and Shops: 09:30 to 19:00, Monday to Friday; 09:00 to 16:00 on Saturdays
Business Offices: 09:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday