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Vienna

Splendid edifices, magnificent palaces and imposing churches spanning the centuries all make Vienna a wonderful city to visit, oozing both charm and atmosphere. Although its imperial grandeur can still be felt, this city of music has more to offer than just its glorious past; contemporary architecture, a brimming cultural scene and a vibrant nightlife add to its appeal. No matter how many times you return, you will always discover something new.

  • This private collection revolves around dolls and toys from the last two centuries, and is as interesting for adults as it is for children. The museum exhibits 600 dolls made of wood, wax and porcelain, as well as various teddy bears, string puppets, dolls’ houses and toy trains.

  • The symmetrical Villa Moller by Adolf Loos (1917) reflects his principles of the use of space.

  • The top address in Vienna for fine red and white Austrian wines, including Riesling, as well as wines from around the world.

  • The Rabenhof was constructed as council housing for workers in the 1920s and an assembly hall for the workers’ union was built in the basement. This was adapted into a theatre between 1987 and 1992. Today there is a colourful programme of modern plays, comedies and other performances.

  • Next to the Austrian radio broadcasting company, this elegant café offers various kinds of breakfasts and snacks. You can also join a live radio broadcast. Jazz sessions at 10:45pm every Saturday.

  • The RadioKulturhaus offers a programme of jazz and classical concerts, literary readings and films. Most of the concerts are broadcast on the radio station Ö1.

  • The Palais Leitenberger and the Palais Henckel von Donnersmarck were converted into a 5-star hotel in the late 20th century. The hotel has non-smoking and anti-allergy rooms.

  • Dalmatian cooking (specialities include grilled fish and seafood) in a cosy atmosphere with outdoor seating.

  • The theatre is named after the Austrian playwright Ferdinand Raimund (1790–1836), as the theatre opened its gates with one of his popular plays in 1893. The Raimundtheater has always specialized in music – after a period of operettas, today it is mainly used as a stage for musicals.

  • A family-run hotel not far from the centre with good public transport. Some of the rooms face the courtyard.

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