Vienna: the charming, cultural and green capital of Austria
Vienna may be a familiar city to many because of its many cultural and historical sites. It is also an important city in business terms for many of our clients. I, Jetty ter Haar, Manager Operations at Uniglobe Alliance Travel, have had the opportunity to visit the city several times and find it a wonderful place to be. Reason for me to highlight some things you may not have known about Vienna.
Melting pot of culture and green delight!
The city on the Danube has developed into one of Europe's most important cities both for tourism and business. Vienna is a melting pot of cultures and of works of art of various styles and periods. The Roman excavations, Romanesque churches, the Hofburg, the Ringstraße palaces and Art Nouveau buildings make Vienna a stately charismatic city for me. It is also a very lively city where the Viennese "Gemütlichkeit" can be felt everywhere; in the city's many coffee houses, in a traditional "Heurige" or in the atmospheric Stadtpark.
But did you also know that the Austrian capital was voted the greenest city in the world in 2020? In the ranking 'The World's 10 Greenest Cities 2020′, more than 100 cities were assessed in terms of public parks, the amount of greenery in the city, air quality, environmental friendliness and public transportation, among other things. Wondering where to find all this greenery?
- Danube-Auen National Park: this park is one of the largest natural floodplains of the Danube in Central Europe and is also called the " green lungs" of Vienna.
- Colorful Viennese markets: you can wander around and buy regional cheese, apples, herbs, jams and many more goodies.
- Vienna's most beautiful parks: From Schlosspark Schönnbrunn to the Volksgarten and the Stadtpark: In Schlosspark Schönnbrunn, I spent a whole day enjoying all the sights. Vienna has many public parks where you can have a nice stroll.
- 1,400 km of bike trails: Vienna is ideally suited for exploring by bicycle. You will find 1,400 km of bike paths and several beautiful cycling routes.
- Winemaking in the city: Vienna is the only metropolis in the world to have vineyards within its city limits. Wine is produced on approximately 700ha of land around the city. A visit to Vienna should include a visit to a cozy "Heurigen" where you can taste the wine!
Source : www.austria.info
Hotspots in Vienna
Extending your business trip by a few days? Besides all the greenery, there are also many cultural and historical sights, many of which can be reached on foot. The following hotspots are definitely worth a visit:
- Walk to the Rathaus for coffee and cake at Café Central. This formerly legendary café is located in one of the city's most exclusive shopping arcades. Before World War I, this was the meeting point of intellectuals and artists. Here, in addition to coffee and cake, you can also go for lunch, dinner and business meetings.
- Walking to Albertinaplatz. Here are Hotel Sacher and Café Mozart where you can have a coffee stop. At Hotel Sacher, this naturally includes a slice of the famous Sachertarte! Still got room left for some goodies? Their Apfelstrudel is also irresistible!
- Walking to the Hofburg past the Museum Quarter, the Volksgarten and the
- Have lunch at Café Hofburg in the magnificent former Imperial Palace .
- In a nostalgic mood? Then go for a tour of the Sissi Museum or visit the magnificent Schönbrunn Palace with its unique art treasures, beautiful castle garden and adjacent zoo.
Wondrous Vienna: a unique travel destination for groups as well!
Vienna is also an ideal destination for a company outing, group or incentive trip! Experience the city at its best together with business associates or employees during a customized city trip. From fun elements such as culinary tasting tours, kayaking through the city and exciting escape rooms to an unforgettable gala evening with carriages, pages and a private concert at a romantic exclusive event location. Our Groups & Incentives department, goMICE, is happy to help you have a travel experience that will be remembered for a long time!
Flights to Vienna
Vienna is served several times a day from the Netherlands by KLM and Austrian Airlines. These reputable airlines will take you to the Austrian capital within 2 hours. Once you arrive at Vienna Schwechat airport, you can be in the city center within half an hour by cab or public transport. There is a wide range of hotels in and outside the city.
Want more information about travel and accommodation options in Vienna? Please visit contact with your Business Travel Consultant.
Travel Well
Jetty ter Haar
Manager of Operations Rotterdam
