Austria - Waltzing across Vienna

The Austrian capital is full of beautiful architecture, sweet music and an abundance of Sachertorte.

  • Far away, so close

    Far away, so close

    The Gloriette has been at the top of the hill since 1775, overlooking the Great Parterre in front of the main building.

    Schönbrunn Palace

  • Through the ages

    Through the ages

    Mozart was married in Stephansdom, and his dead body was here in 1791 for registration before the simple funeral at St Marx.

    Stephansdom

  • Beneath the arches

    Beneath the arches

    This has been a classic coffee place since 1876, with regulars such as Vladimir Lenin, Sigmund Freud and Leon Trotsky.

    Cafe Central

  • I see you

    I see you

    This ferris wheel was a kissing location in the Bond movie Living Daylights and the 1995 film Before Sunrise, as well as the ride by Orson Welles in The Third Man.

    Riesenrad at Prater

  • Before sunrise

    Before sunrise

    This statue of Hapsburg Emperor Joseph II is located in front of the Albertina, a building which has sheltered art collections since the 17th century.

    Albertina

  • Your average summer cottage

    Your average summer cottage

    This summer residence with 1441 rooms has seen a lot during the centuries.

    Schönbrunn Palace

  • For the birds

    For the birds

    The roof mosaic is covered by 230 000 glazed tiles.

    Stephansdom

  • Top of the hill

    Top of the hill

    The Gloriette has been at the top of the hill since 1775, overlooking the Great Parterre in front of the main building. Today it houses a cafe with refreshing ice cream.

    The Gloriette at Schönbrunn Palace