Austria has been described as one of the most beautiful countries in the world. And it often comes up top in lists of the best cities to live in. Just recently, a renowned organisation conducted a worldwide search for the best places to live and visit. They looked at 40 different indicators including stability, healthcare, culture, environment, education and infrastructure and Vienna (the capital of Austria) was in the top four. With its rich history and culture, Austria is well worth a visit.
Top of your list for your tour of Austria has to be Vienna. The capital is a city of art, culture and rich history. It was once the centre of the vast Austro-Hungarian Empire, but today it’s a modern city with historic roots. It’s got music, museums, shopping and fine dining and there’s so much to see. One way to start your tour of the city is to go on a tram ride around the Ring, a series of roads that go round the old city (the Innere Stadt). Along the route, you can see the Hofburg (Imperial Palace), the Museum of Natural History, the Kunsthistorisches Museum (Museum of Fine Art), the Burgtheater, the State Opera House and Vienna’s City Park.