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From presidential suites and butler service in fine hotels, to Michelin-starred restaurants and designer shops, Vienna is a great choice for a luxury break.
Vienna was one of Europe’s most famous imperial capitals, but it holds plenty of contemporary appeal too. And there has never been a better time to visit, with the Austrian capital voted for the seventh year in a row as the world’s best city to live in by the Mercer survey. Past and present come together in exciting
ways here, such as MuseumsQuartier (MQ), located in the former Baroque stables of Emperor Franz Joseph I but transformed into one the world’s largest arts and culture centres. This year MQ celebrates its 15th birthday and
also taking place in 2016 is the commemoration of Franz Joseph, the figurehead of the Austro-Hungarian empire for 68 years. The elderly monarch died in 1916 in Schonbrunn Palace, which will be home to the Man & Monarch exhibition until November 27. Vienna has become a modern centre for art, with around
40 contemporary galleries and world-class collections on show at Leopold Museum Wien and Museum Moderner Kunst Foundation Ludwig Vienna. Each spring, galleries throw open their doors for Vienna Gallery Weekend and in autumn, the city welcomes Viennafair, Viennacontemporary and Vienna Art Week.
Divine dining A thriving art scene is not the only attraction in Vienna – the city’s growing culinary reputation is another reason to visit. Vienna’s coffee house culture is now included in the Unesco
Intangible Cultural Heritage list and there are around 150 of these luxurious cafes in the city. More than just a place to drink coffee and enjoy some cake, they are atmospheric places where locals come to relax, catch up with old friends or philosophise. Vienna’s wider dining scene has also been gathering a sophisticated global audience. The Michelin 2016 European
guide now includes six one-star restaurants in Vienna and three with two stars – the contemporary Mraz & Sohn; Steirereck in the Stadtpark; and Silvio Nickol at the Palais Coburg Residenz. For some visitors, shopping may be more on the menu and
the exclusive First District is a great place to start, with its antique shops, Austrian artisans, big name Viennese designers and international luxury labels. Hotel options also include
some of the world’s most-loved luxury names, such as the new Park
Hyatt, which is set in Goldenes Quartier, where beautifully restored historic buildings are now home to luxury stores. Vienna’s showpiece Ringstrasse
boulevard is home to many other upscale options, including Hotel Imperial, Hotel Bristol, the Palais Coburg Residenz and Hotel Sacher.
Guests can also try newcomers such as Le Meridien, The
Ring or the dramatic Sofitel Vienna Stephansdom on the other side of the Danube Canal, while boutique options include the new Hotel Sans Souci opposite MQ or The Guesthouse, close to Vienna State Opera and designed by Sir Terence Conran. To really make the most of the city, exclusive tours and
experiences can be arranged, such as after-hours private tours of Schonbrunn Palace or Vienna State Opera. There’s also the chance to tour the Spanish Riding School and see the famous horses on their morning exercises, take a private tour and lunch in Viennese vineyards or even enjoy a private luxury cabin on Wiener Riesenrad, the iconic Giant Ferris Wheel in Prater park.
Vienna Tourist Board T: 00 43 1 211 140 W:
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