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Vienna

Danube channel cruise port near Vienna’s Schwedenplatz square.

Port guide: Vienna, Austria

This small, intimate capital bursts with high culture, musical history and grandiose architecture, yet is surprisingly laidback, charming and fun.

  • by Brian Johnston
Home in a coffeeshop

To do Vienna like a local you’ll need a split personality

Encourage your Jekyll and Hyde and you’ll blend right into the Austrian capital which fosters a heady mix of the serious and sweet.

  • by Brian Johnston
Neubau is flanked by the Museums Quarter.

Beyond the centre: Six of the coolest parts of Vienna

Step beyond the city’s ravishing historic core to savour these alluring Viennese locales.

  • by Steve McKenna
Inside the Cistercian Abbey.

Chants from the Vienna Woods

Deep in the Vienna Woods is the world’s oldest continuously active monastery – established in 1133, it is celebrating its 890th year.

  • by Marian McGuinness
The Freud Museum.

Freud and Frankl in Vienna and surrounds: Where the theory of dreams took root

'I'm sorry to disappoint you but the couch is not here,' says the guide as she welcomes me into the Sigmund Freud Museum.

  • by Catherine Marshall
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Hotel Altstadt's understated entrance doesn't hint at what lies within.

Hotel review: Altstadt Vienna, Vienna, Austria: The hotel that doubles as an art gallery

Every suite here is the creation of an Austrian architect, artist, designer or – in one case – actor.

  • by Catherine Marshall
The Viennese love the outdoors.

Vienna, Austria, things to do: Travel tips from aExpert expat: Margaret Plummer, Vienna, Austria

Vienna is wonderful by foot – take one of the many walking tours to get a feel for the first district, and then venture out into the outer districts.

  • by Belinda Jackson
It's hard to imagine how Vienna could be more magical.

Vienna places to eat: Eat your way through a truly magical city

It's hard to imagine how Vienna could be more magical.

  • by Katrina Lobley
Hofburg Palace.

Music in Vienna: Six of the best musical attractions

From historical instruments to the Vienna Boys Choir to the final resting place of Beethoven and Schubert: Vienna breathes music.

  • by Brian Johnston
David Corcoran.

What to see, eat and do in Vienna: Expert expat travel tips

Former Opera Australia tenor, David Corcoran on the best things in Vienna and what to avoid.

  • by Belinda Jackson

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