Vienna,
also described as Europe's cultural capital,
is a metropolis with unique charm and flair.
It boasts outstanding infrastructure, is clean and
safe, and has all the inspiration you could wish for on a language
course.
Facts: Vienna, the capital of
Austria, 2 million inhabitants, is situated on the banks of the Danube.
The influx of visitors from all over the world has made Vienna the
most popular urban tourist destination in Austria.
Austria's climate is generally moderate and mild. Average summer temperatures
range from 20°C to 30°C, the average winter temperatures are
around 0°.
Vienna - a romantically imperial city:
Vienna is a dream city for anyone with a romantic streak or an interest
in history. Wander along narrow, medieval alleyways or across imperial
squares, view Schönbrunn Palace or the Imperial Palace (Hofburg)
in the footsteps of Sissi and Emperor Franz Josef, and marvel at the
majestic architecture along the Ring boulevard. Be inspired by an
atmosphere steeped in history - which also boasts the comforts and
infrastructure of a modern city!
Vienna - city of culture: Vienna
possesses a lively and vast array of cultural attractions. Whether
classical or experimental theatre, film or dance festivals, opera
or operetta, or exhibitions and concerts - no matter when you come
and how long you stay, there is sure to be something exciting for
you to discover. Or if your tastes are not quite so culturally refined,
then visit one of Vienna's famous coffee houses or traditional wine
taverns ("Heurige") and work your way through famous culinary
specialities. Wet your appetite!
Vienna - city of music: Vienna
has been synonymous with music for centuries, and was home to Mozart,
Beethoven, Schubert and Johann Strauss. This outstanding musical heritage
has been preserved right to the present day. The Wiener Philharmoniker
is one of the world's top orchestras, the Vienna Boys' Choir is triumphantly
successful wherever it tours, and the Vienna Conservatorium has produced
innumerable international award-winners in all musical disciplines.
Yet Vienna also boasts a lively scene for young people - if you love
music, you are sure to profit from Vienna.
Vienna - City of art: Down the
centuries, Vienna has always produced and nurtured world-famous artists.
The collecting passion of art-loving rulers and monarchs has made
Vienna a treasure house par excellence. The Museum of Fine Arts, for
instance, is one of the world's largest and most distinguished museums,
housing priceless works of art. Art accompanies you wherever you go
in Vienna - even some of its underground stations are listed properties
(on account of their elegant, ornamental Jugendstil style designed
by Otto Wagner)! And Vienna is also uniquely zestful as far as its
literature is concerned. After all, where else in the world will you
find a city with its own "coffee house literature"?
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Vienna at night
Gardens of the Schonbrunn - Summer Palace, Vienna
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