4 Days in Vienna, Austria
A quick side trip to Vienna was an interesting experience as a break on the Serbia Holiday. Quite an amazing place to visit considering the history and significance of the city.
A tourist description- Vienna, Austria, is a captivating city where history gracefully waltzes hand-in-hand with a vibrant modern flair! Immerse yourself in the stunningly grand architecture of the illustrious Habsburg Empire as you leisurely stroll through opulent palaces and bustling, vibrant squares filled with life.
You can dine on scrumptious schnitzels that are sure to tantalize your taste buds, and sip on the world-famous Viennese coffee in charming cafés that have served as the backdrop for countless lively intellectual debates over the years. Find yourself discover the rich tapestry of culture, featuring museums that are filled to the brim with breathtaking masterpieces and a melodious symphony echoing lovingly through the picturesque streets.
Whether you’re exploring the magnificent gardens of Schönbrunn or meandering through the eclectic shops of the lively Naschmarkt, Vienna warmly invites you to indulge in its enchanting blend of rich tradition and contemporary charm.
So yes, get ready for a delightful escape that will leave your heart singing and your spirit soaring!
Final Thought?
Firstly, it’s worth visiting Vienna simply to experience the important global history of the magnificent buildings, the famous inhabitants, the aura of an ancient (to an Australian anyway) culture and city, and to see first hand many things we have only read and learned about from a great distance on the other side of the world.
Yes, the buildings and history is first class. The actual scale of the intricate and quite frankly awesome structures, and the amazing condition they remain in, are worth the trip alone. Throw in the many stories of famous people who resided and studied here, and the beautiful aesthetics of a larger than expected city, are incredible.
Unfortunately for this traveller, the city of Vienna was a letdown in a few areas. It is NOT very tourist-friendly for the large amount of English speaking/reading tourists who visit here. From the airport, to the public transport, to the street signs, tourist attractions and hospitality establishments - there is virtually NO English signs, language or simple directions anywhere. Obviously this makes it far more difficult to navigate the places and people for most English speaking visitors. Yes, people do speak a small amount of English, and you can get by, it’s not great to be honest and this surprised me greatly.
And secondly, the people, I found in general, to be quite rude. This was also a shock to me as we Australians are pretty easy going and accommodating so it took some getting used to. Not a lot of courtesy on display, and at times, you even felt you were being a himndrance when ordering or buying products or services. My experience only, but as I was accompanied by someone who speaks fluent German, which obviously made navigating the city and it’s services much easier, we both found this to be quite disappointing.
This may not be the case for everyone, but I personally found it to be a definite lowlight of the Vienna experience. Happy to hear from anyone else on how they found their trip to this beautiful city.
