Since I'm half Austrian, I've been to Vienna many many times. In September 2011, I moved to Vienna for about a year and a half. For people who are traveling to Europe in the Summer, I'd recommend that you stop by this beautiful city.
One of the places that one must visit when in Vienna is the "Wiener Riesenrad". This is Vienna's oldest Ferris Wheel and it's located in the Prater Amusement park.
Since I'm a huge History nerd, Schonbrunn has to be my favorite place in Vienna. Schonbrunn was the summer palace during the Habsburg Empire. It housed Empress Maria Theresa and the famous Empress Elizabeth of Austria (Sissi). The whole palace is so gorgeous. There's a huge park that one can walk/run around and if you walk to the top of the hill, you can have a beautiful view over Vienna. The Vienna Zoo "Tiergarten" is also located in Schonbrunn. During the Winter time, Schonbrunn has a beautiful Christmas Market and the snow makes the surroundings even prettier!
The iconic Stephansdom (St. Stephans Cathedral) is located in the heart of the city (Stephansplatz). This iconic structure can be seen on most postcards or travel guides and most people associate Vienna with this cathedral. On Sundays, masses are still held in the cathedral. There are guided doors for people that would like to explore the cathedral and it's also possible to walk up stairs to reach the tip of the structure. In the Winter, the cathedral is covered in snow and gives a very nice Christmas feel to the city. When I lived in Vienna, I loved walking around this place and could sit for hours just to admire this beautiful cathedral.
This is a park located right behind the National Library. On sunny days, it's really nice to have a picnic and lie in the grass and absorb the sun. During the Winter, the snow covers the grass and for safety reasons, the park is usually closed.
Another great view point would have to be the Kahlenberg. This hill is located in the best district of Vienna (19th) and it has an incredible view on the city.
Vienna always has a very special place in my heart. It is one hell of a beautiful city and has a lot to offer. If anyone needs ideas/advice on places to go when in Vienna, I'd be happy to help!
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