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We were expecting so much more of Vienna. Maybe we weren´t in right places. Arthistorymuseum was very big and quite tiring but naturehistorymuseum was very interesting and full of animals. Sigmund Freud museum was just full of pictures of Sigmund´s friends and so, but in cafe Freud,...more We were expecting so much more of Vienna. Maybe we weren´t in right places. Arthistorymuseum was very big and quite tiring but naturehistorymuseum was very interesting and full of animals. Sigmund Freud museum was just full of pictures of Sigmund´s friends and so, but in cafe Freud, there was amazing sachercake! close

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by Varpunen – posted on Apr 11, 2008

8

The hostel was clean and the staff was very helpful whenever we had questions. The bar was loud at night, but you could tell that they tried to keep the noise down outside. I don\'t think the walking distance to the Westbahnhof was bad at all. The metro is really easy to get the hang of. I...more The hostel was clean and the staff was very helpful whenever we had questions. The bar was loud at night, but you could tell that they tried to keep the noise down outside. I don\'t think the walking distance to the Westbahnhof was bad at all. The metro is really easy to get the hang of. I would for sure stay here again and reccommend it to others.close

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by colby – posted on Apr 1, 2008

5

for the most part i loved vienna. the sights and culture were amazing. the only part of my trip i didnt enjoy was the people. after coming from germany were everyone was super nice and friendly. i went to austria where the people are not so friendly. it was a little suprising seeing as austria...more for the most part i loved vienna. the sights and culture were amazing. the only part of my trip i didnt enjoy was the people. after coming from germany were everyone was super nice and friendly. i went to austria where the people are not so friendly. it was a little suprising seeing as austria feels like germany.close

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by imsoturbo – posted on Mar 21, 2008

23

If You did or did not visit Vienna before... i believe you have to go there anyway!! it was my second time there and i`ve found some new places,some new buildings and some new things,that made Vienna the city i like very much!! i love KUNST HUS and buildings that are near that place!! i like the...more If You did or did not visit Vienna before... i believe you have to go there anyway!! it was my second time there and i`ve found some new places,some new buildings and some new things,that made Vienna the city i like very much!! i love KUNST HUS and buildings that are near that place!! i like the old town(too crowdy for me though),the opera,the parliament,prater... i can write and write... i think if you can,just do it and go to Vienna!!close

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by niemiec2003 – posted on Mar 7, 2008

9

Vienna is a great city, very much to see and the people are extremely kind. If you come from the Eastern part of Europe, prepare yourself, it\'s very expensive. Eat as few as possible in the city centre, try shopping in the 15th district for example (round Westbahnhof and out) and buy your...more Vienna is a great city, very much to see and the people are extremely kind. If you come from the Eastern part of Europe, prepare yourself, it\'s very expensive. Eat as few as possible in the city centre, try shopping in the 15th district for example (round Westbahnhof and out) and buy your food in supermarkets like Billa, not in restaurants. Yes, and we haven\'t seen any ticket inspectors on the vehicles:)close

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by mollyfall3467 – posted on Mar 3, 2008

2

If you a culture freak then Vienna would be a right place for you, with all its museums, theatres, music halls and opera of course. A bit Paris-like architecture might impress with its grandeur, number of royal palaces (namely Hofburg and Schonbrunn). Especially around Christmas time at night...more If you a culture freak then Vienna would be a right place for you, with all its museums, theatres, music halls and opera of course. A bit Paris-like architecture might impress with its grandeur, number of royal palaces (namely Hofburg and Schonbrunn). Especially around Christmas time at night when all the lights are on. Be sure to have a stroll through Christmas markets, get a cup of gluwein (warmed red wine with spices) and a grilled wurst (sausage). I thought that after Louvre in Paris, Prado in Madrid, Ufizzi in Florence I had enough of museums, but Vienna Fine Arts museum (Kunst unt Historische) is well worth visiting, due to its amazing interior. You can either do some window-shopping watching Swarovski, Cartier and Dior boutiques shining around, or spend some of your money in any of the great number more down to earth shops.close

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by legkiy – posted on Dec 21, 2007

19

I went during Christmas and hit every Wienachtsmarkt there was. Try the apfel-punsch. Vienna itself is a big place with plenty to do and TONS to see. If you see one palace though, like Schlossbrunn, don\'t bother seeing the others, like the Hapburg palace. They\'re amazing from the...more I went during Christmas and hit every Wienachtsmarkt there was. Try the apfel-punsch. Vienna itself is a big place with plenty to do and TONS to see. If you see one palace though, like Schlossbrunn, don\'t bother seeing the others, like the Hapburg palace. They\'re amazing from the outside, but inside it\'s all the same. Just get lost, enjoy the architecture, see some operas or some classical concerts and enjoy the coffee and sacher torteclose

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by wilsoncm4182 – posted on Dec 5, 2007

2

Vienna in November is not as vibrant as it is during the spring or summer seasons. Not as many tourists at that time but the cold weather does not allow for really enjoying a beautiful city and appreciate it the way it can be during the warmer months. So, if you really want to go to Vienna, go...more Vienna in November is not as vibrant as it is during the spring or summer seasons. Not as many tourists at that time but the cold weather does not allow for really enjoying a beautiful city and appreciate it the way it can be during the warmer months. So, if you really want to go to Vienna, go in the spring to summer, more to do, and you can sit in the many open air cafes and enjoy a leisure day instead of wanting to find the next warm building.close

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by gtdtn – posted on Nov 18, 2007

26

Having been there in the summer, I think that the atmosphere around Xmas time really makes Vienna, and if you`re lucky enough to be there in the snow - it becomes an even more picturesque city. One thing to be aware of though, Vienna is not very big. A few days max is plenty to see all that is...more Having been there in the summer, I think that the atmosphere around Xmas time really makes Vienna, and if you`re lucky enough to be there in the snow - it becomes an even more picturesque city. One thing to be aware of though, Vienna is not very big. A few days max is plenty to see all that is essential.close

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by peter1691 – posted on Nov 16, 2007

9

It was freezing!! Rainy and windy (unfortunately just came here from sunny Greece!!) But a very beautiful city, lots of museums and beautiful gardens and buildings, a lot of history and culture. A good place to learn, i wouldnt really recommend this city for its nightlife. A beautiful city...more It was freezing!! Rainy and windy (unfortunately just came here from sunny Greece!!) But a very beautiful city, lots of museums and beautiful gardens and buildings, a lot of history and culture. A good place to learn, i wouldnt really recommend this city for its nightlife. A beautiful city nonetheless.close

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by everythingis-peachy7191 – posted on Nov 12, 2007

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