Vienna walking tour The historic center is a great place to stroll: narrow cobbled lanes lined with shops, sidewalk cafes and tasty restaurants. Drop by Demel for the most famous pastries.
Vienna little lanes We explore little streets behind the cathedral -some buildings five centuries old; Jesuit Church with painted ceiling; lunch at Rosenberger Restaurant. 
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Quick look at our favorite hotel, the Wandl, then we walk along the Graben pedestrian promenade to The Dom, Vienna's Gothic cathedral. 
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We continue in the cathedral then on to the Belvedere Palace, Schonbrunn Palace, Karlsplatz, Hotel Sacher, Hofburg Palace, and a tram ride. 
Vienna is a historic yet modern city -- a living museum of monuments and memories connected to a rich history, a sophisticated place with cutting-edge design. travel video 
Vienna bus tour 1 Our local guide brings us around town by bus, including Schonbrun and Belvedere Palaces, two of the most beautiful residences in Europe. travel video 
Vienna bus tour 2 We continue our travel videolook at this great city with a local guide, riding on the Ringstrasse that goes around the heart of the Old Town. 
Vienna Hofburg The huge palace at the center of town was residence of the Hapsburg dynasty and now houses a complex of museums. This is the largest building in Vienna and would take several days to explore. 
Art Museum 1 travel video in the heart of town at the Graben, we spend most of this episode exploring the Kunsthistoriches Museum, filled with priceless art masterpieces housed in a beautiful building. 
Art Museum 2travel video looks at one of the world's great collections of European paintings, with great works of the Renaissance and Baroque periods in a magnificent building. 
Vienna Visit to a unique residential complex built in a whimsical architectural style with colors, curves and an organic environment. Called Hundertwasserhaus after the architect who designed it.
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Music and dance performances at the Hofburg, the Kursalon and the wine neighborhood of Grinzing should be on your agenda in Vienna. 
Vienna travel video Train ride from Salzburg to Vienna is scenic, comfortable and fast, complete with lunch on board -- a nice place to relax and chat with friends. 
Vienna comments Leaving from our Hotel Wandl in the center of town, we depart by train after 3 days in Vienna, and our travelers reflect back upon the visit. travel video 
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More comments from travelers about our visit to Vienna and the other cities on the tour of Central Europe. 
Salzburg Arrival and summary; then we visit the castle above town, Hohensalzburg Fortress, reaching it by funicular rack rail then walking through the medieval site. travel video
Salzburg travel video Getreidegasse, street festival, Mirabell Garden, Kapuzinerberg, trip to Lake Wolfgang, St. Gilgen, Hotel Goldener Hirsch, depart, comments. 
Salzburg travel video walking tour -food market, Franziskanner Church, Mirabell Gardens and Palace, Kapuzin Hill viewpoint, and more walking in the quiet lanes of the Old Town. 
Salzburg Bus ride through the scenic mountains to Lake Wolfgang, visit the lovely village of St.Wolfgang, enjoying an outdoor cafe by the lakeand walk the lanes. travel video 
Salzburg Mirabel Gardens - beautiful floral displays, palace and Baroque Museum. We walk through the Old Town, then take a trip to the Lake District. travel video 
Innsbruck Travel video: Historical walking tour, main square, Jesuit Church and Royal Palace. History of the Hapsburgs is a complex story brought to life by our guide. 
Innsbruck Travel video: Short tour of Innsbruck, including a ride up the mountain where we enjoy a summer snowstorm, plus more highlights with comments from our travelers. 