Centrally located, just across from the ‘Theater an der Wien’ (Beethoven’s temporary residence), the recently renovated Hotel Beethoven is the perfect choice for experiencing Vienna’s lifestyle. Most popular sights are only a few minutes’ walk away, including the Vienna State Opera and the opulent Ringstrasse, as well as the vibrant and colourful ‘Naschmarkt’.
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Buffet
Board basis options available
This property caters for the following special dietary requirements
Located on the banks of the river Danube, this romantic imperial city is alive with the music of Schubert and Mozart and is brimming with culture, art and majestic architecture. Enjoy the grandeur of Emperor Franz Josef’s ‘Ringstrasse’, the circular boulevard surrounding the Hofburg Palace, the State Opera House, Burgberg Theatre and numerous museums. Take a stroll through the narrow medieval lanes and cobblestone squares around St.Stephen’s Cathedral, which conjure up images from Vienna’s past, and follow the scent of coffee to one of Vienna’s famous cafés. In the evening, sample local food and wine in traditional ‘Heurigen’ wine-taverns or enjoy amusements in the lively Prater area. There is so much to see and experience in this wonderful historic city that you will be spoilt for choice. For your holiday in Vienna, the great value Vienna Card is included for all Inghams guests.
Things to do in and around Vienna
Music and Arts
Vienna is Austria’s capital of the music and arts. Visit the homes of composers ‘Waltz King’ Johann Strauss, F. Schubert and J. Haydn or enjoy their music at various concerts at the Musikverein, the Hofburg or the State Opera. The Museum of Fine Arts also displays the works of Dürer, Rembrandt and Rubens.
Sightseeing
Shopping
The 1st district areas of Kärntnerstrasse and Graben contain the most exclusive shops and coffee houses. Keep a look out for ‘Augarten’ porcelain, petit-point needlework and, of course, the famous Sachertorte chocolate cake. The equivalent of Oxford Street is the Mariahilferstrasse.
FREE Vienna Card
The great value 'Vienna Card' is included for all Inghams guests. Valid for is valid for 72 hours it includes:
• Free use of public transport buses, underground and tram lines within the city. For each card purchased one child under 15 yrs travels free
Discounted entrance to:
Car hire is available
For more information on travel and transport visit our Vienna page
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Vienna’s ‘highlights’ tour includes the famous ‘Ringstrasse’, the State Opera House, Fine Arts and Natural History Museums, Parliament, Prater, Belvedere Palace, and Schönbrunn Palace (interior visit included).
Half day (3 and 1/2h), approx. from €54
Passing by Liechtenstein Castle to the Vienna Woods and ‘Seegrotte’, a former gypsum mine with Europe’s largest subterranean lake (short boat ride). On to Heiligenkreuz Abbey and Mayerling Convent, Crown Prince Rudolph’s hunting lodge.
Half day (4h), approx. from €57
Visit Vienna’s best known food market with over 100 stands and restaurants. With a colorful culinary offering ranging from Viennese to Indian and from Vietnamese to Italian, the Nashmarkt has developed into a meeting place for young and old.
Self-guided
Subject to change, prices are approximate. Please note that we act at all times as selling agent for the suppliers of activities & excursions.
