Vienna is the political capital of Austria, but it also serves as the cultural and economic center of the country. It's the largest city in Austria and still has buildings that highlight its power as an imperial capital. It is also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

While Vienna has a strong since of history, it is actually a young city with a youthful vibe that embraces fun and thrills. There are many clubs and festivals that take advantage of Vienna's popular music scene. There's also museums, parks, and attractions sprinkled throughout the city. If the weather is warm while you're in town, take advantage of the cafe culture and enjoy a cup of coffee from a city plaza while you can soak up the city's atmosphere and enjoy some people watching.

The best way to make your way around Vienna is on the very good public transportation system. The system includes rail, commuter rail, trams, and an underground. The underground, or subway, is very thorough, and will take you within a few minutes walk of almost anywhere you might hope to reach in the city.

There are some interesting activities that many people make a point of participating in around Vienna. Perhaps the most famous are the glamorous balls, most of which are hosted during the Carnival season. Many of the balls are hosted by different professional guilds, such as the coffee house owners, and the most prestigious are held in places like the City Hall or the State Opera.

Many people also enjoy the many open air festivals held throughout the warmer months. Most of these are during the summer and some of the more popular ones include the Augarten, the Vienna Turf Krieau, the Prater, and Schloss Neugebaude.

There are great restaurants throughout the city and the restaurants that are accustomed to tourists often have English menus available as well. Many of the portion sizes can be quite large, so it may be possible to share a dish with your travel companion.