262 CultureShock! Austria
Krems, Und, Stein: Medieval towns at the end of the
Wachau valley. Krems has been restored and is a lovely
tourist destination.
Melk Abbey: Tour the Emperor’s Gallery, the Marble Hall,
the library and the church decorated lavishly in gold.
Baden: Lovely town known for its curative baths. An
easy drive or train ride from Vienna, it’s a perfect place
to spend the day. Stroll through the town or head to
the spa, the casino or the Kurpark. Sixty kilometres of
trails that pass through the Vienna Woods begin here in
the Kurpark.
Klosterneuberg: Just north of Vienna, this monastery
houses the Verdun Altar.
Vienna Woods: The forests surrounding Vienna are a great
place to hike or merely wander.Vienna
Stephansdom: Vienna’s main cathedral, located in the
geographical centre of the city. This Romanesque and
Gothic church has been an important part of the city since
the 13th century.
Staatsoper: Opera House.
Volksoper: People’s Opera House, mainly operettas
performed in German.
Musikverein: Home to the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.
Vienna Boys’ Choir: Internationally-recognised boys
choir that was originally founded in 1498. They perform
on Sundays (except in summer) at the Burgkapelle in
the Hofburg.
Spanish Riding School: Where the graceful Lippizaner
horses perform.
Belvedere: Palace originally built for Eugene of Savoy,
now a museum most noted for its collection of Jugendstil
artists, especially Klimt, Schiele and Kokoschka.
Schönbrunn Palace: Summer residence of the Habsburgs.
Tour the palace and then spend the afternoon out in the
gardens or at the zoo.
Kunsthistorischesmuseum: Fine arts museum, noted for
its 16th and 17th century art.