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Parking in Vienna

• Parkgarage Karlsplatz (1040) with 656 spaces is open 24/7, located close to the Vienna State Opera and a short walking distance from many other attractions.
• Öpark Garagen GmbH - Parkgarage Am MuseumsQuartier (1070) is a one-minute walk from the Museums Quarter and a short distance to The Hofburg.
• On-street parking is available – zone details are posted at each district’s entrance. Tickets are available from shops, filling stations and online.

Key roads in Vienna

• The Ringstrasse loops around the Innere Stade district of Vienna and was built to replace the city walls during the mid-19^th century.
• The Gurtel runs parallel to the Ringstrasse and is where the motorway system joins up with the city. The A1 joins from the west, the A2 connects the south, the A22 comes from the north and A4 from the east.
• The A4 (Ost Autobahn) begins in Vienna at the A23 – it connects the city to the airport in the east and continues to Nickelsdorf on the Hungarian border.

How to get from Vienna to Vienna Airport

It will take around 20 minutes to drive the 19km from Vienna to Vienna Airport.

1. Leave the city via the Erdberger Lande/B227 and continue onto the A4.
2. Keep left and continue on the A4, following signs for Flughafen and Budapest for around eight miles (12.6km).
3. Take the exit 13-Flughafen then continue on the Abflugstrasse to Vienna International Airport.

How to get from Vienna to Wachau Valley

You’ll discover the beautiful World Heritage Site of Wachau Valley around 90 minutes, and 97km, to the west of Vienna.

1. Take the A22 out of the city, join the S5 towards Krems, then the S33 before merging onto the B37a.
2. Take the exit for Melk and follow the B33 to St. Lorenz where you’ll be greeted at your destination by a stunning view overlooking the Danube.

Best places to stay in Vienna

Hotel Imperial

Kärntner Ring 16, 1015

The five-star neoclassical Hotel Imperial was built in 1863 for the Prince of Wurttemberg. Close to the city’s concert halls and the Vienna State Opera, the atmospheric location is fit for this palatial hotel and makes for a truly special stay.

Hotel Topazz Lamee

Lichtensteg 2/3, 1010

Set in the heart of the city’s first district, guests couldn’t wish for a more central location than the four-star Hotel Topazz Lamee. This beautiful boutique is perfect for a sightseeing break, with St Stephen’s Cathedral and the banks of the Danube just a few minutes stroll away.

Max Brown 7^th District

Schottenfeldgasse 74, 1070

Located in Neubau – Vienna’s effortlessly cool seventh district – this four-star hotel offers guests a chic stay with a local-feel and an award-winning restaurant. It’s also a short walk away from the MuseumsQuartier and The Hofburg.

Best places to eat in Vienna

Restaurant Steirereck

Am Heumarkt 2A, 1030

The Steirereck has two Michelin stars and boasts a charming riverside setting in the heart of Vienna’s Stadtpark. Visit to enjoy a palate-pleasing selection of classic and contemporary Austrian fare with a splash of international influence. Pause your day of sightseeing to sample a lunch of grilled carp ribs with ground cherries.

The Palmenhaus

Burggarten 1, 1010

Buggarten Park is home to a dining venue to be proud of. The Palmenhaus, or Palm House, was once a tropical house that’s now home to a spectacular restaurant and bar serving up Austrian and Mediterranean dishes. Try the Wiener Schnitzel with parsley potatoes for a tasty treat. Head here for an Instagram-worthy dining experience.

Walter Bauer

Sonnenfelsgasse 17, 1010

Nestled along one of Vienna’s narrow lanes, this family-run restaurant serves up modern and traditional Austrian cuisine with a culinary expertise, backed up by its Michelin star. You’ll be swept away by perfect portions and excellent service that will leave you wanting more.

Best things to do in and around Vienna

Hofburg Palace

1010 Vienna, Austria

This breathtaking building has a fascinating aura and life all of its own. Dating back to the 13^th Century as the Habsburg Monarchy’s winter abode, Hofburg Palace is now the residence of Austria’s president. It’s also home to some of Vienna’s unmissable attractions, including the wonderful National Library, the Imperial Treasury and a collection of magnificent museums.

Schoenbrunn Palace

Schonbrunner Schlossstrasse 47, 1130

As a UNESCO World Heritage Site – and for good reason – the Rococo Schoenbrunn Palace is Austria’s most visited attraction. The Hasburg monarchs would summer in the palace’s 1,441 rooms after wintering at The Hofburg. Soak up history as you tour the building and grounds, admire the gardens and visit the Palace Orangery, where Mozart performed in 1786.

St Stephen’s Cathedral

Stephansplatz 3, 1010