See what the experts are saying about Gmunden an der Traun. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Introduction
The districts of Vienna have names, but are also numbered from 1 to 23. The city can be divided into four different parts. First, there is the center, the 1st District. Here, you will find the famous Ringstrasse, built by Emperor Franz Joseph... Continue reading »
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History
Present day Vienna was originally a Celtic settlement. The region around Vienna was first inhabited in the late Stone Age, and Vienna itself was founded as a Bronze Age settlement in about 800 BC. Claimed by Celts around 400 BC, the Romans la... Continue reading »
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Where to stay
As you might expect, Vienna offers some of the most opulent and historic hotels in Europe, with prices to match. However, reasonably-priced, centrally-located accommodation can be found, especially in the numerous pensions throughout the city... Continue reading »
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Eat drink
Some say coffee houses and wine taverns are defining characteristics of Vienna, and with good cause. From that, one might think that drinking is the main occupation of the Viennese, but Austrians do have a weakness for good food. Most coffee... Continue reading »
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Entertainment
Tourist offices in Vienna provide monthly listings detailing what's on in the city, but it's a good move to buy one of the weekly magazines with extensive listings such as City or Falter. Vienna, like many major European cities, has an excell... Continue reading »
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Tours
Most visitors to Vienna will know of the many historic museums, palaces and homes of the famous. In addition to the typical tours and ways to see the city, there are a couple of rather unusual methods of getting to know Vienna and its culture... Continue reading »
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Getting there
Getting There By Air Vienna International Airport (VIA) (+43 1 7007 0 1300 Wien Flughafen / http://www.viennaairport.com/) offers flights provided by 80 international airlines including: Air Berlin (+45 30 41 47 75 10/http://www.air... Continue reading »
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Fun facts
Vienna Country: Austria Vienna By The Numbers: Population: 1.5 million Elevation: 623 feet / 190 meters Average Annual Rainfall: 24 inches / 61 centimeters Average Annual Snowfall: 10 inches / 25 centimeters Average January Temperature:... Continue reading »
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Introduction
Vienna is a city of music, cafes, waltzes, parks, pastries, and wine, a true cosmopolitan center, where different tribes and nationalities have, for centuries, fused their cultural identities to produce the intriguing and, often cynical, Vien... Continue reading »
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Frommer's favorite experiences
Listening to Mozart: It is said that at any time of the day or night in Vienna, someone somewhere is playing the music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. You might hear it at an opera house, a church, a festival, an open-air concert, or, more romant... Continue reading »
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Best dining bets
Best Spot for a Romantic Dinner: The Sacher Hotel Restaurant, in the Hotel Sacher Wien (tel. 01/514560), is a showcase for imperial Vienna. Franz Joseph's favorite dish was tafelspitz, a delectable boiled beef dinner that's still served here,... Continue reading »
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Best hotel bets
Best Historic Hotel: Built in 1869, the Hotel Imperial (tel. 800/325-3589 in the U.S., or 01/501100; www.luxurycollection.com/imperial) is the "official guesthouse of Austria." It has presided over much of the city's history, from the heyday... Continue reading »
Gmunden an der Traun Travel Experiences
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Sailing am Attersee
Last night we stayed at Steinbach am Attersee at the same hotel at which the composer Gustav Mahler stayed when writing part of his 2nd a... Continue reading »
