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Technical Museum Vienna

Discover a whole world of exciting exhibitions on the history of technology, covering everything from astronomy and the iron industry to transport and musical instruments. Vienna's Technical Museum opened as long ago as 1918 and, in addition to its many fascinating exhibitions, also houses Austria's Mediatek, an extensive collection of audio and video recordings about the country's culture and contemporary history.

Schönbrunn Zoo

Visit Tiergarten Schönbrunn, Vienna's zoo and the world's oldest animal park. The fascinating zoo was founded way back in 1752 and is one of the few zoos in the world to have giant pandas. The historic zoo is also home to a host of other fascinating animals from every continent.

Schönbrunn Palace

Schönbrunn Palace is one of Austria's greatest cultural treasures. The magnificent Baroque castle has 1,441 rooms and has been an incredibly popular destination for tourists from near and far since the mid-1950s. The castle's history spans more than 300 years, which is clearly felt and seen in the various architectural styles that visitors experience on their way around. The stunning palace gardens have been open to the public since the late 18th century.

Natural History Museum Vienna

The Natural History Museum Vienna is one of the world's leading museums and houses more than 30 million objects. The themes range incredibly widely, but the museum's main areas of interest are the origins of the solar system, the evolution and development of life on Earth, and prehistoric traditions and customs. Exhibitions include the world's largest collection of meteorites and an extremely comprehensive display of dinosaurs and rare fossils.

Vienna

Vienna, Austria's capital, offers a mix of modern and old. Here you can experience world-class art, concerts and opera. In the old stables of the Imperial Palace is the ambitious museum quarter that has revolutionised Vienna's museum scene. The stables were built in the early 18th century, but in 2001 the MQ opened its doors and much of the previously scattered museums are now here.

Christmas market in Vienna

From November until Christmas, Vienna is transformed into a magical Christmas landscape, where the smell of baked goods and hot mulled wine create a wonderful Christmas atmosphere. One of the better-known Christmas markets takes place on City Hall Square, which is transformed each year into a glittering wonderland where Christmas gifts, tree decorations, sweets and heated drinks await the interested visitor.

Here you'll find carousels as well as traditional crafts and fun Christmas workshops for children, while the trees in the surrounding park glow with light, making even the biggest Christmas sceptic weak at the knees.

Also nearby is the cultural and Christmas market in front of Schönbrunn Palace, offering romance with an imperial backdrop. The atmospheric market offers traditional crafts, Christmas decorations and Christmas concerts, as well as an extensive programme for children, where they can also experience interesting Christmas workshops.