Vienna is the largest city in Austria. It has around 1.9 million population. The city for its name from the Italian version of the city’s name, Vienne. The city is located on the eastern part of Austria and it is bordering to Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary. These countries make up the European Centrope border region. Vienna is also the wealthiest region on the European Union. It also has an oceanic climate or humid subtropical climate. In 2001, the city was named a UNESCO Heritage Site. Vienna is also known as 'The City of Dreams' besides 'City of Music' due to it being the home to the worlds' first psychoanalyst, Sigmund Freud. Vienna is also known to have a high quality of life. In 2005 it was ranked as one of the most livable cities.

Airports in Vienna

1. Vienna International Airport (VIE)

Vienna International Airport is located in Schwechat which is 18 kilometers away from the southwest of central Vienna. This airport is the largest airport in Vienna and it also acts as the base for Austrian Airlines and also Eurowings Europe. Besides the two airlines, it is also the hub for low-cost airlines such as easyJet Europe, Lauda, Level and also Wizz Air. The airport has four terminals and has five concourses. The airport has been expanded up to the year 2018. For tourists who wish to come to Vienna from Manilla, they will have several options but it will all involve transit at different countries as the duration of the flight is very long. It will also cost around PHP 43,090.

How to Get Cheap Flights to Vienna?

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When is the Best Time to Fly to Vienna?

The best weather to visit the city would be in two, which is Spring and also Autumn. This would be from April to May for Spring while Autumn would be from September to October. In Spring, the weather is not too hot and is rather chilly. It is also the beginning of the tourism season. Therefore, there is still not that many people in the city. Furthermore, the city is filled with blooming flowers all over. In Autumn, the weather is not hot or cold. During these months the prices of hotels are low. However, there are still a number of tourists who visits the city.

Between June to August as well as December, the rooms in Vienna are costly due to the weather. In June to August, many would come to enjoy the warm sunny weather while in December many tourists would come to enjoy the Christmas spirit celebrated in a Viennese style. Therefore it is highly advisable that tourists make plans in advance to avoid disappointments.

What are the Top 3 Things to Do in Vienna?

1. Vienna State Opera – Vienna is famous for its Opera. Therefore, those who come to Vienna would come to the city and catch an Opera performance. The Vienna State Opera was opened in 1869, but a bomb destroyed it in World War 2. Since it was rebuilt in 1955, the building has showcased many performances until today.

2. Spanish Riding School – Spanish Riding School is one of the many attractions of Vienna. There is a school for Lipizzan horses that offers public performances during the Winter Riding School in Hofburg. The school has been operating for four centuries. There are 68 stallions whose ancestors come from Spain and have been trained for the show since 1735.

3. St Stephen's Cathedral – St Stephen's Cathedral is also known as Stephansdom. It is a church for Catholic archbishop. During World War 2 the church was destroyed but only in seven years the church was rebuilt and has been used to provide services every day. It is also currently Vienna’s most important landmark.