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The historical city of Vienna skillfully combines the long tradition of a historic metropolis with a modern big city. Guests of the Austrian capital can expect numerous attractions from various eras. Many musicians like Johann Strauss (father and son), Schubert, Beethoven, or Mozart, but also artists like Gustav Klimt or Egon Schiele, lived in Vienna. Particularly famous are the following sights of the city of Vienna:
The Vienna Ringstraße
The Ringstraße, together with the Franz-Josefs-Kai, runs around the old town of Vienna and marks the former city wall. On a stretch of about 5 kilometers, numerous well-known sights and buildings of the Austrian federal capital can be found.
From Hotel Boltzmann, you reach the Vienna Ringstraße on foot in just five minutes.
Vienna City Hall
The City Hall of Vienna was built, like many other famous Ringstraße buildings, at the end of the 19th century. The building is an excellent example of neo-Gothic architecture. The layout of the City Hall, with its seven courtyards, feels like a palace. The City Hall and the large City Hall Square on the Ringstraße side are used throughout the year for various events like open-air concerts, the Life Ball, the film festival in summer, the Advent market, the New Year’s Eve trail, or a giant ice skating rink in winter.
Guests of Hotel Boltzmann can take a leisurely 10-minute walk to the City Hall.
Schönbrunn Palace
The current baroque palace was originally built in the 17th century. Empress Maria Theresa expanded the palace with a park and gave it its current form. The palace was used as the summer residence of the Habsburgs during that time. Today, the palace grounds, including the park, zoo, maze, and palm house, are attractions for both Vienna visitors and locals and are very popular for their beautiful gravel running paths.
Previously located in a suburb of Vienna, it is now conveniently accessible in about 15 minutes from Hotel Boltzmann via the subway.
Giant Ferris Wheel and the Prater
The Giant Ferris Wheel is one of Vienna's landmarks and was once the world's largest ferris wheel. The attraction was opened in 1897 and is located in the Prater. Less known is that the Vienna Prater consists of extensive floodplain landscapes, not just the well-known amusement park at the far west of the grounds. In addition, the Praterstadion for soccer and concert fans, as well as the start and finish of many running events, such as the "Red Nose Run," are located there.
The Prater is directly accessible from Hotel Boltzmann with the U2 in 10 minutes.
St. Stephen's Cathedral
The world-famous landmark of Vienna is located at Stephansplatz. The seat of the Archbishop of Vienna is one of the most important Gothic structures in Austria. In the south tower is the 'Pummerin' – Europe's second-largest freely swinging church bell, reliably ringing in the New Year for New Year's Eve trail visitors.
St. Stephen's Cathedral is only a 15-minute walk from Hotel Boltzmann.
Vienna Secession
The Vienna Secession at Karlsplatz adorns the 50 Euro-Cent coin of the Republic of Austria. Since its construction, the building has served as an exhibition space for contemporary art. Today, the building is considered one of the most significant examples of Austrian Art Nouveau. A visit to the Secession can be perfectly combined with a visit to the multicultural Naschmarkt or the weekly flea market along the most beautiful Viennese Art Nouveau row.
From Hotel Boltzmann, the Secession can be directly reached with the subway within 10 minutes. Use the Karlsplatz stop to reach the attraction.
Vienna State Opera
The Vienna State Opera is the most important opera house in Vienna. In addition to a rich cultural program, the annual Vienna Opera Ball takes place here. The historic opera house was opened in 1869 with a premiere of Mozart's Don Giovanni.
With an impressive walk through Vienna's beautiful historic old town, you can reach the Vienna State Opera within 20 minutes on foot from Hotel Boltzmann. For an opera visit, the nearby tram and subway make for a quick and convenient journey.
Other equally worthwhile and interesting spots are thanks to the central location of Hotel Boltzmann in close proximity. Here is a short example listing of further highlights:
Museumsquartier with the Art History, the Natural History Museum and the MuseumsQuartier