There are large possibilities for excursions from Vienna. Some places are better to visit overnight, while many of others are great for just a short half- or full-daytrip. Two of Austria‘s regional capitals are UNESCO listed, and all are worth a visit.
Vienna is the capital of Austria and its biggest city. Vienna also has been honoured as a UNESCO World Heritage Site twice, for its historic town centre and for the Baroque Schönbrunn Palace and its gardens. You will see a unique blend of architectural styles, from the striking Gothic St.Stephen‘s Cathedral at the heart of the city, to the exquisite Baroque architecture of the Hofburg.
The Baroque old town of Salzburg was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997. Architectural delights include the splendid Baroque palaces of Mirabell and Hellbrunn, the Salzburg Cathedral, and the medieval Hohensalzburg Fortress, situated high above the town.