Vienna
Capital of Austria

Vienna, the capital of Austria, lies in the country’s east on the Danube River. Its artistic and intellectual legacy was shaped by residents including Mozart, Beethoven and Sigmund Freud. The city is also known for its Imperial palaces, including Schönbrunn, the Habsburgs’ summer residence. In the MuseumsQuartier district, historic and contemporary buildings display works by Egon Schiele, Gustav Klimt and other artists.

Area: 160.1 mi²

Weather: 89°F (32°C), Wind S at 10 mph (16 km/h), 37% Humidity

Hotels: 3-star averaging $80, 5-star averaging $220. View hotels

Getting there: 8 h 35 min flight. View flights

Population: 1.741 million (2013) UNdata