Set against the backdrop of the Danube River, picturesque Vienna is often referred to as the "capital of classical music".
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What's good about it? Set against the backdrop of the Danube River, picturesque Vienna is often referred to as the "capital of classical music" due to its musical legacy and talented former residents Mozart and Strauss.
Best for: Take a walk along the Ringstrasse, a glorious boulevard that replaced the city walls in the mid-19th century. See the magnificent Hofburg Palace, the winter residence of the Habsburgs and take a tour of its interior. Then stop by the Spanish Riding School, home to the world-famous Lipizzaner stallions known as "the dancing white horses of Vienna".
Best time to visit: To enjoy the sun and Vienna's cafe culture, visit between April and October. But if you want to explore some of the world's most incredible Christmas markets, go at the end of November or in December.
Getting there: Visit Vienna on several of Viking's river voyages including the 15-day Grand European journey and 23-day European Sojourn.
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