Best Vienna-Josefstadt holiday apartments

Vienna is a magical city, with history around every corner. Long the cosmopolitan centre of the Austrian Empire, Vienna saw great composers fill its churches with music, the building of beautiful palaces such as Schonbrunn, and the invention of psychoanalysis by Freud, among many other things. Staying in a holiday apartment in Josefstadt would let you relive some of the city’s past glories. Visit stunning attractions like the fascinating Museum of Art History, trace the footsteps of Harry Lime in the Third Man, see the animals of the Tiergarten and catch a show at the State Opera House. You could even hire formal dress for the occasion and really step into the class and grandeur of the Fin de Siecle age.

An apartment in Josefstadt lets Vienna come alive

Josefstadt itself is a charming central district of the city, with elegant boulevards and many exclusive residences. It is also a historic artistic quarter, and is still home to the Josefstadt Theatre, the oldest functioning theatre in Vienna and one of the leading institutions of the capital. See a show there and imagine watching the orchestra being conducted by greats like Beethoven and Wagner, both of whom performed there. And after that, head to a local restaurant to sample Vienna’s famous culinary culture. Have a delicious Schnitzel or Gulasch before tucking into desserts like Apple Strudel or Sachertorte. Not a place for those who are dieting, Vienna is a feast for the senses – with art and food that will satisfy lovers of the good life.

Donaustadt is another option for holiday accommodation

On the other side of the Danube from Josefstadt, a holiday apartment in Donaustadt would give visitors a bit more privacy and calm. The Donaustadt region is nonetheless full of interest, with the United Nations building and the cavernous Donauzentrum – Vienna’s largest shopping centre and a great place to snag those vital souvenirs. The Donauinsel is a beautiful island in the river, with plenty of places to enjoy a traditional Viennese picnic, while it also offers canoeing and kayaking on the river, a fantastic way to see the city from a different perspective.

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