Vienna & Bratislava

Vienna, Austria

From your central locations, you won’t have to waste any time setting your sights on Vienna’s many fantastic landmarks. A marvel of beautiful architecture, enchanting squares, riverside walks and a rich plethora of museums and galleries, there’s something for everyone. Wander down to Prater and enjoy a ride on one of the world’s oldest working Ferris wheels, the Wiener Riesenrad. A historic landmark as much as it is an attraction, it’s certainly worth a visit and an easy way to get some of the best views around. For an even more effective way to cram those sights in, take a tram ride around the Ringstrasse! From St. Stephen's Cathedral to the commanding Hofburg Palace, this convenient circular route is a brilliant showcase of the city. For a dose of Vienna’s veritable art scene, check out the collections at Kunsthistorisches Museum, or a much-touted performance at the Viennese Marionette Theatre. For those who can’t decide between comfort and curiosity, why not try both with a sofa-boat ride along the Danube? Sofa sightseeing is surely the way of the future!

Bratislava, Slovakia

No trip to Bratislava is complete without a visit to its iconic castle, looming over the city from its hilltop location it’s a picture-perfect building that looks as though its fallen right out of a fairy-tale. The OId Town is a great place to start your sightseeing, the beautiful main square (Hlavné Námestie) is a pretty mixture of colourful buildings and alfresco cafes typical of so many European cities. Other highlights in Bratislava include the famous Blue Church, St Martin’s Cathedral and a stroll down the Danube. If you travel before the 22nd of December you will be lucky enough to experience the Bratislava Christmas Markets in the main square. With more than 100 stalls selling Christmas gifts, souvenirs and Slovakian delicacies it’s a great place to get you in the Christmas spirit and wile away an afternoon…