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Buda Castle which includes heritage architecture, flowers and a statue or sculpture

Budapest City Centre

Known for its stunning cathedral, charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Budapest City Centre. Top attractions like Ferenc Deak Square and Ferris Wheel of Budapest are major draws. Catch the metro at Deak Ferenc ter Station or Deák Ferenc tér M Tram Stop to see more of the city.

St. Stephen\'s Cathedral showing religious elements, a city and a church or cathedral

Innere Stadt

4.5/5(585 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums and stunning cathedral, there's plenty to explore in Innere Stadt. Check out top attractions like Vienna Christmas Market and Graben, and jump on the metro at Stephansplatz U-Bahn or Herrengasse U-Bahn to see more of the city.

Mirabell Palace which includes a city, a garden and flowers

City Centre Salzburg

4.5/5(128 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Linzer Gasse to Old City Hall – discover City Centre Salzburg, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Budapest which includes an administrative building, a bridge and a river or creek

Inner City Budapest

4.5/5(1,188 area reviews)

Egyetem Tér and Vaci Street are top sights in Inner City Budapest, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Ferenciek Square Station or Március 15. tér Tram Stop to see more sights in the area.

Wiener Prater which includes landscape views, a square or plaza and a city

Leopoldstadt

4/5(303 area reviews)

Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Leopoldstadt. If sightseeing is on the list, Giant Ferris Wheel is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Praterstern U-Bahn or Franzensbrücke Tram Stop to see more of the area.

Cathedral of St. James featuring heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and night scenes

Innsbruck City Centre

4.5/5(92 area reviews)

The captivating mountain views and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Innsbruck City Centre. A stop by Hofgarten Park or Cathedral of St. James might round out your trip.

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Popular places to visit

Neuschwanstein Castle

Almost impossibly picturesque, Ludwig II’s masterpiece of turrets and white walls is perched like a fairy tale above an Alpine valley.

Margaret Island

Explore the great outdoors at Margaret Island, a popular spot to commune with nature in Budapest. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Schoenbrunn Palace featuring flowers, heritage architecture and château or palace

Schönbrunn Palace

Visit the world’s oldest zoo, find your way through an 18th-century maze or take a tour around the opulent summer castle of Austria’s former ruling family.

Vienna Christmas Market

When you visit Vienna Christmas Market, a popular shopping spot in Vienna, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums.

Vienna State Opera

See a performance, visit the nearby opera museum or simply admire the architecture in one of the world’s most revered opera houses.

Gellért Thermal Bath

Soothe your aching joints in Budapest’s famous mineral hot springs housed in an impressive building where you can also enjoy a range of spa treatments.