The Austrian capital and one of the Federal provinces is an important nexus for East-West trade and a frequent host to major congressess. Vienna is in the northeast of the country with the Danube river running through the city. The Ringstrasse is the boundary of the city center or Innenstadt, with its fine examples of the city's architectures, shops, fashion houses and hotels. An atmosphere ofelegance and style of bygone eras very much prevails in this area, which ideally should be experienced by foot. You'll find Operas, Museums, Parks, great shooping and restaurants in Vienna. This makes Vienna ideal for a short break destination. Visit Vienna for the music, the cuisine, the rich culture and the even richer chocolate cakes. And don't forget to try the city's famous sausages - The Wurstelstande which is a Viennese institution with up to a dozen different varieties. Although the Habsburg Empire is long gone, this city on the Danube has not lost its imperial grandeur. Home to the Vienna Philharmonic and the peerless Vienna State Opera, modern art in the Kunst Wien, Old Masters in the Kunsthistorisches Museum, wacky architecture in Hundertwasser's Kunsthaus Wien and the brand new Museums Quartier, even the most dedicated culture vultures will find themselves spoilt for choice in grand old Vienna.