Vienna the Capital of Music ─ Sightseeing from Coach Window‧音樂之都 - 維也納 ─ 窗外風光

Sightseeing from coach window was a way to fully utilize my limited time in Vienna. Travel tour is never my cup of tea. Would like to visit anywhere I like myself soon. Yah, get back the freedom of travel.

Hotel Sacher, the origin of tasty Sachertorte chocolate cake that was exclusive for the royal family.


The Vienna Secession is a museum of modern art. The gold globe is very eye-catching.


The Vienna State Opera is the most important opera house in Europe. Musicians consider performing here as glory.


The Danube is in green color instead of blue actually.


An unknown castle.


An interesting insurance visual advertisement.


A poster promoting arts exhibition.

Vienna the Capital of Music ─ Apart from Music‧音樂之都 - 維也納 ─ 音樂以外

"No Kangaroo in Austria" T-shirt. Do you know where kangaroos live? Right, Australia.


The white pillars are wind power station, an environmental friendly energy. Hong Kong is studying the feasibility of wind power.


What are these brushes about? Actually, this window decoration is in a Japanese restaurant in Grand Hotel where you can enjoy delicious Japanese meal at very reasonable prices. Some waitresses can speak in Cantonese.

Vienna the Capital of Music ─ Hundertwasserhaus‧音樂之都 - 維也納 ─ 百水公寓

Wanna see something other than classic buildings? Follow the crowd to the Hundertwasser House Vienna.


This landmark is designed by Austrian artist, Friedensreich Hundertwasser and was built between 1983 and 1986. It is composed of apartments, offices, private terraces and communal terraces. Its uneven floor and roof, colorful walls, together with 250 tress and bushes growing from inside let it stand out from numerous of old architecture and become a hot sightseeing point. I'm also interested in its interior but no chance to step inside during the trip.


Mozart? What is he doing in the mall of Hundertwasserhaus?


Selling chocolates. Some are in lovely violin-shape gift box. How's the taste? His music is great.


Colorful pegasus at the entrance of the house. Good to see my friend in a foreign country.

Vienna the Capital of Music ─ Beauty of Architecture‧音樂之都 - 維也納 ─ 建築之美

I love everything in ancient Greek style, including this building with 4 ancient Greek-like statutes as pillars. The location is near Volkstheater metro station.


Austrian Parliament Building, was built between 1894 to 1883 in Greek architectural style with an implcication of antique Greece as the "cradle of democracy"


The Athena Fountain in front of the building is a notable tourist attraction.


St. Peter's Church is believed built in the early Middle Age, probably the oldest church in Vienna.


Does the McDonald at this hundreds-year-old taste better?


The erection of the Pestsäule took 14 years and involved several designers with different preference. It was finally completed in baroque scene.


Unknown beautiful buildings.

Vienna the Capital of Music ─ St Stephan's Cathedral‧音樂之都 - 維也納 ─ 聖史蒂芬大教堂

St Stephan's Cathedral is a symbol of Vienna for centuries. Similar to many existing historical buildings, it was built in Gothic style.



The Cathedral is located in the major shopping area of Vienna, surrounded by numbers of shops.


Because of heavy traffic, street performer is attracted to deliver a show here.


Also. there are many concert sales in traditional costumes. If you say you know English, they will show you a portfolio of the concert hall and show they work for. If you don't want to be disturbed, simply shake your head or hand and they will let you go. Among all of the opera houses in town, The Vienna State Opera is the most reputable while the Großer saal (金色大廳) is the most luxurious.

Vienna the Capital of Music ─ Stadtpark‧音樂之都 - 維也納 ─ 市內公園

It's the time to visit music related sightseeing point. Here's Stadtpark or Viennese City Park where the Johann Strauss Monument located. He's the composer of the well-known waltzes - The Blue Danube.


Elegant and clean decorations in the park.

Vienna the Capital of Music ─ Live Chic‧音樂之都 - 維也納 ─ 住潮啲

Classic outlook of Le Meridien Vienna.


Contemporary arts exhibition in the lobby. I love this chic environment so much.






Hookah is avaliable here.


Modern and clean room setting. Very comfortable.


Stylish glassless with slanted bottoms.


It's good to have a hot bath after a long day.


Can have a shower with massage show panel alternatively.

Vienna the Capital of Music ─ Schönbrunn Palace‧音樂之都 - 維也納 ─ 美泉宮

This is Schönbrunn Palace or Summer Palace for the royal family usually spent their summer here.



Let's have a full view of the palace together with the colorful garden.


Red roses.


The Neptune Fountain represents the royal family's power over its nations.


Relatives of "Ying Ying" and "Le Le" are living in the imperial zoo. You can help carrying a message for them to the baby pandas in HK.


Wanna have a walk in maze?


Fruits not found in HK.