Coffee and cake is to Austria what sushi is to Japan. It's a way of life, part of the culture, and an absolute part of their society as a whole. Over many centuries, important historical figures, ...

If any European capital knows how to enjoy the good life, it’s Vienna. Compared to most modern urban centers, the pace of life here is slow. Locals linger over pastry and coffee at cafés. Concerts and ...

Vienna is one of Europe's finest cities. The historic capital of a continent-spanning empire, Vienna is a symbol of Old World elegance filled with stunning architecture and rich cultural highlights.

Whether you're into coffeehouse conversations, fascinating museums, grand palaces, or classical music concerts, one European city has something for everyone — and it delivers it in style. As Rick ...

At Vienna’s Hofburg Palace complex, ground zero of the Habsburg Empire, I’m particularly entertained by its butterfly house, a tropical wonderland on the Danube. In this community of royal butterflies ...

European travel expert Rick Steves does sometimes recommend tourist traps, but there's a specific kind of gimmicky attraction he says isn't worth your time.