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Vienna Car Tour
The Panorama Tour begins along the iconic Ringstrasse, a grand boulevard built in the mid-19th century under Emperor Franz Joseph I. This historic road encircles the city center and showcases Vienna’s most impressive landmarks, including buildings constructed during the Habsburg dynasty, a period that shaped Austria's imperial legacy.
The journey continues to the Danube River Island, a modern recreational area created as part of a flood protection project in the 1970s. We make a stop at the Reichsbrücke, one of Vienna’s most important bridges, which has been rebuilt after its dramatic collapse in 1976. From here, we head to the UNO City (Vienna International Centre), a hub for global diplomacy and one of the four United Nations headquarters in the world.
The first break takes place at the Danube Tower (Donauturm), Austria’s tallest structure at 252 meters, offering panoramic views of Vienna and the surrounding landscape. Afterward, the tour explores the New Danube, a channel created to prevent flooding, and the Fernwärme Wien, a strikingly colorful waste-to-energy plant designed by the visionary artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser. Next, we visit Grinzing, a charming village known for its traditional Heuriger wine taverns, before heading up to Kahlenberg, a hill with stunning views of Vienna and the Danube Valley. Historically, Kahlenberg is significant as the site where Polish King Jan III Sobieski led forces to victory during the Battle of Vienna in 1683, halting the Ottoman Empire's advance into Europe.
Our second break takes place at the scenic Panorama Café, where you can relax and enjoy the views. The tour then drives along the picturesque Höhenstrasse, one of Vienna’s most beautiful roads, leading to the majestic Schönbrunn Palace, the former summer residence of the Habsburgs and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Before returning to the hotel, we visit the bustling Naschmarkt, Vienna's largest and most famous market, which dates back to the 16th century. With its vibrant stalls offering international delicacies, it’s a perfect end to a tour that blends history, culture, and breathtaking scenery.