There are so many reasons why you should go and spend some time in Vienna. The beautiful palaces and castles make it a paradise for history buffs and photographers alike, getting themselves immersed with the colorful past of the city and the country. Music lovers will enjoy the fact that they're in a place that was once home to some of music's greatest composers, with their lives documented in their preserved homes, museums, and libraries. But all in all, Vienna remains a pleasant and lovely city, especially during springtime. Why? Here are five reasons you might want to know!
See The Cherry Blossoms in Vienna
Want to see Cherry Blossoms but you're in Austria, not Japan? Don't worry! Vienna, the country's capital city, has its own delicate, pink-flowered trees! It's part of what makes the city so heavenly during spring. Granted seeing
Vienna during winter, when it's covered in sparkling white snow, is also dreamy in a different sense, seeing it rendered a light shade of pink by the fallen petals will definitely take your breath away. Imagine how light and airy it'd feel to take a stroll and have these soft petals brush against you! That'd be quite the sight, won't it?
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Great Weather For A Carriage Ride
The sun shining, the breeze just right, the sweet scents of flowers in the air. Doesn't all of that make riding a carriage even more worthwhile? Granted, it is very touristy, a tad too flamboyant for many, and there are other more fascinating
things to do in a day in Vienna, it's still something best done during springtime. The weather and temperature are just right, allowing you to have. a pleasant ride without getting too hot or too cold. The horses drawing your carriage would also be livelier as they won't be suffering because of the extreme weather conditions! And when you do it with your significant other, it becomes a romantic ride you will never forget!
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Don't Miss The Ice Cream
There are so
many excellent foodie hotspots in Vienna no matter the season, but come spring, the best places to eat are the ice cream parlors. During winter, since the Austrian capital tends to be one of the coldest places in Europe during that time of the year, many ice cream shops and parlors close down. But come March, when all the snow has melted away and spring has finally sprung, these sweet spots open up once again. Not only that, many of them would even introduce new flavors and delectable concoctions to celebrate the new season!
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Local Markets Get Even Livelier
More often than not, many street markets, despite the cold spells and harsh snowstorms of winter, remain open in Vienna so that people can still shop and enjoy something warm during that time. But come spring, it's as if these same markets were revived from and they appear livelier than ever. Easter Sunday, one of the
most important holidays in Austria, is one reason as to why. Thanks to this holiday, these same open markets also sell Easter Eggs, candies, chocolates, and other treats. But, of course, their main aces remain the trinkets, antiques, and food that you won’t find anywhere else!
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Join The Vienna City Marathon
In April of every year, just as spring has sprung, Vienna City Marathon takes place! For what seems like a historic and classic-obsessed city, who knew that residents of the Austrian capital were into running? But that's the beauty of the Vienna City Marathon! It catches everyone who's not familiar with the city off-guard. Suddenly, amidst all the castles, churches, palaces, opera houses, and the like are people running to their hearts' content! And while this marathon is far from the most popular of its kind, it still draws thousands of fitness junkies and exercise fanatics to join in!
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If you thought you knew everything about Vienna, you might want to think again! Springtime makes the Austrian capital look and feel like an entirely different city, one that you wouldn't have expected if you haven't been here before!
You can always make going home to a
luxury apartment in Vienna the sixth-best reason to spend springtime here!
