Our arrival in Vienna saw a marked change in the weather, grey and wet, we started our walking tour with a short coach ride into the city. It’s very much an old city with an abundance of beautiful buildings, avenues of trees lining wide streets and statues.

We were dropped off near the Museums Quarter, the Sisi Museum having a particularly impressive facade.

Heading to St Stevan’s Cathedral we walk along the golden mile of shops and cafes, unfortunately most are closed as it’s Sunday. It looks like our mission to find the 2025 NYE Concert is doomed, I’ll have to try eBay Mum.

The exterior of St Stephan’s Cathedral is stunning, although the interior is more restrained than most we’ve seen.

After a couple of hours walking it’s time for a break Viennese style…..a Melange coffee with Apfelstrudel, delicious 👍 We’ve retreated to the boat for a few hours, though not by a traditional horse and carriage, as we have a Strauss themed evening ahead.

The day has ended with a wonderful concert by the Vienna Residence Orchestra, with soloist’s and dancers. With music by Vivaldi and Mozart, but mostly Strauss, what else would you play here on the Blue Danube. It might not have been the hoped for NYE concert, but a program and DVD will be on their way to Perth asap. You were here in spirit Mum and Dad ❤️M