Getting there BA, Austrian Airlines and EasyJet all fly at least once a day from London to Vienna International Airport, located 16km to the south-east of the city. Buses, taxis, the S-Bahn and the City Airport Train all provide regular transfers, the latter connecting to the centre within 16 minutes.

Business climate Financial services is the most prominent business sector, with many banks and insurance companies stressing their close links with the emerging economies of central and eastern Europe.

Don't miss Stroll around Vienna's gloriously baroque centre, taking in the impressive Karlskirche. Also visit the vast Hofburg Palace, and take in the views of the city from the giant Ferris wheel at the Prater fair.

Etiquette Viennese are formal but polite. Punctuality is a given, particularly at business meetings.

Culture Vienna's theatres, museums and galleries buzz throughout the year. A visit to the State Opera is highly recommended—the building's interior alone is worth the price of a ticket. Nearby, the MuseumsQuartier has modern and classical art in abundance, while its cafés have some of the city's best-value food.

Where to stay In a city with no shortage of good hotels, the InterContinental Wien—a large, modernist block opposite Stadtpark—stands out for its old-fashioned service and attention to detail. Rooms are spacious and welcoming, the staff are friendly and the hotel has a great location.

Eat like a local Both tourists and locals love people-watching over coffee and chocolate sachertorte cake at the Hotel Sacher with its wonderful old-world ambience.

For a modern and eclectic take on old Austrian specialities—including the famous dumplings—try the creations of renowned chef Helmut Österreicher in the superbly renovated restaurant at the Museum of Applied Arts (MAK). Outside tables make this an excellent place to escape the summer crowds.

To drink some good Austrian wine, head to the suburb of Stammersdorf, where the Heuriger Wieninger tavern serves traditional food alongside the wines of Fritz Wieninger, one of the country's best-known winemakers. Among Austrian whites, the aromatic, velvety Grüner Veltliner is incomparable, but winemakers are increasingly also producing good reds.

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