Vienna city, is one of the most wonderful and beautiful cities in the world, it’s an open museum, it’s also a unique destination in Europe and in the world for the Arab Tourists -families and Individuals- who are looking for luxury in hospitality, shopping, entertainment and fun.

I’m sure that those who visited Vienna before do share me with the wonderful of Vienna and it’s people, and for those who didn’t yet visited Vienna, I strongly recommend Vienna City and Austria to spend the vacation this summer.

Below, please find few of what Vienna has to offer you during Spring and Summer.

Motaz Othman, ITM 

There are exciting new things to discover at two of the city’s biggest attractions, Schönbrunn Palace and Schönbrunn Zoo.

Schönbrunn Zoo is best known for its exotic animals, but it also provides a habitat for a number of wild species native to Austria. The part of the zoo's grounds that extends into the fringe of the Vienna Woods is populated by various wild animals including squirrels and badgers. A new nature trail at the zoo gives visitors the chance to revel in the beauty of the flora and fauna while allowing the plants and animals to flourish in their natural environment. The nature trail starts at the hill-top Tirolerhof inn. From this vantage point a tree-top trail – reaching dizzying heights of up to ten meters – gives breathtaking views of the zoo, palace and city. A wooded area with anthills and spawning grounds for frogs is next. Amphibians and reptiles including adders, fire salamanders and emerald salamanders bask in outdoor enclosures. The third stage of the nature trail is given over to indigenous fish species in giant aquariums.

Schönbrunn Palace, the imposing summer residence of the Habsburg emperors, recently introduced a special service for deaf and hearing-impaired visitors. The Museum Sign Language Guide is a handheld multimedia guide that gives video tours of the palace in sign language. Each room on the tour has a number which can be entered into the device. This loads the relevant video in which a sign-language interpreter communicates all the necessary information. In addition to Austrian signing, the videos are also available in International Sign. Equipment hire is included in the admission fee. Anyone wishing to take advantage of the service is request to reserve three days ahead of time as the number of devices is limited.

The Palm House in the Schönbrunner Schlosspark has a special highlight for plant lovers in fall 2010. The legendary Maria-Theresa myrtle will be on show for a few weeks from the end of September (dates to be confirmed). This botanical gem was presented to Empress Maria Theresa as a wedding gift by the Osman Sultan in 1736. The 2.5-meter plant is around 300 years old and is rarely shown in public due to its age.

Schönbrunn Zoo, Schönbrunner Schlosspark, 13th district, www.zoovienna.at

Schönbrunn Palace, Schönbrunner Schlossstrasse, 13th district, www.schoenbrunn.at; for video guides visit www.schoenbrunn.at or send an e-mail to reservierung@schoenbrunn.at

Palm House, Schönbrunner Schlosspark, Hietzing entrance, 13th district

Apr 18, 2010: Vienna City Marathon

The Vienna City Marathon is a red letter day for thousands of runners. The course takes in some of Vienna’s most beautiful sights, including the UNO City, the Giant Ferris Wheel, and the palaces at Schönbrunn and the Hofburg.

www.vienna-marathon.com

May and June 2010: Oper live am Platz/Vienna State Opera

In spring 2010 the State Opera House will be broadcasting selected performances live on a giant screen on Herbert-von-Karajan-Platz. The opera and ballet performances are shown outdoors on a 50 square meter LED video screen mounted on the side wall of the building – admission is free of charge.

Vienna State Opera, Opernring 2, 1st district, www.wiener-staatsoper.at

May 14-Jun 20, 2010: Vienna Festival

Leading opera and theater directors, conductors and orchestras from around the world converge on the Austrian capital to present the latest in modern stagecraft. Performances range from modern interpretations of established classics to innovative works which take international standards to new highs. This year’s bill includes 51 productions from 23 countries. Stand-outs include Peter Stein’s 12-hour Italian production of Dostoevsky’s novel Devils and Robert Lepage’s epic theater piece, Lipsynch. The 2010 musical line up will have a special focus on great innovator, Alban Berg.

www.festwochen.at

Jun 7-17, 2010: 10 festival for fashion & photography

Fashion platform Unit F stages the festival for fashion & photography to showcase the highly diverse creative potential on offer in the Austrian capital. The festival features fashion shows, presentations of the latest collections, lectures, symposiums and much more besides.

www.unit-f.at

Jul 3-11, Jul 19-Sep 12, 2010: Music Film Festival/City Hall Square

The Music Film Festival at Vienna’s City Hall Square is a perennial summer favorite for music lovers. After feasting on culinary specialties from all corners of the world, visitors can enjoy the nightly free screenings of classical music ranging from operas operettas, dance and concerts.

City Hall Square, 1st district, www.wien-event.at