Vienna, the capital and largest city of Austria is situated on the banks of the Danube. Vienna is also described as Europe's cultural capital, a metropolis with unique charm, vibrancy and flair. Vienna is a city with a very high quality of life, a feature that is highly appreciated by the many visitors who come to the Austrian capital. The city is in eastern part of Austria near to Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary. The Vienna Tourist Board provides comprehensive information about sights, hotels and leisure activities in Vienna to give visitors a structured overview of the many events and attractions in the city. The influx of visitors from all over the world has made Vienna the most popular urban tourist destination in Austria. Vienna is known for its high quality of life. Vienna, a city of music, city of art, city of culture, possesses a lively and vast array of cultural attractions. The city is a dream city for anyone with a romantic streak or an interest in history. Sightseeing opportunities are to be found in abundance. Austria's climate is also moderate and mild and reliably follows the four distinct seasons. Average summer temperatures range from 20°C to 30°C; the average winter temperatures are around 0°.

Vienna is suitable destination for international congresses and conventions; the city is one of the wealthiest regions in the European Union. Its gross regional product of EUR 47,200 per capita constituted 25.7% of Austria’s GDPAl together; approximately 8,300 new companies are being founded in Vienna every year since 2004. The majority of these companies are operating in fields of industry-oriented services, wholesale trade as well as information and communications technologies and new media. Vienna makes effort to establish itself as a start-up hub. The city of Vienna attaches major importance to science and research and focuses on creating a positive environment for research and development. During the late eighteenth century Vienna attracted composers from across Europe.