The jewel in the crown of Austria's Habsburg dynasty, Vienna's architectural beauty has been perfectly maintained and the locals are proud of their heritage. It is hard to walk anywhere in Vienna without seeing another statue to a past historical hero, be it Mozart or Johann Strauss. Museums are also in abundance, each full of treasures and the opera is world-class. Once you have had your fill of culture, there are plenty of forests to gambol around in, rivers and lakes to laze in and cosy taverns to while away the evening.