A barefoot stroll with your soulmate in the lawns of one of the many museums of the historically rich city of Vienna or sitting across the table in a street cafe, just looking into each other's eyes, as a random stranger plays the violin at a distance in the city once home to Mozart.
How you savour your honeymoon depends on you but the fact remains that an ever increasing number of newly-wed Indian couples are now heading to Vienna for the perfect end to their elaborate wedding.
The city’s relaxed and laid-back attitude was the perfect getaway after many tiring weeks of preparations and celebrations that are associated with Indian weddings especially in the north.
The capital of Austria is one of the country's nine federal states and is home to around 1.8 million people.
Boasting of palaces, monuments, cathedrals, parks and vineyards, it’s a city where ancient churches stand beside contemporary glass buildings.
Kunsthistorisches Museum that houses the world's largest collection of paintings is the most prominent museum in the city along with Belvedere and the Leopold in the MuseumsQuartier.
While the Ringtrasse, a circular boulevard of over five kilometres that has grand buildings and manicured gardens on either side entices the travellers to take a long walk and experience the rich history of the city.
Also known as the 'City of Music' Vienna has 50 theatres, including four opera houses. While those who love to shop, the posh first district in the old city is the most sought after address.
And among the popular markets of the city are Naschmarkt, the city's largest and which offers a mix of Viennese and international specialties.
This perfect blend of “history, culture and nature” bring tourists in droves to the city.
And the fact that numerous Indian restaurants have opened up in the city in the last few years has also helped in popularizing Vienna amongst Indian travellers.
According to an estimate, in the last five years, the number of Indian restaurants in the city has gone up from around 20 to over 50 at present while the price of an average meal for two costs between eight to 14 euros (Rs.660-Rs.1,500).
According to official data, from January to July this year, 15000 tourists from India visited Vienna-- a growth of 10.5 per cent over the same period last year.
