Thinking about coming to Vienna in February...HELP!

I am thinking about coming to Vienna in mid-February. My mom has a conference there for 5 days. I was thinking about coming 2 days earlier so we could have 2 full days to explore together and then she would have her conference and I%26#39;d have 5 days to explore by myself. We were thinking about taking a direct flight on Austrian from NYC.

Whats the weather like in February (I am originally from Finland, so maybe that%26#39;s a stupid question)? Will I have enough to do for a full week?

What are the absolute top attractions, must sees?(I love culture, museums, art etc, I am easy to please)

Thanks to all of you for your responses!!!

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I also noticed that Budapest isnt very far from Vienna...any information on a day trip to Budapest would be appreciated (trains, how long does it take, cost etc) Thanks!

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It would be a great idea to come to Vienna as this city offers a lot - the direct flight with Austrian is very convenient.

For sightseeing and more info look here:

www.wien.info/article.asp?IDArticle=9010

www.wien.info/article.asp?IDArticle=10063

www.wien.info/article.asp?IDArticle=10463

www.wien.info/article.asp?IDArticle=10068

http://www.mqw.at/news.en.html

http://www.schoenbrunn.at/en/site/publicdir/

For going to Budapest you can take the train from Vienna Suedbahnhof station - for schedule info look here:

http://www.oebb.at/en/index.jsp

The journey would take you about 2:50 hours and there are also direct connections.

About the weather:

It might be cold in february, but you never know exactly how it will be like - but it will not be as cold as in Finland;).

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...and you could make a day trip by train to the beautiful town of Salzburg as well:

2:37 hours duration

http://www2.salzburg.info/

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Thank you for the info. Looks like Vienna is VERY central in terms of other cities. Budapest, Prague and other cities seem near. I think I will try to plan 2 day trips. Possibly one to Budapest and one somewhere else. All I have to do now is book the flights and hotel. Any recommendations on a central hotel? I am not sure where the conference will be, but I assume public transport is a viable option to get around. Is Vienna a walkable city? Any central hotel recommendations would be great.

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Yes, Vienna is a city which is very walkable and has a very good public transport system as well.

I do not know which type of hotel you are looking for, but here are some options:

http://www.hollmann-beletage.at/

http://www.stylehotel.at/

starwoodhotels.com/lemeridien/…

http://www.jjwhotels.com/en/grandhotelwien/

sacher.com/sacher/…index_en.jsp

A knew hotel just opens now:

www.theringhotel.com/index.php…

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Thanks for your input...I will consult with my mom about the hotel. But looks like I am pretty set on coming to visit your beautiful city in February!

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Oh I want to see the Lipizzan horses at the Spanish Riding School....is there a way to do that?

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Look here for info:

http://www.srs.at/index.php?id=265

www.wien.info/article.asp?IDArticle=10095

I am sure you will like Vienna!

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Look to their website

www,srs,at

it will offer performance dates and also workout days -

You can also see the horses as they pass close by -on the street between their stable and the Hofburg Riding School performance area. many do this for some great photos.

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Booked my trip to Vienna for Feb. 21-28, I am SO excited. Any helpful tips would be much appreciated!