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Fly Austrian Airlines to the most picturesque, romantic spots on the globe. Visit Prague in all its splendor, dream the impossible when gazing from the Fisherman’s Bastion in the old City of Buda across the Danube to the new City of Pest, or relax at the Hotel Sacher one of Vienna’s most historic establishments. Enjoy the Sacher’s five-star accommodations and be sure not to miss the famous Sacher-Torte.

The Original Sacher-Torte that became the world’s most famous chocolate cake is fifty years older than the hotel! The story of the legendary chocolate cake filled with apricot jam began in 1832 when Franz Sacher, a 16-year old apprentice at the court of Prince Metternich, was asked to create an especially delicious desert for distinguished guests. The guests loved it, and it became known as the Sacher-Torte. Today, the Sacher-Torte is exported across the world. Every single cake is hand-made according to Franz’s original recipe, which is a well-kept Sacher secret.

While in Vienna take the opportunity to visit the little village of Grinzing. Grinzing is first mentioned in records in 1114. It was destroyed by the Turks in 1529, then by a great fire in 1604, again by the Turks in 1683 and finally by the French in 1809.

Grinzing permits individuals to purchase 1 sq.m/1sq.yd of land with a vine and the right to the produce. Prominent owners of Grinzing vines include the Pope, Dalai Lama, Jimmy Carter and Sophia Loren. The old houses and lanes are nestled in gardens. Establishments which are open place branches of spruce over their entrances and a sign is hung out. The large "Heurige" in Grinzing and the so-called "Nobel Heurige" are for the most part only pseudo-Heurige. They serve hot and cold meals. An evening in one of the gardens surrounded by the wonderful countryside is certainly recommended.

Austrian Airlines is also expanding its Asian Connection so you’ll be able to enjoy their superb service and attention to safety in all corners of the globe.