Vienna, Austria is the capital of Austria and sits nestled at the foot of the Alps. The city is filled with amazing art-nouveau buildings and architecture with an artistic flair. Be sure to take time to visit the Vienna State Opera and take in a performance of the world famous Lipizzaner stallions at the Spanish Riding School. The Ringstrasse, with its many cafes, is the pulse of the city and the Old City is the heart - complete with a 450 bell tower at St. Stephen's Cathedral.
July is the warmest month with temperatures nearing the 80ºF. It is also in the middle of the peak season. Coming in January or February you can expect temperatures in Vienna to be close to freezing for the high. The weather is very mild in Vienna with the cold never getting too cold and the hot never getting too hot. Summers in Vienna are dry and comfortable with low humidity. Winters in Vienna are crisp and clear.
You can find some cheap airline tickets to Vienna, Austria (VIE) during the early part of the year. In February or March, a ticket from Los Angeles (LAX) to Vienna's Schwechat (VIE) will only run around $400 US, among the cheaper airline tickets available. If you are flying out of New York (JFK) to Schwechat (VIE) the flight will cost you around $500 US.
It is easy to find a quality place to stay that won't break your budget. There are hundreds of cheap hotels in Vienna, Austria. There is even a hostel or two to be had for under $50 US a night. Most of the hotel rooms in Vienna will run around $150 US for the cheaper hotels.