Vienna, Austria

Vienna

Imperial palaces, coffee houses and music.

  • All year
  • 2 nights
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Things to do

3 days in Vienna

Day 1

  1. MorningVisit Schönbrunn Palace and walk up to the Gloriette for the view.
  2. AfternoonSee St. Stephen's Cathedral and the Hofburg, then visit the Naschmarkt.
  3. EveningBook a cheap standing ticket at the Opera, or go to a Heuriger in Grinzing.

Day 2

See the Belvedere for Klimt's The Kiss and ride the Prater Ferris wheel.

Day 3

Visit the MuseumsQuartier and the Kunsthistorisches Museum, take a break in a classic coffeehouse like Café Sperl, and end with an evening along the Danube Canal.

What to eat

Wiener Schnitzel, and Sachertorte in a classic coffee house.

Local tips

Make the most of Vienna

Beat the crowds

Schönbrunn and the Hofburg are busiest from late morning. Book a timed ticket and go early, or visit in the late afternoon.

Best photo spot

Schönbrunn from the Gloriette on the hill behind the palace, and St. Stephen's Cathedral roof from the north tower.

Getting there

Public transport is excellent; a 24 or 48-hour ticket makes it easy. The centre is compact enough to walk.

Don't miss nearby

The Wachau valley along the Danube, with vineyards and the abbey of Melk, about an hour away.

Good to know

In coffee houses you can sit for hours with one coffee; it's part of the culture. Many museums are closed on Mondays.

Secret spots

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Plan your visit

Getting to Vienna

Getting there

  • Vienna Airport (VIE)18 km away
  • M. R. Štefánik Airport (BTS)60 km away
  • Bratislava55 km away
  • Brno110 km away

The centre is best explored on foot. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeCity
Good forOld towns & architecture, Food
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay2 nights
CountryAustria

Questions

Vienna: good to know

Is Vienna worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns and food. Imperial palaces, coffee houses and music.

How many days do you need in Vienna?

Plan 2 nights. Our free 3-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Vienna?

You can visit all year. Schönbrunn and the Hofburg are busiest from late morning. Book a timed ticket and go early, or visit in the late afternoon.

How do you get to Vienna?

The nearest airport is Vienna Airport (VIE), about 18 km away. Public transport is excellent; a 24 or 48-hour ticket makes it easy. The centre is compact enough to walk.

What is there to see near Vienna?

Nearby hidden places include Bratislava (55 km), Mikulov (69 km) and Brno (111 km).

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