Austria

Vienna

Imperial palaces, coffee houses, and a city that waltzes.

Local time: UTC+1
Population: 1.9M
Safety

Cost of a day

$$$$$

Expensive

Food$$$$$About $72 a day: light breakfast, cheap lunch, mid-range dinner
Stay$$$$$3-star hotel about $124 a night for two
Transport$$$$$About $13.4 a day: 4 public transit rides

Exchange rate

🇪🇺 EUR =

Rates from 2026-10-23, refreshed monthly.

Getting in

VIEVienna International AirportMain gateway, 18 km southeast of the centre.

How	Cost	Time
S-Bahn S7Wien-Mitte/Landstraße	€4.60	24 min
Cheapest rail option; a zone 100 pass covers the city part.
Long-distance trainWien Hauptbahnhof	€4.20	15 min
Runs every 30 min.
City Airport Train (CAT)Wien-Mitte/Landstraße	from €11	15 min
Faster but pricier.
Vienna Airport BusCity centre	check locally	25-35 min
Several lines to different stops.
TaxiCity centre	€35-45	25-40 min
Fixed-ish fares; agree or use meter.
Uber / BoltCity centre	€30-40	25-40 min
Pickup at marked zones.

BTSBratislava Milan Rastislav Štefánik AirportBudget option across the Slovak border, about 54 km from VIE.

How	Cost	Time
Bus + trainWien Hauptbahnhof	€10-15	1.5-2 hr
Bus to Bratislava, then train to Vienna.
Shuttle busVienna centre	€10-20	1-1.5 hr
Book ahead; runs to main stops.
TaxiVienna centre	€90-120	1-1.5 hr
Cross-border; agree price first.
Uber / BoltVienna centre	check locally	1-1.5 hr
Cross-border rides may be limited.

Estimates, checked October 2026. Wikivoyage: Vienna

Getting around

Buy a 24/48/72-hour pass and use the U-Bahn and trams; the centre is flat and walkable.

Metro ★U-Bahn, trams and buses share one ticket. Buy a 24/48/72-hour pass or single fares around €2.60. Validate before riding; inspectors fine on the spot.
BusBuses and trams use the same ticket as the U-Bahn. Validate before riding.
Taxi / ride appsTaxis are metered. Uber and Bolt both work in Vienna.
Rental carDriving is slow and parking is scarce. Skip the rental car in town.
Walking ★The centre is flat and walkable. Bikes and e-scooters are easy to rent.
FerryNo ferries. The Danube is crossed by bridges and the U-Bahn.

Recommended stay★ 3 nights (4 days)

Three nights covers the big palaces, two or three museums and a proper café afternoon without rushing.

Best for

CulturePalaces, coffee houses and the Ringstrasse.
ArtKlimt, the Kunsthistorisches and the MuseumsQuartier.

Weather by month

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11°2°Mar🌧 7d

16°6°Apr🌧 9d

20°11°May🌧 13d

26°16°Jun🌧 12d

27°17°Jul🌧 10d

27°17°Aug🌧 9d

22°13°Sep🌧 9d

16°8°Oct🌧 10d

9°3°Nov🌧 8d

6°0°Dec🌧 10d

Average daily high / low (°C), sea temperature and rainy days. Typical figures, not a forecast.

Climate

Continental climate: cold winters, warm summers, and rain spread through the year. Spring and autumn are the easiest months to walk the city.

Best months: April to June and SeptemberHighs around 16–26°C. Comfortable for walking and palaces without summer heat.
Summer is warm, not extremeJuly and August peak near 27°C with mild nights around 17°C. Some afternoons feel humid.
Winter is properly coldDecember to February highs of 4–6°C and lows near or below freezing. Snow is possible but not guaranteed.
Rain all yearAbout 7–13 rain days every month, most in May. Showers often pass; a small umbrella is enough.
Pack layersA warm coat and gloves for November to March; light layers and a rain jacket for spring and autumn.
December is festive but coldChristmas markets are outdoors. Wear boots and thermals, and warm up in coffee houses.

Landmarks 33

Must-see · 8

1
Schönbrunn Palace
The Habsburgs' summer residence is Vienna's most visited sight, with grand state rooms and vast gardens. Book a timed ticket online to skip the queue, and go early morning to beat the crowds.
2
Hofburg Palace
The sprawling imperial palace in the city center housed the Habsburg court for centuries. Visit the imperial apartments and the Sisi Museum, and note the complex is a short walk from the U3 Herrengasse stop.
3
St Stephen's Cathedral
The Gothic cathedral with its patterned roof is the heart of the old town. Climb the south tower for views or take the lift up the north tower; entry to the nave is free but towers are ticketed.
4
Belvedere Palace
The baroque palace houses Austrian art including Klimt's The Kiss. Buy tickets online and allow time for the gardens between the Upper and Lower palaces.
5
Vienna State Opera
One of the world's great opera houses, central to Vienna's musical identity. Standing-room tickets are sold cheaply on the day, and guided tours run when there is no rehearsal.
6
Kunsthistorisches Museum
A world-class art museum in a magnificent building on the Ringstrasse. Go on a weekday morning for quieter galleries, and don't miss the Kunstkammer collection.
7
MuseumsQuartier
A lively cultural quarter with major museums, courtyards and outdoor seating. It's a good base for an afternoon, with the Leopold Museum and mumok on site.
8
Naschmarkt
Vienna's best-known market, with produce stalls, spices and casual eateries. Come on a weekday morning; Saturdays are busy and the flea market runs on Saturdays.

Cultural

Palace 4

Museum 6

Christian 5

Modern Architecture 1

Tomb 1

Urban Hub 3

Market 1

University 1

Activities

Library 1

Theater 3

Cruise Tour 1

Football Stadium 1

Zoo 1

Painting 2

Amusement Park 1

Food 1

Day trips from Vienna

Baden · 21 min by train

★★★☆☆ · Half day · 33 km from Vienna

Best way: Frequent direct S-Bahn trains reach Baden in 21 minutes, far faster than the 59-minute bus.

Frequent direct suburban trains (S-Bahn) run from Vienna to Baden bei Wien in well under an hour.

Train ★21 min · from $1-$10
Bus59 min · from $8-$12
Car34 min · taxi ≈ €60

What to see

Baden spa and casino
Kaiserhaus and pedestrian center
Rosarium and Kurpark
Nearby vineyards and Helenental

Good to know

Baden is a spa town with thermal baths and a pedestrian old town
Best visited in spring through early autumn for the gardens and outdoor spa

Wiener Neustadt · 30 min by train

★★☆☆☆ · Half day · 58 km from Vienna

Best way: Direct regional trains take just 30 minutes, much better than the 48-minute drive.

Frequent direct regional trains run from Vienna's main station to Wiener Neustadt in about 45 minutes.

Train ★30 min · from €21
Car48 min · taxi ≈ €100

What to see

Main square and town hall
Dom of Wiener Neustadt
Theresian Military Academy
Nearby Schneeberg foothills

Good to know

The old town and main square are a short walk from the station
The Theresian Military Academy and cathedral are the main sights

Times and prices are typical one-way estimates (train and bus: Omio / Rome2Rio route data; taxi: local tariff × road distance, tolls extra). Exact prices are on the booking page.

Plans

Vienna rewards visitors with grand palaces, world-class museums, and a relaxed café culture. Pick how long you have and what you enjoy most. Prices checked October 2026; ≈ marks estimates.

How long?

What do you enjoy most?

Day trip · Culture

One packed day of imperial Vienna: palace in the morning, old town and a coffee house in the afternoon.

Stay: Innere Stadt. Walk to St. Stephen's, the Hofburg and the Ringstrasse. Quietest at night; book early.

Tickets & tours: ≈ EUR 86
Taxis: ≈ EUR 63

Day 1

Schönbrunn, then the old town

Tickets ≈ EUR 86 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 63

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 7 km · ≈ 24 min · ≈ EUR 16
1

08:30–11:30 · ≈ EUR 25–35 for the Grand Tour; gardens free

Schönbrunn Palace Landmark quest

Go straight to the palace at opening. Book tickets online to skip the queue. The gardens are free.

Open Daily roughly 08:30–17:00, longer in summer; check on the day · Source
Taxi · 7 km · ≈ 23 min · ≈ EUR 15
2

12:30–14:30 · ≈ EUR 18–25 for the Imperial Apartments, Sisi Museum and Silver Collection

Hofburg Palace Landmark quest

Take the U4 to Karlsplatz, then walk. See the imperial apartments and the Sisi Museum.

Open Daily roughly 09:00–17:30; check on the day · Source
Taxi · 469 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 6
3

15:00–16:00 · Nave free; towers and catacombs ≈ EUR 6–15 each

St Stephen's Cathedral Landmark quest

Five minutes on foot. Step inside for free; the towers cost extra.

Open Mon–Sat roughly 09:00–17:00, Sun from 13:00; check on the day · Source
Taxi · 817 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 6
4

16:15–17:15 · Coffee and cake ≈ EUR 8–15

Café Central

Coffee and cake. Expect a queue; mid-afternoon is calmer.

Open Mon–Sat roughly 07:30–22:00, Sun from 10:00 · Source
Taxi · 4 km · ≈ 15 min · ≈ EUR 10
5

19:00–22:00 · Standing tickets ≈ EUR 10–20; seated tickets much higher

Vienna State Opera Landmark quest

Evening performance. Standing tickets are cheap; book ahead for weekends.

Open Box office daily; performances usually evening · Source
Taxi back to your hotel · 3 km · ≈ 14 min · ≈ EUR 10

Day trip · Art

Klimt and the old masters in one day, with a museum-quarter evening.

Stay: Neubau. Independent shops, bars and cafés. Young feel, 10–15 minutes on the U-Bahn to the centre.

Tickets & tours: ≈ EUR 56
Taxis: ≈ EUR 38

Day 1

Belvedere, Kunsthistorisches, MuseumsQuartier

Tickets ≈ EUR 56 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 38

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 4 km · ≈ 16 min · ≈ EUR 11
1

09:00–11:30 · ≈ EUR 15–20 for Upper Belvedere; gardens free

Belvedere Palace Landmark quest

Start with the Upper Belvedere for Klimt's The Kiss. Go early before the tour groups.

Open Daily roughly 09:00–18:00; check on the day · Source
Taxi · 3 km · ≈ 12 min · ≈ EUR 9
2

12:00–15:00 · ≈ EUR 18–22; under 19 free

Kunsthistorisches Museum Landmark quest

Closed Monday. The café under the dome is a good lunch stop.

Open Closed Monday · Tue–Sun roughly 10:00–18:00; check on the day · Source
Taxi · 456 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 6
3

16:00–17:30 · Courtyards free; museums charge separately

MuseumsQuartier Landmark quest

Ten minutes on foot. Courtyards are free; pick one museum if you have energy.

Open Courtyards open daily, roughly 06:00–01:00 · Source
4

17:30–19:30 · ≈ EUR 14–18

Leopold Museum Landmark quest

Closed Tuesday. Schiele and Klimt in the MuseumsQuartier.

Open Closed Tuesday · Wed–Sun roughly 10:00–18:00; check on the day · Source
Taxi · 343 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 6
5

20:00–21:00 · Free

Spittelberg neighbourhood walk

Dinner in the lanes behind the MuseumsQuartier.

Open Always open; bars busiest in the evening
Taxi back to your hotel · 1094 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ EUR 6

Day trip · Food

Market breakfast, a long café afternoon and a schnitzel dinner.

Stay: Mariahilf. Between the MuseumsQuartier and the Naschmarkt. Lively streets, easy walk to the centre.

Tickets & tours: ≈ EUR 18
Taxis: ≈ EUR 40

Day 1

Naschmarkt and the coffee houses

Tickets ≈ EUR 18 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 40

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 602 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 6
1

09:00–10:30 · Free to browse; food and drinks priced per stall

Naschmarkt Landmark quest

Closed Sunday. Saturday morning is busiest and best. Graze as you go.

Open Mon–Fri roughly 06:00–21:00, Sat until about 18:00; closed Sunday · Source
Taxi · 1008 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ EUR 6
2

11:00–12:00 · Free to walk; shops priced per item

Mariahilfer Strasse Landmark quest

Five minutes on foot. Shops closed Sunday.

Open Shops roughly Mon–Sat 10:00–19:00; closed Sunday
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 11 min · ≈ EUR 8
3

13:00–14:00 · Coffee and cake ≈ EUR 8–15

Café Central

Walk back toward the old town. Cake and a melange.

Open Mon–Sat roughly 07:30–22:00, Sun from 10:00 · Source
Taxi · 817 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 6
4

14:30–15:30 · Nave free; towers and catacombs ≈ EUR 6–15 each

St Stephen's Cathedral Landmark quest

Five minutes on foot. A quick look inside to walk off lunch.

Open Mon–Sat roughly 09:00–17:00, Sun from 13:00; check on the day · Source
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 10 min · ≈ EUR 7
5

18:30–19:30 · Free

Spittelberg neighbourhood walk

Evening bars and small restaurants. Book ahead on weekends.

Open Always open; bars busiest in the evening
Taxi back to your hotel · 1030 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ EUR 6

1 night · Culture

Our pick for a first visit: the imperial centre on day one, Schönbrunn before you leave.

Stay: Innere Stadt. Walk to St. Stephen's, the Hofburg and the Ringstrasse. Quietest at night; book early.

Tickets & tours: ≈ EUR 90
Taxis: ≈ EUR 66
Hotel: EUR 150–400

Day 1

Innere Stadt on foot

Tickets ≈ EUR 58 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 30

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

09:00–10:00 · Nave free; towers and catacombs ≈ EUR 6–15 each

St Stephen's Cathedral Landmark quest

Go early before the tour groups. Modest dress inside.

Open Mon–Sat roughly 09:00–17:00, Sun from 13:00; check on the day · Source
Taxi · 469 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 6
2

10:15–12:15 · ≈ EUR 18–25 for the Imperial Apartments, Sisi Museum and Silver Collection

Hofburg Palace Landmark quest

Five minutes on foot. Pick one collection, not all of them.

Open Daily roughly 09:00–17:30; check on the day · Source
Taxi · 492 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 6
3

12:30–13:30 · Coffee and cake ≈ EUR 8–15

Café Central

Lunch and a coffee. Expect a queue; mid-afternoon is quieter.

Open Mon–Sat roughly 07:30–22:00, Sun from 10:00 · Source
Taxi · 642 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 6
4

14:00–14:45 · ≈ EUR 9–12 for the State Hall

Austrian National Library Landmark quest

The baroque hall is the highlight. Short visit.

Open Daily roughly 10:00–18:00; check on the day · Source
Taxi · 292 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 6
5

15:00–15:45 · ≈ EUR 6–9

Kaisergruft Landmark quest

Quick stop under the Kapuzinerkirche. Same square.

Open Daily roughly 10:00–18:00; check on the day · Source
Taxi back to your hotel · 446 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 6

Day 2

Schönbrunn, then depart

Tickets ≈ EUR 32 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 36

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 7 km · ≈ 24 min · ≈ EUR 16
1

08:30–11:30 · ≈ EUR 25–35 for the Grand Tour; gardens free

Schönbrunn Palace Landmark quest

First entry beats the crowds. Book palace tickets ahead. U4 to Schönbrunn.

Open Daily roughly 08:30–17:00, longer in summer; check on the day · Source
Taxi · 5 km · ≈ 19 min · ≈ EUR 13
2

12:30–14:00 · Free to browse; food and drinks priced per stall

Naschmarkt Landmark quest

Lunch among the stalls. Closed Sunday, so swap days if needed.

Open Mon–Fri roughly 06:00–21:00, Sat until about 18:00; closed Sunday · Source
Taxi back to your hotel · 2 km · ≈ 10 min · ≈ EUR 8

1 night · Art

Klimt and the old masters in one tight day, with the MuseumsQuartier at night.

Stay: Innere Stadt. Walk to St. Stephen's, the Hofburg and the Ringstrasse. Quietest at night; book early.

Tickets & tours: ≈ EUR 75
Taxis: ≈ EUR 49
Hotel: EUR 150–400

Day 1

Museum quarter and Klimt

Tickets ≈ EUR 38 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 26

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 1294 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ EUR 7
1

10:00–13:00 · ≈ EUR 18–22; under 19 free

Kunsthistorisches Museum Landmark quest

Closed Monday. The Bruegel room alone is worth it.

Open Closed Monday · Tue–Sun roughly 10:00–18:00; check on the day · Source
Taxi · 456 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 6
2

13:30–15:00 · Courtyards free; museums charge separately

MuseumsQuartier Landmark quest

Lunch in the courtyards, then browse. Ten minutes on foot.

Open Courtyards open daily, roughly 06:00–01:00 · Source
3

15:15–17:15 · ≈ EUR 14–18

Leopold Museum Landmark quest

Closed Tuesday. The Klimt collection is the draw.

Open Closed Tuesday · Wed–Sun roughly 10:00–18:00; check on the day · Source
Taxi · 343 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 6
4

18:00–19:00 · Free

Spittelberg neighbourhood walk

Dinner in the lanes behind the museum. Bars get busy later.

Open Always open; bars busiest in the evening
Taxi back to your hotel · 2 km · ≈ 10 min · ≈ EUR 7

Day 2

Belvedere and the Albertina

Tickets ≈ EUR 37 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 23

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 3 km · ≈ 12 min · ≈ EUR 9
1

09:00–11:30 · ≈ EUR 15–20 for Upper Belvedere; gardens free

Belvedere Palace Landmark quest

Upper Belvedere first for The Kiss, then the gardens.

Open Daily roughly 09:00–18:00; check on the day · Source
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 11 min · ≈ EUR 8
2

12:30–14:30 · ≈ EUR 16–20; check current exhibitions

Albertina Landmark quest

Lunch nearby, then the collection. Good rainy-day backup.

Open Daily roughly 10:00–18:00, later some evenings; check on the day · Source
Taxi back to your hotel · 646 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 6

1 night · Food

Markets, cafés and a long lunch, with a palace walk in between.

Stay: Innere Stadt. Walk to St. Stephen's, the Hofburg and the Ringstrasse. Quietest at night; book early.

Tickets & tours: ≈ EUR 71
Taxis: ≈ EUR 80
Hotel: EUR 150–400

Day 1

Naschmarkt and the centre

Tickets ≈ EUR 18 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 43

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 2 km · ≈ 10 min · ≈ EUR 8
1

09:30–11:00 · Free to browse; food and drinks priced per stall

Naschmarkt Landmark quest

Best on Saturday morning. Closed Sunday. Graze as you go.

Open Mon–Fri roughly 06:00–21:00, Sat until about 18:00; closed Sunday · Source
Taxi · 1008 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ EUR 6
2

11:15–12:15 · Free to walk; shops priced per item

Mariahilfer Strasse Landmark quest

Short walk north. Shops closed Sunday.

Open Shops roughly Mon–Sat 10:00–19:00; closed Sunday
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 11 min · ≈ EUR 8
3

13:00–14:00 · Coffee and cake ≈ EUR 8–15

Café Central

Coffee and cake. Queue is shortest mid-afternoon.

Open Mon–Sat roughly 07:30–22:00, Sun from 10:00 · Source
Taxi · 817 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 6
4

14:30–15:30 · Nave free; towers and catacombs ≈ EUR 6–15 each

St Stephen's Cathedral Landmark quest

Walk off lunch. Five minutes from the café.

Open Mon–Sat roughly 09:00–17:00, Sun from 13:00; check on the day · Source
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 10 min · ≈ EUR 7
5

18:30–20:00 · Free

Spittelberg neighbourhood walk

Dinner in the lanes. Book ahead on weekends.

Open Always open; bars busiest in the evening
Taxi back to your hotel · 2 km · ≈ 10 min · ≈ EUR 7

Day 2

Schönbrunn and a last coffee

Tickets ≈ EUR 53 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 37

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 7 km · ≈ 24 min · ≈ EUR 16
1

09:00–12:00 · ≈ EUR 25–35 for the Grand Tour; gardens free

Schönbrunn Palace Landmark quest

Palace first, then the gardens. Café on site for a snack.

Open Daily roughly 08:30–17:00, longer in summer; check on the day · Source
Taxi · 7 km · ≈ 23 min · ≈ EUR 15
2

13:00–15:00 · ≈ EUR 18–25 for the Imperial Apartments, Sisi Museum and Silver Collection

Hofburg Palace Landmark quest

Back on the U4. Optional if you are short on time.

Open Daily roughly 09:00–17:30; check on the day · Source
Taxi back to your hotel · 387 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 6

1 night · Culture

Repeat-safe pick: the imperial core plus one evening at the opera or theatre.

Stay: Innere Stadt. Walk to St. Stephen's, the Hofburg and the Ringstrasse. Quietest at night; book early.

Tickets & tours: ≈ EUR 86
Taxis: ≈ EUR 70
Hotel: EUR 150–400

Day 1

Palaces and an evening show

Tickets ≈ EUR 54 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 38

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 387 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 6
1

09:00–11:00 · ≈ EUR 18–25 for the Imperial Apartments, Sisi Museum and Silver Collection

Hofburg Palace Landmark quest

First entry to avoid crowds.

Open Daily roughly 09:00–17:30; check on the day · Source
Taxi · 469 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 6
2

11:15–12:15 · Nave free; towers and catacombs ≈ EUR 6–15 each

St Stephen's Cathedral Landmark quest

Five minutes on foot.

Open Mon–Sat roughly 09:00–17:00, Sun from 13:00; check on the day · Source
Taxi · 817 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 6
3

12:30–13:30 · Coffee and cake ≈ EUR 8–15

Café Central

Lunch. Queue moves faster mid-afternoon.

Open Mon–Sat roughly 07:30–22:00, Sun from 10:00 · Source
Taxi · 4 km · ≈ 15 min · ≈ EUR 10
4

19:00–22:00 · Standing tickets ≈ EUR 10–20; seated tickets much higher

Vienna State Opera Landmark quest

Book ahead for weekends. Standing tickets are cheap.

Open Box office daily; performances usually evening · Source
Taxi back to your hotel · 3 km · ≈ 14 min · ≈ EUR 10

Day 2

Schönbrunn before you go

Tickets ≈ EUR 32 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 31

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 7 km · ≈ 24 min · ≈ EUR 16
1

08:30–11:30 · ≈ EUR 25–35 for the Grand Tour; gardens free

Schönbrunn Palace Landmark quest

Book palace tickets ahead. U4 to Schönbrunn.

Open Daily roughly 08:30–17:00, longer in summer; check on the day · Source
Taxi back to your hotel · 7 km · ≈ 24 min · ≈ EUR 16

2 nights · Culture

First-timers who want the big palaces, the cathedral and a coffee house, grouped by area.

Stay: Innere Stadt. Walk to St. Stephen's, the Hofburg and the Ringstrasse. Quietest at night; book early.

Tickets & tours: ≈ EUR 105
Taxis: ≈ EUR 76
Hotel: EUR 300–800

Day 1

Innere Stadt on foot

Tickets ≈ EUR 58 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 30

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

09:00–10:00 · Nave free; towers and catacombs ≈ EUR 6–15 each

St Stephen's Cathedral Landmark quest

Go early before the tour groups. Modest dress inside.

Open Mon–Sat roughly 09:00–17:00, Sun from 13:00; check on the day · Source
Taxi · 469 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 6
2

10:15–12:15 · ≈ EUR 18–25 for the Imperial Apartments, Sisi Museum and Silver Collection

Hofburg Palace Landmark quest

Five minutes on foot. Pick one collection, the complex is huge.

Open Daily roughly 09:00–17:30; check on the day · Source
Taxi · 492 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 6
3

12:30–13:30 · Coffee and cake ≈ EUR 8–15

Café Central

Lunch and cake. Expect a queue; mid-afternoon is quieter.

Open Mon–Sat roughly 07:30–22:00, Sun from 10:00 · Source
Taxi · 642 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 6
4

14:00–14:45 · ≈ EUR 9–12 for the State Hall

Austrian National Library Landmark quest

The baroque hall is the highlight. Short visit.

Open Daily roughly 10:00–18:00; check on the day · Source
Taxi · 292 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 6
5

15:00–15:45 · ≈ EUR 6–9

Kaisergruft Landmark quest

Under the Kapuzinerkirche, a few minutes away. Quick stop.

Open Daily roughly 10:00–18:00; check on the day · Source
Taxi back to your hotel · 446 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 6

Day 2

Schönbrunn, then an evening out

Tickets ≈ EUR 47 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 46

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 7 km · ≈ 24 min · ≈ EUR 16
1

09:00–12:00 · ≈ EUR 25–35 for the Grand Tour; gardens free

Schönbrunn Palace Landmark quest

Book palace tickets ahead. Walk up to the Gloriette for the view.

Open Daily roughly 08:30–17:00, longer in summer; check on the day · Source
Taxi · 5 km · ≈ 19 min · ≈ EUR 13
2

13:00–14:30 · Free to browse; food and drinks priced per stall

Naschmarkt Landmark quest

Lunch at the stalls. Closed Sunday.

Open Mon–Fri roughly 06:00–21:00, Sat until about 18:00; closed Sunday · Source
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 10 min · ≈ EUR 8
3

19:00–22:00 · Standing tickets ≈ EUR 10–20; seated tickets much higher

Vienna State Opera Landmark quest

Evening performance. Book ahead for weekends; standing tickets are cheap.

Open Box office daily; performances usually evening · Source
Taxi back to your hotel · 3 km · ≈ 14 min · ≈ EUR 10

2 nights · Art

Museum lovers: Klimt at the Belvedere, the Kunsthistorisches and the MuseumsQuartier.

Stay: Innere Stadt. Walk to St. Stephen's, the Hofburg and the Ringstrasse. Quietest at night; book early.

Tickets & tours: ≈ EUR 114
Taxis: ≈ EUR 67
Hotel: EUR 300–800

Day 1

Museums and the Ringstrasse

Tickets ≈ EUR 57 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 26

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 1294 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ EUR 7
1

10:00–13:00 · ≈ EUR 18–22; under 19 free

Kunsthistorisches Museum Landmark quest

Closed Monday. Weekday morning is calmest.

Open Closed Monday · Tue–Sun roughly 10:00–18:00; check on the day · Source
Taxi · 731 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 6
2

14:00–16:00 · ≈ EUR 16–20; check current exhibitions

Albertina Landmark quest

Ten minutes on foot. Good rainy-afternoon choice.

Open Daily roughly 10:00–18:00, later some evenings; check on the day · Source
Taxi · 1183 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ EUR 6
3

16:30–18:00 · Courtyards free; museums charge separately

MuseumsQuartier Landmark quest

Courtyards and cafés. Nice late afternoon into evening.

Open Courtyards open daily, roughly 06:00–01:00 · Source
4

18:00–20:00 · ≈ EUR 14–18

Leopold Museum Landmark quest

Inside the MuseumsQuartier. Closed Tuesday; check evening hours.

Open Closed Tuesday · Wed–Sun roughly 10:00–18:00; check on the day · Source
Taxi back to your hotel · 2 km · ≈ 9 min · ≈ EUR 7

Day 2

Belvedere and the canal

Tickets ≈ EUR 57 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 41

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 3 km · ≈ 12 min · ≈ EUR 9
1

09:00–11:30 · ≈ EUR 15–20 for Upper Belvedere; gardens free

Belvedere Palace Landmark quest

Klimt's The Kiss upstairs. Gardens after the museum.

Open Daily roughly 09:00–18:00; check on the day · Source
Taxi · 3 km · ≈ 13 min · ≈ EUR 9
2

12:30–12:50 · Free to view from outside

Hundertwasserhaus Landmark quest

Exterior only, viewable any time. Short photo stop.

Open Exterior viewable any time
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 10 min · ≈ EUR 7
3

14:00–15:00 · ≈ EUR 20–30 for a short city boat tour

Danube Canal Cruise Landmark quest

Seasonal, roughly April to October. Check on the day.

Open Seasonal, roughly April–October; check on the day
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 10 min · ≈ EUR 8
4

16:00–18:00 · Ferris wheel ≈ EUR 12–15; park free

Prater and Riesenrad

Riesenrad at dusk is the classic view.

Open Wheel daily roughly 10:00–22:00; park always open · Source
Taxi back to your hotel · 3 km · ≈ 12 min · ≈ EUR 9

2 nights · Food

Eat your way through markets, cafés and schnitzel, with palaces in between.

Stay: Innere Stadt. Walk to St. Stephen's, the Hofburg and the Ringstrasse. Quietest at night; book early.

Tickets & tours: ≈ EUR 79
Taxis: ≈ EUR 85
Hotel: EUR 300–800

Day 1

Market morning and the old town

Tickets ≈ EUR 18 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 43

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 2 km · ≈ 10 min · ≈ EUR 8
1

09:00–10:30 · Free to browse; food and drinks priced per stall

Naschmarkt Landmark quest

Best on Saturday morning. Closed Sunday.

Open Mon–Fri roughly 06:00–21:00, Sat until about 18:00; closed Sunday · Source
Taxi · 1008 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ EUR 6
2

11:00–12:00 · Free to walk; shops priced per item

Mariahilfer Strasse Landmark quest

Shops closed Sunday. Good for a stroll and a snack.

Open Shops roughly Mon–Sat 10:00–19:00; closed Sunday
Taxi · 3 km · ≈ 12 min · ≈ EUR 9
3

13:00–14:00 · Nave free; towers and catacombs ≈ EUR 6–15 each

St Stephen's Cathedral Landmark quest

Ten minutes by U-Bahn. Quick look inside.

Open Mon–Sat roughly 09:00–17:00, Sun from 13:00; check on the day · Source
Taxi · 817 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 6
4

14:30–15:30 · Coffee and cake ≈ EUR 8–15

Café Central

Coffee and cake, the Viennese way.

Open Mon–Sat roughly 07:30–22:00, Sun from 10:00 · Source
Taxi · 1356 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ EUR 7
5

18:00–19:00 · Free

Spittelberg neighbourhood walk

Small streets with bars and dinner spots. Busiest in the evening.

Open Always open; bars busiest in the evening
Taxi back to your hotel · 2 km · ≈ 10 min · ≈ EUR 7

Day 2

Palace, then a long lunch

Tickets ≈ EUR 61 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 43

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 7 km · ≈ 24 min · ≈ EUR 16
1

09:00–12:00 · ≈ EUR 25–35 for the Grand Tour; gardens free

Schönbrunn Palace Landmark quest

Book ahead. The garden is free to walk.

Open Daily roughly 08:30–17:00, longer in summer; check on the day · Source
Taxi · 7 km · ≈ 23 min · ≈ EUR 15
2

13:30–15:30 · ≈ EUR 18–25 for the Imperial Apartments, Sisi Museum and Silver Collection

Hofburg Palace Landmark quest

About 30 minutes by tram. One collection is enough.

Open Daily roughly 09:00–17:30; check on the day · Source
Taxi · 237 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 6
3

16:00–16:45 · ≈ EUR 6–9

Kaisergruft Landmark quest

Nearby and quick. Then find dinner in the old town.

Open Daily roughly 10:00–18:00; check on the day · Source
Taxi back to your hotel · 446 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 6

3 nights · Culture ★ Recommended length

First-timers who want the palaces, the old centre and a coffee house afternoon.

Stay: Innere Stadt. Walk to St. Stephen's, the Hofburg and the Ringstrasse. Quietest at night; book early.

Tickets & tours: ≈ EUR 137
Taxis: ≈ EUR 124
Hotel: EUR 450–1,200

Day 1

Imperial centre on foot

Tickets ≈ EUR 58 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 30

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

09:00–10:00 · Nave free; towers and catacombs ≈ EUR 6–15 each

St Stephen's Cathedral Landmark quest

Go early before the tour groups. Modest dress inside.

Open Mon–Sat roughly 09:00–17:00, Sun from 13:00; check on the day · Source
Taxi · 469 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 6
2

10:15–12:15 · ≈ EUR 18–25 for the Imperial Apartments, Sisi Museum and Silver Collection

Hofburg Palace Landmark quest

Five minutes on foot. Pick one collection, not all of them.

Open Daily roughly 09:00–17:30; check on the day · Source
Taxi · 300 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 6
3

12:30–13:15 · ≈ EUR 9–12 for the State Hall

Austrian National Library Landmark quest

The baroque hall is the highlight. Quick stop.

Open Daily roughly 10:00–18:00; check on the day · Source
Taxi · 642 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 6
4

13:30–14:30 · Coffee and cake ≈ EUR 8–15

Café Central

Lunch and cake. Expect a queue; mid-afternoon is quieter.

Open Mon–Sat roughly 07:30–22:00, Sun from 10:00 · Source
Taxi · 727 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 6
5

15:00–15:45 · ≈ EUR 6–9

Kaisergruft Landmark quest

Under the Kapuzinerkirche. Short and memorable.

Open Daily roughly 10:00–18:00; check on the day · Source
Taxi back to your hotel · 446 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 6

Day 2

Schönbrunn and the west

Tickets ≈ EUR 32 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 47

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 7 km · ≈ 24 min · ≈ EUR 16
1

08:30–11:30 · ≈ EUR 25–35 for the Grand Tour; gardens free

Schönbrunn Palace Landmark quest

Book the palace slot online. Gardens are free.

Open Daily roughly 08:30–17:00, longer in summer; check on the day · Source
Taxi · 4 km · ≈ 17 min · ≈ EUR 11
2

12:30–13:30 · Free to walk; shops priced per item

Mariahilfer Strasse Landmark quest

Lunch and a stroll. Shops close Sunday.

Open Shops roughly Mon–Sat 10:00–19:00; closed Sunday
Taxi · 946 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ EUR 6
3

15:00–16:30 · Courtyards free; museums charge separately

MuseumsQuartier Landmark quest

Courtyards are free. Good coffee and people-watching.

Open Courtyards open daily, roughly 06:00–01:00 · Source
Taxi · 255 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 6
4

17:00–18:00 · Free

Spittelberg neighbourhood walk

Cobbled lanes nearby. Bars get busy later.

Open Always open; bars busiest in the evening
Taxi back to your hotel · 2 km · ≈ 10 min · ≈ EUR 7

Day 3

Belvedere, opera, and out

Tickets ≈ EUR 47 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 47

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 3 km · ≈ 12 min · ≈ EUR 9
1

09:00–11:30 · ≈ EUR 15–20 for Upper Belvedere; gardens free

Belvedere Palace Landmark quest

Klimt upstairs. Gardens after.

Open Daily roughly 09:00–18:00; check on the day · Source
Taxi · 3 km · ≈ 13 min · ≈ EUR 9
2

12:30–12:50 · Free to view from outside

Hundertwasserhaus Landmark quest

Exterior only. A short tram ride away.

Open Exterior viewable any time
Taxi · 1050 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ EUR 6
3

14:00–16:00 · Ferris wheel ≈ EUR 12–15; park free

Prater and Riesenrad

Riesenrad runs daily. Park is always open.

Open Wheel daily roughly 10:00–22:00; park always open · Source
Taxi · 5 km · ≈ 19 min · ≈ EUR 13
4

19:00–22:00 · Standing tickets ≈ EUR 10–20; seated tickets much higher

Vienna State Opera Landmark quest

Book ahead for weekends. Standing tickets are cheap.

Open Box office daily; performances usually evening · Source
Taxi back to your hotel · 3 km · ≈ 14 min · ≈ EUR 10

3 nights · Art ★ Recommended length

Klimt, old masters and the museum quarter, with time for the opera.

Stay: Innere Stadt. Walk to St. Stephen's, the Hofburg and the Ringstrasse. Quietest at night; book early.

Tickets & tours: ≈ EUR 171
Taxis: ≈ EUR 119
Hotel: EUR 450–1,200

Day 1

Museum quarter and Klimt

Tickets ≈ EUR 38 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 26

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 1294 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ EUR 7
1

10:00–13:00 · ≈ EUR 18–22; under 19 free

Kunsthistorisches Museum Landmark quest

Closed Monday. Weekday morning is calmest.

Open Closed Monday · Tue–Sun roughly 10:00–18:00; check on the day · Source
Taxi · 456 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 6
2

13:30–15:00 · Courtyards free; museums charge separately

MuseumsQuartier Landmark quest

Lunch in the courtyards, then browse.

Open Courtyards open daily, roughly 06:00–01:00 · Source
3

15:15–17:15 · ≈ EUR 14–18

Leopold Museum Landmark quest

Closed Tuesday. Big Klimt collection.

Open Closed Tuesday · Wed–Sun roughly 10:00–18:00; check on the day · Source
Taxi · 343 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 6
4

17:45–18:45 · Free

Spittelberg neighbourhood walk

Dinner in the lanes nearby.

Open Always open; bars busiest in the evening
Taxi back to your hotel · 2 km · ≈ 10 min · ≈ EUR 7

Day 2

Belvedere and the centre

Tickets ≈ EUR 58 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 43

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 3 km · ≈ 12 min · ≈ EUR 9
1

09:00–11:30 · ≈ EUR 15–20 for Upper Belvedere; gardens free

Belvedere Palace Landmark quest

The Kiss is upstairs. Gardens after.

Open Daily roughly 09:00–18:00; check on the day · Source
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 11 min · ≈ EUR 8
2

12:30–14:30 · ≈ EUR 16–20; check current exhibitions

Albertina Landmark quest

Prints and drawings; check the current show.

Open Daily roughly 10:00–18:00, later some evenings; check on the day · Source
Taxi · 652 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 6
3

15:00–16:00 · Nave free; towers and catacombs ≈ EUR 6–15 each

St Stephen's Cathedral Landmark quest

Five minutes on foot. Early afternoon is busy.

Open Mon–Sat roughly 09:00–17:00, Sun from 13:00; check on the day · Source
Taxi · 3 km · ≈ 14 min · ≈ EUR 10
4

19:00–22:00 · Standing tickets ≈ EUR 10–20; seated tickets much higher

Vienna State Opera Landmark quest

Book ahead. Standing places sell on the day.

Open Box office daily; performances usually evening · Source
Taxi back to your hotel · 3 km · ≈ 14 min · ≈ EUR 10

Day 3

Palaces and music

Tickets ≈ EUR 75 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 50

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 7 km · ≈ 24 min · ≈ EUR 16
1

08:30–11:30 · ≈ EUR 25–35 for the Grand Tour; gardens free

Schönbrunn Palace Landmark quest

Book the palace slot online in advance.

Open Daily roughly 08:30–17:00, longer in summer; check on the day · Source
Taxi · 7 km · ≈ 23 min · ≈ EUR 15
2

13:30–15:00 · ≈ EUR 13–18; family tickets available

Haus der Musik Landmark quest

Good rainy-afternoon backup.

Open Daily roughly 10:00–22:00; check on the day · Source
Taxi · 871 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 6
3

15:30–16:30 · ≈ EUR 10–14

Mozarthaus Vienna Landmark quest

Quick stop near the cathedral.

Open Daily roughly 10:00–18:00; check on the day · Source
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 9 min · ≈ EUR 7
4

19:00–20:30 · Tickets vary widely; guided tours ≈ EUR 10–15

Burgtheater Landmark quest

Evening performance or a daytime tour.

Open Box office daily; performances usually evening · Source
Taxi back to your hotel · 1081 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ EUR 6

3 nights · Food ★ Recommended length

Markets, cake and long café afternoons, with the big sights in between.

Stay: Mariahilf. Between the MuseumsQuartier and the Naschmarkt. Lively streets, easy walk to the centre.

Tickets & tours: ≈ EUR 85
Taxis: ≈ EUR 123
Hotel: EUR 300–720

Day 1

Market morning and the centre

Tickets ≈ EUR 39 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 34

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 602 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 6
1

09:00–10:30 · Free to browse; food and drinks priced per stall

Naschmarkt Landmark quest

Closed Sunday. Saturday is liveliest.

Open Mon–Fri roughly 06:00–21:00, Sat until about 18:00; closed Sunday · Source
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 10 min · ≈ EUR 8
2

11:00–12:00 · Nave free; towers and catacombs ≈ EUR 6–15 each

St Stephen's Cathedral Landmark quest

Ten minutes on foot. Modest dress inside.

Open Mon–Sat roughly 09:00–17:00, Sun from 13:00; check on the day · Source
Taxi · 817 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 6
3

12:30–13:30 · Coffee and cake ≈ EUR 8–15

Café Central

Lunch and cake. Queue is shorter mid-afternoon.

Open Mon–Sat roughly 07:30–22:00, Sun from 10:00 · Source
Taxi · 492 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 6
4

14:00–16:00 · ≈ EUR 18–25 for the Imperial Apartments, Sisi Museum and Silver Collection

Hofburg Palace Landmark quest

Pick one collection. Café Sacher is nearby for later.

Open Daily roughly 09:00–17:30; check on the day · Source
Taxi back to your hotel · 2 km · ≈ 11 min · ≈ EUR 8

Day 2

Schönbrunn and the west

Tickets ≈ EUR 32 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 41

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 5 km · ≈ 18 min · ≈ EUR 12
1

08:30–11:30 · ≈ EUR 25–35 for the Grand Tour; gardens free

Schönbrunn Palace Landmark quest

Book the palace slot online. Gardens are free.

Open Daily roughly 08:30–17:00, longer in summer; check on the day · Source
Taxi · 4 km · ≈ 17 min · ≈ EUR 11
2

12:30–13:30 · Free to walk; shops priced per item

Mariahilfer Strasse Landmark quest

Lunch stop. Shops close Sunday.

Open Shops roughly Mon–Sat 10:00–19:00; closed Sunday
Taxi · 955 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ EUR 6
3

15:00–16:00 · Free

Spittelberg neighbourhood walk

Quiet lanes, good for an afternoon coffee.

Open Always open; bars busiest in the evening
Taxi · 255 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 6
4

17:00–18:30 · Courtyards free; museums charge separately

MuseumsQuartier Landmark quest

Courtyards open late. Dinner options around.

Open Courtyards open daily, roughly 06:00–01:00 · Source
Taxi back to your hotel · 900 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 6

Day 3

Danube side and a last dinner

Tickets ≈ EUR 14 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 48

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 7 km · ≈ 25 min · ≈ EUR 16
1

10:00–12:00 · Free

Danube Island walk

Flat walk by the water. Always open.

Open Always open
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 12 min · ≈ EUR 8
2

13:00–15:00 · Ferris wheel ≈ EUR 12–15; park free

Prater and Riesenrad

Riesenrad daily. Snack stalls in the park.

Open Wheel daily roughly 10:00–22:00; park always open · Source
Taxi · 1050 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ EUR 6
3

15:30–15:50 · Free to view from outside

Hundertwasserhaus Landmark quest

Exterior only. Quick photo stop.

Open Exterior viewable any time
Taxi · 4 km · ≈ 15 min · ≈ EUR 11
4

17:30–19:00 · Free to browse; food and drinks priced per stall

Naschmarkt Landmark quest

Early dinner. Closed Sunday, so plan around it.

Open Mon–Fri roughly 06:00–21:00, Sat until about 18:00; closed Sunday · Source
Taxi back to your hotel · 602 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 6

4 nights · Culture

First-timers who want the big palaces, the old centre and a coffee house afternoon, at an easy pace.

Stay: Innere Stadt. Walk to St. Stephen's, the Hofburg and the Ringstrasse. Quietest at night; book early.

Tickets & tours: ≈ EUR 158
Taxis: ≈ EUR 155
Hotel: EUR 600–1,600

Day 1

Arrive and the old centre

Tickets ≈ EUR 47 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 24

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

14:00–15:00 · Nave free; towers and catacombs ≈ EUR 6–15 each

St Stephen's Cathedral Landmark quest

Start here to get your bearings. Early afternoon is busier than morning, so keep it short.

Open Mon–Sat roughly 09:00–17:00, Sun from 13:00; check on the day · Source
Taxi · 469 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 6
2

15:15–17:15 · ≈ EUR 18–25 for the Imperial Apartments, Sisi Museum and Silver Collection

Hofburg Palace Landmark quest

Ten minutes on foot. Last entry is usually well before closing, so check on the day.

Open Daily roughly 09:00–17:30; check on the day · Source
Taxi · 237 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 6
3

17:30–18:15 · ≈ EUR 6–9

Kaisergruft Landmark quest

Under the Kapuzinerkirche, a few minutes away. Quick stop.

Open Daily roughly 10:00–18:00; check on the day · Source
Taxi · 727 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 6
4

18:30–19:30 · Coffee and cake ≈ EUR 8–15

Café Central

Coffee and cake, or an early dinner. Expect a queue at peak times.

Open Mon–Sat roughly 07:30–22:00, Sun from 10:00 · Source
Taxi back to your hotel · 688 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 6

Day 2

Schönbrunn in the morning

Tickets ≈ EUR 32 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 48

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 7 km · ≈ 24 min · ≈ EUR 16
1

08:30–11:30 · ≈ EUR 25–35 for the Grand Tour; gardens free

Schönbrunn Palace Landmark quest

Book the palace slot ahead. Walk up to the Gloriette for the view.

Open Daily roughly 08:30–17:00, longer in summer; check on the day · Source
Taxi · 5 km · ≈ 19 min · ≈ EUR 13
2

13:00–14:30 · Free to browse; food and drinks priced per stall

Naschmarkt Landmark quest

Lunch at the stalls. Closed Sunday.

Open Mon–Fri roughly 06:00–21:00, Sat until about 18:00; closed Sunday · Source
Taxi · 1008 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ EUR 6
3

15:00–16:00 · Free to walk; shops priced per item

Mariahilfer Strasse Landmark quest

Short stroll if you want to shop. Most shops shut on Sunday.

Open Shops roughly Mon–Sat 10:00–19:00; closed Sunday
Taxi · 955 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ EUR 6
4

17:30–18:30 · Free

Spittelberg neighbourhood walk

Quiet lanes and bars. Good for an evening meal.

Open Always open; bars busiest in the evening
Taxi back to your hotel · 2 km · ≈ 10 min · ≈ EUR 7

Day 3

Museums and the Ringstrasse

Tickets ≈ EUR 47 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 38

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 1294 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ EUR 7
1

10:00–13:00 · ≈ EUR 18–22; under 19 free

Kunsthistorisches Museum Landmark quest

Closed Monday. Go at opening.

Open Closed Monday · Tue–Sun roughly 10:00–18:00; check on the day · Source
Taxi · 456 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 6
2

14:00–15:30 · Courtyards free; museums charge separately

MuseumsQuartier Landmark quest

Ten minutes on foot. Courtyards are free to wander.

Open Courtyards open daily, roughly 06:00–01:00 · Source
Taxi · 1049 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ EUR 6
3

16:00–16:45 · ≈ EUR 9–12 for the State Hall

Austrian National Library Landmark quest

The baroque hall is the highlight. Check hours on the day.

Open Daily roughly 10:00–18:00; check on the day · Source
Taxi · 3 km · ≈ 13 min · ≈ EUR 9
4

19:00–22:00 · Standing tickets ≈ EUR 10–20; seated tickets much higher

Vienna State Opera Landmark quest

Evening performance. Book ahead, especially weekends.

Open Box office daily; performances usually evening · Source
Taxi back to your hotel · 3 km · ≈ 14 min · ≈ EUR 10

Day 4

Belvedere, then out east

Tickets ≈ EUR 32 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 45

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 3 km · ≈ 12 min · ≈ EUR 9
1

09:00–11:30 · ≈ EUR 15–20 for Upper Belvedere; gardens free

Belvedere Palace Landmark quest

Museum first, then the gardens.

Open Daily roughly 09:00–18:00; check on the day · Source
Taxi · 3 km · ≈ 13 min · ≈ EUR 9
2

12:30–12:50 · Free to view from outside

Hundertwasserhaus Landmark quest

Exterior only. A short tram or taxi ride away.

Open Exterior viewable any time
Taxi · 1050 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ EUR 6
3

14:00–16:00 · Ferris wheel ≈ EUR 12–15; park free

Prater and Riesenrad

Riesenrad and a park walk. Wheel runs into the evening.

Open Wheel daily roughly 10:00–22:00; park always open · Source
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 12 min · ≈ EUR 8
4

16:30–18:30 · Free

Danube Island walk

Riverside walk if the weather is good.

Open Always open
Taxi back to your hotel · 5 km · ≈ 18 min · ≈ EUR 12

4 nights · Art

Klimt fans and museum-goers: the big collections plus the MuseumsQuartier, with time for the opera.

Stay: Innere Stadt. Walk to St. Stephen's, the Hofburg and the Ringstrasse. Quietest at night; book early.

Tickets & tours: ≈ EUR 186
Taxis: ≈ EUR 133
Hotel: EUR 600–1,600

Day 1

Arrive, Albertina and the opera

Tickets ≈ EUR 40 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 32

Taxi from your hotel · 646 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 6
1

14:00–16:00 · ≈ EUR 16–20; check current exhibitions

Albertina Landmark quest

Good rainy-afternoon choice. Check late-opening evenings.

Open Daily roughly 10:00–18:00, later some evenings; check on the day · Source
Taxi · 652 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 6
2

16:15–17:15 · Nave free; towers and catacombs ≈ EUR 6–15 each

St Stephen's Cathedral Landmark quest

Five minutes on foot.

Open Mon–Sat roughly 09:00–17:00, Sun from 13:00; check on the day · Source
Taxi · 3 km · ≈ 14 min · ≈ EUR 10
3

19:00–22:00 · Standing tickets ≈ EUR 10–20; seated tickets much higher

Vienna State Opera Landmark quest

Book ahead. Standing tickets can be cheap, check on the day.

Open Box office daily; performances usually evening · Source
Taxi back to your hotel · 3 km · ≈ 14 min · ≈ EUR 10

Day 2

Belvedere and the Kunsthistorisches

Tickets ≈ EUR 39 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 31

Taxi from your hotel · 3 km · ≈ 12 min · ≈ EUR 9
1

09:00–11:30 · ≈ EUR 15–20 for Upper Belvedere; gardens free

Belvedere Palace Landmark quest

Klimt's Kiss upstairs. Go at opening.

Open Daily roughly 09:00–18:00; check on the day · Source
Taxi · 3 km · ≈ 12 min · ≈ EUR 9
2

12:30–15:30 · ≈ EUR 18–22; under 19 free

Kunsthistorisches Museum Landmark quest

Closed Monday. Lunch in the café is an option.

Open Closed Monday · Tue–Sun roughly 10:00–18:00; check on the day · Source
Taxi · 456 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 6
3

16:30–18:00 · Courtyards free; museums charge separately

MuseumsQuartier Landmark quest

Ten minutes on foot. Leopold Museum is here if you have energy left.

Open Courtyards open daily, roughly 06:00–01:00 · Source
Taxi back to your hotel · 2 km · ≈ 10 min · ≈ EUR 7

Day 3

Leopold and Schönbrunn

Tickets ≈ EUR 49 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 40

Taxi from your hotel · 2 km · ≈ 9 min · ≈ EUR 7
1

10:00–12:00 · ≈ EUR 14–18

Leopold Museum Landmark quest

Closed Tuesday. Big Schiele and Klimt collection.

Open Closed Tuesday · Wed–Sun roughly 10:00–18:00; check on the day · Source
Taxi · 5 km · ≈ 20 min · ≈ EUR 13
2

13:30–16:30 · ≈ EUR 25–35 for the Grand Tour; gardens free

Schönbrunn Palace Landmark quest

Book the palace slot ahead. Gardens are free.

Open Daily roughly 08:30–17:00, longer in summer; check on the day · Source
Taxi · 5 km · ≈ 19 min · ≈ EUR 13
3

17:30–18:30 · Free

Spittelberg neighbourhood walk

Dinner in the lanes nearby.

Open Always open; bars busiest in the evening
Taxi back to your hotel · 2 km · ≈ 10 min · ≈ EUR 7

Day 4

Music and a last look

Tickets ≈ EUR 58 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 30

Taxi from your hotel · 691 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 6
1

10:00–11:30 · ≈ EUR 13–18; family tickets available

Haus der Musik Landmark quest

Interactive and good in rain.

Open Daily roughly 10:00–22:00; check on the day · Source
Taxi · 871 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 6
2

12:00–13:00 · ≈ EUR 10–14

Mozarthaus Vienna Landmark quest

Quick stop, a few minutes away.

Open Daily roughly 10:00–18:00; check on the day · Source
Taxi · 884 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 6
3

14:00–15:00 · ≈ EUR 12–18; guided tours only

Liechtenstein City Palace Landmark quest

Limited tour times, so book a slot.

Open Limited tour times; check on the day · Source
Taxi · 659 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 6
4

17:00–18:30 · Tickets vary widely; guided tours ≈ EUR 10–15

Burgtheater Landmark quest

Daytime tour or an evening performance.

Open Box office daily; performances usually evening · Source
Taxi back to your hotel · 1081 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ EUR 6

4 nights · Food

Eaters and coffee drinkers: markets, cafés and neighbourhood lanes, with the main sights in between.

Stay: Innere Stadt. Walk to St. Stephen's, the Hofburg and the Ringstrasse. Quietest at night; book early.

Tickets & tours: ≈ EUR 151
Taxis: ≈ EUR 160
Hotel: EUR 600–1,600

Day 1

Arrive, coffee and the old centre

Tickets ≈ EUR 39 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 32

Taxi from your hotel · 688 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 6
1

14:00–15:00 · Coffee and cake ≈ EUR 8–15

Café Central

Mid-afternoon is quieter. Cake is the point.

Open Mon–Sat roughly 07:30–22:00, Sun from 10:00 · Source
Taxi · 817 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 6
2

15:15–16:15 · Nave free; towers and catacombs ≈ EUR 6–15 each

St Stephen's Cathedral Landmark quest

Two minutes away.

Open Mon–Sat roughly 09:00–17:00, Sun from 13:00; check on the day · Source
Taxi · 469 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 6
3

16:30–18:30 · ≈ EUR 18–25 for the Imperial Apartments, Sisi Museum and Silver Collection

Hofburg Palace Landmark quest

Check last entry on the day.

Open Daily roughly 09:00–17:30; check on the day · Source
Taxi · 1403 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ EUR 7
4

19:00–20:00 · Free

Spittelberg neighbourhood walk

Dinner in the lanes. Busiest in the evening.

Open Always open; bars busiest in the evening
Taxi back to your hotel · 2 km · ≈ 10 min · ≈ EUR 7

Day 2

Naschmarkt Saturday

Tickets ≈ EUR 44 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 46

Taxi from your hotel · 2 km · ≈ 10 min · ≈ EUR 8
1

09:00–10:30 · Free to browse; food and drinks priced per stall

Naschmarkt Landmark quest

Best on Saturday morning. Closed Sunday.

Open Mon–Fri roughly 06:00–21:00, Sat until about 18:00; closed Sunday · Source
Taxi · 1008 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ EUR 6
2

11:00–12:00 · Free to walk; shops priced per item

Mariahilfer Strasse Landmark quest

Shops closed Sunday.

Open Shops roughly Mon–Sat 10:00–19:00; closed Sunday
Taxi · 4 km · ≈ 17 min · ≈ EUR 11
3

13:00–16:00 · ≈ EUR 25–35 for the Grand Tour; gardens free

Schönbrunn Palace Landmark quest

Book the palace slot ahead.

Open Daily roughly 08:30–17:00, longer in summer; check on the day · Source
Taxi · 7 km · ≈ 23 min · ≈ EUR 15
4

17:30–18:30 · Coffee and cake ≈ EUR 8–15

Café Central

Second coffee stop, or swap for a nearby café.

Open Mon–Sat roughly 07:30–22:00, Sun from 10:00 · Source
Taxi back to your hotel · 688 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 6

Day 3

Markets, museums and a show

Tickets ≈ EUR 36 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 36

Taxi from your hotel · 1294 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ EUR 7
1

10:00–13:00 · ≈ EUR 18–22; under 19 free

Kunsthistorisches Museum Landmark quest

Closed Monday. Café inside is good for lunch.

Open Closed Monday · Tue–Sun roughly 10:00–18:00; check on the day · Source
Taxi · 456 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 6
2

14:00–15:30 · Courtyards free; museums charge separately

MuseumsQuartier Landmark quest

Snack stalls in the courtyards.

Open Courtyards open daily, roughly 06:00–01:00 · Source
Taxi · 770 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 6
3

16:00–17:30 · Free to browse; food and drinks priced per stall

Naschmarkt Landmark quest

Late-afternoon browse; many stalls wind down by early evening.

Open Mon–Fri roughly 06:00–21:00, Sat until about 18:00; closed Sunday · Source
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 10 min · ≈ EUR 8
4

19:00–22:00 · Standing tickets ≈ EUR 10–20; seated tickets much higher

Vienna State Opera Landmark quest

Book ahead.

Open Box office daily; performances usually evening · Source
Taxi back to your hotel · 3 km · ≈ 14 min · ≈ EUR 10

Day 4

Danube side and a last meal

Tickets ≈ EUR 32 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 45

Taxi from your hotel · 3 km · ≈ 12 min · ≈ EUR 9
1

10:00–12:00 · Ferris wheel ≈ EUR 12–15; park free

Prater and Riesenrad

Wheel and park. Snack stands along the Hauptallee.

Open Wheel daily roughly 10:00–22:00; park always open · Source
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 12 min · ≈ EUR 8
2

13:00–15:00 · Free

Danube Island walk

Riverside walk in good weather.

Open Always open
Taxi · 3 km · ≈ 14 min · ≈ EUR 10
3

15:30–15:50 · Free to view from outside

Hundertwasserhaus Landmark quest

Exterior only, quick photo stop.

Open Exterior viewable any time
Taxi · 3 km · ≈ 13 min · ≈ EUR 9
4

16:30–19:00 · ≈ EUR 15–20 for Upper Belvedere; gardens free

Belvedere Palace Landmark quest

Gardens are free; museum if time allows. Check closing on the day.

Open Daily roughly 09:00–18:00; check on the day · Source
Taxi back to your hotel · 3 km · ≈ 12 min · ≈ EUR 9

Swap in instead

Swap a museum morning for Schönbrunn Palace and its gardens, half a day with the U4.
Take a day trip to the Wachau valley or Baden by train; check times on the day.
Add a Danube evening: swim or walk at the Alte Donau, or cycle the Donauinsel.

Getting around

U-Bahn, trams, and buses run on one ticket; buy a 24/48/72-hour pass or single fares around €2.60.
Validate tickets before riding; inspectors fine on the spot.
Taxis are metered; Uber and Bolt both work in Vienna.
Driving is slow and parking is scarce; skip the rental car in town.
The centre is flat and walkable; bikes and e-scooters are easy to rent.
No ferries; the Danube is crossed by bridges and the U-Bahn.

Where to stay

Innere Stadt · ≈ EUR 150–400 a night
Walk to St. Stephen's, the Hofburg and the Ringstrasse. Quietest at night; book early.
Leopoldstadt · ≈ EUR 90–220 a night
Across the Danube canal, near the Prater and the Augarten. Good U-Bahn links, better value.
Mariahilf · ≈ EUR 100–240 a night
Between the MuseumsQuartier and the Naschmarkt. Lively streets, easy walk to the centre.
Neubau · ≈ EUR 85–200 a night
Independent shops, bars and cafés. Young feel, 10–15 minutes on the U-Bahn to the centre.

Food & drink

Try a Wiener Schnitzel (veal or pork) with potato salad, and Tafelspitz (boiled beef) in a traditional Beisl.
Coffee houses are a ritual: order a Melange, sit long, and read the papers. Cake like Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel is normal mid-afternoon.
Naschmarkt on Saturday morning: stalls, spices and cheap snacks. Many stands close on Sunday.
Street food: a Käsekrainer sausage from a Würstelstand, around €5–7.
Book dinner ahead for popular places; many kitchens close around 22:00. Tipping is rounding up plus a little, said aloud.

Tips

Coffeehouse culture is sacred — order a Melange, take your time, and don't expect the waiter to rush you
Buy a multi-day transit pass, but remember to validate it before your first ride
Tap water is exceptionally clean and comes directly from springs in the Alps
Almost all retail stores, including grocery shops, are strictly closed on Sundays
Stand on the right, walk on the left on all subway escalators

Sources for prices and hours

Taxi costs are estimates from straight-line distance and the metered fare. Map positions are approximate.

Tours & activities

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Belvedere Palace

See Klimt's 'The Kiss' and the permanent collection
Explore the Upper Belvedere palace and gardens
18,248 reviews · 4.6 rating

Entry includedSkip the line

Upper Belvedere & Permanent Collection Entry Ticket

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$26View tour

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St Charles's Church

Listen to Vivaldi's Four Seasons in Karlskirche
Enjoy the baroque church's acoustics and atmosphere
18,139 reviews · 4.7 rating

ConcertHistoric venue

Vivaldi’s Four Seasons Concert in Karlskirche

GetYourGuide · ★ 4.7 (18,139)

$43View tour

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Schönbrunn Palace

Tour the imperial state rooms with a guide
Stroll through the palace gardens
8,166 reviews · 4.8 rating

Skip the lineGuided tour

Skip-the-Line Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens Tour

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$17View tour

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Hofburg Palace

Visit the Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments
Walk through the Hofburg gardens
8,032 reviews · 4.8 rating

Skip the lineGuided tour

Skip-the-Line Sisi Museum, Hofburg and Gardens Tour

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$60View tour

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St Stephen's Cathedral

Hofburg Palace

Discover city highlights and hidden gems on foot
Learn about Vienna's history from a local
4,285 reviews · 4.8 rating

Walking tourLocal guide

Guided Walking Tour of City Highlights & Hidden Gems

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$30View tour

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Vienna State Opera

St Stephen's Cathedral

See top sights on a double-decker bus
Hop off at stops like the State Opera and St Stephen's
4,172 reviews · 4.4 rating

Hop-on hop-offFlexible

Big Bus Hop-On, Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour

GetYourGuide · ★ 4.4 (4,172)

$41View tour

Souvenirs

Original Sacher-Torte

EUR 72–921 piece (small size) · shop prices

A chocolate cake with apricot jam, and Vienna's most famous cake. It was created at the Hotel Sacher in the 19th century.

Where: Café Sacher official shop

Check the official packaging, size, shelf life, and shipping terms before you buy.

Augarten espresso cup

EUR 140–2001 cup · shop prices

Handmade porcelain from Vienna's historic Augarten manufactory, known for fine craftsmanship.

Where: Augarten Porzellan main store, Obere Augartenstraße

Ask whether the saucer is included.

Mozart Kugeln

EUR 8–251 box · estimate

Chocolate-covered pralines with marzipan and nougat, named after the composer Mozart, who is closely linked to Vienna.

Where: Café Demel

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Hofburg Palace

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Vienna State Opera

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Naschmarkt

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Library 1

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Schönbrunn Palace Landmark quest

Hofburg Palace Landmark quest

St Stephen's Cathedral Landmark quest

Café Central

Vienna State Opera Landmark quest

Belvedere Palace Landmark quest

Kunsthistorisches Museum Landmark quest

MuseumsQuartier Landmark quest

Leopold Museum Landmark quest

Spittelberg neighbourhood walk

Naschmarkt Landmark quest

Mariahilfer Strasse Landmark quest

Café Central

St Stephen's Cathedral Landmark quest

Spittelberg neighbourhood walk

St Stephen's Cathedral Landmark quest

Hofburg Palace Landmark quest

Café Central

Austrian National Library Landmark quest

Kaisergruft Landmark quest

Schönbrunn Palace Landmark quest

Naschmarkt Landmark quest

Kunsthistorisches Museum Landmark quest

MuseumsQuartier Landmark quest

Leopold Museum Landmark quest

Spittelberg neighbourhood walk

Belvedere Palace Landmark quest

Albertina Landmark quest

Naschmarkt Landmark quest

Mariahilfer Strasse Landmark quest

Café Central

St Stephen's Cathedral Landmark quest

Spittelberg neighbourhood walk

Schönbrunn Palace Landmark quest

Hofburg Palace Landmark quest

Hofburg Palace Landmark quest

St Stephen's Cathedral Landmark quest

Café Central