Vienna travel guide

Updated by Miguel 2 days ago

 

Before You Travel

Bookings needed & things you can prepare in advance to make the most of your time once in Vienna

Tickets & activities you NEED to book in advance


The huge majority of travelers visit the following attractions. They need …

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Pick your Transfers & Transport Cards


There are different ways to get from Vienna International airport to …

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Other recommended arrangements


Book your tours, guides & activities: the best tours …

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Top Things To Do

Top things to do in Vienna for someone who comes for the first time

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Belvedere Palace

The Belvedere Palace is a complex that consists of two Baroque Palaces, the Upper and Lower Belvedere, t…

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Schönbrunn Palace

The Schönbrunn Palace is a complex of the Baroque building and gardens that used to be the Summer reside…

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City Hall Square - Rathausplatz

The Rathausplatz -in English 'City Hall Square'- is one of the most important squares in Vienna.…

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Naschmarkt

The Naschmarkt is a well-known market in Vienna that has over 120 stands and restaurants. They offer fru…

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Vienna City Hall - Rathaus

The Rathaus -in English 'City Hall'- is one of the most important buildings of Vienna. It's the s…

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Charles' Church - Karlskirche

Karlskirche is one of the most important and famous Baroque buildings in Vienna. The church is dedicated to S…

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Vienna Itineraries

Free itineraries to help you plan your days in Vienna

Love Your Trip

Our selection of Services & Activites to make your trip even better

Food & Drink

Our selection of dishes, activities & places you must taste

Tailored Travel Planning

Plan your trip with a Local Hero that will create tailored daily itineraries based on your budget, dates, age, interests or anything you're dreaming to experience

Nightlife

Top things to do and places to go to party in Vienna with your friends

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Naschmarkt Nightlife

Naschmarket area is known for its market during the day, but it's also full of modern cafés, resta…

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Gürtel Nightlife

This area consists of bars and restaurants that are located beneath the arches of the railway along the …

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Spittelberg Nightlife

This area is near MuseumsQuartier, and it has lots of interesting bars, restaurants, boutiques and craft shop…

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Museumsquartier Nightlife

This area turns into a good place to go out to some good relaxed cafés and restaurants at night.

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Bermudadreieck Nightlife

The "Bermuda Triangle" area is one of the oldest entertainment areas in Vienna. It includes the spa…

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Donaukanal Nightlife

Area that becomes more popular during summer months, but it's concurred all year round, along the Danube …

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Families

Top things to do in Vienna with kids: Activities and places for the whole family

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Prater - Prater Wien

The Prater is the oldest amusement park in the world. The land was once used as a hunting area, but it w…

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Giant Ferris Wheel - Wiener Riesenrad

The Giant Ferris Wheel is one of the most famous attractions in Vienna. It has beautiful views of the ci…

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Schönbrunn Zoo - Tiergarten Schönbrunn

Tiergarten Schönbrunn is the zoo that's located in the grounds of Schönbrunn Palace. It…

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Schönbrunn Palace

The Schönbrunn Palace is a complex of the Baroque building and gardens that used to be the Summer reside…

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Spanish Riding School - Spanische Hofreitschule

The Spanish Riding School is the oldest riding school in the world and it's known because of their famous…

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Burggarten

The Burggarten was created as a private park for the Imperial Family in 1818, opening to the public…

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Need To Know

Practical information & general advice to prepare your trip

Introduction


Vienna is the capital of Austria, but throughout history is …

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Dangers & precautions


Vienna isn't a dangerous city, but as in every touristic …

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Local opening times


Most shops open from 9:00 to 19:30 during the week …

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How to Move around


Walk as much as you can so you take in …

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Events

Shows, festivals, traditions, markets, concerts or cultural exhibitions

Tailored Travel Planning

Plan your trip with a Local hero that will create tailored daily itineraries based on your interests and needs

Uniq Guides

Squeeze your time, discover hidden gems, eat & drink where locals do

About the author

Miguel

Passionate of this amazing city, I try to photograph and explore as much as I can of it, any time I can.

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Reviews

Eli

Miguel made a great guide, gave us good advice, attended and resolved all our doubts making our visit to Vienna a great experience. Without a doubt very recommendable.


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