✈️What to do in Vienna from 1 to 5 days in the city

A true imperial gem, the Austrian capital offers attractions for fans of architecture, nature, history, music and much more. Check out what to do in Vienna and tips on sights, restaurants and accommodation.

Vienna, the capital of Austria, is undoubtedly a perfect destination for those who love grandeur, history and music. there is a lot what to do in vienna, and you can check here for tips on the main attractions.

Despite not being as well known to Brazilians as other capitals, the city of Viena Austria It is one of the biggest tourist attractions in Europe.

The former capital of the gigantic Austro-Hungarian empire was the city of the Habsburgs. The impressive buildings and wide avenues show this well.

To improve, Austria and the Austrians take very good care of the “jewel of the empire”. Vienna is one of the cleanest cities, with the most manicured parks and buildings, in Europe.

Also, it is a very safe city. It is no wonder that it is constantly at the top of the rankings of the best city to live in. Certainly a perfect destination for those who enjoy palaces and castles, but also for those who like to be close to nature.

If this is your first time in the city, it is worth following these tips on what to do in Vienna if you have 1 to 5 days in the city:

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What to do in 1 day in the city
What to do on the 2nd day in the city
What to do on the 3rd day in Vienna
What to do on the 4rd day in Vienna
What to do on the 5nd day in the city
Where to stay in Vienna
What you need to know BEFORE traveling

Map of two Tourist Points

Below you will find a map with all the points that we will talk about in the post for you to locate yourself:

What to do in Vienna in 1 day

movie couple before dawn, which makes a one-day itinerary in Vienna.

So you only have one day to enjoy the wonders of this imperial capital? Yes, it is possible to enjoy Vienna in just 24 hours. But some choices will have to be made, of course.

The good news is that public transport in the city is excellent. I mean, you can travel all over Vienna using the same day ticket.

Wiener Liener, which is the company that takes care of public transport, has an app for iPhone and Android. With it, you can buy your public transport ticket in a simple way and always keep it on your cell phone. Okay, now you're ready to tour the city!

>> Also read our post Vienna Tourist Points – 17 Attractions You Need to Know

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What to do in Vienna from 1 to 5 days in the city

Schonbrunn Palace

If you only have one day, the tip is to start straight with the Schonbrunn Palace. This was the summer residence of the Habsburgs.

In addition to the palace itself, the area surrounding it is sensational. There are several gardens, fountains and even a zoo. But not just any zoo: the vienna zoo It is the oldest still in operation in the world.

Be sure to go back to the palace to enjoy the gardens at the back of it and, if you feel like it, go up to the Gloriette, the elevated part of the land. The view is incredible.

How to get to Schönbrunn Palace: It's super simple to get there by metro, just get off at Schönbrunn station on line 4 (green). Then follow the tourist trail (the well-signposted path) to the 18th century palace.

What to do in Vienna from 1 to 5 days in the city — Start the day at Schönbrunn Palace – Photo: Photo by **Edith Leigh** by **Pexels**

vienna center

Also known as the first district. Leaving Schönbrunn, head back to the metro.

It is worth mentioning that Vienna's subways, as well as buses and trams (common rail trams in Europe), do not have a turnstile. Sometimes there are inspectors checking passengers' tickets. So, don't lose yours and don't forget to validate it if necessary.

At Schönbrunn station, take the underground towards Heiligenstadt and get off at Karlskirche station. In German “kirsche” means church and, leaving the station, the reason for the name will be very obvious.

A Karlskirche it is one of the most beautiful churches in Vienna, well worth the stop. For classical music fans, there are always concert options going on there.

Now, the rest of the day yields a beautiful walk. Leaving the square where the Karlskirche is, it is possible to do everything on foot.

Most of the most beautiful buildings, including the Town hallthe Austrian Parliament building and Vienna State Opera, are on the same street and surroundings.

Another option is to take one of the cable cars that run along the Ringstrasse, there are specific trams for tourism that make a circular route.

Finally, finish the tour by visiting the Catedral Stephansdom, in the city center. It is possible to buy tickets to go up to the top of the cathedral and enjoy the beautiful view, which is definitely worth it.

Nearby, be sure to go to the Hotel Sacher Wien, where you can experience the traditional Sachertorte. The recipe was created in 1832 in Vienna and features chocolate and apricot jam. It's love it or hate it, but you definitely have to try it.

Where to eat on day 1 in Vienna

A good suggestion for those who start the day at Schönbrunn is close to the palace, really. O Brandauer's beer hall It's a great restaurant that, despite being in a tourist area, doesn't have exorbitant prices. In addition, you can eat very typical Austrian food and enjoy the meal in an outdoor patio.

At night, those who only have one day can enjoy the restaurant Figlmüller, one of the most traditional and famous for the schnitzel. This is perhaps one of the most typical dishes in Austria, and it is made with a very thin piece of breaded meat. Order it with potato salad and don't even dare order it with fries, if you want to be very traditional.

It's definitely worth going to Figlmüller, but in high season the place fills up. So don't forget to book a few days in advance, especially for weekend nights.

What to do in Vienna in 2 days

Got another day in town? So, after making your first day itinerary, also include this schedule for your second day in Vienna:

Palace Belvedere

With two days, our tip is to visit the other beautiful palace in the city, the Belvedere. In Baroque style, with beautiful gardens, it is certainly one of the biggest attractions in the city. Especially for art lovers, as the Belvedere museum has a collection of works by Austrian artist Gustav Klimt.

Naschmarkt

Before late afternoon, take the U4-green metro line (yes, the same as Karlsplatz and Schönbrunn) and this time get off at Naschmarkt. There, you will come across a huge street market.

There are more than 100 stalls and kiosks (including Brazilian food!) and countless spices. The market has its origins in the 16th century and visiting it is practically a trip around the gastronomic world.

Hofburg, the residence of emperors

Finally, be sure to visit the Hofburg, the baroque palace that was the official residence of the empire. Anyone who has visited the Habsburg summer palaces can imagine the grandeur of the official residence of the emperors.

Currently, the building serves as the residence and workplace of the President of Austria and has several wings.

For those who can't resist a library, Vienna has the National Library of Austria, the largest in the country with more than 12 million books. Also, the building itself – located in one of the wing of the Hofburg, is stunning. It's worth a visit if you want that “Beauty and the Beast library” feeling. No exaggerations.

The entire ticket to enter the main hall costs 8 euros per adult, but there are several discount options and different values. Don't forget to check the website.

Where to eat on day 2 in Vienna

At lunchtime, there are several options of restaurants and kiosks in the Naschmarkt. But be careful that there are also a lot of super expensive things, since the region is very touristy. Most kiosks have ok prices, but restaurants usually charge the famous tourist price.

If you want to eat sitting in the region, our tip is the Savoy Cafe. In addition to great service and good options for lighter meals, the cafe itself is beautiful. It is worth remembering that Vienna is the city of cafes, and the Viennese for over a century has a tradition of frequenting them.

A suggestion for the late afternoon/evening is to go to a this year. Heurigers are to wine what a beer garden is to beer, practically. They are places that produce their own wine and are very traditional. Not everyone knows, but Vienna is proud of the local wine.

Leaving the city center, it is already possible to find large vineyards and the best heurigers are there. One suggestion is to Mayer am Pfarrplatz, which has typical decor, great food and a beautiful and traditional outdoor area. In addition to, of course, delicious wines.

What to do in Vienna in 3 days

Have you completed your 1st and 2nd day in Vienna with the above tips? Now let's go to the recommendations of what to do in Vienna in 3 days:

Prater

On the third day, if you haven't snapped in a moment before, it's time to go to the Prater.

O Prater it is a huge public amusement park that is on the other side of the river Danube. Admission is free, but if you want to go to the toys, each one has specific values.

Certainly an unmissable place for those who like amusement parks. But even those who prefer tranquility will appreciate the famous Ferris wheel, the vienna ferris wheel, with stunning views of the city.

You can definitely spend all day at the Prater. Even because the park itself is a huge complex with lakes, dog park (yes!), restaurants and even a golf club.

How to get to Prater: To get there, just take the U2 (purple) metro line and get off at the Messe-Prater station.

Museums in Vienna

Near the park you will also find two landmark buildings designed by Friedensreich Hundertwasser. The Austrian architect had a very peculiar modern style.

The museum Art House Vienna and the most original houses in Vienna, the Hundertwasser house, are great examples of this.

By the way, those who like art will enjoy visiting the Albertina museum, in the center. Formerly (more) a Habsburg palace, today it has 20th century art and classical collections.

To combine architecture and art, nothing better than a visit to the MuseumsQuartier and region, an area with some of the most important museums in the city. For example, the Natural History Museumthe Mumok – of contemporary art, and the Museum of Art History.

Another of the city's main museums is the Empress Sissi Museum, as Empress Elisabeth, wife of Emperor Franz Joseph, is known in Austria. he stays in Hofburg Palace and brings a true collection about the height of the Austrian empire and what it is like to live as an empress.

Where to eat on day 3 in Vienna

At Prater, it's best not to eat anything too heavy, especially if you go for the rides. The tip is to try the typical foods that are sold at the kiosks themselves. For example, langos, which is a kind of typically Hungarian fried bread. It sounds strange, but it's pure success.

At night, if you want something less Austrian, Vienna is one of the cities that has a Hard Rock Cafe. It's a guarantee of generous portions that will please all types of people. But if you prefer something very traditional, the city's cafes are beautiful and majestic. One suggestion is the Café Hawelka.

What to do in Vienna in 4 days

In three days, it was possible to get to know the main tourist attractions of Viena Austria, is not? Now let's include some extra tips for you, who are almost becoming a local in the city ?

Day trips and Cruises on the Danube River

For your fourth day, the tip is to enjoy the Danube River. The river is the second largest in Europe and of immense importance in the region.

In addition to Austria, he passes through countries such as Hungary, Serbia, Croatia and Germany. There are several options to enjoy the river, the most common are cruises between the countries crossed by it. Also, if you go on a day trip in Bratislava, for example, you can go along the river.

#StayHip: who wants to go to the capital of Slovakia, the best thing is to go by boat, to enjoy the trip on the river, but return by bus, which is much cheaper and faster.

Bratislava is a beautiful city, possible to visit in just one day and relatively cheap. Both the bus station and the boat leave you on the side of the historic center, so you can enjoy it alone with peace of mind.

Copa Beach, the beach in Vienna on the Danube River

In addition to being a great “means” of transport, the river is still a cultural and social center in Vienna. There, you will find several bars.

By the way, a special point for Brazilians: the area of bars near the Danube is known as Copa Cagrana, or Copa Beach. Yes, in honor of the carioca beach.

There, in the summer you will find bars, kiosks, fake beaches (but with sand!), water attractions and lots of people. You can rent pedal boats, bicycles, skateboards and even small boats.

In addition, for those who like to party, the region is full of great options. In other words, practically a beach in this country that has no outlet to the sea.

Even out of season, it is worth visiting the river, which is one of the most important in terms of world history. All this within easy reach of the U1 red subway line. You can get off at the station Donauinsel and walk across the bridge and then along the shore. The tour itself is wonderful, with great views of the river and the city.

donaupark

In addition to CopaBeach, the island in the middle of the Donau (that's the name of the Danube in German) has the so-called donaupark. The huge green area has beautiful flower gardens, a lake and lots of people playing sports or just enjoying nature.

But the most important thing is the danube tower. At 250 meters tall, this iconic tower is the tallest in Austria and is among the 75 tallest in the world. From there, on a clear day, you can see the hills that surround Vienna, as well as much of the city.

What to eat on day 4 in Vienna

During the day, without a doubt, the suggestion is one of the bars on the edge of the river, in CopaBeach. Take advantage of the sea and beach climate and try one of the Greek restaurants in the region, such as Tavern Socrates or Sea and sun.

One of the great advantages of Vienna is precisely that it is a city full of immigrants. So, there is no shortage of traditional restaurants from all over the world.

At night, for those who want something a little more romantic, the suggestion is the tower restaurant, which is at the top of the DonauTurm (the Danube tower). The place serves typical Austrian food in a modern and elegant atmosphere.

The great highlight of the Turm Restaurant is the 360º views for visitors, as it rotates. So, you can have a quiet dinner, as you will definitely have the best view in the house. Just don't forget to make reservations, especially for weekend nights, in advance.

What to do in Vienna in 5 days

On your fifth and final day in Vienna, it's a good idea to enter buildings that you haven't had time to get to know in depth. So if you fell in love with Schönbrunn and want to know everything about the history of the palace, for example, invest in a guided tour (or audio guide). This goes for all the attractions and museums that you didn't have time to see more calmly.

But who prefers to know something new, the Vienna's parks are sensational.

city Park

You have already visited the Prater and the Danube park, which are two of the main ones. But another unmissable suggestion is the city Park.

This park is much smaller than the Donau or the Prater, but it earns several points for its elegance. In English style, the park is crossed by a river with ducks and swans.

In summer the walk is full of flowers and in winter the white snow on the lawns enchants. In addition, there are 19th century bridges and structures that are worth a photo.

How to check out the Stadtpark: To get there, it's super easy. Just take the old U4 (green) war line of the subway and get off at Stadtpark station. That simple.

Augarten and Vienna cemeteries

Another traditional park is the Augarten, in Baroque style and with a palace inside. The park has several play areas for children, as well as periodic events, which makes it very lively, even in winter.

That's where you'll find the famous Vienna Boys' Choir, or the Vienna Boys Choir. The choir is one of the most renowned in the world, and was founded in 1498. The boys live and study in the palace located in the park.

Another green area that receives many visitors, despite not being a park, is the Vienna Central Cemetery. The cemetery is the second largest in Europe, with around 330.000 graves. The first person to be buried there was Jakob Zelzer in November 1874 and his tomb still exists (group 0, row 0, number 1).

Although a little morbid, the visit brings a lot of Austria's history, with the cemetery divided into religions, and some impressive graves. It was there that the city of music buried many of its main composers, such as Beethoven who, despite being German, lived and died in Vienna.

Mozart, who was born and died in Austria, is buried in St. Marx Cemetery, which is close to the central cemetery.

sunset in Kahlenberg

To end the day with more excitement, go watch the sunset from the top of Kahlenberg, a hill located in the famous Vienna woods, or woods of Vienna.

The forested area in the southwest of the Austrian capital has several species of animals and plants, as well as some traditional vineyards. And, you already know, right? Where there are vineyards in Vienna, there are heurigers to enjoy wine and eat good homemade food.

What to eat on day 5 in Vienna

During the day, strolling through the streets of Vienna or enjoying one of the beautiful parks of the capital, it's time to try another traditional dish. In the case, the sausage, or sausage.

In addition to the kebab stalls, what else is on the streets are the sausage stand, kiosks that sell various types of sausages. Two are the most traditional: frankfurter, which despite being named after a German city is very common in Vienna, and käsekrainer, which is a fat sausage stuffed with cheese.

In either one, eat it with senf, which is mustard, on hot dog-style bread, or with the traditional Austrian bread, semmel.

At night, go make friends with the locals at heuriger Weinschenke the Blue Nos’n, located in the west of Vienna, close to the city forest. There, at super affordable prices, you can have a delicious wine while enjoying the outdoor tables.

What to do in Vienna in Summer

Summer is the time when the city boils (sometimes almost literally) in Vienna. In June, the Danube Island Festival, one of the biggest free festivals in the world.

Throughout the summer the city has events. The area in front of Town hall it is full of restaurants from all over the world and outdoor tables and chairs.

CopaBeach? Yes, it gets crowded. For those who like open events, this is a great time to visit the city.

In addition, the days are longer, which guarantees more time for sightseeing. After all, the sun sets only after 20:30 pm.

What to do in Vienna in Winter

In winter, the short days and the cold can discourage even the most agitated of visitors. However, December is the month of Christmas fairs in Vienna. The city is all alive and glowing with Christmas decorations (and, yes, full of visitors!).

It is worth visiting the Christmas fairs, without a doubt. There are several and each one has its special feature. From an incredible view on Karlskirche, to an ice skating rink at Town hall or a more local climate in Spittelberggasse. Choose your favorite glühwein (mulled wine) and party!

Where to stay in Vienna

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As it is an extremely touristy city, there is no shortage of hotel options in Vienna.

For those who want to spend less, the Wombat’s Hostel Vienna ($) offers shared or private rooms. There are two units in the city, Naschmarkt is right in front of the market and the U4-green metro station. Rates in shared beds from R$ 110* without breakfast.

Those who want more luxury, but still in a medium price range, can stay at Austria Trend Parkhotel Schoenbrunn ($$), with beautiful imperial-style rooms and an excellent location. Rates from R$560* without breakfast.

Prefer a 5 star in the city center? So check out the Le Meridien Vienna ($$$) , with amazing amenities and right halfway between Museumsquartier and Karlsplatz. Rates from R$1.140* without breakfast.

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What you NEED to know BEFORE going to Vienna

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2) Have you booked your hosting?

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3) Travel Insurance for Vienna is MANDATORY:

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