Vienna, Austria

Travel date October 2021

WARNING: There are no kangaroos in Austria

Welcome to AUSTRIA, not Australia. Don’t expect to see any kangaroos crossing the street. You are about to explore the birthplace of classical music and the home to incredible artistic culture. Welcome to Wien! (Which is German for Vienna)

Transportation

Vienna is conveniently connected by several lines of trams, metros, and buses. It is super easy to navigate, just buy a ticket in the station or download the WienMobil app and buy tickets electronically. You can even take a bus from the airport to the city center.

Museums and Culture

Stop by Museum Quartier and pick from the assortment of museums that Vienna has to offer.

Art and Music

  • Kunsthistorisches Museum (Art Museum)

  • Beethoven Museum

  • Haus der Musik (Music Museum)

  • Vienna State Opera

History

  • Jewish Museum

  • Sigmund Freud Museum

  • Naturhistorisches Museum

  • Belvedere Museum: Summer residence for Austrian princes in the 1600’s

Architecture

  • Schönbrunn Palace

  • Hofburg Palace

  • St. Stephen’s Cathedral

  • Rathaus: Town Hall

View of Peterskirche Church with horse carriage
Peterskirche Church

Stroll through Town

  • The first district: Be sure to take a walk through the first district and enjoy the architecture that Vienna has to offer.

  • Donaukanal: When the weather is pleasant, take a stroll along the river. There are plenty of bars and restaurants along the river to relax with your friends.

  • Schonbrunn Gardens: While touring the palace, be sure to stop by the beautiful gardens. See the blooming flowers during the spring!

Street view of Vienna
Street View of Vienna

For the Kids

  • Prater: Looking for a fun activity for the family to enjoy? Look no more. Stop by Vienna’s amusement park. Free entry, but you will need to pay for the rides and attractions. Loads of fun for all ages! Just a short train ride outside of the city center.

  • Kino am Dach: A cinema on the roof of a library! Super fun for everyone during the summer season.

Restaurant Hub

Vienna offers an assortment of restaurants for everyone’s likes and dietary restrictions. Be sure to jump into the coffee culture by spending some time in a coffee shop. The following recommendations come from a local Wiener. Whatever your craving may be, I’m sure that Vienna will satisfy your needs.

Brunch

  • Rama Siri

  • Café Telegraph Wien

  • Hildebrandt Café

  • Chez Bernard Restaurant et Bar (fancy brunch)

Traditional Viennese Cafe

  • Café Prückel

Traditional Austrian food

  • Die Heimat des Schnitzels (Can’t leave Austria without trying a schnitzel!)

  • Glacis Beisl

It’s Wine O’clock Somewhere

Mayer am Nussberg: If you have some extra time to kill on your trip, or you are a big wine fan, be sure to take a day trip to the wine region of Vienna. You can get there by tram, but you will have to walk the last part up a hill. Don’t worry; there is an amazing view waiting for you at the top.