Vienna attractions guide den vtoroj. Sights of Vienna in one day. Hundertwasser House and Vienna Gasometers

Friends, good day everyone!

Having overcome teenage fever, full of narcissism and instability, I realized that all these "Paris in 3 hours" And "All of Gaudí in half a day" will not lead to anything good.

Torment yourself and those around you with the desire to see everything and everyone for short term your trip - this is at least stupid. After all, the phrase “All of Vienna in 1 day” is just as meaningless as the expressions “All of Leo Tolstoy in one brochure” or "All Santa Barbara episodes on one disc" .

Vienna is infinitely beautiful and rich. Entering one of the palaces or art museums you can disappear there for a couple of days . Card only Vienna Card offers you entry to about 60 museums in the city. How are you going to explore all this property, both inside and out, in a matter of days and even hours?

If you have at least a week left, then you can already slow down and enjoy life - you are lucky. But what should we do, who unknowingly took 1-2-3 days to get to know Vienna?

Right! Do all the basic work at home so that you can travel behave in a disciplined manner and not a little hardy.

Here I will outline our option cultural recreation Here. So, what to see in Vienna in 1 day?

There will be a lot of material, so hang in there!

The last couple of months I have been quite busy preparing to change my maritime documents, as well as planning trips to and. The visit to Vienna was an unplanned surprise, both for my wife and for me personally. I didn’t have time to fill out squared notebooks, use official resources or review thematic material.

I literally prepared on the road on my knees. Moreover, I had to take into account not only my own wishes, but also the demands of my wife. Without proper preparation, we would not have gone further than the Belvedere and St. Stephen's Cathedral.

In order to behave competently in expensive and incredibly diverse Vienna and not miss anything, you in any case need some kind of guide or guide . Which, in any case, will have to be modified and adapted to suit you.

If you don’t want to wander around with your GPS at the ready, look for a non-standard local guide on that website.

If you don't agree to this, then just buy yourself a ticket to hop-on-hop-off buses for 1-2 days and let strangers tell you what to visit in Vienna.

Once we’ve sorted this out, we move on to those attractions where we personally managed to take selfies.

Belvedere Palace Complex

A large park area with a lake, on which two palaces, the Upper and Lower Belvedere, are located. The palace complex was erected at the beginning of the 1st century as the summer residence of the Austrian commander Prince Eugene of Savoy.

It was here in the palace, which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, that the declaration of independence of Austria was signed on May 15, 1955.

Today, on the territory of the Upper Belvedere, the Lower Belvedere and the Belvedere 21 building, exhibitions of Austrian art from the Middle Ages to the present are held.

The Upper Belvedere hosts a permanent exhibition of works Gustav Klimt , for which pilgrims from all over the world come here.

How to get there

The complex is very well located at a distance of 600 m from the central railway. Vienna train station. This short distance can be covered on foot or by traveling 1 stop on any tram going in this direction.

Due to such a modest size of its territory, the historical park acquired several entrances and exits from its territory: the upper one, 2 entrances on the sides of the Upper Belvedere and another entrance at the Lower Belvedere. So your route can be planned intelligently without having to return to your starting position.

The nearest metro stations to the park are Südtiroler Platz(station) and Karlsplatz(St. Charles's Cathedral). Or travel by tram from the center number 71 and D.

Upper Belvedere: daily 9.00 – 18.00, and on Friday until 21.00

Lower Belvedere: daily 10.00 – 18.00, and on Friday until 21.00

Belvedere 21: Wednesday - Sunday 11.00 - 18.00, and on Wednesday and Friday until 21.00

Combined ticket – 25€
Lower and Upper Belvedere – 22€
Upper Belvedere – 16€
Lower Belvedere – 14€
Belvedere 21 – 8€

Official site belvedere.at.

Exhibits and what to see

Friends, I admit honestly that I am not a fan modern way staining pristine sheets with unbalanced brushstrokes. Therefore on "schizopainting" I didn’t want to look at all. My wife went to the Belvedere purely to see Klimt, so due to time limits and conservative tastes, we chose only the Upper Belvedere for inspection.

Several thematic exhibitions: impressionism, classicism, baroque, Klimt and temporary exhibitions are located on 3 floors. But if you need all the salt, then you can also skip the 0th and 2nd and concentrate on the 1st floor.

In addition to Klimt's paintings, there are several more very interesting works by Austrian artists , as well as sculptures made of marble, wood and metal.

Of course, the compositions of the flights of stairs, the ceiling delights and the arched openings of the palace itself are pleasantly pleasing. The feeling of unity with beauty comes at the entrance and does not let go until the souvenir shop.

The souvenirs here are mostly related to Klimt. Something unique, but there are also things that have already been replicated in all souvenir shops in Vienna. By the way, I didn’t notice a big difference in price between souvenirs here and on the street. Therefore, if you like something, feel free to take it.

Good to know

To pass the time of the visit, we ran here in the evening immediately after arriving from the railway. station. There were no problems with this, since we calmly left our backpack and suitcase on wheels in the wardrobe.

Have already started near the palace preparations for Christmas , so after the palace was closed at 18.00, we still had time to hang out in the park for a while enjoying hot mulled wine.

The D tram stop is very close to the right wing of the Upper Belvedere. It will take you to the very center in ten minutes, and then there’s the Opera, the Hofburg and hello Vienna!

Hofburg Palace

An incomparably great and grandiose palace complex that occupies a good part of the Inner City.

The Hofburg was used as the residence of Austrian rulers even before the Habsburgs. According to historians, already in the 13th century there was a medieval castle and chapel. After the accession of the Habsburg dynasty to the throne, the palace grew with each new ruler. So over the entire period, about 20 new palaces and almost as many other buildings and buildings appeared here.

I have heard that every new ruler of the Habsburg dynasty preferred to live not in the chambers of his predecessor, but in his own.

What is there for tourists to visit today? Bend your fingers:

Imperial stables
National Library of Austria
Court Burgtheater
Imperial Treasury
Palace silver collection
Butterfly House
Palm Pavilion
St. Michael's Church
Church of St. Augustine
Capuchin Cathedral
Neuburg with its several museums

Just visiting all these museums and palaces will take you at least 2 days, and maximum 4. Therefore, you need to somehow navigate and choose something.

How to get there

Hofburg Castle occupies a central position. Considering its size of several blocks, and even more with parks and squares, you can get to it from three metro stations at once: Volkstheater, Herrengasse And Karlsplatz.

For tram lovers, the gate should serve as a reference point Burgtor and stop Burgring. Trams stop here and circle around completely or partially. Ring around the Old Town, where there used to be ramparts and fortification walls.

Numbers 1,2, 71 and D will suit you. You can also take a ride for 9 € on the tourist Vienna Tram Ring, which will turn your head with its looping route around the inner city.

Opening hours, tickets and official website

Here, of course, you can’t figure it out without a check. You have already seen the whole range of museums and attractions, and to say something intelligible about all of them, even 3 articles are not enough. Therefore, only about the main thing.

The main exhibition is Imperial Apartments, Sisi Museum and inspection imperial silver collections and porcelain (about 150,000 items, just for a moment).

Opening hours: daily from 9:00 to 17:30 (ticket office closes 1 hour earlier)

Ticket price 13.90/8.20€ ( children's ticket from 6 to 18 years old). The price includes an audio guide.
Vienna Card discount 1€.
Every day there is a tour in English at 14:00 for an additional 3€

You can also save a little by purchasing Sisi Ticket behind 29.90/18.00€ , which will give you the opportunity to visit all the above-mentioned Hofburg exhibitions, get on the Grand Tour of the second Habsburg palace - Schönbrunn and gawk at the imperial furniture collection ( Hofmobiliendepot).

This way you save a couple of euros + you can visit the furniture museum for free.

Official site hofburg-wien.at
Tickets for the royal attractions can be purchased on this website imperial-austria.at

Exhibits and what to see

So, early in the morning we managed to rush before the Chinese crowd arrived at the entrance to the main exhibition: tableware, the Sisi Museum and the imperial halls. This is a very popular site among all tourists, so I recommend starting there right from 9 am.

At the entrance we were given 1 ticket for two, so there was a hitch when passing through the turnstile. The same ticket must be applied twice so that both people can enter.

You will be given an audio guide with you in almost any language. We took Russian.

The review begins with rooms lined with glazed boxes where all types of silverware . What is there? At first, it may seem boring, but with the hum of the audio guide and the brilliant aura of the place, time will pass unnoticed.

After this you go up to the 2nd floor in chambers of the Empress of Bavaria with the affectionate name Sissy. The Austrians are slightly obsessed with their empress and consider her no less popular than the artist Klimt.

In total, just under 10 rooms are dedicated to the Empress, where you will see her personal belongings, jewelry, dresses, sports equipment and even personal compartment carriage for traveling.

Again, I thought what could be interesting about delving into someone else's life. But no. Everything was very fascinating and, as for me, what emerged was a not so sinless image of the Austro-Hungarian ruler.

Photography is prohibited either here or in the imperial chambers. Well... maybe very carefully.

Let's go further royal chambers . Everything is like all nobles and visiting emperors. Almost the same chambers as in Sweden and in Russia. Elegant and rich. Bedrooms, offices, dining room.

And for a snack, there’s a souvenir shop. By the way, it was here that the prices for souvenirs seemed humane to me and certainly not more expensive than in street shops. We even regretted that we had not stinted here in peace and comfort, and not on the noisy tourist streets.

Good to know

Knowing that the size of the palace complex defies any description, calculate in advance where the entrances and exits to the museums you need are located. You can get to the entrance to the main exhibition from the square Michaelerplatz, and through the courtyard In der Burg .

For groups and visitors with online tickets the entrance is right in the courtyard with the monument to Kaiser Franz II, and for individual visitors without tickets the entrance will be slightly to the right under the arch.

In addition to the main attraction, there is also Hofburg treasury (Weltiche und Geistliche Shatzkammer) and New Palace (Neue Burg) with the Ephesus Museum, a collection of medieval weapons, the Papyri Museum and a collection of musical instruments.

And for those who don’t have enough, you can look into Spanish Riding School (Spanische Hofreitschule), and the imperial crypt (Kapuzinekloster) and Church of St. Augustine (Augustinekiche). But we haven’t gotten there yet, and in 1-2 days, I think it’s unlikely you’ll get there either.

The official website and tickets are already here separately for each attraction.

Museum of Art History Vienna

Another extremely important and interesting object. All possible art is brought together here, from art galleries to Egyptian sarcophagi and unique skillful objects made of metal, ivory and marble.

Even if out of all the museums in Vienna you visit only this one, it will already be a good start for you and undoubtedly a pleasure. The ecstasy begins outside and turns into silent shock when you get inside.

In fact the building itself is huge marble staircase and the amazingly beautiful ceiling with stucco and sculptures struck me much more than the interior of the popular Austrian National Library.

How to get there

The building is located on Maria Teresa Square opposite its twin Museum of Natural History. Between them you will find the most beautiful monument the already mentioned empress and a Christmas village with souvenirs and delicacies.

For reference, keep the name in mind Museumplatz and as landmarks the new Habsburg palace Neue Burg And Museumquartier. All these objects are located in the southeastern section of the inner city ring.

There are 2 metro stations nearby Museumquartier And Volkstheater. For trams, remember the Burgring stop, where trams 1, 2, 71 and D will take you.

Since we lived in a very good location, it was a 5-minute walk from our hotel to the museum.

Opening hours, tickets and official website

The museum is open daily from 10:00 to 18:00, and on Thursdays until 21:00

A regular ticket costs 15€ ( can be bought online)
Museum ticket + Bruegel – 20€
Museum + Habsburg Treasury – 20€
Museum + Visit to the Spanish Horse School – 23€
Museum ticket + Leopold Museum – 24€
Imperial carriages – 9.50€
Annual ticket to 7 museums at once - 44€

Annual Pass - this is unlimited access to several museums at once, including my goal - the museum of weapons and musical instruments). By the way, children under 19 years old do not need a ticket!

If you have any questions, take a look at the official website khm.at

Exhibits and what to see

It’s already difficult for me to set boundaries for you and I can immediately say that art lovers will get lost here for at least half a day.

Even during our visit, given the strict time management, we were unable to correctly calculate the time of our stay.

The fact is that until January 2019 there is a temporary Bruegel exhibition(Bruegel) where they are allowed only in certain time intervals of 20 minutes. When purchasing tickets a little later than 10 o'clock, the next interval was at 12:50.

Well, who will wait 2.5 hours to get to the exhibition? But in vain! We left the museum at 12:45, which, as you understand, would have been just right for us to visit the exhibition of this famous artist.

Where have we been stuck for so long? Write down:

Vienna Cabinet of Curiosities
Collection of Greek and Roman Antiquity
Egyptian and Middle Eastern collection
Picture gallery of rooms for 30
Collection of coins
Temporary exhibitions

Good to know

Be sure to take a map of the area and systematically move through the floors. If you get tired, sit down in the cafe on the ground floor to catch your breath. Coffee here, of course, costs 5 euros, but there is no time for saving when all this splendor will crush you to the ground with its monumentality.

According to the pictures. Not here no “pick-and-smear” from 21st century artists. Only classics and true art. Collections in the spirit of the Hermitage and Louvre. So get ready!

And yes, cabinet of curiosities – this is not at all what I imagined after St. Petersburg. This is incredibly beautiful art that cannot be missed!

National Library of Austria

The building of the national library, which turned 650 years old this year, is simply filled with ancient manuscripts, geographical maps, papyri, globes and ancient first books (incunbula). Today the library's collection contains about 7.5 million books.

But tourists are especially delighted by the State Hall , which occupies as many as 2 floors the length of the entire building. Once you get into it, you really lose touch with time and never tire of being amazed at the power and wealth of the Habsburg Empire.

The complex itself was designed and built in 1720-1735.

How to get there

The library building is organically included in the Hofburg palace complex, so their landmarks will be similar. The main entrance will be from Josefplatz Square (Josefplatz), very close to the Spanish Riding School.

The nearest metro station is Herrengasse. Or take the same trams 1, 2, 71 and D to the stop Burgring.

Opening hours, tickets and official website

The library is open every day from 10:00 to 18:00, and on Thursdays until 21:00.

The ticket costs 8€, and children under 19 years old are free. Audio guide 3€ or 5€ if for two.

But Vienna wouldn't be Vienna if there weren't some combination tickets here too.

A ticket to the Library Hall, the Literature Museum, the Papyrus Museum, the Globe Museum and the Esperanzo Language Museum costs 19€.

See more details on the official website onb.ac.at

Exposure and what to see

In fact, visiting the library comes down to admiring the hall, the ceiling, sculptures and bookshelves, which truly represent an incomparable spectacle. If you have time, I recommend taking an audio guide, otherwise you’ll get through everything in 15 minutes.

The most exciting thing here is the megalithic nature of the complex itself and the mesmerizing painting of the building’s dome.

Good to know

Again, I recommend that you figure out the entrances to museums and attractions at home, as it may not be as easy as you think. So I seem to have heeded all the advice of Alexander Filev from course about maps.me, but missed the points.

As a result, knowing that on some days (Thursday) the library is open until 21.00, we were never able to find it main entrance In the evening.

I thought about coming from the rear, but I had to go through Michaelerplatz. In general, it’s a shame, yes!

Albertina – Vienna art gallery

The art gallery is located in the northern wing of the almost endless Hofburg palace complex. Right in front of the entrance, Count Albert, the son-in-law of Empress Maria Theresa, after whom this palace was named, sits on a horse.

Albert seems to be galloping on his horse in the direction of the Vienna Opera, afraid to miss the next performance.

Despite the luxurious interior decoration of the palace and the exterior, made according to all the canons of classicism, the building does not convey the historical spirit of the era , unlike other parts of the Hofburg Palace. There are already fashionable lighting, a glass restaurant and a modern escalator.

But the most interesting thing is inside. You can inspect everything yourself, or maybe join the group.

How to get there

The building is located right next to the Vienna Opera. So if you are traveling by tram, then your stop Opera Karlsplatz, where the same trams 1,2, 71 and D will take you. And the nearest metro station will be Kartner Ring.

Walk around the back of the opera and right in front of you, at a level of several floors, you will see the museum itself and a rider on a horse in front of it. On the left, steps will lead you to the entrance, and on the right there is an escalator.

Opening hours, tickets and official website

The art gallery is open from 10:00 to 18:00, and on Wednesdays and Fridays until 21:00.

By the way, Claude Monet exhibition open from 9:00, so you can start there.

The entrance ticket already costs 16€ (at the end of November we paid 14€). But for Vienna Card holders

Exposure and what to see

The halls of the palace display examples of modern art, but still with a human soul. Here you have Monet with the Impressionists, and Picasso with his cubism and surrealism, Munch and Chagall, Malevich and Renoir.

For those who love painting of the late 19th and early 20th centuries it will be very interesting.

In addition, here you can wander and even take photographs, unlike the Hofburg, in as many as 20 state rooms, which tell the story of the tastes of the upper class of the Habsburg era.

But downstairs on the -1st floor, the creators still managed to sculpt works by incomprehensible miracle artists, whose work is not only not pleasant, but even disgusting to look at. Better skip it.

Good to know

Since our day was very busy, we returned to Albertina closer to 20.00 after a light smoke break at home. Surprisingly, an hour before closing, the gallery was crowded with both individual connoisseurs and entire groups.

Don’t forget that almost at the entrance, but at road level, two historical Cafe Mozart And Zacher, which are located in the hotel building " Sacher».

If you don’t need all these delights, then feel free to join a cheerful company that will gobble up fried sausages near the street stall right there.

Reserve for the future

Friends, it's time to end our long story. As you can see, in almost 1 day we managed to visit 5 top museums, and this does not include visiting cathedrals, the Town Hall and other attractions in the center of Vienna.

I will write about our maneuvers and movement schedule in the article ““.

I almost forgot. This time we visited the interactive museum Time Travel Vienna, about which even my daughter, who is from the category “you won’t surprise me with this,” said: “ Cool«!

The history of Vienna is shown vividly in a modern interpretation, without being boring. Tickets It's better to take it online

What to see in Vienna in 1 day, even if you are passing through the city. the site has prepared the optimal plan for exploring Vienna for those who are determined to see the maximum. What sights to see, where to stay, and what to visit in passing. The main thing is to wear comfortable shoes, because you will have to walk a lot.

Morning in Vienna: Habsburg Palace

It’s best to start a busy day in Vienna with a visit to one of the most beautiful palace and park complexes in Europe - the Royal residence Schönbrunn.

This land, which once belonged to the monastery, was bought by the Habsburgs and was used as a country estate, in the vicinity of which the royals loved to spend time hunting. Over time, the palace became a full-fledged residence, and generations of a powerful dynasty ruled their empire from here.

The complex acquired its modern baroque appearance under Maria Theresa, who was enchanted by Schönbrunn and turned it into a real Garden of Eden.

It was under her that the palace flourished and became the center of social and political life in Vienna. The scale is truly impressive: the palace has 1,441 rooms, 40 of which are open to visitors.

Vienna city center: from Schwedenplatz to St. Stephen's Cathedral

After visiting the palace, you can head to the historical center of Vienna. Once on the metro, take the green line to Schwedenplatz station.

It was this ancient square that laid the foundation modern city. From Schwedenplatz, turn onto the pedestrian street Judengasse to see the age-darkened, modest Romanesque Ruprechtskirche temple, hidden behind the walls of multi-story buildings.

The Church of St. Rupert is considered the oldest in Vienna: the first building was built on this site back in the 9th century. Over the past centuries, it was rebuilt several times, but still retained the laconicism and simplicity of the Romanesque style.

Also inside the church there is a stained glass window dating back to around 1370, and bells from the 13th century. Today, the Ruprechtskirche serves as a platform for cultural events.

Continuing your walk through the old town, head along the Judengasse to the HoerMarkt square. Here, pay attention to another attraction, although not at all obvious.

An unusual clock is located on the covered gallery connecting the two buildings on the square; popularly they are simply called "Anchor". They do not have the usual dial and hands, and the onset of a new hour is announced by successive figures of historical figures of Austria.

Exactly at noon, the real performance begins: all 12 figures follow in turn in a circle, with each person coming out to his own musical accompaniment. Which person corresponds to a certain hour can be seen on the sign under the clock.

Of what is worth seeing in Vienna in 1 day, you cannot ignore main temple cities - St. Stephen's Cathedral, located near “Anker” on the square of the same name. To get there, you need to walk from HoerMarkt along Lichtensteg Street to the intersection with Rothenturmstrasse and, turning right, walk along it for a couple more blocks.

The way we see it today, St. Stephen's Cathedral was built in the 15th century. Before this, there was a Romanesque church on the same site.

The cathedral was seriously damaged during the Second World War. In the spring of 1945, it collapsed due to a fire that spread from shops set on fire by looters. Only thanks to the caring residents of Vienna, the temple was almost completely restored by the year 60.

Fortunately, most of the relics and the most beautiful elements of the cathedral’s interior have been preserved. One of the most revered relics is the Poch Icon of the Mother of God, which is considered miraculous. In addition to it, the cathedral contains the relics of saints and a piece of the tablecloth from the Last Supper.

From Stephansplatz to the Museum Quarter

Almost every major city in the world has a street that is a landmark in itself, and in Vienna it is Graben street.

Translated from German, “graben” means “ditch,” and, as you might guess, a defensive ditch once ran on the site of the modern street. It was dug during Roman rule. In the 13th century, the ditch was filled up, and the street that appeared here was named after old memory.

Today, the Graben is the most prestigious street in the capital with dozens of fashionable shops, cozy cafes and souvenir shops. Even if shopping is not in your plans, it’s nice to just stroll along the Graben, looking at the polished facades of century-old houses.

To the side of the Graben there is a second oldest church Vienna, named after St. Peter. The current baroque temple was built in 1733, but a church has stood on this site since the 4th century.

From the Graben we turn onto another famous Viennese street - Kohlmarkt. Having reached Michaelerplatz square, you will see another beautiful example of Austrian architecture - Hofburg Palace.

It was also once the residence of the Habsburg dynasty, but people lived here winter time. The Hofburg is huge complex various buildings, courtyards and parks. As many rulers have changed in the dynasty, the palace has been completed and rebuilt so many times.

It is curious that this construction epic ended only at the beginning of the 20th century, and if it had not been for the war that broke out in 1938, perhaps it would have continued further. Today, some rooms of the Hofburg are used as the residence of the Austrian President.

If you are planning to see the most interesting things in Vienna in 1 day, then know that you can be stuck in the Hofburg for a long time. Therefore, it is better to limit yourself to the most interesting places. For example, the Imperial Treasury and the National Library.

Of what is worth seeing in Vienna in 1 day, you cannot ignore the world famous Opera theatre. It is located on Albertinaplatz.

You can see all the beauty of the theater and get behind the scenes if you sign up for a tour. They take place almost every day, and even in Russian (if you contact the administration in advance).

The next part of the route will be especially interesting for museum lovers. From Karlsplatz we will continue our walk parallel to the Ringstrasse along the Getreidemarkt street. Literally in 400 meters you will find yourself in Vienna's museum quarter.

There are several museums nearby: the Kunsthalle, the Ludwig Foundation Museum of Modern Art (MUMOK), the Leopold Museum and the ZOOM children's museum. In their halls (except for the children's museum) exhibitions related to contemporary art are displayed.

From the cultural heritage here you can see paintings by Bruegel, Bosch, Raphael, Titian, Monet, from the natural heritage - a dinosaur skeleton, unique species of extinct animals and plants and much more.

Admiring the architecture of Vienna: classical and not quite

From the Museum Quarter, walk forward along Museumsplatz to the intersection with Volksgartenstrasse and turn right. Along the way [after 500 meters] you will see a pompous building in an antique style - this Vienna Parliament.

Opposite the town hall there was another theater, considered the most prestigious German-language theater in Europe. The idea of creating the Burgtheater belonged to Empress Maria Theresa.

To see the next attraction on our Vienna route, you will need to take tram number 1. The stop is easy to find right next to the theater, and you need to go to the Hetzgasse stop.

After getting off the tram, walk a little further forward. We definitely won’t be able to pass by the house we are looking for, because its colored facades, overgrown with trees and grass, will immediately attract attention. This is the creation of the Austrian architect Friedensreich Hundertwasser.

The main idea was to create comfortable housing in the middle big city, where a person could be in harmony with himself and nature. Hundertwasser did not accept the typical concrete boxes of residential high-rise buildings, designing spaces where there would be a minimum of straight lines and angles, but a maximum of light and greenery.

Most of the premises in the house are residential apartments, so it will not be possible to inspect it from the inside. But there is also an architect’s museum here, which anyone can easily visit. The museum is open every day until 6 pm.

Atmospheric evening in Vienna

If you follow the route, you will reach the last point in the evening, and therefore it is better to have a plan for a spectacular end to the day.

To do this, you can again take tram No. 1 and go to a parkPrater- the oldest amusement park in Europe.

After sunset, the attractions look especially impressive, but the last object that is definitely worth seeing in Vienna even in 1 day is the oldest Ferris wheel in Europe. The ticket will cost 10 euros, but the experience is worth it - the evening panorama of Vienna will certainly become one of the most vivid memories of the trip.

Vienna route for 1 day

Although the historical center of Vienna is quite compact, there is a huge number of attractions that are simply physically impossible to cover even in a very detailed article.

Because of this, travelers often miss many of them, which many later regret.

Therefore, it is best to see the city from personal guide or use a ready-made step-by-step route around Vienna for 1 day.

The itinerary is not just a guide to the city, but a ready-made plan for the whole day, which contains everything you need to ensure that you get the most out of your trip to Vienna, even if you come here for a very short visit.

Here's what you'll find in the Route:

Ready and conveniently planned step by step plan for a full day, including more than 30 of Vienna's top attractions.
A PDF version of the route that you can print and take with you or read directly from your smartphone screen
Markers for the maps.me application: you can transfer them to your smartphone in 1 minute, and the route map will be at your fingertips even without the Internet. And to better prepare for the trip, the route also includes a detailed map in Google Maps.
Recommendations for an application with high-quality and free audio tours of Vienna, in order to do without live guides altogether
What food to try in Vienna and where is the best place to do it [selection of establishments from local guides along the route]
Secret places that most travelers pass by
5 observation decks for you to do best photos as a keepsake
Detailed operating hours of attractions
A selection of free and budget excursions in Vienna, as well as contacts of a trusted individual guide.

The route will help you save a lot in Vienna and see all the most important things in 1 day without overpayments. If Vienna is just one of the points on your trip to Europe, then the authors of the guide also have the most useful routes in Prague, Budapest and Berlin.

In Russian with the best guides.

Most of Vienna's attractions are in the listed Inner City World Heritage UNESCO. In this article you will find a description of two walking routes through the historical center of Vienna. Print out the map and go explore on your own the history and architecture of one of the most beautiful cities in Europe.

Walking around Vienna. The first day

Map walking route in Vienna No. 1

1, 2. From Vienna State Opera(Opernring 2) follow the pedestrian street Kärntnerstraße towards business card cities - St. Stephen's Cathedral(Stephansplatz).

3. Find Mozart's house(Domgasse 5), in which the composer lived from 1784 to 1787.

4. Pass the Graben street with the Plague Column and the Joseph and Leopold fountains, turn onto the Kohlmarkt shopping street towards the palace Hofburg(Heldenplatz). Once upon a time the Hofburg was medieval fortress, then the palace of the Habsburg family, now it houses the residence of the President of Austria.

5. Cross the Heldenplatz Heroes' Square, in its northwestern part it opens beautiful view to the Parliament, the Town Hall and the Burgtheater. Pass through the Burgtor gate and the Burgring ring towards Kunsthistorisches Museum The Kunsthistorisches Museum (Maria-Theresien-Platz), opposite it is the Natural History Museum, in the center is a monument to Empress Maria Theresa. Tickets to Vienna museums online

6. Across the road is Museum Quarter(MQ), including Leopold Museum, Museum of Modern Art, Kunsthalle, Zoom.

7. Continue along the Getreidemarkt towards the golden dome of the house Secession(Friedrichstraße 12). This building is outstanding architectural monument Austrian Art Nouveau.

8. Take the underground passage under the Karlsplatz to the Künstlerhaus and the Vienna Philharmonic Wiener Musikverein(Musikvereinsplatz 1).

9. From here you can see the Catholic Church Karlskirche(Karlsplatz), built in the Baroque style, and the adjacent Vienna Museum Karlsplatz.

10, 11. Follow Lothringerstraße towards the building Konzerthaus(Lothringerstraße 20), walk through the City Park Stadtpark, where there are monuments to Johann Strauss, Franz Schubert and other outstanding personalities.

12. Cross the Schubertring Park roundabout and go to the Music House Haus der Musik(Seilerstätte 30), it houses an interactive sound museum.

13. At the end of the route, return to Kärntnerstraße and go through Albertinaplatz to the Albertina Gallery Albertina(Albertinaplatz 1). IN former palace Duke Albert von Sachsen-Teschen has collected one of the world's most significant collections of graphics.

Walking around Vienna. Second day

Vienna Walking Route Map No. 2

1. The route starts in the park Burggarten(Josefsplatz 1), which contains statues of Mozart, Goethe and Franz Josef.

2. Walk past the Hofburg Palace to Heroes' Square Heldenplatz(Burgring), in the center of the square there are bronze monuments to Prince Eugene of Savoy and Archduke Charles. The nearby Volksgarten park is famous for its statue of Empress Sisi.

3. Cross Ringstraße to the building (Dr.-Karl-Renner-Ring 3) and the sculpture of Pallas Athena with a fountain decorating it.

4. Through another city park, Rathauspark, with fountains, statues and exotic trees, approach the building Town Halls(Friedrich-Schmidt-Platz 1), built in the neo-Gothic style.

5. Opposite the Town Hall is Burgtheater(Universitätsring 2), established in 1741 by decree of Empress Maria Theresa.

6. Turn right to Minoritenkirche(Minoritenplatz 2a). In the Church of the Minorite Order, the mosaic “The Last Supper” is preserved - an exact copy of the work of Leonardo da Vinci, commissioned by Napoleon Bonaparte.

7. Walk along Freyung Street, once inhabited by merchants and street musicians, to the square Am Hof. In 1960, the remains of a Roman settlement were discovered at this site. The most beautiful building on the square - gothic church Zu den Neun Chören der Engel.

8, 9. Through Judenplatz with the Holocaust memorial located on it and the narrow streets of the Old Town, exit to the Upper Market Hoher markt. High Noon Anchor Clock Ankeruhr music is played and a parade of 12 dancing figures begins.

11. Rotentumstraße will take you to St. Stephen's Cathedral(Stephansplatz).

12. If you have any questions, go along Kärntnerstraße to Vienna Information Center(Albertinaplatz).

If your time is limited, buy a ticket for the hop-on hop-off tourist bus, which has 21 stops at Vienna's main attractions and an audio guide in Russian. For a more complete acquaintance with the Austrian capital, go to.

Vienna, with its rich culture and history, is simply oversaturated with attractions, which creates certain problems for tourists - interesting places There are so many here that even the most hasty tourist would not be able to see them in even a couple of days. But we decided to challenge this situation and created a walking route around Vienna for one day.

We warn you right away: Vienna is very rich in such attractions that there is no need to rush to explore them. Therefore, it is unlikely that it will be possible to explore everything in one day. First, focus on the main places we have highlighted, and if there is time left, you can take it to the places from the “What else is interesting nearby” section.

Almost all of the places we describe are located in the historical center - view the map to visualize the route around Vienna.

Naschmarkt

You can start your day at the bustling market just south of the city center - Naschmarkt. There are about 120 retail outlets and restaurants serving a wide variety of cuisines - from Asian to European. Every Saturday a flea market is organized here.

As in any European market, you can buy fresh fruits and vegetables, herbs and spices, and local delicacies here. There is even – attention – a stall with Russian pies, although it doesn’t look very pretentious.

It would be a good idea to have breakfast at one of the restaurants and cafes to get a feel for the atmosphere of the city.

Address: between Kettenbrückengasse and Karlsplatz metro stations

Working hours: Mon-Fri from 9 to 18:30

MuseumsQuartier

Next, a walking route through Vienna will lead the tourist to the Museum Quarter. The choice of museums for tourists is huge - you can get acquainted with Austrian art at the Kunsthistorisches Museum, and if you want to switch to something else, please, just opposite, on the other side of Maria Theresa Square, is the Natural History Museum.

Google Maps, by the way, allows you to walk around with the yellow man right inside both museums.

In total, there are 12 interesting places in the MuseumsQuartier. Map of the museum quarter and full list museums in Russian can be found in the official brochure.

Volksgarten, Heldenplatz or Burggarten parks

After visiting several museums in a row, it's time to take a walk in nature and give your head a rest. And right opposite the Museum Quarter there are three charming parks - Volksgarten, Heldenplatz or Burggarten.

The Austrians, unlike the same Northern Europeans who gravitate towards natural, untouched natural landscapes, have a tradition of turning any park into a work of art. In almost all Viennese parks, flowers are carefully planted, all the bushes and lawns are neatly trimmed, there are cute benches and small fountains here and there.

Therefore, you can choose any of these parks to relax after a busy museum program.

Hofburg

One of the most powerful European dynasties, the Habsburgs left behind an impressive legacy, including several magnificent palaces. One of them - Hofrubg - is located in the city center within walking distance from the Museum Quarter.

Today's Hofburg, which served as the winter residence of the ruling elite, was built on the site of the old medieval castle– as you can see, the construction site was not chosen by chance. It is noteworthy that the Hofburg was built in several stages - almost every Austrian emperor completed the construction of another wing with a courtyard.

You can spend a whole day just on this place: tourists are invited to stroll through the imperial apartments, explore the treasury in the oldest part of the Hofburg, and visit the Sisi Museum, dedicated to the life of Empress Elizabeth.

There is also a Spanish riding school and a silver collection - a collection of numerous cutlery, decorative items and other precious items. You can also go to the small zoo and papyrus museum.

As you can see, the palace alone offers entertainment for the whole day - plan your visit well if you want to have time to cover the entire route around Vienna in addition to the Hofburg.

What else is interesting nearby:

Albertina Art Gallery. Previously, Albertina served as a “guest house” at the imperial court, but now it houses an impressive collection of paintings by the most famous artists not only of Austria, but throughout Europe - Monet, Picasso, Degas, Klimt, etc. If you don’t have time at all, then at least go to the store at the gallery - you can buy a lot of interesting things there.

Address: Albertinaplatz 1, 1010 Wien

Working hours: daily from 10 to 18, on Wednesday until 21

Entry fee: 12.90€, under 19 years old - free

National Library. Such places are not interesting to all tourists, but for some reason we are fascinated by old libraries with tens of thousands of the same old books. This library at the Hofburg is the largest in the country, and now it is, of course, modernized, but tourists still have the opportunity to visit the old halls and small thematic museums that are located in the building.

Capuchin Crypt. Here, in the imperial crypt, they found their last refuge 149 members of the Habsburg dynasty. November 2016 marked the 100th anniversary of the death of the last Austrian emperor, Franz Joseph I. It is noteworthy that it was customary to place the hearts and other insides of the Habsburgs separately.

St. Stephen's Cathedral

Moving deeper into the center, we come to the very iconic place Vienna - to St. Stephen's Cathedral with a recognizable roof - green and black, with the coats of arms of the Habsburg dynasty.

The cathedral is interesting not only from an architectural point of view. For €4.50 (for children - €1.50 under 14 years old) you can climb the 137-meter-high south tower and admire the Viennese rooftops. From here the city seems very “smooth” - rarely does any building, except perhaps some other cathedral, stick out higher than the rest.

For 5.50€ (2€ for children) you can go down to the Catacombs. Previously, it was a great honor to be buried in the cathedral or at least next to it. However, special interest in the underground catacombs appeared only in the 1730s, when an outbreak of bubonic plague began in Vienna, and Emperor Charles VI banned burials in cemeteries inside the city walls. Thus, the dead were obliged to be buried underground, including in these catacombs. In total, 10-11 thousand bodies were buried here.

Vienna Opera

The cultural program in Vienna ends with the world famous Vienna Opera.

Performances usually start at 19:00 or 19:30. From St. Stephen's Cathedral you can walk here in 5-10 minutes

Despite the fact that opera ticket sellers will swarm you at St. Stephen's Cathedral, still look at the prices in advance online, where they are as transparent as possible.

Ticket prices vary from 10€ to 200€ depending on the selected seats. If you have a very limited budget, you can go to the box office at least 1.5 hours before the show to get in line for standing tickets for 3-4 €. But there is little pleasure in this, you will spend a lot of time, and it is not a fact that you will get tickets. Therefore, you can simply pay for even the most inexpensive seat in advance.

Address: Opernring 2, 1010 Wien

What else is interesting nearby:

House of Music. A 5-minute walk from the opera building is the House of Music, an interactive sound museum. On the first floor you can learn about history and listen to performances by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, on the second you can experiment with musical sounds yourself, on the third you can get to know the works of Austrian composers, and on the fourth you can listen to the sounds of the future.

Where to eat in Vienna

To begin with, in order to get at least a superficial idea of Viennese cuisine, we recommend reading our material “”. There we also listed our favorite cafes and restaurants in Vienna - you can take something from there.

In order not to stray too far from our walking route, we suggest looking at a few more places besides the traditional tourist places:

Cafe Do An

This cafe is located in the very center of the Naschmarkt, and we recommend preparing your stomach for the culinary delights of Vienna here. There are a variety of meat and fish dishes to choose from large quantity the freshest vegetables. And tourists often notice the high speed of service, which is considered a rarity for the leisurely Viennese catering industry.

Address: Naschmarkt Stand 412-415, near the intersection of Rechte Wienzeile and Schickandergasse

Working hours

Pizzeria Osteria da Giovanni

A little further from the museum quarter there is a small cozy pizzeria where you can while away a tasty evening if you are tired of hearty Viennese cuisine. The atmosphere here is cozy and homely, which is rare for the pompous Viennese center.

Prices are average - pizza usually costs 8-10 €, the menu is available.

Address: Sigmundsgasse 14, 1070 Wien

Working hours: Mon-Fri from 17 to 23, Sat from 12 to 23

Cafe Sacher

Here it is, the very place where the history of the famous Viennese chocolate cake with apricot jam began. In this cozy cafe, the Sacher torte will cost more than in any other place in the city, but it is clearly worth it - nowhere else will you be able to feel the atmosphere of pompous Vienna so well.

Address: Philharmoniker Str. 4, 1010 Wien

Working hours: daily from 8 to 24

Motto am Fluss

Motto am Fluss is a gastronomic complex on the Twin City Liner ship moored on the Danube Canal. On the second floor of the ship there is a restaurant decorated in the style of 1950s Vienna. The menu includes slightly modernized traditional Austrian cuisine.

There is a cafe on the third floor - the menu is small, but the dishes are ideal to satisfy your morning hunger.

This place looks most spectacular in the evening. It is better to book tables in advance on the website, otherwise there will be no seats near the windows. panoramic view it may simply not be enough.

Prices in the establishment are slightly above average - the menu is on the website.

Address: Franz-Josefs-Kai 2, 1010 Vienna

Working hours: daily from 11:30 to 14:30 and from 18 to 02

Shared

For tourists all over the world, the beauty of the city of Vienna and its attractions is a good reason to visit the capital of Austria. After all, Vienna is a museum under open air. Adults and children come from different parts of the world to come into contact with a unique aura: music, architecture, the smell of coffee and Austrian strudels, good manners local residents and impeccable cleanliness on the streets.

Vienna ranks 7th in the list of most major cities European Union. It is not just the capital of Austria, but also one of the country’s 9 federal states, located in its eastern part. The population is about 1.865 million people. Together with suburban residents, the number reaches ~2.6 million (more than a quarter of the Austrian population). total area Vienna is almost 415 square kilometers.

Vienna is one of the oldest cities not only in Europe, but also in the world

Historical path

These territories began to be inhabited in the 6th millennium BC. Fertile climate and generous natural conditions became a tasty morsel for the first Celtic tribes. This is how the first settlement appeared on Mount Leopoldsberg.

Later, Roman legionnaires erected an outpost on the site of modern Vienna (the events took place in the 1st century AD). Further, the military camp became the starting point for development and enlargement settlement, which was heavily damaged by fire at the beginning of the 5th century. A few decades later, with the departure of the Romans, Slavic and Avar settlements formed on the remains of the ashes.

Unfortunately, historians have not been able to build in detail the entire sequence of events at a certain stage. The first mentions of Vienna in written sources date back to the 9th century. Before that, the Carolingian family, who came from the west, built a small castle and a church (the church still functions today and bears the name of St. Ruprecht).

The current capital has gone through many historical battles and disasters. From battles with the Hungarians to confrontation with the Turks during the siege of the city in 1529, from the plague epidemic at the end of the 7th century. until the Napoleonic invasion at the beginning of the 19th century. As a result, to end of the 19th century century, Vienna has become a lush capital of culture and art, education and science.

True, Austrofascism and the First World War caused considerable damage to Vienna. World War with its consequences: economic decline, inflation, rebalancing of internal political forces. And yet, from the second half of the 20th century. economic recovery began, the results of which formed the basis for further prosperity.

Today, the results of the processes described above impress the whole world. Vienna abounds in educational and scientific institutions, palace complexes, churches and ancient architecture, park areas, theaters. The highlight of the city is the special atmosphere of elegance in the way people communicate and their attitude towards the world around them.

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How to get to Vienna

It all depends on the availability of free time and preferences for speed of movement. Air route the most popular. During the summer season they organize charter flights. The flight duration from Moscow is only 3 hours. Ticket prices: 75€ – 220€. international Airport Vienna International is located southeast of the capital, 15 km from it, near the town of Schwechat. From the airport to Vienna there are electric trains and a high-speed shuttle train, taxis and buses. The latter are the most economical option of all of the above (one way fare is 14 euros). Trains run every 30 minutes, travel time is 16 minutes. Taxi is the most expensive form of transport; a 20-minute trip without stopping can cost from 18 to 35 euros.

WITH neighboring countries Vienna connects railway track. Trains run from Moscow twice a week, travel time is 29 hours, ticket price for 1 adult passenger starts from 217 €.

Stable intercity service bus service within the European Union. Bus tours will especially appeal to those who appreciate leisurely travel with the opportunity to watch the gradually changing landscape outside the window and see popular tourist places. Bus tours can even be cost-effective (tickets Moscow - Vienna cost 57 € - 68 €, travel time is approximately 36 hours).

You can get to Vienna on your own by car. Again, it takes 22 hours to travel from Moscow, the distance is 1938 km. You will spend 155 liters of gasoline costing 180 € - 270 €.

The city's attractions

Houses, streets, monuments and unusual places will help you feel the mood of Vienna and create a special, your own picture of the city. The number of attractions in Vienna is endless, so let's explore and enjoy Vienna together!

The imperial residence of the Hofburg embodies the entire history of the Austrian state

One of the attractions of Vienna is the Hofburg Palace. Its official year of construction is considered to be 1654, although in reality the history of the complex dates back to the 13th century. A bright symbol of past greatness Austro-Hungarian Empire. In former times, the city residence of the imperial family was located here, now the complex contains art galleries, a museum, concert halls and the national library. Tourists will be interested to appreciate the scope and quality of the construction: 2 beautiful internal parks, 19 courtyards and 18 buildings, dozens of architectural elements and buildings, more than 2,600 rooms and premises.

Architectural styles: Baroque, Gothic, Biedermeier and Renaissance. Household items of monarchs from different times are available for inspection, including the outfits and jewelry of the famous Empress of Austria.

Opening hours: daily from 9:00 to 17:30.
adults - 13.90 €/16.90 € (audio guide/guide);
children 6–8 years old 8.20 €/9.70 €;
students aged 19–25 years 12.90 €/15.90 €;
disabled people 12.90 €/15.90 €;

school groups (ages 6–18) €6.50/€8.00.

The building was built in 1714, and in 1717 a park with fountains appeared, which are decorated with statues of sphinxes, nymphs and tritons. The park consists of several terraces and is 1 km long. Informal name "Vienna Versailles". It was once owned by the Austrian commander Prince Eugene of Savoy. A luxurious example of palace baroque - a style that intrigues lovers of historical architecture. Today the halls house the Austrian National Art Gallery. The richest collection of paintings consists of paintings from different eras: from the Middle Ages to the present day. The complex has been on the list of sites under UNESCO protection since 2001. Consists of upper and lower segments. Both palaces are surrounded by luxurious parks, where beautiful fountains constantly operate.

Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 18:00 (Wednesday from 10:00 to 21:00).

The cost of a single ticket to the upper and lower parts of the complex:

adults - 22 €;
pensioners (over 65 years old) – 19 €;
students (up to 26 years old) – 19 €;
children and teenagers (under 18 years old) – free;
group of 10 people - 20 €.

Tickets are sold separately for the Upper or Lower Belvedere.

Kreuzenstein Castle - cultural monument Austria with 400 years of history

Built in the 12th century on the site of a Roman military fortification. The object was destroyed many times, then literally restored from ruins. The Wilczek family took up restoration in earnest in the 19th century, purchasing the medieval castle in a completely destroyed state. The castle does not exude pompous luxury, however famous for its rich collection of medieval weapons and knightly armor. In one of the kitchens of the palace there is an ancient table weighing 1000 kg! Today, the internal atmosphere has been recreated as close as possible to the medieval one. The restaurant located near the complex offers a magnificent view of the Danube.

Opening hours: daily from 10:00, Monday-Saturday until 16:00, Sunday until 17:00.

for adults - 10 €;
for children 6–16 years old - 5 €;
children under 6 years old - 4.5 €;
group discounts.

Schönbrunn palace and park ensemble. Here is the oldest zoo in Europe, Botanical Garden, labyrinth, fountains and other garden and park structures

The castle was built in 1713. Built on the remains of the Kattenburg estate, which arose before the 14th century. The complex is also under the protection of UNESCO. This is the ex summer residence ruling Habsburg dynasty. Architectural styles are Rococo and later Austrian Baroque. Luxurious landscape park with rich, well-groomed vegetation (including exotic). The object introduces visitors to the way of life of the imperial family. Today, out of more than 1,440 rooms, only 45 are available for viewing. Among them are the Tapestry Room, the Millionth Room, the Napoleonic Room, the Chinese Round Cabinet and the Hall of Mirrors. Notable are the zoo and the palm greenhouse inside the complex.

Working hours:

· palace - all year round from 8.30, from April to June and from September to October until 17.30, from July to August until 18.30, from November to March until 17.00);

· park - daily from 06:30, closing time 17:30, 19:00, 20:00 or 21:00, depending on the season.

classic tour;
family tour - 49.90 €;
"Imperial" tour - 14.20 €;
large tour - 17.50 € (visiting 5 places of the complex).

Rates are per adult.

There are inexpensive mini-excursions to individual elements of the complex.

The Vienna State Opera is the keeper of the traditions of classical art, the symbol of musical Vienna, the largest opera house in Austria

Its doors opened on May 25, 1869. On that day, the scores of the famous work “Don Giovanni” by Mozart were performed. Today it is treasured place performances of the most famous stars on the planet, the world pearl of opera and ballet art.

World famous productions regularly take place on the stage of the Vienna State Opera. The number of spectator seats is 2100. Brilliant productions are broadcast throughout the world via television. Once a year the Opera Ball is held, where the world's best artists and connoisseurs of real masterpieces flock.

Opening hours: most events take place after 16:00 in the afternoon and until late in the evening.

Over its almost century-long history, the Museum of Pathological Anatomy has accumulated many chilling exhibits. Aka Tower of Fools, aka Narrenturm. It is the oldest hospital on continental Europe. Initially, in 1784, it was built as a home for the disabled. But by order of the Roman Emperor Joseph II - a freemason and alchemist - the institution was rebuilt into a hospital with a maternity ward, a hospital and an area for the mentally ill. The asylum for the insane was closed in 1869. The building was empty for half a century, in the 20s of the XX century. it was given over to a nurses' dormitory, and since 1971 a museum of pathological anatomy was organized, which operates to this day. The “creepy” excursion requires visitors to have remarkable endurance, because the entire exhibition consists of bodies, body parts and organs of mutants. It's no surprise that the museum is part of the Natural History Museum and is a popular attraction in Vienna.

Opening days: Wednesday (10:00–18:00), Saturday (10:00–13:00). Check the time of excursions locally, they are few and do not last long.

under 19 years old - free (with excursion 4 €);
adults - 2 € (with excursion 6 €).

Famous Vienna Woods- a landmark covered with dense forests, colorful valleys and mighty mountains

Situated in the vicinity of Vienna. Settlement began in the 8th century. It has been used as a holiday destination for the last 1000 years - originally intended for the aristocracy. On one side it is adjacent to resort area, on the other, it abuts the vineyards and the valley of the Danube River. A gorgeous area with a varied landscape, the most high point of which (893 m) Mount Schöpfl has.

The forest area is approximately 3 times larger than the area of the Austrian capital. The forest is called the “green lungs of Vienna”, it is so beneficial local air. Invaluable beech and oak forests are included in the list of UNESCO protected sites. On the territory of the park there is observation decks, monasteries, a Benedictine abbey with ancient wine cellars, castles, an underground lake (you can walk around it by boat), specially equipped recreation areas for tourists.

Entrance ticket prices:

adults - 5.50 €;
children under 15 years old - 3 €.

Facility opening hours:

from May 2 to September 14;
Monday-Friday from 09.00–19.00;
Saturday-Sunday from 08.00–19.00.

What to see with your child

A trip to Vienna with children will be most enjoyable if planned for the end of September-October or April-May. There is no tourist rush at this time, as well as heat - the weather is the most stable.

The Vienna Zoo is not only the most beautiful, but also the oldest zoo in the world. A walk along it will bring a lot of joy to both adults and children!

The organizers built a beautiful “housing” for all the inhabitants of the zoo - a pavilion of tropical animals, a Tyrolean farm, and a bird house. The list of animals and the design of the Vienna Zoo gave it the well-deserved right to be considered one of the best in Europe. An observation train runs through the zoo. The adventure in the green maze will be unforgettable.

Butterfly Museum, Natural History Museum and Sea House

A fascinating area with tropical trees, flowers and many exotic colorful butterflies

A wonderful opportunity to broaden a child’s horizons and instill a love for their native planet. Collected in establishments unique animal specimens, including those that are quite rare and not available for dating in ordinary cities of other countries.

Museum ZOOM

Zoom is the only museum in Austria for children, exciting, educational and interesting

Inside the museum there are attractions and educational playgrounds for the development of cognitive abilities. This establishment is aimed at the youngest guests - aged 5, 6 and even younger. Little ones will be impressed by the mirror tunnel, water mattresses and many inclined planes.

For fans of fast-paced entertainment, the park offers more than 250 attractions

A place for those who cannot sit still for a minute. The park was created back in the 18th century. Today this site literally gushes with energy. Carousels, ice cream stands, winged swings, rides, a scary room with dinosaurs in the dark, rotating benches, speed slides and a Ferris wheel. For just 5 Euros you can ride a the largest chain carousel in the world- Praterturme (its height is 117 m and speed is 60 km/h).

Vienna climate

In general, Vienna's climate is temperate continental, despite its proximity to the Alps. Of the summer months, the hottest are July-August, when the peak daytime temperature can reach 25–30 degrees.

Winters are mostly mild, with the maximum possible night temperature -12...-17 °C (period: October, November, December, January). The usual indicators are -2...-4 °C at night; during the day the thermometer rises above zero. Long periods of snow in Vienna are rather rare than the norm.

Index	Jan.	Feb.	March	Apr.	May	June	July	Aug.	Sep.	Oct.	Nov.	Dec.
Average air temperature, °C	2,6	6,4	10	14	17	22	25,3	23,6	18,1	12,6	9,4	4,3
Air humidity, %	80	77,1	65,9	67,9	68,8	59,2	60,3	65,5	73,9	83,6	78,8	84,5
Precipitation, mm	0,9	1,2	0,5	2,1	2,1	1,1	2,1	3	2,6	1,7	0,6	0,7
Wind, m/s	4,8	5,2	4,4	4	4,8	3,5	3,8	3,7	4,4	3,8	4,8	4,3

How much time to spend on vacation in Vienna

With skillful planning, the main attractions of Vienna can be explored in 3-5 days. Fans of longer exploration of tourist sites will need a week. And although excursion business in the Austrian capital it is on stream; it is much more interesting to get to know the city on your own.

In a couple of days you can discover Vienna from unusual angles and get in touch with world history

Tourists need to stock up on “replaceable” media for photo and video recording equipment - there are a lot of beautiful architectural structures in Vienna. There are a dozen and a half palaces alone, and more than 25 castles. Not to mention just residential buildings with magnificent forms of “golden modern”, with “imperial” design of external decoration.

To save time, it makes sense to identify objects of study within the central part of the capital. Vienna is divided into 23 quarters. Among them, blocks 2 to 9 are modern center Austrian capital. There are a lot of interesting places within this segment:

Luna Park "Prater" in the quiet green area of "Leopoldstadt" (block no. 2).
Quarter No. 3 will delight you with the Cathedral of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker and the beauty of the Belvedere Palace.
For shopping, we recommend the long shopping street Mariahilfer Strasse, which goes from the 6th quarter to the 7th.
The Vienna Opera is the world cradle of singing art.
Schönbrunn is the summer residence of the legendary Habsburg dynasty. During her reign, Vienna concentrated great amount cultural treasures from all over the world.
Austrian Parliament. The complex is impressive with the presence of simultaneously elements of ancient, Byzantine and neoclassical architectural styles.
House-museum of the great composer of all times, Mozart. The building is over 100 years old. Some things that belonged to the family of the genius are still preserved and are available for review.
Museum of the legendary psychoanalyst, researcher of the human sexual sphere - Sigmund Freud. The scientist lived in this house with his family until the beginning of the German occupation.
Two scientific museums - Arts and Natural History. They are next door to each other. Italian Renaissance, luxurious interior decoration, fascinating exhibitions.
Observation tower 252 m high with high-speed elevators. Known as the Danube Tower. Inside the building there are restaurants on a rotating platform. Summer visits will include a bungee jumping service for extreme sports enthusiasts.

Outside the segment from 2 to 9 blocks is the so-called Outer City, where educational tourism not so relevant. But guests are pleased with the number of huge malls and extensive recreational parks among residential areas.

Costs for traveling to Vienna vary widely. Important:

how do you get there and where from;
where do you plan to stay (star rating of the accommodation);
What should you pay more attention to - visiting historical places or shopping?

The following information will help simplify the calculations:

minimum budget for one day stay in Vienna - 40 euros (inexpensive hostel, 2–4 trips public transport, 2 meals a day in modest cafes);
Tourist insurance costs from 1 euro per day (current minimum prices).

The figures increase significantly when the cost of visiting cultural and tourist sites is added to them. It is recommended to find out ticket prices for each specific establishment in advance. Also try to resolve the issue of booking hotels long before your trip, unless you are traveling on an all-inclusive package.

Approximate cost of tours to Vienna with departure from Moscow:

3 days/2 nights, 3–4 star hotels, from 20 to 25 thousand rubles;
the same, for 5 days, from 25–27 to 37–40 thousand rubles;
weekly tours from 27–30 to 42–48 thousand rubles.

Tips for staying in Vienna and tourist map

Behind last years Information has appeared about the deterioration of drinking water in Vienna. Pipelines contain a lot of lead - some say so experienced travelers and strongly recommend drinking exclusively bottled water.

Another tip concerns shopping for sweets. Vienna is famous for its chocolate and other confectionery products. Newbie tourists rush to buy souvenir versions, simply wasting their money. For those who want to save money, it is advisable to find a regular store and buy goodies there at a regular price.

There are many bike paths in the city. You need to cross them as if they were an ordinary road for cars: let those traveling in vehicles pass, look around before starting to move, and under no circumstances walk on them as if on sidewalks.

You should be careful when communicating with restaurant waiters. There are evidences of a not very complacent style of behavior on the part of staff, although this is not a widespread phenomenon. If tension arises, it is best to contact the owner of the establishment directly.

Fans of gambling should refrain from contact with street touts. They meet every now and then on the streets of Vienna. It is recommended to avoid even banal thimble-makers, since they have high skill in seduction and deception. Do you want to try your luck? There are quite a few official casinos in the city.

Press traders show enviable ingenuity. They may come up to you during breakfast in a cafe and offer to take a fresh newspaper. Supposedly free. As soon as you agree to the offer, you will immediately be required to pay without a chance to return the newspaper to the seller.

Vienna has many faces, like any other Big City. In general, the crime rate here is very low. However, the presence of swindlers and swindlers (not excluding pickpockets) on the streets does not in any way contradict the high aesthetics of the Austrian capital. Just be vigilant, especially in crowded places. Do not leave personal documents, equipment and other valuables within easy reach.

Vienna city center. All main attractions

To visit the capital of Austria at least once in your life means to visit a real pearl of Europe. Many people dream of walking the streets and breathing the air of the city where Beethoven, Mozart, Schubert and Haydn worked. Feel the unique spirit woven from music, poetry and architecture. The imperial style of Vienna leaves a royal feeling and makes you realize all the greatness human civilization through her man-made treasures.

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