Independent walking tours around Vienna. A trip to Vienna on your own - prices and plan. Personal impressions of Vienna

Updated 03/07/2019

Wondering what to see in Vienna in 1 day? I will help you! I suggest you get acquainted with the main attractions of Vienna along a specially designed route. If you find yourself passing through the capital of Austria or planning to travel to Vienna from nearby European cities for 6-8 hours, then this post is for you.

I suggest starting from the very heart of Vienna - Stephansplatz Square, which is easiest to reach by metro. To travel around Vienna, I recommend purchasing.

If you start your route not from the train station, but from the airport or hotel, then your starting point will still be Stephanplatz.

St. Stephen's Cathedral, Graben and Kohlmarkt

Rising from the underground, you will find yourself in the very heart of the historical part of Vienna. Our one-day itinerary around Vienna begins here. In front of you rises the bulk of one of the main symbols of the Austrian capital - St. Stephen's Cathedral.

I advise you to pay close attention to the Gothic temple - you can examine it not only from the outside, but also from the inside.

If you're lucky, you'll hear the organ, of which there are three in the cathedral.

In the South Tower there is Observation deck, which can only be reached by stairs, the height is 67 meters - there are 343 steps to overcome.
An elevator will take you to the top of the North Tower. Entrance costs 6 euros.

I advise you to choose a site located in North Tower, but not because of the presence of an elevator, but because of the better view.

Next we head towards Graben Street, but first we will walk along the Stock-im-Eisen-Platz adjacent to Stefansplatz and stop opposite the corner of one of the houses. Here is the Stock im Eisen or pole in iron.

The attraction that gave the square its name is spruce trunk with nails driven into it. It is protected from the influences of the external environment and overly curious tourists by a glass cylinder.

In the 18th century, in the Austrian Empire, there was a custom in which blacksmiths would drive a nail into a tree trunk for good luck. According to some sources, nails were driven in this very square back in the 15th century, that is, more than 500 years ago.

So, you find yourself on Graben Street, and its most important attraction is the plague column or the column of the Holy Trinity. It was erected at the end of the 17th century after the terrible plague epidemic that struck Vienna.

Next we walk along Graben Street to its intersection with Ungferngasse Street. Here I suggest go to St. Peter's Church. Allegedly, the temple was founded by Charlemagne himself at the end of the 8th century. The current church building was erected at the beginning of the 18th century.

The Graben Street is also home to many shops and restaurants. Graben Street smoothly flows into Kohlmarkt Street, where the famous confectionery Demel is located (address: Kohlmarkt, 14).

The establishment's signature dessert is violets in sugar. Grab a cup of coffee and watch the chef at work (the wall separating the hall and the kitchen is glass). The street is lined with boutiques of famous brands such as Tiffany, Burberry and Gucci.

Hofburg and Maria Theresien Platz

We continue our route around Vienna in one day. The street ends at Michaelerplatz and the Hofburg Palace. In him Austrian rulers lived for more than seven centuries. Under the Habsburgs, the palace received the status of an official winter residence, which housed the imperial court.

Now there are several museums in the palace that you can visit. I recommend visiting the Sisi Museum, the Imperial Apartments and admiring the exhibits of the Silver Collection.

I advise museum lovers to purchase a combi ticket, which, in addition to the three exhibitions listed above, includes a visit to:

Summer residence of the Habsburgs Schönbrunn Palace;
furniture museum (Hofmobiliendepot).

We enter the Hofburg courtyard through an arch and find ourselves on Heldenplatz. Here in 1938, Adolf Hitler announced the Anschluss (annexation) of Austria to Germany.

On the left is a monument to Prince Eugene of Savoy, on the right to Archduke Charles. Walking a little behind the monument to this commander, you can admire from afar three historical buildings at once - the parliament, the town hall and the Burgtheater. I’ll tell you how to see them closer below.

If you have time, you can take a walk in the Volksgarten park. In the warm season, especially in spring, it is very beautiful and picturesque here.

Behind the Hofburg lies Maria-Theresien-Platz. In the center of the square stands a monument to Empress Maria Theresa. On both sides of it rise the buildings of the Natural History Museum and the Museum of Art History. Visiting them is only possible with a longer stay in Vienna.

Tram tour - Opera, Parliament and Town Hall

I suggest continuing the route “What to see in Vienna in 1 day” by public transport. There is a Burgring tram stop near Maria Theresa Square.

You need tram number 1 going towards Prater-Hauptallee. True, if you sit here, you won’t be able to admire it. Therefore, I suggest going down to the Kärntner Ring stop. Oper, where after getting acquainted with the building you need to take the same tram number 1.

Briefly about the Vienna Opera- the largest Opera theatre Austria, built in the second half of the 19th century and completely destroyed during the Second World War. The Vienna Opera was restored in 1955.

It will take you to the famous Hundertwasser House, and along the way, without leaving the tram, you can see other equally famous buildings in Vienna - the parliament, the Burgtheater, the town hall and the university.

Briefly about parliament– the building was built in the second half of the 19th century in the neo-Greek style, was badly damaged during the Second World War, and was restored at its end. In front of the parliament building is the famous sculpture of Pallas Athena with a fountain.

Briefly about the town hall– the building was built in the second half of the 19th century in the neo-Gothic style. The office premises of the mayor of the city and the municipality are still located here. The central tower of the town hall is 105 meters high.

Briefly about the Burgtheater- a court theater established by order of Empress Maria Theresa in 1741. Previously it was called the Royal Theater at the Palace.

Briefly about the University of Vienna- is one of the oldest in Europe (it was founded in 1365), although the modern main building was built in 1877-1884.

If you have time, you can get off at each stop to explore the sights in more detail.

Hundertwasser House and Vienna Gasometers

The tram will then travel along the Danube embankment towards the funniest house in the city. You need the Hetzgasse stop.

A few meters from it there is an unusual building, to which I dedicated a separate post.

From here I suggest you walk to the Rochusgasse metro station (line U3), from where you go through four stations and get off at the Gasometer stop. At the top is another must see attraction of the Austrian capital, which I also wrote about in detail -.

After visiting the gasometers, my time in Vienna came to an end and I went to Train Station to return to Budapest. However, if you have time to spare, I recommend get to Schönbrunn.

Schönbrunn and Belvedere

Get to the main summer residence The best way to visit the Austrian emperors of the Habsburg dynasty is by metro - the station is called Schönbrunn (line U4).

Prater and Karlsplatz

An alternative to visiting palace complexes can be parks where you can relax after long walks around Vienna. The most famous park in the Austrian capital– – located in the southern part of Leopoldstadt. You can get there by metro (line U1) to Praterstern Bf metro station. The main attraction of the park is the Riesenrad Ferris wheel, built at the end of the 19th century. It is officially recognized as the second oldest in the world.

If you’re really short on time and don’t want to go far from the center, take a walk along Karlsplatz and go to (Karlskirche). From outside the center you can get to the square by metro (lines U1, U2, U4), getting off at the Karlsplatz stop.

72-meter high church, in front of which summer time working fountain is an outstanding example Viennese Baroque. You can take the elevator up to the very top of the dome, and also go out to the observation deck.

I am attaching a map of the route described above with all the main points (it is better to open it in a separate window). Blue line - walking route, red - tram ride.

Now you know what to see in Vienna in 1 day. On the one hand, it will be great if you have time to visit everything planned on this excursion. But for me it’s better not to have enough time. After all, then there will be a reason to return to Vienna again :).

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Thanks to this article, you will be able to properly plan your walking route around Vienna. I tried to create optimal route so that any tourist a short time was able to explore the center of Vienna.

Important! When preparing for a trip to Vienna, you should download an offline map of the city to your smartphone at home and mark the main attractions and restaurants on it.

I have already written articles “” and “”, in which I described what to see in the Austrian capital. In theory, you can create a walking route based on these key points. You can also take free card Vienna with marks on it important objects in the Information for Tourists section and use this map to go for a walk.

If you want to explore Vienna in 1 day, then in such a short period of time you can only see the center on foot.

Karlsplatz Square– it is from this square that I recommend starting a walk around Vienna.
Museums Quarter– then we move along Museumsplatz street to the Museum Quarter, in the middle of which there is a monument to Maria Theresa.
Austrian Parliament building in Vienna ( Parliament) – the next point of our walk. To get to the Parliament we walk along the Universitätsring street.
Town Hall (Rathaus) And Burgtheater
Hofburg Palace– is worth special attention. We go to it through the Volksgarten park. You can spend half a day in this imperial palace complex, especially if you go to explore the decorations of the palaces and the library.
Plague Column (Wiener Pestsäule) on the pedestrian street Graben.
St. Stephen's Cathedral (Domkirche St. Stephan)– we take a walk near the cathedral, you can drink coffee right there and then move on to the next less popular attraction.
Dancing musical clock Ankerur (Ankeruhr)
Embankment – as an option, you can admire the views of the city from the Danube Canal.
Government building (Regierungsgebäude)– We walk along the embankment to the powerful, majestic palace.
City Park (Stadtpark) and the golden monument to Strauss (Johann Strauß Denkmal)
Palace complex Belvedere (Schloss Belvedere)

Our eventful walk comes to an end, we go out to Monument to Soviet soldiers and through Karlsplatz we head to the pedestrian street Kärntnerstrasse through the building Vienna Opera.

Our route did not include objects that require transport. The length of the walk along the route is 10 km. This does not include walks through the rooms of the buildings.

Hundertwasserhaus – you will need no more than 15 minutes to explore the building.

Schönbrunn Palace (Schloß Schönbrunn) and Vienna Zoo (Tiergarten Schönbrunn) – it will take at least 4-5 hours to explore the palace chambers, the carriage museum and the zoo.

Prater Park with museum visit wax figures, riding a Ferris wheel. These objects will take 2-3 hours.

If you don’t want to plan a walk around Vienna on your own, then as an option you can order ““, which I talked about earlier, there are very interesting and unusual routes.

You can explore the city along a similar route by purchasing the original “Vienna in 1 Day” route from a local guide. The route includes optimal passage of the main attractions and interesting places, markers on an offline map with navigation, markers with restaurants and cafes, where to eat, facts about attractions and descriptions public transport. This solution is suitable for independent travelers who want to see the most in a short period of time and save on an individual excursion.

Welcome to Vienna!

We present you a guide to Vienna in photographs, Vienna is a classic European city where imperial history mixes with modern lifestyle, rich architectural traditions with the latest urban trends and slow-paced life with fashionable parties, exhibitions, festivals and concerts.

Features of Vienna

Architecture

Few cities have retained as much grandeur as Vienna after the reign of the Habsburg monarchs. Luxurious palaces, such as Belvedere or monumental architectural complexes like Schönbrunn Palace is her calling card.

Musical heritage

Vienna is one of the most musical cities in the world; a huge number of famous and talented composers who were born or worked here lived here. The capital of Austria inspired Mozart, Haydn, Schubert, Beethoven, the Strauss father and son, Liszt, Brahms and many others. To deeply experience the emotions of their works, you can visit the churches of Vienna where Bach and Handel are performed, the House of Music with a collection of ancient musical instruments, or just walk along the streets of this beautiful city.

The charm of Vienna

It's hard to imagine a more residential city than Vienna. This is a metropolis where regulars sit in cozy coffee shops and discuss world events or try delicious beers and wines in gastro pubs, a city where chefs discover new trends in cooking, but also honor old ones, such as Vienna Struden. It is equally convenient to live and travel here; Vienna has many cycling and walking paths, parks, convenient transport system. The city is absolutely safe, both in the city center and, for example, in the Arab quarter, people are friendly and welcoming, they will be happy to tell you the way or answer a couple of questions.

Vienna places

Schönbrunn Palace

(Schloss Schönbrunn) is the magnificent residence of the Austrian Habsburg emperors, a masterpiece of Rococo. Inside the palace there are many beautifully decorated rooms, each in its own style; outside the palace is surrounded by a park with sculptures and a beautiful garden.

Kunsthistorisches Museum

(Kunsthistorisches Museum) - very famous museum in Vienna, contains many works of art from all over Europe by the most famous masters, be sure to visit it to see the works of Caravaggio, Titian, Monet, Bosch, Rubens and others. Artifacts from ancient egypt and the Middle East, ancient Greece and Romanesque culture.

Facade of the Vienna Museum of Art History

Statue at the entrance to the Vienna Museum of Art History

Hall of the Vienna Museum of Art History

Exhibits of the Vienna Museum of Art History

Painting "Erection Tower of Babel» in the Vienna Museum of Art History

Painting "Hunters in the Snow" in the Vienna Museum of Art History

Exhibit of the Vienna Museum of Art History

Painting "The Return of Hagar" in the Vienna Museum of Art History

Gazebo

(Schloss Belvedere)

The Belvedere is a large palace complex in Vienna in the Baroque style. Built as the residence of the Prince of Savoy, it is divided into several parts - the Lower Belvedere, the Upper Belvedere and the garden. At Belvedere you can have a great time walking through the garden or visiting the richly decorated chambers of royalty.

Tram tour along the Ringstrasse

(Ringstrasse Tram Tour)

Ginstrasse is one of the unusual streets in Europe, once it was adapted to protect Vienna from the Ottoman Turks, but then it was rebuilt and expanded to prevent possible revolutionaries from creating barricades. Along the street and boulevard stretched majestic state buildings that were supposed to show the greatness of Austria.

Prater and Feriris observation wheel

(Prater & the Ferris Wheel)

The tallest breathtaking Ferris wheel in Vienna. Buy some ice cream and enjoy a bird's eye view of Vienna.

St. Stephen's Cathedral

The most majestic and recognizable building in Vienna, a symbol of Austria and its capital. The cathedral is a must-see for connoisseurs of medieval architecture and simply connoisseurs of beauty. This classic Catholic cathedral amazes with its power and at the same time grace on the outside, and on the inside with its combination of intimacy and beauty of decoration.

Hofburg

Hofburg Palace is one of the largest buildings medieval Europe, it has 2600 halls and rooms. Formerly the main residence of the imperial court, some rooms are now used as the official residence of the President of Austria. The appearance of the palace, as befits such a structure, is grandeur, fundamental on the outside and luxuriously decorated on the inside.

Viennese coffee shops

Viennese coffee shops not only serve aromatic coffee and delicious pastries, they are not only a cozy atmosphere and polite waiters, but also a symbol of European slow life, prosperity and style. Be sure to stop by for a coffee and think about life in these islands of tranquility!

Coffee Museum

(Kaffeemuseum)
Austria is certainly not the birthplace of coffee, but it has a rich tradition of its consumption. We all know about Viennese coffee and the famous Viennese coffee houses, but Vienna also has a coffee museum. By visiting it (preferably in the morning), you will learn about the history and culture of coffee, how it is produced and prepared for consumption, learn about spring coffee traditions, famous people- coffee lovers and will see various things related to coffee - equipment for roasting and grinding coffee, various dishes and cutlery.

Hundertwasser House

(Hundertwasser House)
This is the most unusual house in Vienna and all thanks to its original architecture Friedensreich Hundertwasser and his view of architecture and the place of man in it. Friedensreich believed that a person should create his own home and everything he could reach from his window. The house itself has an interesting, non-standard shape, is painted in bright colors, has rounded corners, and the floors and stairs, as conceived by the architect, are mountain trails and forest paths. Be sure to take a camera with you, perhaps you will decide to implement something in your home later!

Vienna Boys Choir

Even if you are not a music lover, be sure to go see the boys' choir, whose heavenly voices have made them the most famous boys' choir in the world. It is noteworthy that the creation of this choir did a great service to Viennese men - before that the choir consisted of specially castrated men.

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Salzburg

In Salzburg, tourists will find interesting sights, museums, delicious cuisine in local restaurants and friendly townspeople. In Mozart's homeland you can have a great rest and gain new impressions.

A free guide from Arrivo will help you navigate the city easily. It presents detailed information O memorable places ah, connected with the life and work of the great composer. Thus, a museum has been organized in Mozart’s house, where valuable exhibits and personal belongings of the genius are stored.

Among other memorable places, with the help of a guide you can visit ancient fortress Hohensalzburg, with a wonderful view of the city. In addition, the directory lists popular restaurants and cafes in the city. In chapter " National characteristics» you can learn about the rules of behavior in Austrian society. A short phrasebook will help you communicate with local residents.

Vienna's historic center included in the list World Heritage UNESCO. I suggest a route for walking along it. Walk through the Old Town and enjoy the beauty of historical monuments.

St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna (Stephansdom), photo duqueıros

The historical center of Vienna, or the Inner City (Innere Stadt), has been included in the UNESCO register since 2001. Many quarters, squares, palaces and temples of the Old City have remained untouched since the late Middle Ages, and their location has not changed. To see Old Vienna in all its splendor and experience its glorious history, let's take a full-day stroll through the Innere Stadt.

Walking route through Old Vienna

1. St. Stephen's Cathedral

The sublime Gothic appearance of Stefansdom was finally formed by 1365. Earlier temples on this site were built according to the canons of Romanesque architecture, all of them were destroyed by fires.

In April 1945, Stefansdom experienced a terrible disaster. The fire that started in the city during the retreat German army, destroyed the roof of the cathedral and partially destroyed its precious furnishings. Restoration and restoration continued until 1960.

If you go around the cathedral on the left, then a little further, at Domgasse 5, you will see Vienna House Mozart.

2. Mozart's House

The great composer, while living in Vienna, changed a dozen addresses. Amadeus Mozart lived in the house at Domgasse No. 5 for three years. On the second floor of the building today you can see his residence in its original form. The entire museum with thematic exhibitions occupies six floors.

3. Restaurant Figlmüller

After visiting the Mozart Museum, pay attention to the restaurant in the Wollzeile alley. There is usually a queue here, but you can reserve a table for the evening. Figlmüller serves the best Wiener schnitzels.

Address: Wollzeile, 5 and Bäckerstraße, 6. Website: figlmueller.at.

4. Jesuit Church or University Church

In 1623-27. The Jesuits united the philosophical and theological faculties of the University of Vienna. A temple was built on the site of the old university chapel. At the beginning of the 18th century, Andrea Pozzo worked on its architecture. The interiors of the Jesuitenkirche are magnificent. In one of the chapels there is an image of St. Catherine, personifying two sciences - Philosophy and Theology.

Address: Doktor-Ignaz-Seipel-Platz 1.

5. Greek Church of the Holy Trinity

Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity (Griechenkirche zur Heiligen Dreifaltigkeit), photo udohermi

Greek Orthodox temple stands in historical district Fleischmarkt (Meat Market). Greeks have lived here for a long time; the area was considered the center of the Viennese Orthodox community. Today, many nightclubs and bars are open in Fleischmarkt. Next to the most beautiful Greek temple there is an ancient tavern. This establishment has long been revered by people of art. Beethoven and Strauss, Chaliapin and Wagner, Mark Twain and Stefan Zweig came here. Autographs of celebrities are preserved on the walls of the tavern. They say that it was within the walls of Griechenbeisl that a certain musician, a regular at the tavern, wrote the famous song “Dear Augustine”.

Address: Fleischmarkt 13.

6. Ruprechtkirche

Church of St. Ruprecht is the oldest church in Vienna. It was founded in the middle of the 8th century. missionaries Kunald and Gisalrich are comrades of St. Ruprecht, Bishop of Salzburg. The original Romanesque appearance of the building has been preserved, despite the changing trends in Viennese architecture.

7. Anchor clock at Hoher Markt

The chimes on Upper Market Square have been counting down the passage of time for more than a century. They are located on the gallery between two houses of the Anker insurance company. Against the backdrop of a gilded clock dial, a performance takes place at noon: twelve three-meter figures of various historical characters appear and float in front of the audience to the music.

Address: Hoher Markt 1010 Wien.

8. Old Vienna City Hall

If you cross Hoher Markt and Tuchlauben street and exit onto Wipplingerstraße, you will see the three-story Old Town Hall building with a Baroque façade, reconstructed in 1700. Opposite it is the building of the former Boehmische Hofkanzlei - . Its facade sparkles with gilding, the portico is decorated with an imperial eagle and two crowns.

Address: Wipplingerstraße 6-8.

9. Temple Maria am Gestad

Church of Mary on the Shore (Maria am Gestade), photo ktschlngr333

On Salvatorgasse street there is a Gothic temple with a strict facade. The Church of Maria am Gestade (Mary on the Shore) was founded in the 14th century; a Gothic bell tower with an openwork top was added to the temple in the 15th century.

Address: Salvatorgasse 12.

From the church you can go to the square. The Am Hof ensemble was formed in the 12th century, when the Habsburg residence began to be built here. Today, the most striking buildings in the architectural composition of the square are the beautiful ones.

10. Am Hof Church

Church of the Nine Angels' Choirs (Kirche zu den neun Chören der Engel), photo photo bigweasel

The Church of the Nine Angels' Choirs was rebuilt in the mid-17th century. in early Baroque style. Since then, the temple has looked more like a secular building. The dominant feature of its interior is the altar with a painting of the Virgin Mary surrounded by angelic choirs. Opposite the church stands the votive Marian Column - Marienzoile, built by the will of Ferdinand III to commemorate the retreat of the Swedes from Vienna.

Address: Schulhof 1.

From Am Hof the route will go along a pedestrian street to the square. There you will see the Church of St. Mikhail.

11. Michaelerkirche

The Church of St. Michael has existed since the 13th century and is still active. The snow-white building of the basilica has undergone a number of architectural changes - from Gothic to classicism. The burial service was held in this temple; The legendary Requiem was performed for the first time under the arches of the Michaelerkirche.

Address: Michaelerplatz 5.

From Michaelerplatz you can see the Hofburg. This huge complex consists of eighteen buildings and nineteen courtyards.

12. Hofburg – residence of the emperors

From an imperial residence, the Hofburg was transformed into a presidential residence and a meeting place for government. You won’t be able to explore this gigantic complex during a walk – you need to come here on a separate excursion.

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Therefore, we should continue our walk from Michaelerplatz. After passing the arch of the palace (one of the oldest buildings of the Hofburg), you will see the spire of the Church of St. Augustine.

13. Augustinian Church

If you go forward from the Augustinian church, then on the left side you will see an unusual sculptural composition - the tombstone of Archduchess Maria Christina (Maria Theresa's beloved daughter).

14. Anti-war monument on Helmut Zilk Square

Memorial against war and fascism (Mahnmal gegen Krieg und Faschismus), photo Ilse Muck

The granite monument against war and fascism was created by sculptor Alfred Hrdlik. It is dedicated not only to the victims of the last war, but also to all the tragedies of massacres.

15. Vienna Opera

Vienna State Opera (Wiener Staatsoper), photo t-mizo

Staatsoper is one of the five most famous concert halls planets; center of world musical culture. Fans of serious music, opera, and ballet come here. The famous Vienna Opera Ball takes place here every year.

16. Cafe at the Sacher Hotel

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