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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 an open-air museum. 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, the good manners of the local residents and the impeccable cleanliness of the streets.

Vienna ranks 7th on the list of the largest cities in the European Union. It is not just the capital of Austria, but also one of the 9 federal states of the country, located in its eastern part. 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). The total area of 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. The 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 the development and consolidation of the settlement, which was severely 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, by the end of the 19th century, Vienna had become a lush capital of culture and art, education and science.

True, Vienna suffered considerable damage from Austrofascism and the First World War with its consequences: economic decline, inflation, and a 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, and 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. Charter flights are organized during the summer season. The flight duration from Moscow is only 3 hours. Ticket prices: 75€ – 220€. Vienna International Airport 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.

Vienna is connected to neighboring countries 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 spots. 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 the former greatness of the 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 a 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 landmark of Vienna - the Belvedere Gallery with its scale and content will shock even those who previously considered themselves indifferent to sculpture and painting 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.

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 the task of restoration 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, a botanical garden, a labyrinth, fountains and other garden and park facilities.

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 former summer residence of the ruling Habsburg dynasty. Architectural styles are Rococo and later Austrian Baroque. A luxurious landscaped 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 a cherished performance venue for the most famous stars on the planet, a 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. The exhibits number in the thousands.

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 €).

The famous Vienna Woods is 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 the resort area, on the other it abuts vineyards and the Danube River valley. A gorgeous area with a varied landscape, the highest point of which (893 m) is Mount Schöpfl. The forest area is approximately 3 times larger than the area of the Austrian capital. The forest is called the “green lungs of Vienna”, the local air is so beneficial. On the territory of the park there are observation decks, monasteries, a Benedictine abbey with ancient wine cellars, castles, an underground lake (you can walk along it by boat), and 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 play areas 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 the excursion business in the Austrian capital 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 modernism”, 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, districts 2 to 9 are the modern center of the 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 a huge amount of 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 is 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:

the minimum budget for one day of stay in Vienna is 40 euros (inexpensive hostel, 2–4 trips by 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

In recent years, information has emerged about the deterioration of drinking water in Vienna. Pipelines contain a lot of lead - this is what some experienced travelers say 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 large 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 one realize the greatness of human civilization through its man-made treasures.

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 an 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 the North Tower, but not because of the presence of an elevator, but because of the best 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 house in 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 (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 the train station to return to Budapest. However, if you have time to spare, I recommend get to Schönbrunn.

Schönbrunn and Belvedere

The best way to get to the main summer residence of 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.

The 72-meter high church, in front of which there is a fountain in the summer, 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). The blue line is a walking route, the red line is a 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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PART 1. For those who are in Vienna for the first time - a classic route for a couple of days so as not to miss anything.

All the classics of the city in one gulp.

THE FIRST DAY.

1. Old city Vienna deserves a whole day, we’re not in a hurry to dive into castles and museums – you could easily drown in each for three days, so we’re aiming for the very heart of the city, it’s in the center of the Ring.
Previously, there were ramparts and fortress walls, but now there are tram rails, so we take the tram Vienna Tram Ring and we begin to spin in the Viennese waltz, stopping 13 times at some landmark.

The tram operates from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., departing from stops with the Ring Tram badge every 30 minutes. A full trip around the ring costs 7 euros (4 euros for children), a daily ticket costs 9 euros (5 euros for children) (minus the Wiener Karte discount), you can get off and on at any stop.

Wiener Karte, Vienna Card (aka Vienna Card) - a single ticket for all public transport in Vienna + three-day discount on visiting museums, theaters, exhibitions, cafes and restaurants.
For example, a discount in Belvedere is up to 20%, Schönbrunn is from 1 euro to 17%, Mozart House is up to 22%, Hofburg is up to 10% (and further on the list).
We buy card for 19.90 euros at the airport, in tourist offices at railway stations, in the metro and in most hotels + at the same time we take a booklet with discounts for Vienna Card holders or buy online

We circle, look around and determine a possible further goal))

Inside the Ring: Hofburg, Schatammer, Heroes' Square, Volksgarten, Burggarten, Burgtheater and Vienna State Opera.

Outside: Parliament (Parlament Wien), Town Hall (Rathausplatz), University of Vienna, Sigmund Freud Park, Danube Canal, Museum of Applied Arts, City Park (Stadtpark), a little in the distance St. Charles Church, Kunsthistorisches Museum, Maria Theresa Square , Natural History Museum and Palace of Justice.

2.Another option– travel around and hear Vienna on a sightseeing bus “ Citi Tour“- these yellow-green friends always stand at the Opera (Opernring) and work from 10 am to 5 pm.
You can get on and off at any stop.
1 hour trip - 13 euros, 2 hours - 16 euros, 24 hours - 20 euros, 48 hours - 27 euros (children -7 euros) + there is an audio guide in Russian. The same circle, but with historical details.

3. Now we dive deep into the ring, to Stephansdom, St. Stephen's Cathedral or Steffi, as the Viennese affectionately call it, on Stephansplatz (Stephensplatz). With colored tiled roofs and coats of arms, with St. John of Capistran calling for a crusade against the Turks, sundials, bells and carved Gothic inside and out.
The cathedral is truly very beautiful, and it’s better to start with it not only because it is the very heart of Vienna, but also because observation deck on the South Steffi Tower. To get to the site, you need to enter the tower from the street and slowly climb the 343 steps of a narrow spiral staircase, overlook the green roofs of the Hofburg, the turret of the Michaelekhirche, Maria Theresa Square, Neue Burg, Peterskirke and the famous green domes of the twin museums: the Habsburg Art Museum and Museum of Natural History.
The site is open from morning to 5 pm, entrance is 4.5 euros.
Here, at the northern wall of the cathedral - the largest stop for the famous Viennese cab drivers, you can ride a fiacre around the Old Town - from 20 minutes to an hour and from 40 to 95 euros, respectively, romance.

4. Near the Cathedral at Stephansplatz 12, it stands, reflecting the domes and Gothic turrets of the Cathedral in the distorting mirrors, Haas House(Haas-Haus) is a huge shopping complex built by the Austrian avant-garde artist Hans Hollein.
The cathedral and its surroundings can be viewed by going up to the 7th floor of the glass house to the rather pretentious Do&Co restaurant, and overlooking Vienna while enjoying cocktails (website)

5. We go around the Cathedral on the left, and in a couple of minutes we get to Domgasse 5, to Mozart's house. The composer wrote “The Marriage of Figaro” here, and Beethoven and Haydn also came here for coffee. Classical music concerts are held here, so if there is no opera scheduled for the evening, you can come back here. museum website.

6. Further, walking with a map along the main streets of the Old Town, we go out to Michaelerplatz(Michaelerplatz), 10 minutes walk from the Mozart House. It is named after the Church of St. Michael. And we look: here he is, Hofburg(Hofburg), a city within a city, huge and beautiful, with statues, fountains, stucco, residences and Viennese balls. It’s simply impossible not to enter it.
You can wander around inside for several hours with a single ticket for three exhibitions at once: Imperial collection of silver and porcelain(Silberkammer - 150,000 items to appreciate the full scale of what is happening), Sisi Museum(Sisi Museum) – 6 rooms of the wife of Emperor Franz Joseph, on whom the whole of Vienna is slightly obsessed I S Hofburg treasury– Weltliche und Geistliche Schatzkammer.
If you choose, then the Treasury, without a doubt. Here it becomes clear what they were like - Great Empires.
It is best to order an audio guide or listen to Russian-speaking live guides; they are almost always available here.
In winter, museums are open from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
You can order tickets online, in which case you don’t have to stand in line at the entrance - just show a printout of the ticket.
Ticket to 3 museums (Sisi Museum, Imperial Apartments, Silver Collection) 10.5 euros 9, children – 6.5 euros)
Ticket to the Treasury - 7.5 euros.

7. Here, in the Hofburg - Spanish riding school(Spanische Hofreitschule), where you can return in the morning to watch a performance in which Lipizzaner horses hone classic court skills.
Every day, except Mondays, from 10 to 12 am, ticket - 12 euros. Details -

8. If one of the days falls on Sunday, then you can listen Vienna Boys' Choir in the Imperial Chapel.
Concert schedule - + information on ticket prices - .

9. Coffee and strudels in Vienna– this is even more symbolic than Princess Sisi and Klimt, whose images, it seems, are not painted except on the clouds in Vienna. (We will cover coffee shops/bars/markets and non-tourist eateries in Vienna in the second part).

10. Wiener Staatsoper at Opernring 2 (10 minutes walk from the Hofburg). If tickets are not booked in advance and we don’t get to the evening performance, then you can go to the Opera for a tour. Cost – €6.50, duration – about an hour, guides – Russian-speaking Austrians. Everyone will show, tell, and impress. Excursion schedule

11. In the evening, wander and wander around the Old Town. By Graben(Graben) - a spacious street, past the glowing windows of boutiques, "Plague Column", fountains named after the most revered Austrian saints: “Josefsbrunner” and “Leopoldsbrunner”. And look up - baroque beauty, stucco on buildings and the evening Viennese sky.

12. Near the Graben – Kohlmarkt – pedestrian area, also with boutiques and Demel's confectionery (Konditorei Demel) - one of the most famous coffee shops in Vienna.

SECOND DAY.

13. In the morning you can go again to the Hofburg for a performance Spanish riding school, and if the choice fell again on the Old Town, then by noon we’ll just make it to the square Hoher Markt, look at the Anchor clock– For 15 minutes, almost three-meter moving 12 figures float in the central window of the sentry. From Charlemagne to Joseph Haydn, and each person floats to the music of his era.

14. At three o'clock in the afternoon you can listen to the organ for free in the Temple of St. Peter, Peterskirche, near Graben street.
Concert schedules – (except Sundays).

16. But at least one of the beautiful castles of the Austrian capital on the second day of the Viennese Waltz is a must. Choose Schönbrunn(Schloß Schönbrunn): eighteenth century, center of Maria Theresa's empire, summer residence of the emperors of Austria.

Take the green metro line (U4) from the Schwedenplatz stop in the direction of Hutteldorf for about 20 minutes to Schonbrunn station, or take tram 56. You can skip the zoo and the Technical Museum; it is better to walk around the castle (the Million Room, the Lacquer Room, the Ceremonial Hall - only 45 open rooms out of almost one and a half thousand) and along the beech alleys - slowly, imbued with the atmosphere of the time.

The palace itself is open until half past four, and you can walk around the park until late. There are different options for visiting the palace - from 22 rooms of the castle (imperial tour 10.5 euros), to a full tour including viewing the zoo pandas (Golden Pass - 39 euros). And right here eating the most Viennese of Viennese strudels, which are sculpted in the Palace Bakery. They are, of course, good everywhere, but it is the Schönbrunn ones that are the most “real”
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17. In the evening, when it gets dark, you can take another ride around the Ring, look at the already familiar beauties in the light of the night illumination and tell yourself to return to Vienna for a loooong time. In summer, snowy-Christmas, blooming-spring or orange-October, but definitely come back.

PART 2. For those who are not in Vienna for the first time, or who simply don’t really like castles, palaces and tourist classics.

NON-TOURIST VIENNA: addresses-passwords-appearances.

1. You can spend half a day, or even the whole day, hanging out in the Museumsquartier – Museum Quarter.
The “quarter” is more than 300 years old, it has been built and renovated many times, and now it is a very interesting area from an architectural point of view with many cozy cafes and restaurants and the longest shopping street Mariahilferstrasse ( Mariahilferstrasse). It is here, on this street, for shopping, here there are shops, apparently and invisibly, both more expensive and cheaper.

More from museums - MUMOK – Museum of Contemporary Art or Kunsthalle- also all kinds of modernity, and for classics - to the Leopold Museum.
A very interesting area here - Quartier 21 (District 21) – the most modern and even young art: painting, design, fashion, information technology - huge 12 offices in which something is constantly happening: exhibitions, festivals, seminars, fairs.
To enter all exhibitions in the Museum Quarter, you can buy a single ticket for 25 euros and walk around art Vienna until late. Tickets for only the most important exhibitions cost from 17 euros, and with a student card or Wien Card - from 11 euros.
All museums, exhibitions, galleries and events of the Museum Quarter:

2. Go to the market – Brunnenmarkt(Josefstädter Straße). Nothing touristy - a very colorful and atmospheric place in the 16th district, long inhabited by Turks and Yugoslavs. The Viennese people believe that nothing has changed in the 250 years of the market’s existence.
Fruits, fish, baklava, plus sometimes in the evenings you can suddenly find yourself in the midst of some street show, concert or art festival. It’s better to go shopping on a Saturday morning, and here you can bargain recklessly, knocking down the price by at least a quarter. (Where else can you buy all sorts of delicious things - in the second part).

3. Have a romantic walk/date on the Strudelhof Steps(Währinger Straße – Volksoper). There is a very cozy and beautiful Liechtenstein park around, there are benches on every staircase, but you can also sit right on the steps with nuts or coffee.

4. Look at the Street of the Beautiful Lantern, Schönlaterngasse (Stephansdom) – the lantern itself at house number 6 (this is a copy, the original is in the Historical Museum of Vienna), also here Basilisk's house (Basilikenhaus), which in the distant 13th century turned the inhabitants of Vienna into stones until they were saved by a local baker. He came to the basilisk with a mirror, which, of course, saw itself and turned to stone. On house number 7 all this is painted on the frescoes.

5. Catch entertainment - carousels, cotton candy and balloons in the Prater Park(Prater) - huge, more than 5 kilometers long, with a miniature railway and a giant Ferris wheel, from which the whole city is at your fingertips. It is better to ride the wheel and take pictures of Vienna from a height of 67 meters in the morning, when the sun is not shining from the direction of the city.
You can get to the park by Tram No. 1 to the Prater Hauptallee stop. The wheel is open daily from 10 to 20, 22 or 24 (in summer) hours, more details on the park website

6. For fans of football and scale, it’s nearby Ernst-Happel-Stadion(Stadion) is the largest Austrian stadium, accommodating more than 50 thousand spectators.

7. To experience non-tourist Vienna – from the park to the Hundertwasserhaus We walk, and it’s better in the evening to see the house in the evening illumination.

8. Throughout Austria, chimney sweeps have been a lucky omen since ancient times; meeting one was considered great luck - be sure to look at Figure of a Chimney Sweep at Wipplingerstraße 21.

9. After the chimney sweep we go to visit old Freud inSigmund Freud Museum at Berggasse 19 , to see with your own eyes 50 thousand volumes of psychoanalytic books, a copy of the famous couch and learn something about the personal life of the famous doctor.
The museum is open every day from 9 am to 6 pm .
+ 15 minutes walking distance – Vienna Children's Interactive at Museumsplatz 1

10. And in half an hour of a leisurely walk along the Danube embankment -. In the summer, people swim here in a thirty-meter-long pool and sunbathe on an artificial beach: sand, pebbles, and the breeze from the Danube. And in autumn and winter there are several restaurants and bars, so this is the place to go for pirate and beer parties. We reserve online

11. In January, after the Christmas holidays, a huge skating rink on Town Hall Square is filled - “Ice Dream”. Open daily from 9.00 to 23.00, here you can play curling and drink punch. This year, the largest skating rink in Europe is open from January 25 to March 10, 2013. Entrance, including skate rental, is 5 euros. Details

12. On Herbert-von-Karajan Square in front of the opera house there is a large screen. It broadcasts live opera concerts, which people gather to watch from all over the area. The sound in the square is not at all the same as in the Opera itself, so tourists, impressed, immediately go to the box office to buy tickets. By the way, there is a door at the end of the opera building (it’s easy to identify by the long line). Here tickets to performances can be bought for 3-10 euros, but you will have to stand to listen to the opera.

13. Light up in a nightclub with real drive, all kinds of musical styles and bells and whistles on the “Belt”, Der Gürtel street.

There is a metro here, and at the top there are railway arches designed by the modernist Otto Wagner. Between the Thalia- and Nussdorfer Strasse stations there are a whole bunch of music clubs located underground. It all started with Chelsea, then B72, Seen, All In, Q and others. Electronic, guitar - any night to the fullest.

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The architect B. von Erlach developed a project for a country hunting castle at the direction of Emperor Leopold I. At the end of the 17th century. The construction of the central building with 2 symmetrical wings began. A park was laid out opposite the main entrance (designed by J. Trekhet). Under Maria Theresa, the palace became the summer residence of the imperial family. In the 18th century A separate building for the theater was built in the courtyard. Under the leadership of J. Jadot, a zoo was established in the adjacent territory.

The park area is divided into:

Crown Prince's Garden
Chamber garden
Dutch garden
Orange Garden

Visitors have the opportunity to explore famous sights: the Cave of the Sibyl, Roman ruins, a group of naiads, the house of pigeons, and the Fountain of Neptune.

Visiting times:

April – June – 8–17.30
July – August – 8–18.30
September – November – 8 – 17.30
November–March – 8–17

Ticket prices:

Imperial Tour – adult 14.20 € and child 10.50 €
Grand Tour – adult 17.50 € and child 11.50 €

Belvedere Palace Complex

The famous philanthropist Eugene Savoysky commissioned I. von Hildenbrandt to build a residence for summer holidays. The plan provided for the construction of 2 buildings: the upper one for representative needs and the lower one for personal apartments. The space surrounding the palace was occupied by a luxurious park. Its landscape design was done by D. Girard. The complex was completed in 1725. At the end of the 18th century. the buildings housed a collection of court art. In the 20th century The Belvedere became a branch of the Austrian Gallery:

in the lower part - Baroque art (17-18 centuries)
in the upper part - classical and modern art (19-20 centuries)
in the greenhouse - medieval art (12-16th centuries)

Visiting times:

Thursday-Tuesday 10 - 18 h
Wednesday 10 - 21 o'clock

A walk in the park during daylight hours is free.

Cost of a one-time pass:

to the Upper Belvedere - 14€ (preferential 11.5€)
to the Lower Belvedere and greenhouses - 11 € (preferential 8.5 €)
throughout the territory - 31 € (preferential 26.5 €)

St. Stephen's Cathedral

Stefansdom is one of the most ancient buildings in the Austrian capital. The building dates from the mid-12th century. The church received the name of St. Stephen in 1220. The material for the towers was taken from ancient pre-Christian buildings, which is why they began to be called “Pagan”. In 14 Art. Albertine choirs in the Gothic style appeared near the basilica. In the 15th century The South (Steffal) and North (Adlerturm) towers were erected. Their presence indicated that the church had the status of episcopal or cathedral. Work on interior decoration was carried out under the leadership of A. Pilgram. He created a pedestal to house the organ and a pulpit for preaching.

Cathedral parameters:

length – 107 m.
width – 70 m.

Open to visitors every day (except Sundays) from 6 to 22 hours. Adults pay 3.5 € for admission.

Hofburg palace complex

The Hofburg Palace has served as a residence for monarchs for centuries:

Roman and German emperors in the 15th-19th centuries.
Austro-Hungarian emperors in the 19th century. 20th centuries

There was a tradition according to which the new ruler could not occupy the apartments of his predecessor. Therefore, each monarch had his own rooms in the palace, and the building was subjected to repeated expansion and reconstruction. The Hofburg does not have a single style. The palace has: 18 wings, 54 staircases, 19 courtyards, 2.6 thousand rooms and halls.

There are 2 types of entrance passes:

single - 13.90€;
Sisi - 29.90€.

Visitors are accepted daily:

September - June from 9 to 17.30 h
July - August from 9 am to 6 pm

Hundertwasser House

The famous Austrian artist, member of the Academy F. Hundertwasser, became famous for his denial of linearity and geometricity in architecture. He tried to express the main principles of modern design when developing the project for a Vienna residential building. The design turned out to be extraordinary, bright, and memorable. The lines of the body are uneven and sinuous. The floors differ in color scheme. Pieces of mirrors were used as material to decorate the façade surface.

The house was completed in 1985. D. Kravina was officially recognized as the co-author of the project. The building has about 50 apartments, where up to 200 people live. The house also houses offices, cafes, and children's playrooms. There is a roof garden with flower beds and trees. A small fountain was built opposite the façade. It is almost impossible for outsiders to get inside the building and inspect it, because... There is a strict law on non-interference in private life.

Vienna City Hall

The building to house city government was built in the 70-80s of the 19th century. The competition for the best project was won by the German architect F. von Schmidt. They decided to build the house in the inner part of the city on Glacis Square. The external appearance of the building combines neo-Gothic and eclectic features. Numerous courtyards are characteristic of the Baroque style.

The case has significant dimensions:

width 127 m.
length - 152 m.

The town hall has its own tower, which reaches a height of 105 m. At its top there is a figure of the standard bearer Rathausman, made of metal. The Iron Guardian is considered the symbol of the city. The main front room of the town hall is the hall. It is used for a variety of special events. The interior is decorated with sculptural images of famous natives of Vienna. The building is open to free visits every day from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Special excursions are held at 1 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Museum of Natural History and Museum of Fine Arts

Both museums are located on the square dedicated to Empress Maria Theresa. They stand on opposite sides and resemble each other in appearance. Authors of architectural projects and sketches of the interior space: Gottfred Semper and Hasenauer. The Kunstistoriches exhibition presents objects from ancient cultures and civilizations (Etruscan, Greek, Egyptian, Roman, early Christian). The art gallery is proud of paintings by Titian, Raphael, Caravaggio, Velazquez, Rembrandt, Bosch. Open 10-18 hours daily (except Mondays). Entrance fee for adults is 15 €.

The basis of the Naturhistorikes Museum was the personal collections of the Austrian monarchs. The following halls await visitors:

Geological
Mineralogical
Paleontological
Prehistoric
Botanical
Zoological
Anthropological

Young nature explorers will be delighted by the Kindersaal exhibition.

Naturhistorikes works:

Thursday - Monday (9 -18.30);
Wednesday (9-21).

Closed on Tuesdays.

Pass cost:

for adults – 10 €
for pensioners - 8 €
for students and military – 5 €
for children - free

Vienna Opera

The opera house building was created according to the design of the architects: A. Sikkardsburg, E. van der Nul. The construction is made in the spirit of the Renaissance. Its opening took place in 1862, and the first performance was staged in 1869. Mozart’s opera “Don Giovanni” was chosen for the premiere. During the bombing at the end of the war, the hull suffered significant damage. The restoration work was led by E. Boltenstern and Z. Kozak. In 1955, the Vienna Opera celebrated its rebirth. Beethoven's Fidelio was performed on stage.

In the open gallery along the façade of the building there are bronze statues (by E. Gahnel):

Heroism
Drama
Fantasy
Comical
Love

The stage is decorated with an iron curtain depicting Orpheus and Eurydice. A guided tour costs 6 €. It is held every day except Sunday and lasts 45 minutes.

Ticket prices depend on the production and seat in the hall:

for ballet - from 11 €
for the opera – from 13 €

Children's passes are cheaper.

Vienna Philharmonic

The Philharmonic Orchestra of the Republic of Austria is widely known throughout the world. His capital performances take place in the Golden Hall of the Vienna Philharmonic. The first musical institution in the capital of Austria began operating in the 19th century. The concert hall accommodated about 700 classical music lovers. In the 50s last century, a new philharmonic building was erected. It was called Musikverein. The author of the project was the Danish architect T. Hansen. The building is made in neoclassical style. Its facade is decorated with numerous pilasters, columns, and sculptures.

The interior space is designed for 1,744 seats. An image of the Golden Philharmonic Hall can be seen on a gold coin minted in Austria.

Cash desk opening hours (Monday – Friday):

monthly - 9.30 - 15.30 and 1 hour before the start of the concert
August - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
July - closed

Ticket prices start from 6 €.

Kärntnerstrasse

The main pedestrian artery of the capital is the street named after the Austrian province of Carinthia - Kärntnerstrasse. It runs through the central part of the city and is part of the golden semiring, along with the Graben and Kohlmarkt streets. The Carinthian Route connects Charles Square and Stefansdom. The overpass appeared in the 13th century. It led from the center of the settlement to the Carinthian Gate.

The street is always crowded. Visitors are attracted by shops, cafes and hotels. The oldest building on Carinthia Avenue is a palace that belonged to the Esterhazy family. Its construction was completed in the 17th century. Another famous attraction is the Todesco Palace. Kärntnerstrasse attracts theatergoers and music lovers from all over the world. The building of the famous Vienna Opera House is located here. In addition, the street is a favorite place for shopping lovers. Tourists are recommended to visit the largest souvenir shop in the city.

Neuer Markt

The open space in the city center was used in ancient times to hold fairs. Most often they traded flour and food there. This is where the name of the parade ground came from – Muchnoy. Another nickname was fixed in official documents - Neuer-Markt (New Square). Despite the name, historical chronicles mention the square back in the 13th century. In the first half of the 20th century, the capital's tram depot was based on Neuer Markt. After the 40s the track was removed.

The main tourist attractions of the New Parade Ground are:

Church of the Capuchins (Capucinekirche);
Donner Fountain (Donnerbrunen).

The fountain, as conceived by the architect G. Donner, is decorated with allegorical figures representing the deep rivers of the country:

Enns;
Thrawn;
Morava.

In the center of the composition stands the sculpture of Providence.

Plague Pillar

The Graben Square in the center of Vienna has long been used for holidays and religious ceremonies. The open space is surrounded by buildings in baroque, neoclassical and floral styles. The main attraction of the Graben is the Dreifaltigkeitssaul ("Column of the Holy Trinity"). It was erected by order of Emperor Leopold I at the end of the 17th century. The reason for the installation of the column was the miraculous deliverance of the city residents from a terrible plague epidemic in 1679. Therefore, the memorial sign was popularly called “Pestsaule” (“Plague Pillar”).

The sign was originally made of wood. They were going to replace it with marble, but the Turkish war prevented it. The modern column is a pedestal with figures of three angels made of gilded copper. L. Burnacini, I. von Erlach, I. Bendel, J. Kiljan and others worked on the project.

Ferris wheel

In 1766, Emperor Joseph II opened the Prater to the public. The former reserved area, intended for hunting by monarchs, quickly turned into a favorite vacation spot for the Viennese. All kinds of attractions and establishments for a pleasant pastime were created on its territory. The development of the Prater culminated with the construction of the Observation Wheel (Reisenrad) at the end of the 19th century.

The project of the giant Ferris wheel was developed by the English engineer V. Basset. Its technical parameters:

diameter – 61 m
height - 64.75 m
weight – 430.05 t

In the mid-40s. Reisenrad was destroyed. The attraction was restored in 1947, and it still delights visitors with a panoramic view of the city from above. A pass for an adult to the Ferris Wheel costs 8 €, for a child – 3.2 €.

The opening hours of the attraction vary depending on the season:

November - February on (10 - 20 o'clock)
May - September (9 - 24 hours)
March, April and October (10 - 22 hours)

Museum Quarter

Several museum institutions are concentrated in the Neubau area. The place where they are concentrated is called the Museumkvartir. It covers an area of 60 thousand square meters. The axis of the quarter is the building of the former imperial stables of the 18th century. They were no longer used for their intended purpose at the beginning of the last century and the premises were repurposed for exhibition purposes. In the 20-60s. the building was reconstructed and expanded. It became known as the Exhibition Pavilion. In 1985, the building hosted a festival. The area often hosts a variety of cultural events.

Currently the complex consists of museums:

contemporary art of the Ludwig Foundation
Kunsthalle
named after Leopold

Liechtenstein Palace

The idea of building a country residence belongs to Prince Johann Adam Andreas I of the Liechtenstein family. He acquired a country plot with a garden, which is why the castle is sometimes called the Garden Castle. The building project was selected through a special competition. Famous architects took part in it, incl. von Erlach, D. Rossi, and D. Martinelli. Construction work was carried out at the end of the 17th century. The princely house is made in Baroque style. From the beginning of the 19th century. it has become a private museum.

The building is divided into 2 floors:

1st floor – salon
2nd floor - apartments

Visitors are interested in the hall, decorated with paintings depicting the exploits of the ancient Greek hero Hercules. It was designed by A. Pozzi. The palace is open to the public from 3 to 6:30 p.m. on Fridays, and the park from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tours are available by prior arrangement. An adult subscription costs 20 €.

Votivkirche Church

Emperor Franz Joseph managed to survive an assassination attempt in 1853. To commemorate the monarch's miraculous rescue, his brother Maximillian vowed to build a basilica. They decided to call the church “Our Lord the Savior” or Votivkirche. The construction of the cathedral lasted 13 years (1856-79). The author of the project is architect G. Ferstel. Objects in the Gothic style became the model for construction. The space inside the building is divided into three parts (nave). On the sides of the central building there are 2 towers (99 m in height).

You have long dreamed of traveling around Europe. It would seem that the dream has come true, but there are some obstacles. Not much time is allocated for getting to know key European capitals, usually 1-2 days. How to spend time productively and what to see in Vienna in 1 day, we will discuss in this article.

What can you see in Vienna?

It is better to plan your trip so that you arrive at the train station. Then go to Stephanplatz metro station, find line U3 and ride 5 stops. If you have set a goal for yourself - Vienna sights in one day, then for the convenience of moving around the city you can buy a special 24-hour pass. It will cost 7.6 euros, but will provide the right to use all public transport.

What to see in Vienna in 1 day - St. Stephen's Cathedral

Taking the metro, you will find yourself in the historical part of Vienna, in front of St. Stephen's Cathedral. The cathedral is not only the national symbol of the city, but is also considered the pride of all of Austria. Its southern and northern towers offer beautiful views of the city. The cost of such a visit costs 4-5 euros, depending on the chosen tower.

Afterwards you should turn onto Graben Street. If you're wondering, what to see in Vienna in one day, then this direction will be an excellent choice. There are many attractions, souvenir shops, and a famous confectionery here. Here you can take a break, enjoy some dessert and simply observe the city’s rhythm of life.

What to see in Vienna in 1 day - Graben street

The street ends at Michaelerplatz, where the former residence of the Austrian rulers, the Hofburg Palace, is located. Today, there are many museums in the palace, including the royal apartments, the Princess Sissi Museum, and the Silver Chamber. The cost of visiting the Sissi Museum is 12.5 euros; if you want to visit several museums at the same time, purchase a ticket for 28 euros.