What to do in Vienna in three days
Things you shouldn't miss on a short city break in Vienna
Day 1
The Gloriette (Schönbrunn Palace) Visit the magical area in and around Schoenbrunn palace. Different tours for every schedule are available. After the tour, take a relaxing walk in the palace garden up to “Gloriette” palace and marvel at the unique park scenery and abundance of flowers. Kids and animal lovers will adore Schoenbrunn. The Schoenbrunn zoo is not only the oldest worldwide but - after comprehensive modernisation work - also one of the most modern zoological gardens.
After your "Schoenbrunn day", what about rewarding yourself with a typical Viennese dinner just a short walk away? "Plachutta" in nearby Hietzing is among Austria’s most famous restaurants serving traditional prime boiled beef.
Day 2
The Giant Ferris Wheel Combine sightseeing and fun - visit the Viennese Prater. A spin with the big observation wheel “Riesenrad” is a must for every city break in Vienna, boasting marvellous views of the city. Need a little more action after this? Roller coasters, ghost trains and many other attractions invite bold visitors to take a ride. Then it’s perfect time to drop by the "Schweizerhaus" and fill your stomach with a "Krügerl" of in-house beer and a chunk of "Stelze" (knuckle of pork).
Day 3
Natural History Museum Vienna Start your Vienna city break with a "Fiaker" (horse carriage) trip through the inner city district and take a ride along "Ringstrasse", where you can take first snap shots of its famous buildings from your comfortable seat: Vienna city hall, the wonderful Austrian parliament and the famous imperial palace. Also passing by: some of Vienna’s largest museums including the "Museumsquartier", a popular meeting place during the summer months and location for a romantic christmas market during winter. Another well-known sight of the “Ringstrasse” is the Vienna state opera which hosts the famous Viennese Opera Ball every year.
Coffee house culture in Vienna From the opera you directly reach the popular shopping and pedestrian area of "Kärntnerstrasse". At the other end of this promenade towers St. Stephen's Cathedral which the Viennese love to call "Steffl". For those not scared of heights the tower offers a good opportunity for a breathtaking view of Vienna.
There is no better place to spend your well-deserved break than in a Viennese coffee house! We recommend "Das kleine Café" on "Franziskanerplatz" as it is a small but beautiful piece of Viennese tradition. Or experience a "typical" Viennese waiter at "Café Hawelka", ordering a cup of coffee the Viennese way, either as "kleiner Brauner" (small coffee with milk) or "kleiner Schwarzer" (small black coffee). Don’t forget to try some tasty Viennese pastry with it.
Searching for a souvenir? Then better avoid the touristy souvenir shops. Instead try your luck at the "Nachmarkt" market, where you will find plenty of different market stalls with countless specialities from all over the world for that souvenir with a twist.
Another unmissable activity during your Vienna city break is a visit in a Viennese wine tavern called "Heuriger" and enjoy an evening of good wine and hospitality in a "Heurigen" in Grinzing or Sievering.
Have an unforgettable city break in Vienna and loads of fun!