What to visit in Vienna in 1 day. One day in Vienna

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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 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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. Appearance 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 internal 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. Restoration work 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 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 - Muchnaya. 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 at 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 establishment of the column was the miraculous deliverance of the city residents from terrible epidemic plague 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 it got in the way Turkish war. 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 park 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 a 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 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 were 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 turned into 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).

Seeing everything in one day is frankly an impossible task. A city with such mighty imperial glory, the number of cathedrals, pastry shops and coffee shops requires at least three days. But we’ll try to squeeze all the highlights into one day. So that you definitely have a desire to return to Vienna - the capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the queen of the hearts and stomachs of millions of tourists))

So, is it possible to explore Vienna in one day? Can. But by the evening, or rather night, you will fall off your feet.

Vienna - main attractions: First, it’s worth looking around, for this we’ll take a ride on the tram, and then walk to all the main interesting places in the city.

1. Vienna sightseeing tram

MetroU1, U4stationSchwedenplatz

In order to quickly get your bearings and understand what attractions are worth seeing in. He leaves with Schwedenplatz square and makes a complete circle along the boulevard ring in 30 minutes. There are 13 stops on the route. The tram has a multimedia device with a sightseeing tour of the sights the tram passes by (there is a Russian version).

The route starts operating at 10:00, and the last flight leaves at 17:30. Interval 30 minutes. The tram will take you past the University, the People's Theatre, the People's Park, the Parliament, the Town Hall, the Hofburg, the Palace Park, and the Opera House. This is the most best way quickly find your way around Vienna.

A ticket without the right to enter or exit at intermediate stops costs 8 euros. Discount for owners. Previously, the usual city tram No. 1 ran along this route, but now the Viennese have changed its route, and only the excursion tram completes the ring.

1. Vienna Ring - ring of boulevards

Old town surrounded by a ring of boulevards, and it is divided into parts with different names, but each has the word Ring (Ring) - translated as a ring. In the Middle Ages there were fortress walls here, then they were demolished and a wide boulevard was built. Traffic on the boulevard is one-way counterclockwise, and trams run in both directions. The total length of the boulevard is more than 4.5 km, and you should follow it Viena Tram Ring. There are many Vienna's main attractions. After a ride on the tram, we get off at the same stop where we got on and go to the heart of Vienna - to the main cathedral. Before further excursion around Vienna, we recommend that you get your bearings using the map.

Vienna Day Tour Map

1. Musical clock Anker Ur

On the way, on Hoher Markt 10-11 you can see watchAnkeruhr in art nouveau style. They decorate the passage between two buildings. The dial, instead of numbers, is decorated with the coats of arms of noble Austrian families. The clock does not show time in a circle, but linearly. Every day at 12 noon starts musical performance, it lasts 15 minutes, figures move in front of the dial, telling about significant events in the history of Austria.

1. The main attraction of Vienna is St. Stephen's Cathedral, Stefansdom(Stephansplatz, 4)

Metro U1, U3Stephansplatz station.

The cathedral is located on the central square Stephansplatz. (Stephanshaus) is the largest and most beautiful cathedral in Austria, with majestic stained glass windows and rich decoration.

Perhaps you will be lucky and there will be a morning service going on, then you will be able to hear the organ. You can go up to one of the observation platforms in the Cathedral towers to see Vienna from above, but we do not recommend it, it is much more interesting from below. The best way to look at Vienna from above is from the Ferris wheel Prater park, but more on that later.

The first stone of the cathedral was laid in 1230 on the site of an ancient Romanesque church. Over the next 400 years, it was actively completed. Stefansdom has one feature that is uncharacteristic for Catholic cathedrals - asymmetrical. The North Tower is much lower than the South Tower and was never completed. The North Tower houses the largest bell in Austria - Pummerin, he calls only on major holidays. If you come to Vienna at Christmas, you will definitely hear it.

While looking around the cathedral from the outside, look carefully at your feet; fiacres drawn by a pair of horses are traditionally “parked” on the north side of the cathedral. The roof of the cathedral is covered with majolica tiles.

1. Stephansplatz and Haas House

Coming out to the square in front of the cathedral - Stephanplatz, your gaze will definitely land on an awkward modern building surrounded by ancient houses. This Haas house(Teehaus Haas&Haas, Stephansplatz, 4). In the 19th century there was a trading house "Philip Haas and Sons", in the Second world war it was destroyed, and a modern shopping and office center was later built in its place. He looks like false tooth, but it reflects beautifully Stephansdom. The curve of the house follows the contour of the Roman defensive structures that were found here during the construction of the new building.

1. Hundertwasserhaus(Hundertwasser House) Kegelgasse 37-39, 1030 Vienna

Architect Hundertwasser- Austrian Gaudi, he adhered to the concept that everything around should be natural and natural. That a person can change his environment at arm's length, he adhered to this concept in architecture, all his buildings with smooth natural lines, decorated with tiles and ceramics.

In this house, each resident can change the appearance of the facade of the house around their windows; trees grow in some apartments. The walls are rounded and the rolls can be sloped. Although this is just a residential building. The roof is covered with grass, flowers, bushes and trees grow. There is a fountain with real frogs in the yard.

At the end of construction, Hundertwasser waived the fee for the house project and said that he was simply glad that there was now such a house here, and not gray squalor. The house is residential, of course you can’t just get into the apartments, although I would really like to. But there is one nearby shopping mall with very good prices for souvenirs with all Viennese themes.

The Viennese initially did not accept the architect’s work, but now this is another one of the most famous places in Vienna. In Vienna, Hundertwasser also built a waste incineration plant. Also very creative, but we won’t make it there today.

It turned out to be a very busy itinerary, and now it’s important to decide how you want to spend the evening in Vienna:

There are two important points: 1 ticket per person, you cannot queue for the whole group; and entrance to the theater Wed
Basics from the cash register, you can’t go outside.

1. If after all this you still have some energy left and you haven’t chosen Pratter, you can dine in one of the meat and authentic restaurants in the center of Vienna. Ribs of
   Vienna(Weihburggasse 22) – here you will be served excellent beer, impeccable ribs and other Austrian beer snacks.
   The restaurant has been operating since 1591 and the owners claim that there used to be casemates here. The restaurant is close to Stefansdom, and you can shake up your dinner a bit with a stroll around the gorgeously lit cathedral.

It’s more than enough for one day in Vienna, so that’s all for today))). Finally, we offer you a convenient calendar with the ability to select tickets for the required date

If you're traveling to Austria, combine your holiday with sightseeing tours in Vienna. The Austrian capital boasts many ancient and original architectural monuments, an abundance of museums and entertainment parks. Neither adults nor children will be bored here.

Our article is intended primarily for independent travelers. We will tell you about the most remarkable places in Vienna, help compile a list of attractions for those who come for one day, and also wander around the outskirts of the Austrian capital.

Self-guided tour of Vienna – what to see

It takes weeks to explore Vienna thoughtfully and extensively. But what should travelers do, whose time limit is limited to a couple of days? In this case, you will have to compile a kind of “must-see” list, a kind of “gentleman’s set” for a self-respecting tourist. So, where can you go if you only have 1 day to spare?

Your path runs to the Old Part of the city, which coincides geographically with the boundaries of the first district of the Austrian capital. There are a total of 23 of these districts.

A good destination for a one-day excursion would be the Museum Quarter, a huge complex spread over a 60-kilometer area. Here's what's there:

• Kunsthalle;
• Leopold Museum;
• Children's Zoom Kindermuseum;
• Tobacco Museum;
• Museum of Modern Art.

The complex has been welcoming visitors since 2001. Tired of wandering around the museum halls, you can have a snack in one of the local restaurants. In order not to overpay, it is better to immediately purchase a combined ticket - a pass to all points of the quarter.

Be sure to visit the Museum Quarter.

Local museums are open from 10.00 to 19.00. Take the U2 metro to Museumsquartier station. Further - on foot.

Five best places to see in Vienna in two days

In this list we have included the most interesting places Vienna. It’s easy to explore them yourself in 2 days – the main thing is to plan your schedule.

Children's attractions

When going to any city with little travelers, you need to think about their interests. Below we provide a list of places that are worth seeing with children.

If you can’t visit the capital of Austria with young tourists this time, then you should find out in advance. Surprise your baby.

There are several places in Vienna where you can connect to the Internet for free. Among them is the Prater amusement park.

Vienna from the Ferris wheel

The video clearly shows Vienna surrounded by greenery and all kinds of attractions in the park. So you can discuss the plan for “landing” in the Prater with your child in advance.

Expanding the program: three unusual places

So, we visited the main attractions, entertained the children, but the “Vienna in 3 days” program has not yet been fully implemented. We recommend devoting the third day of your Viennese “vacation” to exploring unusual places.

Interesting sights of winter Vienna

During the cold season, parks and outdoor museums lose their relevance, so we will concentrate on indoor spaces. 1 day in Vienna in winter looks like this:

• Cafe Sacher. A cup of hot coffee is what a chilled traveler needs. But the main feature of the cafe is its signature Sacher cake. Many people go to Vienna specifically for this delicacy. The establishment is nestled on Villharmonikerstrasse near the Vienna Opera.
• Vienna City Hall. Head straight to the Inner City to admire the neo-Gothic structure. The Town Hall is equally pleasing to the eye at any time of the year.
  It is worth visiting the Jazz Festival and Christmas Market, which are held annually in the Town Hall.
• Gazebo. The famous gallery is located in the Lower and Upper Palaces. In summer you can visit the Palace Park, and in winter you can wander through the exhibition halls, contemplating the paintings. Ticket prices range from 8-12 euros (for each tier).

A city map is issued free of charge in hotels.

We stretch the pleasure over two or three days

If you have 2-3 days left, and it’s winter cold outside, you can expand the program. Here is a list of notable “winter” places.

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 railway 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 national symbol city, but is also considered the pride of all Austria. From its southern and northern towers it opens beautiful view to 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 just watch the rhythm of life in the city.

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.

What to see in Vienna in 1 day - Hofburg Palace

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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.

DAY ONE.

1. Old town 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. Full trip along the ring it 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 + a 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 crusade on 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, admire 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 parking lot 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 return 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 using a single ticket to see 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 classical court skills.
Every day, except Monday, 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.

DAY TWO.

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, 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 five, and you can walk around the park until late. The palace has different options inspection - from 22 rooms of the castle (imperial tour 10.5 euros), to a full tour, including inspection of 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”
Ticket information –

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 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 personal life 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 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 of the arches railway, designed by modernist Otto Wagner. Between 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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