Austria · 3 days · 15 stops
3 days in Vienna – a ready-made itinerary
Vienna is a city of palaces, museums and coffee houses. The plan starts in the Innere Stadt, heads out to Schönbrunn on day two and ends with museums, Klimt and an evening at the Prater.
In short
- Length
- 3 days, 15 stops
- Highlights
- St. Stephen's Cathedral, Schönbrunn Palace, Kunsthistorisches Museum, Hofburg, State Hall of the National Library
- Where to stay
- Innere Stadt, Neubau and Mariahilf
- Getting around
- The Innere Stadt is easy on foot.
- Best time to go
- April to June and September to October are ideal.
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Day 1
Innere Stadt and the Hofburg
St. Stephen's Cathedral
The city's landmark with its patterned tile roof. The south tower has 343 steps up to the watchman's room.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): St. Stephen's Cathedralabout 10 min on foot
Hofburg
The Habsburgs' winter residence, with the Imperial Apartments and the Sisi Museum.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Hofburgright next door
State Hall of the National Library
One of the finest library halls in the world, with frescoes and 200,000 old volumes.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): State Hall of the National Libraryabout 5 min on foot
Albertina
Art museum from Monet to Picasso, plus the Habsburg state rooms.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Albertinaright next door
Hotel Sacher
The original Sacher-Torte in the hotel's café, just behind the opera house.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Hotel Sacherright next door
Vienna State Opera
A world-class opera house. Standing places cost a few euros; guided tours run during the day.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Vienna State Opera
Day 2
Schönbrunn and the Naschmarkt
Schönbrunn Palace
The Habsburgs' summer palace. Book timed tickets in advance; it's quieter early on.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Schönbrunn Palaceabout 10 min on foot
Gloriette
The colonnade at the top of the palace gardens, with a café and the best view of the palace and city.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Glorietteabout 4.7 km as the crow flies – by bus, train or taxi
Naschmarkt
Vienna's best-known market, with stalls and small eateries. Closed on Sundays.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Naschmarktabout 5 min on foot
Secession
Art Nouveau building with a golden dome. Klimt's Beethoven Frieze is in the basement.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Secessionabout 10 min on foot
Karlskirche
Baroque church with two columns and a large dome. A lift takes you up to the frescoes.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Karlskirche
Day 3
Museums, Klimt and the Prater
Kunsthistorisches Museum
Bruegel, Vermeer, Raphael – and one of the finest museum cafés, under the dome.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Kunsthistorisches Museumabout 5 min on foot
MuseumsQuartier
Museums and courtyards with colourful loungers. Good for a lunch break.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): MuseumsQuartierabout 30 min on foot
Upper Belvedere
Baroque palace with Klimt's 'The Kiss'. Walk down through the garden to the Lower Belvedere.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Upper Belvedereabout 2.8 km as the crow flies – by bus, train or taxi
Vienna Giant Wheel (Riesenrad)
The 1897 Ferris wheel in the Prater. Then an evening in the Wurstelprater or at the Schweizerhaus.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Vienna Giant Wheel (Riesenrad)
Good to know
Best time to go
April to June and September to October are ideal. Summer is hot and the palaces are crowded. Advent, with its Christmas markets, is popular but cold. Museums and coffee houses work in any season.
Getting around
The Innere Stadt is easy on foot. The U-Bahn, trams and buses form a dense network and run late; buy tickets from machines or via the app – a day or weekly pass pays off quickly. The U4 goes to Schönbrunn.
Where to stay
Innere Stadt
The 1st district, between St. Stephen's, the Hofburg and the opera. Everything is walkable, but it costs more.
Neubau and Mariahilf
The 6th and 7th districts near the MuseumsQuartier and Naschmarkt, with cafés, shops and good U-Bahn links.
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Vienna: frequently asked questions
Is the Vienna City Card worth it?
Mainly for public transport plus discounts. If you plan lots of museums, compare the Vienna Pass with single tickets – single tickets are often enough.
How do I get standing places at the State Opera?
Cheap standing places are sold for most performances, some online and some on site. The rules change – check the opera's website.
Are 3 days enough for Vienna?
For the classics, yes. With more time, add the wine taverns in Grinzing, the Danube Island or a trip to the Wachau valley.
When is the Naschmarkt open?
Monday to Saturday; it is closed on Sundays. On Saturdays there is also a flea market next to it.
More plans for Vienna
- One dayVienna in one day: old town walking routeFrom St Stephen's past the Hofburg to a coffee house, then the opera, Karlsplatz, Naschmarkt and Spittelberg.
- WeekendA weekend in Vienna, Friday to SundayFriday cathedral and schnitzel, Saturday emperors, art and the Ferris wheel, Sunday Schönbrunn and the Belvedere.
- 5 days5 days in Vienna with the Wachau valleyOld town, museums, palaces, the Prater and a wine tavern – plus a day on the Danube at Melk and Dürnstein.
- With kidsVienna with kids: zoo, maze and the PraterA day of zoo, maze and Gloriette, a day of dinosaurs, a children's museum and the Ferris wheel.
- On a budgetVienna on a budget: 2 days, few entry feesA free museum on Karlsplatz, imperial parks, the Prater and a sausage stand – two days in Vienna for little money.
Plan created with AI support – please check opening hours, prices and routes before you go. Coordinates checked with Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap (Photon). Photo: C.Stadler/Bwag, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. More in Sources & licences. YesTrip is a trip planner, not a travel agency – nothing is booked.
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