Vienna Austria

Vienna
Capital of Austria

Vienna is one of nine states and the capital city in Austria. It is surrounded by Lower Austria State.
Wien (pronunciation: Veen) is the local word of Vienna.
Vienna is divided into 23 districts.

How to reach Vienna

Vienna International Airport (IATA Code: VIE, ICAO: LOWW) is the international airport of Vienna. It is located at Schwechat in Lower Austria State, about 18 km southeast from central Vienna.
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Hotels in Vienna

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Transportation in Vienna

There are many ways you can travel inside Vienna. Train is the cheapest one. You also can use metro and bus.

Buy Vienna City Card for unlimited use of city's metro, tram, and bus lines..
1 Day - 17 Euros ($19.18).
2-Day - 25 Euros ($28.2).
3-Day - 29 Euros ($32.71).
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Vienna City Card.

You also can buy hop-on, hop-off tours.
1 Day - 30 Euros ($33.84).
2-Day - 35 Euros ($39.48).
3-Day - 50 Euros ($56.4).
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Hop-on, Hop-off Sightseeing Bus & Free WiFi.

Tourist Places in Vienna

I have described 92 Best Places to Visit in Vienna. Those are Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Vienna. Among them some are Must-Visit Attractions in Vienna. Also described The Best Things to Do in Vienna and Fun Things to Do in Vienna.
So that you can able to know the Famous Vienna Tourist sights and Attractions and make your itinerary for Vienna Attractions & Sightseeing.
You need approximately USD 925 to visit all the places listed below + Food cost + Transport cost + Accommodation cost.

You can buy Vienna Pass. It will save few money.of sightseeing and also for transportation.
Vienna Pass is the only all-inclusive pass offered in Vienna. Free entry into over 60 of Vienna’s most popular attractions and museums, Unlimited use of the Hop On Hop Off Bus tour.

1-Day Pass: 79 ($89.11) Euros for adult and 39 ($43.99) Euros for child.
2-Day Pass: 99 ($111.67) Euros for adult and 49 ($55.27) Euros for child.
3-Day Pass: 129 ($145.51) Euros for adult and 64 ($82.19) Euros for child.
6-Day Pass: 159 ($179.35) Euros for adult and 79 ($89.11) Euros for child.

Day-1: Simmering District

Central Cemetery

Cemetery

It is one of the largest cemeteries in the world by number of interred with an area of about 495 acres, was opened in 1874.
Visiting Time: 7 AM to 6 PM every day.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: It is about 5 km from Vienna Rail Station towards south. By train, S7 city train goes to airport which stops at the Zentralfriedhof station. The cemetery main entrance (Tor 2) is located at Simmeringer Hauptstraße 234.

Gasometers

Gas Tanks

Built in 1896–1899 for Gas Tanks. They are no longer in used. These are using now as a music hall (capacity 2000–3000 people), movie theater, student dormitory, municipal archive.
How to go: It is located at the 11th district, Simmering.

Museum of Military History

Museum

Visiting Time: 9 AM to 5 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 7 Euros ($7.9) for adult, 5 Euros ($5.64) for reduced fee. 4 Euros ($4.51) for Guided tour and 2.50 Euros ($2.82) for Reduced guided tour. Audio guide is included in the admission fee.
Free Entry: First Sunday of every month.
How to go: It is about 500 meters from Rail station towards southeast.

Belvedere 21

Museum

Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday - 11 AM to 6 PM. Friday - 11 AM to 9 PM. Monday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 9 Euros ($10.16) for adult. 7 Euros ($7.9) for senior, student age below 26. Free for child age below 19.
How to go: It is located north side of Museum of Military History at Belvedere 21, Arsenalstraße 1.


Day-2:

Belvedere Palace

Palace Museum

There are 2 palaces inside the premises built by Prince Eugene. One is on the upper Belvedere and another is lower. Construction of the Lower Belvedere was started in 1712. The construction of the Upper Belvedere was started in early 1717 and was completed in 1723. Both are now art museums and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Visiting Time: Upper Belvedere Museum - 10 AM to 6 PM every day. Lower Belvedere Museum is renovating.
Entry Fee: Upper Belvedere Museum - 4 Euros ($4.51).
How to go: It is located 500 meters from Rail station towards northeast in Landstrasse District (3rd District).
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Entrance Tickets for Belvedere.

University of Vienna Botanical Garden

Botanical Garden

The Botanical Garden established in 1754 by Empress Maria Theresa.
Visiting Time: November to January - 10 AM to 4 PM. February, March and October - 10 AM to 5 PM. April to September - 10 AM to 6 PM.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: It is located east side of Belvedere Upper Palace.

Soviet War Memorial

Sculpture

Previously known as Heldendenkmal der Roten Armee. It was built in 1945 to commemorate 17000 Soviet soldiers, who were killed in World War 2.
How to go: It is located in the center of Schwarzenbergpl square. About 250 metes from Lower Belvedere toward northwest.

Karlsplatz

Square

Square is the border of the 1st district (Innere Stadt) and 4th district (Wieden) of Vienna. Ressel Park on its north side. Wien Museum Karlsplatz is situated on its west. Karlskirche church on its south. Institut für Fertigungstechnik is on its east side. There is a Karlsplatz Metro Station is located on the north of Ressel Park.
How to go: The square is about 300 meters from Soviet War Memorial towards west.

Karlskirche

Church

Construction began in 1716 and completed in 1737.
How to go: Located on the south side of Karlsplatz in Wieden district.

Catholic Parish of St. Elizabeth

Church

How to go: It is located at Sankt-Elisabeth-Platz 9 in Wieden district.

Palais Schonburg

Private Venue

It is a private venue to rent for parties or events.
How to go: It is located at Rainergasse 11 in Wieden district.


Day-3: Donaustadt District

Donauturm

Tower

Danube Tower is at 252 meters high tower constructed in 1962–1964 and opened on 16 April 1964. It has High-speed elevators, Antennas and radio transmitter, Viewing platform
Visiting Time:
Turm Restaurant: Thursday and Friday - 11.30 AM to 11 PM. Saturday, Sunday and holiday - 10 AM to 11 PM.
Turm Cafe: Saturday, Sunday and holiday - 10.30 AM to 3 PM.
Donau Shop: Thursday to Friday - 12 PM to 11 PM. Saturday, Sunday and holiday - 10.30 AM to 11 PM.
Donau Brau: Monday to Friday - 12 PM to 11 PM. Saturday, Sunday and holiday - 10 AM to 11 PM.
Open Observation Terrace: Monday to Friday 11.30 AM to 11 PM. Saturday, Sunday and holiday - 10 AM to 11 PM.
Entry Fee: 14.50 Euros ($16.36) for adult. 11 Euros ($12.41) for senior. 9.90 Euros ($11.17) for child age 6-14.
How to go: Metro U1 to the station Alte Donau or metro U6 to the station Neue Donau. From both stations, there are free-of-charge electric bus shuttles, which takes 5 minutes. Or you take 20A bus.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Entrance Ticket to the Danube Tower.

Danua Park

Park

Beautiful park.
Entry fee: Free.
How to go: It is located in front of Donauturm Tower in Donaustadt district.

Old Danube

Area

Boat riding is the exited things to do here. Boat with sofa and trees. It costs about 45 Euros ($50.78) to 60 Euros ($67.71) per hour. You can rent it from Meine-Insel Boat rental service at Laberlweg 19.
There are also floating restaurants to take lunch.
How to go: About 1.5 km from Danua Park towards southeast.


Day-4: Leopoldstadt District

Prater Wien

Amusement Park

Entry Fee: Free. But different attraction have different charge.
Attractions:
Admiral Arena Prater: Gaming.
Almradler: Cycling. From 10 AM to 6 PM every day.
Alt Wiener Ghost Train: Magic Trips.
Apollo 12: Flyspacing.
Aqua Gaudi: Gaudi.
Assault Boat: Swinging.
Ball Factory: Loosing off.
Bicycle Rental - Roller Coaster: Bicycling.
Black Mamba: Frolicking.
Blue Planet: Jurassing.
Boomerang: Loop Scoots.
Booster: Peppered.
Break Dance: Breakdancing.
Cafe Neuzeit: Chillen.
Calafatis Magic Rotor: Rotating.
Calypso Shop of Laughter: Laughter Shopping.
Children Autodrome: Collisioning.
Children Tower Lollipop: Jumptowering.
Children-indoor car park: Circulating.
Darkride Insider: Darkriding.
Discovery Revolution: Discotating.
Dizzy Mouse: 10 AM to 11 PM every day. Ticket price is 4.50 Euros ($5.08) per person.
Dr. Archibald: VR Coaster.
Eismehr: Gormandize.
Ejection Seat: Catapulting.
Electro-Highway: Hotwheeling.
Elite Autodrom: Carting.
Extasy: Extasizing.
Flower Wheel: Flower Wheeling.
Free Fall Tower: Falling.
Fun Ball Amusement Arcade: Fantasizing.
Gambling booths & Coconut shy: Targeting.
Go-Kart Kny: Gokarting.
Grand Autodrome: Chauffeuring.
Great Ghost Train: Spooking.
Hall of Mirrors: Mirroring.
Haunted Castle: Afraid castling.
Heindls Children's rides: Flying.
Hello Vienna Maze: Mazing.
Hippodrome: Up saddling.
Hotel Psycho: Ghosting.
Iceberg: Expedition.
Jack the Ripper: Graveyard.
Joker: Carpet riding.
Jolly Joker Arcade: Gaming.
Jumping Tower: Jump towering.
Kids Highway: Wheel kidding.
Kolariks Feenzelt: Event.
Kolariks Kids World: Bouncing.
Laserspy: Laser.
Luftikus: Carousel.
Magic Dreamland Fun-House: Dream walking.
Manitu's Train: Wildweststeaming.
Maze-Labyrinth Exit 32: Labyrating.
Mecky Express: Hedgehogging.
Megablitz: High Speeding.
Meierei: Restaurant.
Merry-go-round: Carouseling.
Midget Railroad: Railroading.
Mini Drom: Collisioning.
Miniature Golf: Target Shooting.
Monza Go-Kart: Oneformularing.
Monza Track: Oneformularing.
Motorboat Ride: Watersplashing.
Mountain Rallye: Gokarting.
MPQ Kart-Track: Speedracing.
Nostalgic Merry-go-round: Carouselin.
Original Wiener Praterkasperl: Clowning.
Paris Kids' Highway: Circulating.
Planetarium: Starwatching.
Prater Alm: Tradition trifft Lifestyle.
Prater DOME: Dancing.
Prater Marina: Nostalgizing.
Prater Museum: Storytelling.
Prater Tower: Towering.
Prater Train: Offonhopping.
Recreational area Praterfee: Flinging.
Red Eagle Ghost Train: Scaring.
Rollerball: Rolling.
Salamucci: Gusto.
Salto-Trampoline: Jumpen.
Silver Mine Train: Fairy tale Ride.
Skull Rock - Curse of the Pirates: Ahoi.
Smurf City: Smurfy.
Sombrero: Spinning.
Space Shot: Exhilaration.
Spassilisk: Shopping.
Spectacolo: Spectacolating.
Splash: Speeding Up.
Stadtgasthaus Eisvogel: Gusto.
Super Autodrome: Traffic Circling.
Super Roller Coaster: Heartthrob.
Super Top Dance Fun-House: Entertaining.
Tagada: Shaking.
Toboggan: Skiddin.
Tornado: Hanging Down.
Turbo Autodrome Testarossa: Carting.
Vienna Flight: Flying.
Vienna Roller Coaster: Gnome Watching.
Vienna Slide: Slip & Slide.
Volare - The flying Coaster: Volatiling.
Water Ride: Splashing Around.
Wiener Rösthaus: Roasting.
Wild Alps: Fast Alps.
Wild Mouse: Speedy Mouse.
WINDOBONA Sky Diving: Submerging.Super-8 Bahn: 10 AM to 11 PM every day. Ticket price is 4.50 Euros ($5.08) per person.
Storm Boat: 10 AM to 8 PM every day. Price 2.50 Euros ($2.82) per person.

There are many restaurant inside the premises. Such as Bistro Box, Würstel Hütte, Zum Englischen Reiter, Estancia Santa Cruz, Fercos Biergarten, Gosser Eck, Knusperhäuschen, Kolariks Himmelreich, Kolariks Luftburg, Praterschwemme, Schweizerhaus, Stormy Sunday, Terrassenstüberl, Villa Victoria, Weisses Rossl.

Madame Tussauds Vienna

Wax Museum

Visiting Time: 10 AM to 6 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 24 Euros ($27.08) for adult. Madame Tussauds + Ferries Wheel - 36 Euros ($40.63).
How to go: It is located in the district Leopoldstadt (2nd district). The closest tram station is 'Praterstern' via tram lines 0 or 5.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Madame Tussauds Admission Ticket.

Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel

Ferris Wheel

Also called Wiener Riesenrad was the world's tallest extant Ferris wheel from 1920 to 1985.
Visiting Time: Wednesday to Thursday - 10.30 AM to 8 PM. Friday - 10.30 AM to 9.30 PM. Saturday - 10 AM to 9.30 PM. Sunday and holiday - 10 AM to 8 PM.
Entry Fee: 12 Euros ($13.54) for adult and 5 Euros ($5.64) for child.
How to go: It is located near Madame Tussauds Vienna in Leopoldstadt district.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Giant Ferris Wheel Ride.

Chocolate Museum

Museum

Visiting Time: Weekday - 10 AM to 6 PM. Weekend - 10 AM to 7 PM.
Entry Fee: 8 Euros ($9.03).
How to go: It is located near Madame Tussauds Vienna in Leopoldstadt district.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Chocolate Museum Vienna Tickets & Tasting.


Day-5: Innere Stadt District

Musikverein

Concert Hall

Famous Vienna concert hall was inaugurated by Emperor Franz Joseph on January 6, 1870. Main attraction is The Golden Hall, permanent seat of the Vienna Philharmonics and main stage of the Vienna Mozart Orchestra. Golden Hall has 1,744 seats and standing room for 300.
Ticket Cost:
Concert Tickets: 350 Euros ($394.98) for Mozart VIP Ticket, 115 Euros ($229.78) for category Superior, 95 Euros ($107.21) for category A, 75 Euros ($84.64) for category B, 55 Euros ($62.07) for category C. 50 % discount for child age 5-18.
Concert and Dinner Packages for adult: 165 Euros ($186.21) for Red Carpet Pass, 145 for ($163.64) Premium Pass, 125 Euros ($141.06) for Golden Pass, 105 Euros ($118.49) for Silver Pass.
Concert and Dinner Packages for Child age 5-18: 107.50 Euros ($121.32) for Red Carpet Pass, 97.50 for ($110.03) Premium Pass, 87.50 Euros ($98.75) for Golden Pass, 77.50 Euros ($67.46) for Silver Pass.
How to go: It is located northeast side of Karlsplatz square at Musikvereinsplatz 1.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Vienna Mozart Concert at the Golden Hall.

Haus der Musik

Music Museum

House of Music is a music museum.
Visiting Time: Museum - 10 AM to 10 PM every day. Shop - 11 AM to 7 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 14 Euros ($15.08) for adult. 10 Euros ($11.29) for student age below 27, senior and disabled. 6 Euro ($6.77) for child age below 12. Free for child age below 3.
How to go: it is about 440 meters from Musikverein toward north.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Tickets to Haus der Musik.

Annakirche

Church

St. Anne's Church built in 1320. A relic of Saint Anne, her right hand, is kept in this church and exhibited on the occasion of Saint Anne's Day on 26 July every year.
How to go: It is located about 140 km from Haus der Musik towards north at Annagasse 3B.

Stadtpark

Park

City Park on 28 acres of land was opened in 1862. There is a golden Johann Strauß monument inside the park, which is popular among other monuments.
How to go: About 400 meters from Haus der Musik towards southeast.

Museum of Applied Arts

Art Muaeum

Also called MAK museum.
Visiting Time: Tuesday - 10 AM to 9 PM. Wednesday to Sunday - 10 AM to 6 PM. Monday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 14 Euros ($15.08) for adult. 11 Euros ($12.41) for student age below 22, senior. 15 Euros ($16.93) for Family 2 adults and at least 1 child up to 14.
How to go: It is located northeast side of Stadtpark at Stubenring 5.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Entrance Ticket to MAK Museum.

Austrian Postal Savings Bank

Architecture

It was built in 1906. It is the headquarters of the P.S.K. bank.
How to go: It is located 350 meters from Museum of Applied Arts towards north.

Jesuit Church

Church

Also known as the University Church was built between 1623 and 1627.
How to go: About 300 meters from Austrian Postal Savings Bank towards west.


* There are few other architecture at this area you can see from the road such as, St. Barbara Church, Wiener Kammeroper Opera house, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, University of Applied Arts Vienna, Alte Universität, Austrian Tourist Club, Regensburger Hof.
* Also there is a Hard Rock Cafe, famous for Burger and Bar at Rotenturmstraße 25.

Anker Clock

Clock

The clock was built in 1911-1914.
Visiting Time: Parade of 12 historical figures with music and stage shows - 12 pm every day. Christmas songs during Advent - 5 PM and 6 PM every day.
How to go: It is about 280 meters from Stephansplatz square towards north.

Wien Museum Mozart apartment

Museum

Visiting Time: 10 AM to 7 PM every day. Last admission 6.30 PM.
Entry Fee: 11 Euros ($12.41) for adult. 9 Euros ($10.16) for student age above 19. 4.50 Euros ($5.08) for student age below 19. 2.50 Euros ($2.82) for stduent age blelow 15.
How to go: It is about 200 meters from Jesuit Church towards west at Domgasse 5.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Mozarthaus Vienna with Audio Guide.

Stephansplatz

Square

How to go: It is located west side of the St. Stephen's Cathedral.

St. Stephen's Cathedral

Church

It is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese. First a church built in 1160.
How to go: It is located west side of Wien Museum Mozart apartment.

Dom Museum Wien

Museum

Museum consists of the Otto Mauer modern art collection, ecclesiastical treasures dating back over a thousand years.
Visiting Time: Wednesday to Sunday - 10 AM to 6 PM. Monday and Tuesday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 8 Euros ($9.02) for adult. 7 Euros ($7.9) for senior, student age below 25. 3 Euros ($3.38) for child age 6-18. Free for child age below 6.
How to go: It is located besides St. Stephen's Cathedral Stephansplatz 6.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Dom Museum Wien Ticket.


Day-6: Innere Stadt District

Graben

Street

About 260 meters famous street starts from the southeast corner from St. Stephen's Cathedral towards northwest.

Plague Column

Sculpture

Also called  Trinity Column was built in 1694.
How to go: It is located besides St. Peter's Catholic Church in Graben street at Graben 28.

Peterskirche

Church

St. Peter's Catholic Church was built in 1733.
How to go: It is about 220 meters from Stephansplatz square.

Kohlmarkt

Street

Pedestrian shopping street starts from the northwest end of Graben street towards southwest till Michaelerplatz Square.

Museum of Illusions

Trick Museum

Visiting Time: Wednesday to Sunday - 10 AM to 6 PM.
Entry Fee: 12 Euros ($13.54) for adult. 10 Euros ($11.28) for senior and student. 8 Euros ($9.03) for child age 5-18. Free for child age 0-4.
How to go: After entrering Kohlmarkt street turn first right and walk 80 meters towards northwest at Wallnerstrasse 4.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Admission Ticket to the Museum of Illusions.

Michaelerplatz

Square

Michaelplatz is a square in front of The Hofburg Palace. Opposite of Hofburg Palace is Michaelerkirche or St Michael's church. Looshaus building is located just north side of the church, was built in 1896.

Michaelskirche

Church

Saint Michael's Church was first built in 1217, as an early Gothic choir. The present shape was completed in 1792.
How to go: It is located in Michaelerplatz.

Jewish Museum

Museum

Visiting Time: Sunday to Thursday - 10 AM 6 PM. Friday - 10 AM to 2 PM. Saturday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 12 Euros ($13.54) for adult, 10 Euros ($11.29) for senior, 8 Euros ($9.03) for student age below 27. Free for child age below 19. A ticket allows entry to 2 locations (Dorotheergasse 11 and Judenplatz 8) of the Jewish Museum Vienna within 4 days from issue.
How to go: About 200 meters from Michaelerplatz square.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Jewish Museum and Museum Judenplatz Tickets.

Capuchin Church

Church

It was built in 1632.
How to go: About 200 meters from Jewish Museum towards southeast at Neuer Markt square.

Kaisergruft

Burial Chamber

The Imperial Crypt also called Capuchin Crypt is a burial chamber of Habsburg family, such as Empress Elisabeth and Napoleon’s wife.
Entry Fee: 7.50 Euros ($8.46) for adult.
How to go: It is located beneath the Capuchin Church.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Capuchins Crypt Entrance Ticket.

Augustinian Church

Churchane

The Church construction starts in 1327 for the Augustinian friars. It was completed in 1339.
How to go: About 260 meters from Capuchin Church towards west.

Albertina

Museum

Collection of painting, sculpture, drawings, Prints, photography, architectures.
Visiting Time: 10 AM to 6 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 16.90 Euros ($19.07) for adult. 12.90 Euros ($14.56) for senior. 12.90 Euros ($14.90) for visitor age below 26. Free for child age below 19.
How to go: About 150 meters from Augustinian Church towards south at Albertinaplatz 1.

Vienna State Opera

Opera House

The Vienna State Opera House was opened in 1869.
Ticket cost: Approximately 34 Euros ($38.37) to 300 Euros ($338.56) according to seat. Standing ticket may cost 3 Euros ($3.39) to 10 Euros ($11.29).
How to go: About 100 meters from Albertina museum towards south and 430 meters from Karlsplatz square towards north.


Day-7: Innere Stadt District

Spanish Riding School

Horse Riding School

It is one of the "Big Four", the most prestigious classical riding academies in the world.
Guided Tours: By the guided tour you can see baroque Winter Riding School, the Summer Riding School with one of the world’s largest oval horse walkers and the stables of the Lipizzan stallions, in Stallburg (building) for more than 450 years. The most important areas of the historic institution and learn about the history, equestrian traditions and about the Lipizzan stallions (Horse).
Architectural Tour: It is also a guided tour which shows Baroque roof structure of the Winter Riding School climbing up of 170 stairs, Stallburg. Then baroque Winter Riding School and watch monumental, impressive three storey roof structure and rooftop view.
Seating Plan: 5 rows of Ground Floor Box, 7 rows of Royal Box, 1st Gallery upper short side, 1st Gallery long side, 1st Gallery lower short side 2 rows, 1st Gallery, standing room. 2nd Gallery upper & lower short side, 2nd Gallery long side. With a guided tour baroque Winter Riding School, the Summer Riding School with one of the world’s largest oval
Horse walkers and the stables of the Lipizzan stallions, which have been located in the Stallburg (one of Vienna’s most prominent Renaissance buildings) for more than 450 years. You will visit the most important areas of our historic institution and will learn about our history, equestrian traditions and about our stars – the Lipizzan stallions!
Duration: Performance I and II - 70 minutes, Gala Performance - 90 minutes. Morning Exercise between 10 AM to 12 PM. Admission starts at 9.50 AM. Guided Tour - 1 hour. Architectural Tour - 80 minutes.
Rules: Use of cameras and recording equipment is strictly forbidden.
Cost:
Performance: 27 Euros ($30.36) to 225 Euros ($252,99) (According to seat plan).
Morning Exercise: 16 Euros ($17.99) for adult. 11.50 Euros ($12.93) for senior. 8.50 Euros ($9.56) for child age 6-18.
Guided Tour: 19 Euros (21.36) for adult. 15 Euros ($16.37) for senior. 10 Euros ($11.24) for child age 6-18.
Ticket Plus: It is combined of guided tour and morning excercise. 33 Euros ($37.1) for adult. 25 Euros ($28.11) for senior. 17 Euros ($19.11) for child age 6-18.
Architectural Tour: 20 Euros ($22.49) for adult. 17 Euros ($19.11) for senior. 14 Euros ($15.74) for child age 6-18.

How to go: It is located between Michaelerplatz and Josefsplatz in Hofburg area.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Spanish Riding School Guided Tour.

Stallburg

Stable

It is built as a residence for the crown prince, Maximilian in 1559. Later the building became the Imperial Stables. Now it is used by the Spanish Riding School.
Visting Information: You can visit this building by taking guided tour of Spanish Riding School.
How to go: Opposite of Spanish Riding School.

Hofburg

Palace

The Hofburg Palace was built in the 13th century. It was extended by each emperor. Now it consists of 18 wings, 19 courtyards and 2,600 rooms.
Entry Fee with Audio Guide: Sisi Museum + Imperial Apartments + Silver Collection - 15 Euros ($16.87) for adult. 9 Euros ($10.12) for child age 6-18. 14 Euros ($15.74) for student age 19-25 and Disabled.
Guided Tour: Guided tour is not required. 18 Euros ($20.24) for adult. 10.50 Euros ($11.81) for child age 6-18. 17 Euros ($19.11) for student age 19-25 and Disabled.
How to go: East side of Heldenplatz Square
Inside the premises:
Swiss Wing: The oldest parts of the palace built in 13th century. Swiss Gate was built in 1552.
Stallburg: It is not physically connected with the palace. It is built as a residence for the crown prince, Maximilian in 1559.
Amalienburg: It was constructed as the residence of the Emperor Rudolph II. named after Empress Amalie Wilhelmine, wife of Joseph I.
Leopoldine Wing: The connection between the Amalienburg and the Swiss Court is the Leopoldine Wing. It was built between 1668 and 1680 by Emperor Leopold I.
Imperial Chancellery Wing: It was built in 1730 and converted into residential suites for the imperial family in 1806.
Court Library: It was built in 1735. It is now the Austrian National Library.
Winter Riding School: It was completed in 1735.
Augustinian Wing: It is located on the south-east side of Joseph Square.
St. Michael's Wing: The wing was built from 1889 to 1893 by Ferdinand Kirschner.
Montoyer Wing: Magnificent Hall of Ceremonies was built in the beginning of 19th century.
Neue Burg: It is the last expansion of Hofburg Palace in 1891.
Burggarten: There is a Mozart Memorial on the southwest of the garden.

Silver Collection

Museum

Visiting Time: 10 AM to 5 PM every day.
Entry Fee with Audio Guide: Sisi Museum + Imperial Apartments + Silver Collection - 15 Euros ($16.87) for adult. 9 Euros ($10.12) for child age 6-18. 14 Euros ($15.74) for student age 19-25 and Disabled.
Guided Tour: Guided tour is not required. 18 Euros ($20.24) for adult. 10 Euros ($11,24) for child age 6-18. 17 Euros ($19.11) for student age 19-25 and Disabled.
How to go: It is in the premeses of Holfburg Palace.

Sisi Museum

Museum

Few personal items of Empress Elisabeth.
Visiting Time: 10 AM to 5 PM every day.
Entry Fee with Audio Guide: Sisi Museum + Imperial Apartments + Silver Collection - 15 Euros ($16.87) for adult. 9 Euros ($10.12) for child age 6-18. 14 Euros ($15.74) for student age 19-25 and Disabled.
Guided Tour: Guided tour is not required. 18 Euros ($20.24) for adult. 10 Euros ($11,24) for child age 6-18. 17 Euros ($19.11) for student age 19-25 and Disabled.
How to go: Sisi Museum has been housed in the Stephan apartments.


Day-8: Innere Stadt District

Schmetterlinghaus

Butterfly House

Visiting Time: 10 AM to 3.45 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 6.50 Euros ($6.75) for adult.
How to go: It is located inside Hofburg Palace.

Museum of Ethnology

Museum

Also called Weltmuseum. It is the largest anthropological museum in Austria, established in 1876.
Visiting Time: 10 AM to 6 PM. Wednesday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 12 Euros ($13.49) for adult. 9 Euro ($10.12) reduced.
How to go: Housed in the Corps de Logis of the Neue Hofburg.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Ticket to the Weltmuseum.

Austrian National Library

Library and Museum

It is the largest library in Austria.
Visiting Time: State Hall - 10 AM to 6 PM every day. Literature Papyrus, Globe and Esperanto Museum - Thursday to Sunday - 10 AM to 6 PM. Monday to Wednesday remains closed.
Entry Fee: Library - 3 Euros ($3.37). State Hall - 8 Euros ($9). Literature Museum - 7 Euros ($7.87). Combi Ticket: Globe, Papyrus and Esperanto Museum - 5 Euros ($5.62).
How to go: It is located in Holfbug palace at Josefsplatz 1.

Imperial Treasury

Museum

It contains a valuable collections of  Imperial Treasury such as  the Imperial Crown, the Holy Lance and the Imperial Sword.
Visiting Time: 9 AM to 5.30 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 12 Euros ($13.54) for adult. Free for child age below 19.
How to go: It is located in Holfbug palace.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Imperial Treasury in the Hofburg Palace.
Combo Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Combo Ticket for Kunsthistorisches Museum & Imperial Treasury.

Heldenplatz

Square

Two monuments in the square are Equestrian Statue and Prince Eugene Statue.
Outer Castle Gate on this southwest site of this square is also a beautiful architecture.
How to go: It is located northeast side of Maria-Theresien-Platz Square.


Day-9: Innere Stadt District

Secession Building

Art Institute

Built in 1898.
Entry Fee: 9 Euros ($10.16).
How to go: It is located northwest corrner of Karlsplatz.

Palais Eschenbach

Concert Hall

It was Inaugurated by Emperor Franz Josef I in 1872.
Visiting Time: About 1.30 hours concert held on from 8.15 PM to 9.40 PM. Entry 7.45 PM.
Ticket Cost: Category VIP - 88 Euro ($99.26), Category A - 62 Euro ($69.93), Category B - 54 Euro ($60.91), Category C - 40 Euro ($45.12).
How to go: About 200 meters from Secession Building towards northwest.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Classical Concert at Eschenbach Palace.

Maria-Theresien-Platz

Square

Natural History Museum and the Kunsthistorisches Museum are located two sides of the square.
How to go: It is located northeast side of Museums Quarter.

Natural History Museum

Museum

Visiting Time: Thursday to Tuesday - 9 AM to 6.30 PM. Wednesday - 9 AM to 9 PM.
Entry Fee: 12 Euros ($13.52) for adult. 10 Euros ($11.26) for senior. 7 Euros ($7.88) for student. Free for child age below 19.
How to go: It is located at northwest side of Maria-Theresien-Platz.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Ticket to the Museum of Natural History.

Kunsthistorisches Museum

Museum

Visiting Time: Friday to Wednesday - 9 AM to 6 PM. Thursday - 9 AM to 9 PM.
Entry Fee: 16 Euros ($18.02) for adult. 12 Euros ($13.52) for senior, student. Free for child age below 19.
How to go: It is located at Southeast side of Maria-Theresien-Platz.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Kunsthistorisches Museum Day Admission Ticket.
Combo Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Combo Ticket for Kunsthistorisches Museum & Imperial Treasury.

Museums Quarter

Complex

It consists of few museums. Colorful outdoor lounge furniture are decorated nicely for public.
How to go: It is located at the eastern side of Mariahilfer Strasse Street at Museumsplatz 1.

MQ Point

Shop

It sells products such as mugs, bags, buttons and T-shirts with fun messages as well as museum tickets.

Q21

Place

The place of work for around 50 initiatives, associations, agencies and editorial offices in the culture segment.

Mumok

Art Museum

Visiting Time: Friday to Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday - 10 AM to 7 PM. Monday - 2 PM to 7 PM. Thursday - 10 AM to 9 PM.
Entry Fee: 14 Euros ($15.77). Free for child aged below 19.
How to go: Inside Museums Quarter.

Kunsthalle Wien

Art Museum

Visiting Time: Friday to Wednesday - 11 AM to 7 PM. Thursday - 11 AM to 9 PM.
Entry Fee: 13 Euros ($14.84). Free for child aged below 19.
How to go: Inside Museums Quarter.

Az W – Architekturzentrum Wien

Architecture Museum

Visiting Time: 11 AM to 7 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 9 Euros ($10.14) for adult. 7 Euros ($7.88) for student age below 27, senior and disabled. 2.50 Euros ($2.82) for school child.
How to go: Inside Museums Quarter.

Designforum Wien

Center

Established disciplines such as graphic design, multi-media, product design, and interior design.
Visiting Time: Monday to Friday - 10 AM to 6 PM. Saturday to Sunday - 11 AM to 6 PM.
How to go: Inside Museums Quarter.

ZOOM Children's Museum

Museum

Visiting Time: Tuesday to Friday - 8.30 AM to 4 PM. Saturday, Sunday and holiday - 9.45 AM to 5 PM.
Entry Fee:
ZOOM Hands-on-Exhibition: 5 Euro ($5.83) for adult. Free for child.
ZOOM Ocean: 3 Euros ($3.38) for child. Free for one adult per child. 5 Euros ($5.83) for adult.
ZOOM Studio: 6 Euros ($6.78) for child. Free for one adult per child. 5 Euros ($5.83) for adult.
ZOOM Animation Studio: 6 Euros ($6.78) for child. Free for parents or guardians per child.
How to go: Inside Museums Quarter.

Leopold Museum

Museum

There is a beautiful viewing terrace is called "MQ Libelle" on the rooftop of the Leopold Museum. The MQ Libelle can be accessed free of charge. It is open from 10 AM to 10 PM every day.
Visiting Time: Friday to Wednesday - 10 AM to 6 PM. Thursday - 10 AM to 9 PM.
Entry Fee: 14 Euros ($15.77). Free for child aged below 19.
How to go: Inside Museums Quarter.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Tickets to Leopold Museum.


Day-10: Innere Stadt District

Volkstheater

Theater

The Volkstheater was built in 1889. Party and concerts houses in the Red Bar cafe, its doors are open every evening.
How to go: Take Subway U3 to Volkstheater.

Palais Auersperg

Orchestra Hall

Residence Orchestra concerts duration 1:30 hours.
Entry Fee: Starting from 45 Euros ($50.77).
How to go: About 300 meters from Volkstheater towards northwest.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Concert Tickets for the Vienna Residence Orchestra.

Austrian Parliament Building

Parliament

Construction work began in 1874 and ended around in 1884. Piarlamnet can be visited by the guided tour.
How to go: It is located near City Hall. Take Subway U3 to Volkstheater or the U2 to Rathaus.

Volksgarten

Park

Park most famous for its rose garden. Other things to see in the park is The Grillparzer monument, The Theseus temple, The Sisi memorial (Memorial site to Empress Elisabeth, completed in 1907).
How to go: East side of Austrian Parliament Building. Take Subway U3 to Volkstheater or the U2 to Rathaus.

Vienna City Hall

City Hall

Also called "Wiener Rathaus" was constructed from 1872 to 1883.
How to go: It is located about 3 km from Rail Staion towards northwest. Take Subway U3 to Volkstheater or the U2 to Rathaus.

Burgtheater

Theater

The original Burgtheater was built in 1540 by emperor Ferdinand I. The theater opened on 14 March 1741. It is also known as K.K Theater.
Visiting Time: 1 hour guided tour from Monday to Thursday at 3 PM in German language. Friday - Sunday at 3 PM in German and English languages.
Entry Fee: Sunday to Thursday - 7 Euros ($7.88) to 59 Euros ($66.46) according to the seat plan. Friday, Saturday & Opening Nights 7.50 Euros ($8.45) to 61 Euros ($68.71) according to the seat plan. Standing Room Tickets 3.50 Euros ($3.94).
How to go: It is located near City Hall at 2 Universitätsring. Take Subway U3 to Volkstheater or the U2 to Rathaus.

Wiener Minoritenkirche

Church

The construction started in 1276 and completed in 1350.
How to go: East side of Burgtheater at 2A Minoritenplatz.

Palais Niederosterreich

Concert Hall

In 1513, original late gothic building was purchased by the estates of the realm. Landtag Hall was added in the middle of the 16th century and using as a concert hall from early 18th century.
How to go: It is located besides Wiener Minoritenkirche.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Vienna Supreme Orchestra at Palais Niederösterreich.

Freyung

Square

Triangular public square.
How to go: About 300 meters from Wiener Minoritenkirche towards north.

Am Hof

Square

There is a monument Mariensaule statue dedicated to Mary on a pillar.
How to go: About 150 meters from southeast from Freyung square.

Museum Judenplatz

Museum

In 2000, the Museum at Judenplatz was opened as a branch of the Jewish Museum Vienna.
Visiting Time: Sunday to Thursday - 10 AM to 6 PM. Friday - 10 AM to 2 PM.
Entry Fee: 12 Euros ($13.54) for adult, 10 Euros ($11.29) for senior, 8 Euros ($9.03) for student age below 27. Free for child age below 19. A ticket allows entry to 2 locations (Dorotheergasse 11 and Judenplatz 8) of the Jewish Museum Vienna within 4 days from issue.
How to go: It is located 100 meters from Am Hof Square towards northeast at Judenpl 8.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Jewish Museum and Museum Judenplatz Tickets.


Day-11: Leopoldstadt and Alsergrund Districts

Augarten

Park

Public park of 129 acres.
How to go: The cheapest way to get from Wien Hbf to Augarten is to train which costs $1-2.

Porcelain Museum in the Augarten

Museum

Visiting Time: Monday to Saturday - 10 AM to 6 PM.
Entry Fee: 6 Euros ($6.78).
How to go: Inside Augarten Park.

Liechtenstein Garden Palace

Palace

There are 2 palaces inside the premises - Garden Palace and City Palace.
Tour Cost:
Garden Palace: 22 Euros ($24.83) for public guided tour in German only. Free English audio guide available.
City Palace: 28 Euros ($31.6) for public guided tour in German only. Free English audio guide available.
Garden Palace + City Palace: 42 Euros ($47.4) for public guided tour in German only. Free English audio guide available.
How to go: It is about 1 km from Augarten Park towards west.

Josephinum

Museum and Architecture

Emperor Joseph II was built this neoclassical architecture in 1785 for the purpose of medico-surgical military academy to train doctors for civil and military services. It is a three-wing building.
Visiting Time: Friday and Saturday - 10 AM to 6 PM. Wednesday - 4 PM to 8 PM. Regular guided 1 hour tour in English is held on Saturday at 11 AM. In German held on Wednesday at 6 PM, Friday at 11 AM and Saturday at 1 PM.
Entry Fee: 4 Euros ($4.51) for adult. 2 Euros ($2.25) for student, senior. Free for child age below 19. Guided Tour costs an additional 3 Euros ($3.48).
How to go: It is about 450 meters from Liechtenstein Garden Palace towards Southwest at 25 Wahringer Street.

Votivkirche

Church

How to go: About 500 meters from Josephinum museum towards south at Rooseveltplatz.


Day-12: Mariahilf and Hietzing District

Schonbrunn Palace

Palace

In 1569, Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian II purchased this land with a old mension of 1548. Longtime it was used as a hunting and recreation ground.
The Schönbrunn Palace in its present form was built between 1740 and 1750s, during the reign of empress Maria Theresa. Franz Joseph, the longest-reigning emperor of Austria, was born and died at this palace.
The palace became the property of the Austrian Republic in November 1918. The palace and garden became on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1996.
Visiting Time: Palace - 10 AM to 5 PM. Palace Park - 6:30 AM to 9 PM. Garden, Maze and Gloriette viewing terrace - 10 AM to 5 PM.
Entry Fee:
Imperial Tour: 22 rooms - 18 Euros ($20.21) for adult, 13 Euros ($14.59) for child aged 6-18, 16 Euros ($17.96) for student aged 19-25 and disabled. You can experience the Great Gallery, the Chinese Cabinets, Emperor Franz Joseph’s private suite.
Grand Tour: 40 rooms - 22 Euros ($24.7) for adult, 15 Euros ($16.84) for child aged 6-18, 20 Euros ($22.45) for student aged 19-25 and disabled. You can experience the Feketin Room or Millions Room, the Salon, the Vieux-Laque Room or memorial room.
Gloriette: The Panorama Terrace - 4.5 Euros ($5.05) for adult, 3.20 Euros ($3.59) for child aged 6-18, 3.50 Euros ($3.93) for student aged 19-25 and disabled.
Maze: Baroque maze in Schönbrunn Palace Park - 6 Euros ($6.74) for adult, 3.50 Euros ($3.93) for child aged 6-18, 4.50 Euros ($5.05) for student aged 19-25 and disabled.
Privy Garden: 4.5 Euros ($5.05) for adult, 3.20 Euros ($3.59) for child aged 6-18, 3.50 Euros ($3.93) for student aged 19-25 and disabled.
Orangery Garden: 4.5 Euros ($5.05) for adult, 3.20 Euros ($3.59) for child aged 6-18, 3.50 Euros ($3.93) for student aged 19-25 and disabled.
Children's Museum: 9.50 Euros ($10.66) for adult, 7.50 Euros ($8.42) for child aged 6-18, student aged 19-25 and disabled.
How to go: By underground U4, Trams 10 and 60, Bus 10A direct at Schonbrunn.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Schonbrunn Palace & Gardens Guided Tour.

* Evening Concert and Dinner at Schonbrunn Palace.

Carriage Museum

Museum

Collection of carriages used by the imperial family.
Visiting Time: Mid March to November - 9 AM to 5 PM. December to Mid March - 9 AM to 4 PM.
Entry Fee: 10 Euros ($11.23) for adult. Free for child age below 19. 2 Euros ($2.25) optional and extra for audioguide in German, English, Italian, French and Russian
How to go: It is located west side of the palace.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Imperial Carriage Museum in Schönbrunn Palace Ticket.

Desert House

Botanical Garden

Visiting Time: May to September - 9 AM to 6 PM every day. October to April - 9 AM to 5 PM.
Entry Fee: 6 Euro ($6.74) for adult. 4.50 Euro ($5.05) for child, youth and disabled. Combined Ticket for Schönbrunn Zoo + Palm House + Desert House - 26 Euros ($29.19) for adult, 14.50 Euros ($16.28) for child youth and disabled.
How to go: Opposite of Palm House.

Palm House

Garden

Visiting Time: May to September - 9 AM to 6 PM every day. October to April - 9 AM to 5 PM.
Entry Fee: 7 Euros ($7.86) for adult. 5 Euros ($5.61) for child, youth and disabled. Combined Ticket for Schönbrunn Zoo + Palm House + Desert House - 26 Euros ($29.19) for adult, 14.50 Euros ($16.28) for child youth and disabled.
How to go: Opposite of Desert House.

Schonbrunn Zoo

Zoo

Visiting Time: November to January - 9 AM to 4.30 PM every day. February - 9 AM to 5 PM. March and October - 9 AM to 5.30 PM. April to September - 9 AM to 6.30 PM.
Entry Fee: 22 Euros ($24.7) for adult. 11 Euros ($12.35) for child, youth and disabled. Combined Ticket for Schönbrunn Zoo + Palm House + Desert House - 26 Euros ($29.19) for adult, 14.50 Euros ($16.28) for child youth and disabled.
How to go: South side of Desert House.

Mariahilfer Strasse

Street

The longest shopping street and also a pedestrian zone in Vienna.
How to go: It starts from Schloßallee near Schonbrunn Palace and Auer-Welsbach-Park towards northeast about 4 km till Museums Quarter.


Day-13:

Wien Museum Hermesvilla

Palace Museum

Emperor Franz Joseph was built this palace between 1882 and 1886.
After a long time in 1968, Austrian authorities renovated the Villa and the first exhibition opened in 1971.
Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday - 10 AM to 6 PM.
Entry Fee: 7 Euros ($7.86) for adult. 5 Euros ($5.81) for Senior citizen, student age below 27, disability. Free for age below 19.
Free Entry: First Sunday of every month.
How to go: Take underground line U4 to hietzing station or tram No.60 or 62 to hermesstrasse.


* You have to go through the Lainzer Tiergarten is a 24.50 km² wildlife preserved area. If you wish you can visit.

Imperial Furniture Collection

Museum

Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday - 10 AM to 5 PM. Monday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 10.50 Euros ($11.79) for adult. 6.50 Euros ($7.3) for child age 6-18. 9.50 Euros ($10.66) for student age 19-25., senior, disabled.
How to go: It located north side of Mariahilfer Strasse street at 6 Andreasgasse. By underground U3 (orange) till Zieglergasse and By Bus 13A till Mariahilfer Straße or Neubaugasse.

Haus des Meeres

Aquarium

Visiting Time: 9 AM to 8 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 19.90 Euros ($22.34) for adult. 8.90 Euros ($9.99) for chld age 6-15. 5.90 Euros ($6.62) for child age 3-5. 14.90 Euros ($16.73) for senior, student, disabled.
How to go: It is located at Fritz-Grunbaum-Platz 1.

Miniatur Tirolerland

Mini

Visiting Time: 10 AM to 5 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 10 Euros ($11.29) for adult. 6 Euros ($6.77) for child age 5-14.
How to go: It is located at Franzensgasse 18.

Naschmarkt

Market

Vienna's most popular market. Specially food market.
How to go: Located at the Wienzeile over the Wien River.

Things to do in Vienna

* Salzburg and Alpine Lakes Full-Day Trip from Vienna.



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