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All of Vienna in two days: the best attractions

A magical city, shrouded in mysteries and secrets, covered in the aromas of exquisite perfumes and cinnamon, preserving centuries-old stories, alluring with the sounds of music and the click of heels on the pavement - Vienna.

In the previous article we told you about it, and today we have described it for you route through the most significant and interesting places in Vienna, so that you can get the most complete impression of the city and feel the romance of ancient streets and squares.

What you must see in Vienna in one day

If you want to walk around Vienna for one day, we would recommend that you only explore those attractions that are marked words "Day 1", and those marked words "Day 2", visit on the second day or when the opportunity arises.
If you have more time and want to get your fill of the beauty of the ancient capital, go through all the items on our list - they are worth it.
You can explore the attractions in any order you wish, but we have tried to list them in the order in which we would explore them.
When thinking about your route, you should take into account your place of residence - if you live close to the center, and the key hotels and guest houses of Vienna are located there, we would recommend that you take a walk around the center both on the first day of your stay in the city and on the second, so that these streets became recognizable to you. First day explore the city center and all the main attractions, and on the second, walk around the center again, visit places that you didn’t have time for on the first day, and then go to.

Of course, it is impossible to see all, even the most significant, sights of Vienna in one day; this may take a week. But if you don’t take a tour of all the sites that interest you and go to all the museums, then it is quite possible that you will be able to get a clear picture of this stunning city.

Day 1.

Address: Stephansplatz, 3, Vienna
Web site: http://www.stephanskirche.at/
Tickets:
Working hours: from 6.00 to 22.00 on weekdays and from 7.00 to 22.00 on weekends.
You can climb the towers from 9.00 to 17.00, the cost of the climb is about 5 euros.
Incredibly beautiful gothic cathedral, which is undoubtedly the symbol of Vienna. The most significant event that took place here was Mozart's wedding in 1782. The roof of the cathedral is especially beautiful and is what you see in most photographs. To view the city from above, as well as admire the magnificent roof, climb to the very top of the North Tower or South Tower. You can get to the North by elevator, and to the South by a spiral staircase.

Day 2.

Gloomy but extremely interesting place, which is worth a visit if you have more time than one day. 72 members of the Habsburg royal family are buried in these catacombs. After the 19th century, people began to be buried en masse in the catacombs after the plague epidemic. In the catacombs there is a plague pit into which the bodies of the dead were thrown. They say that more than 10 thousand people are buried under St. Stephen's Cathedral.

Day 1. and

Address: Graben, Vienna
Web site: http://www.graben-vienna.com/
At the center of all Viennese life lies Graben street. Its length is only 300 meters, but the concentration of history, culture and places for recreation and entertainment here is off the charts: museums, shops, cafes, restaurants - every traveler will find something special here, a piece of the real Vienna.
This street and nearby squares are always full of people, we would recommend coming to such places either early in the morning or late in the evening, then you can fully enjoy the beauty of these places.
Kohlmarkt- a street connecting graben and famous streets, about which below. This is the street on which the most expensive shops and establishments of the city are located, for example the wonderful (Demel), which, by the way, although world famous, is not that expensive.

Day 1.

Address: Kohlmarkt 14, Vienna
Web site: http://www.demel.at/en/index_en_flash.htm
Working hours: the confectionery is open from 9.00 to 19.00
The cafe has been operating since 1786 and during this time the confectioners have achieved perfection in their craft: many types of coffee and other drinks, a huge selection of pastries and pies, and the main attraction of this cafe is candied violets. They say these violets were the favorite sweet of the beloved Empress of the Austrians, Elizabeth of Bavaria.
This exquisite delicacy can be a wonderful and original souvenir from Vienna, but if you don’t want to overpay, then go to a store called Bonbons Anzinger, which is located directly opposite Albertina Gallery at Albertinaplatz 1.

Day 1.

Address: Peterplatz, Vienna
Web site: http://www.peterskirche.at/home/
Working hours: the cathedral is open from Monday to Friday from 7.00 to 20.00, on weekends and holidays from 9.00 to 21.00
This cathedral is famous for its huge green dome; apart from this, it does not stand out in any way externally, but inside it amazes with the splendor of its decoration: gold, marble, baroque decorations - you will definitely be impressed by what you see. In addition, every day there are free organ concerts, at 15.00 and 20.00, and the choir also sings. The concert schedule is always posted at the entrance.

Day 1.

Address: Graben 19, Vienna
Web site: http://www.meinlamgraben.at/
Working hours: from 8.00 to 19.30
On Graben Street there is a store that we all know for its products: they sell coffee, sweets, pasta, spices, fruits and vegetables, cheeses... Most famous, of course, is the coffee brand Julius Meinl— you can visit a cafe, drink a cup of excellent aromatic drink with a signature pattern on the foam, try delicious strudel or other pastries. In addition, you can purchase several souvenir packs of coffee or other products.

Day 1.

Address: Hofburg, Vienna
Web site: http://www.hofburg-wien.at/
Tickets: ,
Working hours: from 9.00 to 17.30
This palace is a real work of art. Hundreds of luxurious halls with luxurious interiors and stunning museums: a treasury, royal stables, the magnificent museum of Empress Sissi, the imperial chambers, the cabinet of curiosities, the boys' choir, beautiful park alleys - the entrance ticket costs about 15 euros, but the impressions are definitely worth more.
You can simply run past the palace and walk a little in the park, but you will hardly be able to form at least some impression about it; it is better to spend at least a few hours here, you will not regret the time spent. And if you consider yourself an expert and history buff, you will be interested in a tour for 250 euros per tour for 1-4 people.

Day 2.

Address: Josefplatz 1, Vienna
Web site: http://www.onb.ac.at/
Working hours: from 9.00 to 21.00
One of the most famous libraries in the world, where the rarest exhibits are collected. Five museums, seven amazing collections, collections of manuscripts, ancient books, newspapers, posters, photographs, ancient globes, papyri, books in artificial languages, scores by Bruckner and Strauss, the world's largest collection of rare incunabula - first printed books...
If you are planning to stay in Vienna for more than one day, be sure to visit this stunning place.

Day 1. and

Address: Rathausplatz 1, Vienna
Web site: https://www.wien.gv.at/english/
The Parliament Building and the Town Hall are one of the most majestic and beautiful sights of Vienna and one of the symbols of the capital. City festivals, fairs or Christmas festivities often take place under the walls of the town hall.

Day 1.

Address: Opernring 2, Vienna
Web site: http://www.wiener-staatsoper.at/Content.Node/home/Startseite-Content.de.php
The Vienna Opera is both an architectural landmark of the city and beautiful place for cultural pastime. Ticket prices range from 2 euros to 300.
Tickets for some performances must be purchased in advance - sometimes several months in advance, while for others you can buy them right before the performance. Tickets are often sold directly in front of the entrance - these tickets will cost more, but you can easily purchase them. If you are not a special connoisseur of opera, but would like to get inside the building, buy tickets for standing seats - their price starts from 2 euros, and you can buy them at a special box office called “Standing area” one and a half to two hours before the performance.
In addition, at 14.00 there is a tour of the theater, where you can learn a lot about the history of the theater, opera and ballet, as well as about the opera building itself.

If you want to know more about the Opera, buy a tour for 150 euros per tour for 1-10 people. You will visit the Opera during preparation for the performance, go up to the main stage, visit the Opera Museum and the tea salon.

Day 1.

Address: Philharmonikerstrasse 4, Vienna
Web site: https://www.sacher.com/original-sacher-torte/sacher-cafe/cafe-sacher-wien-3/
Working hours: from 8.00 to 00.00
This is where the most delicious food is prepared. Sacher branded cakes- a delicate chocolate sponge cake with a layer of apricot jam and topped with chocolate glaze. This cake is an exquisite invention of the Austrian pastry chef Franz Sacher, which he prepared especially for high-ranking guests. By the way, the Sacher cake was originally sold in the Demel confectionery, which we wrote about above. At one time, there was even litigation between the Demel confectionery and the Sacher Hotel over whose recipe was original. In addition to the cake, you can treat yourself to wonderful coffee and choose a dessert of your choice.
If you don’t want to overpay for cake and coffee, then you can simply admire the discreet interior, take a photo, and then eat an equally delicious chocolate cake with glaze in any other establishment in Vienna.

Want to walk through all the iconic coffee shops in Vienna and try the most delicious Sacher- take part in an excursion for 168 euros per excursion for 1-6 people.

Day 1.

Address: Seilerstätte 30, Vienna
Web site: http://www.hausdermusik.com/
Tickets:
Working hours: from 10.00 to 22.00
This museum can rarely be found in descriptions of routes around Vienna, perhaps this is due to the fact that it seems highly specialized to people, but this is not at all the case, because music surrounds us everywhere. Amazing things await you on the six floors of the interactive museum: interesting information about the history and reality of world music, evidence of the life and work of famous composers, for example Beethoven, Haydn, Strauss, Schubert, Mozart and others - each composer is given a separate room, you will have the opportunity to independently conduct an orchestra, get acquainted with the origin and essence of sound, hear the melody own name, play different musical instruments, listen to classical works in modern adaptation...
Ticket prices: adults 13 euros; children (0 - 3 years) free; children (3 - 11 years old) 6 euros.

Day 2. and

Address: Schönbrunn, Vienna
Web site:
https://www.schoenbrunn.at/
http://www.zoovienna.at/ru/tirgarten-posetitelej/informaciya-dlya-posetitelej/
Tickets: ,
Palace opening hours: from 8.15 to 17.30
Park opening hours: from 6.30 to 17.30
Maze opening hours: from 9.00 to 17.00
Zoo opening hours: from 9.00 to 17.00 or 18.30
At this link you can read how to get to the palace and park grounds.

The scale of the palace and parks is amazing: alleys, greenhouses, labyrinths, fountains, cafes, restaurants, shops, museums... The history of Schönbrunn begins in 1569 - there was a hunting lodge of the royal family, then the summer residence of the Habsburg family, today it is a stunning palace and park complex where you can spend at least the whole day. Little advice: if you want to truly feel this place, take a player or phone with classical music and headphones - Mozart, Strauss or Beethoven will decorate this place in the best possible way.
Zoo Schönbrunn located on the territory of the park - the special pride of the zoo is a family of pandas that will amaze you with their charm and charisma. If you want to see the pandas having lunch, then wait until 14.00 - at this time, zoo workers bring bamboo to the pandas for lunch and you will be treated to a touching sight! In addition to them, hundreds of species of animals and birds await you: penguins, lemurs, koalas, bison, seals, lions, seals, bears, rhinoceroses... This zoo is not the largest in Europe, but very well-kept, spacious and interesting.

The most interesting excursions to the Schönbrunn Palace and Park

for 150 euros per excursion for 1-10 people
for 192 euros per tour for 1-6 people

Day 2.

Address: Prinz-Eugen-Strasse, 27, Vienna
Web site: http://www.belvedere.at/en
Tickets:
Working hours: Monday to Friday from 9.00 to 17.00
A beautiful palace located in the historical part of the city near the center. In addition to the stunning architecture, you can enjoy a walk through the park, relaxing in the canopy of trees and enjoying the freshness of the fountains, as well as visiting museums and exhibitions: an art gallery where Gustav Klimt’s most famous creation “The Kiss” hangs, a sculpture park, an exhibition of impressionist paintings, exhibitions contemporary artists and sculptors and a host of other events.

for 20 euros per person
for 250 euros per excursion for 1-4 people

Belvedere Palace Complex

The famous philanthropist Eugene Savoysky commissioned I. von Hildenbrandt to build a residence for summer holiday. 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 luxury park. Its landscape design was done by D. Girard. The complex was completed in 1725. At the end of the 18th century. a collection of court art was housed in the buildings. 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. The external appearance of the building combines neo-Gothic and eclectic features. Numerous courtyards are characteristic of the Baroque style.

The case has significant dimensions:

width 127 m.
length - 152 m.

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

Natural History Museum and Museum of Fine Arts

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

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

Geological
Mineralogical
Paleontological
Prehistoric
Botanical
Zoological
Anthropological

Young nature explorers will be delighted by the Kindersaal exhibition.

Naturhistorikes works:

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

Closed on Tuesdays.

Pass cost:

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

Vienna Opera

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

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

Heroism
Drama
Fantasy
Comical
Love

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

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

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

Children's passes are cheaper.

Vienna Philharmonic

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

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

Cash desk opening hours (Monday – Friday):

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

Ticket prices start from 6 €.

Kärntnerstrasse

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

The street is always crowded. Visitors are attracted by shops, cafes and hotels. The oldest building on Carinthia Avenue is a palace that belonged to the Esterhazy family. Its construction was completed in the 17th century. Another famous attraction is the Todesco Palace. Kärntnerstrasse attracts theatergoers and music lovers from all over the world. The building of the famous Vienna Opera House is located here. In addition, the street favorite place 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 on Neuer Markt. After the 40s the track was removed.

The main tourist attractions of the New Parade Ground are:

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

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

Enns;
Thrawn;
Morava.

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

Plague Pillar

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

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

Ferris wheel

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

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

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

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

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

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

Museum Quarter

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

Currently the complex consists of museums:

contemporary art of the Ludwig Foundation
Kunsthalle
named after Leopold

Liechtenstein Palace

Construction idea 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 works 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 celebrate miraculous salvation monarch, 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).

Vienna is one of the largest cultural and historical centers in Europe. There are numerous palaces with a distinctive history, squares, theaters, and exhibitions. Schubert, Mozart, and Beethoven lived and worked in Vienna. Vienna is listed cultural heritage.

If you are passing through Vienna and have little time to explore its sights, then this article is for you. I will tell, what sights can you see in Vienna in 1 day. Let's warm up by looking at a few photos of Vienna.

When I arrived in Vienna, it was hot, and the canal along which I was traveling was almost dry

Just some kind of crossroads

Hofburg Palace

Location - Hofburg, Vienna 1010, Austria, website - https://www.hofburg-wien.at/

Hofburg Palace also called the heart of Europe. Hofburg is official residence President of Austria. When Austria was an empire, this palace was the winter residence of the ruling Habsburg dynasty. Since 1279, various buildings have been added to the Hofburg: the Natural History Museum, the Amalia Palace, the chapel, National Theater, riding school, Hofburg Congress Center.

In general, when I got there, I realized that the Habsburgs knew how to live beautifully. When I entered the complex, it was as if I was in the 13th century. There are many ancient artifacts here. Everything is artsy and dazzlingly beautiful.

Verdict: The Hofburg Palace is Vienna's must-see treasury. Especially for lovers of ancient architecture. Here you can simply stroll around the complex, or you can visit museums. There are several museums in the Hofburg Palace. You can buy a ticket online on the official website. The price varies, you need to check the website. As of August 2018, a ticket for an adult is 13.90 €, for a child over 6 years old - 8.20 €.

And here is what I saw while walking around the grounds of the Hofburg Palace

The guys are relaxing while waiting for clients

Locals

And there are also such nice people

Address - Stephansplatz 3, Vienna 1010, Austria, official website

St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna is religious building Austrian capital. And the 137-meter tower has long been a symbol of this city. It is the residence of the cardinal archbishop. I think that visiting Vienna and not seeing St. Stephen's Cathedral is tantamount to going to and not seeing Red Square.

During the day you can climb up the tower (either on foot for free or by elevator for 6 €). In the evening, services with organ music are often held here. In general, this too must have what to see in Vienna.

Verdict: St. Stephen's Cathedral is a grandiose building. There are many details here that can be examined endlessly. Before watching, it is advisable to read at least a little about what it is, or take a guide. The entrance is free. There is a machine with information in Russian. Climbing up the stairs is long and tiring Observation deck also with a surprise. It looks more like a souvenir shop with a view on 4 sides. But the view of Vienna from here is amazing.

And here is the attraction itself

It's nearby too

Wandering through the alleys here, we came across interesting buildings

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

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

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

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

What to see in Vienna in 1 day - Graben street

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

What to see in Vienna in 1 day - Hofburg Palace

Ah, Vienna! Stand at Stephansplatz, admire St. Stephen's Cathedral, then turn onto Domgasse and look into the house of the great Mozart. Walk to the Hoher Markt and enjoy the magic of the “dancing” Anchor Clock. Walk further and appreciate the austerity of the Old Town Hall. Stroll to the Hofburg Imperial Residence and the Vienna State Opera. Stop by Café Sacher. Then turn towards the New Market (Neuer Markt) and go again to Stephansplatz to compare modern and classical architecture using the example of the Haas House. Now put it aside typical guidebook. We will open a completely different Vienna for you.

1. Butterfly House

Palace complex Not a single tourist who comes to Vienna bypasses the Hofburg. But about the “Butterfly House”, which is located in palace park Burggarten, for some reason, few people know.

Meanwhile, this place is absolutely amazing. There are dozens of species of exotic butterflies from Costa Rica, Thailand, the Philippines and other countries. At the same time, all conditions have been created for tropical beauties: the temperature in the pavilion never drops below 26 degrees, and the air humidity is 80%. In addition, to make the insects feel at home, plants familiar to their habitat are grown there. Butterflies flutter gracefully between hibiscus and lantana flowers.

You can not only enjoy the beauty of this tropical oasis, but also watch how butterflies “drink” nectar, and also see with your own eyes the miracle - the “birth” of a new butterfly from a pupa.

Address: Schmetterlinghaus Palmenhaus, Burggarten Hofburg
Website: schmetterlinghaus.at
Operating mode: from April to October: Monday-Friday - from 10:00 to 16:45, Saturday, Sunday and holidays– from 10:00 to 18:15; from November to March: Monday to Sunday - from 10:00 to 15:45

2. Coffee Museum

If you ask, what does Vienna smell like? The answer is coffee. This drink plays a special role in the history and culture of the city. The first coffee shops appeared here in the 17th century, after the Turkish siege, and to this day they are not just cafes. These are places for sophisticated relaxation.

Be sure to stop by one of the Viennese coffee shops to feel this atmosphere, and also go to the Coffee Museum to learn the history of the drink.

The Coffee Museum (Kaffeemuseum) was opened in Vienna in 2003. This is the merit of a private collector and big coffee fan Edmund Mayr. It was he who collected most of the collection, which is now housed in four exhibition halls.

In the first of them you will learn the history of Viennese coffee, in the second you will look at ancient coffee utensils (Turks, cups, saucers), and also “get acquainted” with some famous coffee lovers. Among the exhibits, for example, there is a coffee mug of V.I. Lenin. The leader of the world proletariat drank coffee from it while in Finland. In the fourth and third halls you will find all kinds of equipment for making coffee: from coffee machines to coffee grinders.

In addition, the Museum hosts various coffee seminars. So, you can, for example, take a barista master class.

Address: Vogelsanggasse 36
Website: kaffeekompetenzzentrum.at
Vicky: Coffee Museum
Operating mode: Monday-Thursday – from 9:00 to 18:00, Friday – from 9:00 to 14:00

3. Treasury of the Teutonic Order

The Teutonic spiritual-knightly order was founded in the 12th century and quickly developed into an influential political organization. Although it was more reminiscent of a state, because the Order had its own head (Grand Master), Prime Minister (Landmaster), Commander-in-Chief (Marshal of the Order), Minister of Health (High Hospitaller), Minister of Finance (Chief Treasurer), etc.

During the Crusades to Palestine, a chapel was founded in Jerusalem in the name of the Holy Virgin Mary. And the Austrian residence of modern Teutons, located in Vienna, bears the same name. Brothers and sisters are still united by the motto “Helfen – Wehren – Heilen” (“Help – Protect – Heal”), but, unlike the Middle Ages, they no longer show military expansion and are engaged in purely spiritual matters.

They also conduct excursions for those who want to get to know history better. Teutonic Order. In the monastery, between the Church of St. Stephen and the Treasury, the Viennese Treasury of the Teutonic Order is located. The museum's exhibition is small, but where else will you see the weapons of the Crusaders, their war trophies from Malaysia and Persia, or the fossilized entrails of goats (the knights believed that they had magical properties)? But the most outlandish item in the Treasury is a “tree” made from shark teeth. With its help, the Teutons determined whether food was poisoned.

A visit to the museum will cost you only 4 euros, and for children under 6 years old entry is completely free.

Address: Singerstrasse, 7
Website: deutscher-orden.at
Operating mode: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday – from 10:00 to 12:00, Wednesday and Friday – from 15:00 to 17:00

4. Vienna gasometers

IN late XIX centuries, Vienna was heated and lit by coke oven gas. For these purposes, four huge gas tanks, 70 meters high and 60 meters in diameter, and four coke oven gas storage towers (each with a volume of about 90,000 m³) were erected in the capital of Austria.

However, soon, in the second half of the twentieth century, the city switched to natural gas, and gas meters were no longer needed. Therefore, at the end of the century, the city authorities announced a competition for the best project for the reorganization of gas storage facilities, and at the turn of the 21st century a new multifunctional complex appeared in Vienna.

The special equipment was dismantled, a complete reconstruction was carried out inside, but the facade and roofs were left the same, and as a result, gasometers A, B, C and D turned into residential buildings (about 800 apartments + 70 student campuses), shops, a cinema, concert hall with a capacity of about 3,000 people, office and municipal premises.

You can wander around the territory of the Viennese gasometers on your own or accompanied by a guide, who can be hired on the complex’s website. In any case, you will certainly feel the special atmosphere of this place - the residents of the former gasometers, like community members, live unitedly and amicably.

Address: Guglgasse, 6
Website: wiener-gasometer.at
Vicky: Vienna gasometers

5. Street art gallery

Vienna is a treasury of world painting. The Belvedere Gallery, the Kunsthistorisches Museum, the Albertina Gallery and the Leopold Museum house thousands of immortal works by great artists. It would seem, where does avant-garde urban graphics come from in this “temple of classical painting”?

You will be amazed, but street art lives and thrives even in strict, sedate Vienna. So, in 2006, Viennese street artists came together to communicate and exchange experiences, and created the Inoperable gallery. Together they created a project for the development of street art that would organically fit into the cultural and historical landscape of the city.

Since then, the gallery has regularly hosted exhibitions of famous street artists, including the famous Australian artist Shida, now living in Vienna, the legendary Tara McPherson and others. In addition, Inoperable often hosts street art festivals and performances.

Address: Burggasse, 24
Website: inoperable.at
Operating mode: Tuesday-Friday – from 13:00 to 18:00, Saturday – from 13:00 to 17:00

6. WestLicht Photography Center

Another atypical artistic place for the Austrian capital is the WestLicht photo gallery. Even its location can be called original. The center of the photo is in the attic of the house, which was a glass factory until the 1950s. In 2001, a group of photography enthusiasts came together to create WestLicht. Its mission is the development and popularization of photography in Austria.

WestLicht is both a museum and a photo exhibition at the same time. In stands with special lighting there are cameras, flashes, lenses and other equipment; on the walls are the first photographs taken through daguerreotype, as well as works by Elfie Semotan, Peggy Sirota, Mary Ellen Mark and other world-famous artists.

The WestLicht exposition includes about 500 technical devices, from different eras and for different purposes. The evolution of photographic equipment is presented in chronological order. The highlight of the collection is the “forefather” of modern cameras, the “Susse Frères Daguerreotype Camera” from 1839.

A separate part of the exhibition is devoted to reportage tourist photography. This is not an easy collection of photographs, from the mid-19th century to the present day - it is an amazing journey when you simultaneously move through time and space. In addition, there are rooms dedicated to the nude genre, war photography, photojournalism and creepy Viennese actionism.

Ticket to the Center photos by WestLicht costs 6.5 euros, and believe me, this is an insignificant price to pay for the pleasure you will get when visiting it.

Address: Westbahnstraße, 40
Website: westlicht.com
Operating mode: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday – from 14:00 to 19:00; Thursday – from 14:00 to 21:00; Saturday, Sunday and holidays – from 11:00 to 19:00

7. Lainzer Tiergarten

On the outskirts of Vienna, in the Hietzing district, is located unique place- Lainzer Tiergarten nature reserve. Its territory is 2,450 hectares, most of of which (1,945 hectares) are occupied by the fabulous Vienna Woods. Majestic oaks and beeches have stood in these places for about 400 years. Just imagine what the air is like there!

The forest is home to about 94 species of birds, including rare ones, and dozens of reptile species (salamanders, alpine newts). Among the more “serious” representatives of the fauna are bison, wild boars, deer, mouflons and other animals. But feeding and approaching them is strictly prohibited: the Lainzer Tiergarten is not a zoo, the animals here are not tamed.

The reserve has several trails for walking and contemplation. virgin nature. In addition, several entertainment venues: children's corner, picnic area, observation tower etc.

But of particular interest is the Villa of Hermes, located on the territory of the reserve. This beautiful palace was built in 1886 by order of Emperor Franz Joseph I. He passionately loved his wife, Empress Elizabeth, and she loved to travel. Therefore, the monarch decided to build a palace from which his wife would not want to leave.

The surprise was a success. The villa turned out to be truly stunning: luxurious interior decoration, a garden with a gazebo and antique statues, a fountain and a stable for the empress’s horses. But the main thing is that it was one of the first buildings in Vienna to have electricity and telephone communications.

Sisi visited Villa Hermes quite often until the anarchist Luigi Luccheni killed her with a knife in the heart in 1898.

Today, Villa Hermes is open to tourists from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Entrance – 4 euros. Admission to the Lainzer Tiergarten is free.

Address: Hermesstrasse
Website: lainzer-tiergarten.at
Vicky: Lainzer Tiergarten
Operating mode: The reserve's opening hours are changing; it is currently open daily from 8:00 to 20:00

8.Tobacco Museum

There are a lot of museums in Vienna. The main ones are, of course, the Museum of Modern Art, the Leopold Museum, the Architectural Center and others. But besides them, in the same Museum Quarter, there are also small, inconspicuous at first glance, but very interesting museums.

One of them is the Tobacco Museum (Österreichisches Tabakmuseum). This is the oldest and largest tobacco museum in the world. Its history began in 1873 and is inextricably linked with the Austria Tabak company.

The museum contains elegant pipes, unique lighters and cigars, paintings and all kinds of thematic printed materials. The pride of the collection is the only tobacco and cigar vending machine left in the world.

A visit to the Vienna Tobacco Museum will be interesting not only for smokers, but also for those who have not taken a single puff in their lives. After all, this establishment is not at all a promotion of smoking; it is, first of all, a historical exhibition.

Address: Mariahilfer, 2
Operating mode: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday – from 10:00 to 17:00; Saturday – from 10:00 to 19:00, Sunday and holidays – from 10:00 to 14:00

9. House of Music

Gaidan, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Strauss, Mahler - far from full list great composers, different time who lived and worked in Vienna.

Historically, Vienna has been the musical capital of Europe. Therefore, it is not surprising that the House of Music was opened there in 2000.

It is located in the palace of Archduke Charles, where the famous German composer Otto Nicolai, founder of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, also subsequently lived. The House of Music occupies 4 floors and an area of more than 5,000 sq.m. (plus a souvenir shop and restaurant).

The uniqueness of this place is that its exhibition consists not just of ancient musical instruments or music books, but of sounds. So, on the second floor there are several interactive touch screens that allow you to experiment with different sounds. There you will learn how a child perceives sounds in the womb, how paper rustles, how the city “sings”.

On the third floor there are exhibits related to composers of the classical and new Viennese school. But again, the exhibits are “live”. For example, “Virtual Conductor” - Have you ever conducted the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra? ;)

The fourth floor is dedicated to the sounds of the future: what will Music be like in the 21st century? The “Mind Forest” room deserves special attention here, where the trees sing along and the walls react to movements.

It is noteworthy that you will not need an accompanying person to visit the House of Music - the museum is equipped with an audio guide that gives visitors valuable information in several languages, including Russian.

Address: Seilerstätte 30
Website: www.hausdermusik.at
Vicky: House of Music in Vienna
Operating mode: daily from 10:00 to 22:00


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1. Butterfly House

2. Coffee Museum

3. Treasury of the Teutonic Order

4. Vienna gasometers

5. Street art gallery

6. WestLicht Photography Center

7. Lainzer Tiergarten

8.Tobacco Museum

9. House of Music