Top 10 attractions in Vienna. Non-tourist places in Vienna. Palace architectural complex Schönbrunn

We've already introduced you, now it's time to show you less Famous places, where there are no crowds of tourists, but which will be very interesting for sophisticated tourists, one might say, these are some kind of secret places Austrian capital.

Dornerplatz – street with umbrellas

Dornerplatz is a street and square near the Blumengasse metro station that is decorated with umbrellas. The street is suitable for creating bright photographs and lifting your spirits.

Amalienbad – Art Deco swimming pool

In the center of Vienna there is the Amalienbad spa complex, located in an Art Deco building. You will find the pool near the Reumannplatz metro station. At this complex you can swim in a 33 meter long indoor pool. It looks beautiful, especially its domed roof.

For visitors, in addition to the swimming pools, there is a Finnish sauna, a biosauna, a Turkish hammam steam room, a jacuzzi and an infrared cabin, a round pool for cooling after the sauna, and stylish changing cabins.

Stadttempel Synagogue

Stadttempel Synagogue is the main synagogue in Vienna. If you are interested in the history of World War II and the history of the Jews, then you will find it interesting. This synagogue is a historical monument, because during the Nazi era, 93 synagogues were destroyed in Vienna. In general, this is one of the most important architectural monuments for the Jewish community and one of the oldest buildings in the city.

  • Name of attraction in German: State Hall - Österreichische Nationalbibliothek
  • Library address: Josefsplatz 1 1015 Vienna
  • How to get there: Nearest metro station Stephansplatz (lines U1 and U3)
  • Working hours: 20:00 – 18:00
  • Ticket prices: 8 Euro. Children under 19 years old – free.

“What interesting things can you see in the library?” - some skeptical tourists may say. But, the State Hall of the Austrian National Library will certainly change your mind. And all because the historical imperial halls of the library are simply mesmerizing. Imagine a hall 80 meters long and 20 meters wide, decorated with a painted dome and numerous frescoes. This baroque library is home to more than 200,000 volumes of books, and in total the National Library of Austria has 7.4 million volumes of books. And don't forget to pay attention to the 4 Venetian globes, which are a rich decoration of the library.

Vienna University of Economics

Do you want to feel like a student and visit a modern university campus? Then after a stroll through the Prater, head to the modern campus of the Vienna University of Economics and Business. In 2013, the entire university moved to the new campus. The university will especially appeal to lovers of modern architecture and futuristic buildings. The new campus cost half a billion Euros, but now 25 thousand students will enjoy studying here. But the money was well spent, because the entire campus was built adhering to the “Green Building” concept, i.e. using materials and designs to achieve maximum energy efficiency.

One of the most stunning buildings is the massive modern university library, which looms over main square campus. It’s just a pity that you can’t just enter the library; only students with special cards have access.

Factory Zacherlfabrik

You might think that this is a building built in oriental style, nothing more than a mosque. But nothing like that, this is a former factory for the production of moth powder. The factory was opened by the Austrian industrialist Johann Sacherl in 1870, and within 10 years his factory was selling powder throughout Europe. Then the factory was transferred to his son, then to other heirs, the type of products produced changed, they even produced ski bindings, and by the middle of the 20th century, production was curtailed and the factory stood abandoned. Nowadays art exhibitions and musical evenings are held in the premises of this factory.

Waste incineration plant

It would seem that tourists might be interested in a typical European waste incineration plant. But Austria never ceases to amaze, because the Waste Incinerator in Vienna (Müllverbrennungsanlage Spittelau), located at Spittelauer Lände 45, is a very interesting building. Not only does the plant heat the surrounding areas of the city and meet all high environmental standards, but it is also an architecturally unusual building, because... Its design was carried out by the famous architect Hundertwasser. Now this factory looks like an open-air museum of modern art.

Historical tram

Vienna's historic tram (Vienna Ring Tram) offers the opportunity to ride around the city and enjoy its views without straining your legs. 7 days a week, every 30 minutes from 10:00 to 17:30, a retro tram departs from the Schwedenplatz stop. During the trip you will listen to the audio guide and enjoy the sights of the city: the Opera, the Imperial Palace, the Parliament, the Town Hall. The duration of the trip is 25 minutes, the fare is € 9.00. To be honest, it is better to buy a ticket for a regular tram and have a good ride on different routes, because this historical tram passes the same stops as regular tram routes.

Strudel show

Every hour, professional pastry chefs prepare Viennese apple strudel according to an original recipe in the beautiful bakery of Schönbrunn Palace - Café Residenz. They will demonstrate the entire cooking process, tell you the nuances and all the secrets of preparing the best strudel in the world. The show is held every day from 11:00 to 16:00 every hour. The Strudelshow runs every 20 minutes. Cost of visit: 11.5 Euro.

Do you agree that such a mini-excursion will be remembered much more than the next church visited?

Passages of Vienna

IN historical center Vienna has a lot of passages that connect the streets and squares of the city. In fact, there is an art to finding the inconspicuous entrances to these shopping galleries. But if you find the entrance, you will see a variety of interiors. For example, look for the Freyung Passage, which was pompously decorated during the Empire. There is a fountain with a mermaid in the middle of the passage, the graceful domed roof lets in the light, and the rich stucco looks like a work of art. Passage address: Strauchgasse 4, Palais Ferstel. There is also a good coffee shop called Café Central in the arcade.

Republic of Kugelmugel

The Republic of Kugelmugel (Republik Kugelmugel) is a self-proclaimed state in 1976, which is based in a round ball in Vienna's Prater park. There are currently 650 citizens in Kugelmugel. State address: Antifaschismuspl. 2. You will recognize the state in the form of a ball by the barbed wire around it and the designation of the state’s borders.

Friedenspagode is a Buddhist pagoda in Vienna, located on the banks of the Danube. The pagoda was built in 1983 by Japanese monks. The height of the pagoda is 26 meters, in the middle of the building there is a figure of Buddha. The pagoda is also decorated with relief images from the life of Buddha from birth to death. There is a Buddhist temple next to the pagoda.

Vienna gasometers (Gasometer Wien) will be of interest to fans of industrial architecture. Four former gas tanks were built in 1896-1899 and supplied gas to the whole of Vienna. At that time, these were the largest gasometers in Europe, the height of each building reached 70 meters, the diameter was 60 meters. In 1969-1978, the city abandoned the use of coke oven gas in favor of natural gas, and the gas meters were closed. Since 2001, gasometers have received a second life. Now there is a concert hall for 3,000 people, a cinema, shops, cafes, municipal government offices, student housing and 800 apartments. You can see these gasometers in the Bond film Sparks from the Eyes.

Naschmarkt

Market Naschmarkt located near Karlspaltz square, so it is very easy to get to. Not only can you have a cheap lunch here, but in 120 tents you can buy gifts for family and friends. Just don’t think that this is a tourist market, locals shop here. What you can buy at the market: delicacies, sausages, locally produced alcoholic beverages, cheeses, spices, oriental sweets, fruits, vegetables, porcelain products, toys, souvenirs. You can even find exotic durian here!

Wotruba- an unusual church in the suburbs of Vienna near the Vienna Woods. What is most striking about the church is its unusual appearance, because the structure consists of asymmetrically located large concrete blocks of different volumes. The weight of one block reaches 140 tons.

Located in a former glass factory at Westbahnstraße 40 photographic museum and photo gallery WestLicht. The museum was created by photography lovers. The exhibition museum contains a large collection of cameras (from the oldest to the most modern), books on photography and photographs. The collection of photographs includes more than 40,000 exhibits. But the exhibits will delight even the most sophisticated amateur photographers; there are works of various genres: reportage, portrait, nude, tourism, war photography, landscape, architecture, and also works from the international photojournalist competition World Press Photo are on display. Cost of visiting the photo gallery: 6.5 Euro.

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Vienna is a good place for measured winter pleasures. We will find out what the weather is like in winter, what to see and where to go: museums, exhibitions, suburbs, shopping, Viennese Waltz, balls. Read my selection of ideas for a winter trip to Vienna.

Vienna is a good place for measured winter pleasures. Nothing is boiling here, nothing is raging. Winter Vienna attracts with its amazing comfort and charm. On the eve of Christmas, the time of festivals begins, exhibitions open, and the tents of Christmas markets bloom. This is the place to go for the warm melange, architectural fossils and continuous music.

What to expect from winter weather in Vienna

It is difficult to predict what this winter will be like in Vienna. Fluffy snowflakes, so romantically falling from the sky, can turn into real rain in the blink of an eye. And then suddenly a cold wind will blow. average temperature Winter in Vienna fluctuates around -2 °C, but can sometimes drop to -18 °C. So, plan your wardrobe in such a way that it is prepared for such weather changes.

What to see, where to go

Admire the sights

Well, of course, first of all, admire the many Viennese attractions and elegant monuments.

Visit museums and exhibitions

Kunsthistorisches Museum

From September 29, 2017 to January 7, 2018, you are invited to an exhibition dedicated to the work of the outstanding Renaissance painter Raphael. The exhibition covers all periods of Raphael's work - early Umbrian (before 1504), Florentine (c. 1504–1508) and Roman (c. 1508–1520).

The exhibition “Thomas Bayrle: If something is too long, make it even longer” will be held from October 25, 2017 to April 2, 2018 at MAK. Thomas Bayrle - artist, graphic artist, sculptor, weaver - will present for the first time his works of art that go beyond the boundaries of one genre. Through graphic, sculptural, painting, textile and installation works, he weaves multiple spaces into a single projection for his interpretation of Social Fabric. The central work of “iPhone meets Japan” is a huge installation of many iPhones in the column hall of the museum.

It's worth checking out at least some of Vienna's museums.

Take a trip to the Viennese suburbs

The Vienna Jazzfloor jazz festival will take place from November 1 to 30, 2017 in 9 clubs in Vienna, world-famous jazz performers will give 100 concerts. Information, places, tickets: ig-jazz.at.

From November 3 to December 3 the festival of vocalists “Voice Mania” will be held. Information, places, tickets: voicemania.at.

The annual early music festival Resonanzen will take place from 20 to 28 January 2018. “Resonances” will present listeners with works from different eras performed by the best musicians in the world. Information, program, tickets: konzerthaus.at.

Festival “Winter in the Museum Quarter”

From November 9 to December 23, 2017, the “” festival is taking place in the courtyard. Even in cold weather it will be hot. DJs will take care of this, as well as punch specially prepared in the ice pavilions and ice stock.

Go shopping

Shopping in Vienna

Shopping in Vienna is a great walk through the streets of the old city, comfort, coziness and great service. There are a lot of options for shopping: in boutiques, department stores, antique shops, jewelry stores, flea markets, where you are sure to find a product to your liking. Shopping in Vienna has its own characteristics: here you can buy almost everything - exclusive masterpieces from the best fashion houses to practical and inexpensive things in small shops. The winter period is good for shopping, because... sales begin.

Check out the skating rink

Vienna Ice Dream skating rink (photo: Caitlin Leigh)

The Vienna Ice Dream skating rink is located opposite. About 7,000 m² are being poured into areas for public skating. Skating takes place under musical accompaniment.

After the skating rink, you can go to the trendy Passage-Albertina club-restaurant and listen to live jazz music.

Winter is the hot season in Viennese cafes

When else, if not in winter, do you want to sit in a cozy atmosphere with a cup of coffee or a glass of warm wine. In Vienna's wine cellars and coffee shops, it's the "hot" season in the depths of winter. Traditional cafes of the Austrian capital await guests at any time.

Ball season

Opera ball

January and February are the time for Viennese balls. Just before the New Year, a ball takes place in. The most brilliant event of the season is the Opera Ball in the Staatsoper. The most famous ballroom evenings: the Vienna Coffee Ball in the Hofburg, the ball of the Vienna Musical Society in the Palace of Music, the Strauss Ball in. I wrote about balls.

House of Music. Great Masters

Sightseeing tram along the Ring in Vienna

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The architect B. von Erlach developed a project for a country hunting castle at the direction of Emperor Leopold I. At the end of the 17th century. The construction of the central building with 2 symmetrical wings began. A park was laid out opposite the main entrance (designed by J. Trekhet). Under Maria Theresa, the palace became the summer residence of the imperial family. In the 18th century A separate building for the theater was built in the courtyard. Under the leadership of J. Jadot, a zoo was established in the adjacent territory.

The park area is divided into:

  • Crown Prince's Garden
  • Chamber garden
  • Dutch garden
  • Orange Garden

Visitors have the opportunity to explore famous sights: the Cave of the Sibyl, Roman ruins, a group of naiads, the house of pigeons, and the Fountain of Neptune.

Visiting times:

  • April – June – 8–17.30
  • July – August – 8–18.30
  • September – November – 8 – 17.30
  • November–March – 8–17

Ticket prices:

  • Imperial Tour – adult 14.20 € and child 10.50 €
  • Grand Tour – adult 17.50 € and child 11.50 €

Belvedere Palace Complex

The famous philanthropist Eugene Savoysky commissioned I. von Hildenbrandt to build a residence for summer holidays. The plan provided for the construction of 2 buildings: the upper one for representative needs and the lower one for personal apartments. The space surrounding the palace was occupied by a luxurious park. Its landscape design was done by D. Girard. The complex was completed in 1725. At the end of the 18th century. 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, children's game rooms. 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

The opera house building was created according to the design of the architects: A. Sikkardsburg, E. van der Nul. The construction is made in the spirit of the Renaissance. Its opening took place in 1862, and the first performance was staged in 1869. Mozart’s opera “Don Giovanni” was chosen for the premiere. During the bombing at the end of the war, the hull suffered significant damage. 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

The idea of ​​​​building a country residence belongs to Prince Johann Adam Andreas I of the Liechtenstein family. He acquired a country plot with a garden, which is why the castle is sometimes called the Garden Castle. The building project was selected through a special competition. Famous architects took part in it, incl. von Erlach, D. Rossi, and D. Martinelli. Construction work was carried out at the end of the 17th century. The princely house is made in Baroque style. From the beginning of the 19th century. it has turned into a private museum.

The building is divided into 2 floors:

  • 1st floor – salon
  • 2nd floor - apartments

Visitors are interested in the hall, decorated with paintings depicting the exploits of the ancient Greek hero Hercules. It was designed by A. Pozzi. The palace is open to the public from 3 to 6:30 p.m. on Fridays, and the park from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tours are available by prior arrangement. An adult subscription costs 20 €.

Votivkirche Church

Emperor Franz Joseph managed to survive an assassination attempt in 1853. To commemorate the monarch's miraculous rescue, his brother Maximillian vowed to build a basilica. They decided to call the church “Our Lord the Savior” or Votivkirche. The construction of the cathedral lasted 13 years (1856-79). The author of the project is architect G. Ferstel. Objects in the Gothic style became the model for construction. The space inside the building is divided into three parts (nave). On the sides of the central building there are 2 towers (99 m in height).

TOURISTS' ANSWERS:

Vienna is rightfully considered one of the most beautiful cities Europe. Indeed, in this city there is simply a huge number of different palaces, temples, galleries and architectural monuments. And the historical breath can be felt on almost every street in Vienna.

And I would recommend starting your sightseeing from one of the streets - Blutgasse. In fact, this is a small street consisting of several old houses and is known as the Blutgasse district, and is also the oldest district of Vienna. The street is located behind St. Stephen's Cathedral. It is usually not crowded and very quiet. As a joke, small mirrors with funny appliqués (for example, mustaches and beards) were hung on the walls of the streets. But with all this, “Blut” in German means “blood” and it is now not known for certain why this area has such a bloody name. There is, however, a legend according to which it is believed that it was here that the Knights Templar were killed when their order ceased to exist at the beginning of the 14th century. Although this is nothing more than a version, since this street was then called completely differently (Mud Lane).

Blutgasse street abuts another, no less remarkable street - Domgasse. And it is notable for the fact that the great composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart lived and worked here in house No. 5 from 1784 to 1787. And it was here that Mozart wrote his world-famous opera The Marriage of Figaro. The house recently underwent a major (and expensive) renovation. After this, the Mozart House Museum (Mozarthaus) was opened in Vienna. Entrance to the museum costs 10 euros, for groups of over 12 people it is cheaper (but I don’t remember how much). The museum consists of four (or even five) floors. The exhibition is huge and very interesting; it reveals not only the Viennese stage of the composer’s biography, but also his entire life path. Upon entering, you will be given an electronic guide, by clicking on the necessary buttons you can learn a lot of interesting things about Mozart himself and his work. Guidebooks are also available in Russian. There is a souvenir shop on the ground floor as you exit. The products offered are very unusual; many can only be bought here, in Mozart’s house.

After the Mozart Museum, it is logical to go directly to St. Stephen's Cathedral. Local residents affectionately call the cathedral “Steffi”, i.e. little Stefan. Although in terms of its size this cathedral is, of course, not small at all. This is, so to speak, the Gothic pearl of Vienna. Indeed, the exterior decoration of the temple is simply fantastic. There is no point in describing everything, you need to see it with your own eyes! The cathedral was built in the 12th century, but only the austere façade with the Giants' Portal remained from the original construction. Severe destruction was caused by the bombing of 1945, when a fire almost turned everything into ashes. Among other things, the magnificent colored tiled roof with a huge double-headed eagle was destroyed. It still looks amazing, but it's not original anymore...

Be sure to go inside (entrance is free). The lighting there is not very bright, I would even say twilight. But this does not make the splendor of the interior any less: marble columns, spiral staircases, an organ, beautiful stained glass windows, rich tombstones (including the tomb of Emperor Frederick III). A real masterpiece is the Gothic pulpit, made at the beginning of the 16th century. Also preserved in the cathedral is an altar made of carved and painted wood, in the center of which there is an image of the Virgin Mary with the Child, and on the sides - “The Earthly Life of the Virgin Mary”. And in the chapel lie the remains of the great Austrian commander, Prince Eugene of Savoy. His sarcophagus is decorated with family coats of arms in gilded bronze. In general, a peaceful place. By the way, it’s difficult to take pictures from the outside, since other buildings are close together.

Interesting point. If you set “city center” as the final destination on your GPS navigator in Vienna, it will take you exactly to St. Stephen’s Cathedral.

Then I suggest continuing your journey along the wide pedestrian street in direction of Opernring street. There are many shops here, the choice of goods is large and caters to different budgets. But don’t get carried away, otherwise, instead of sightseeing, you will gradually turn into shopping... Turn right into one of the alleys (St. Stephen’s Cathedral is behind you) and you will find yourself on the huge Neuer Markf square. There is a beautifully designed fountain here. We saw him in March, when he was without water. But they had the opportunity to look at all the figures, including those that would have been hidden under water.

Returning back to the promenade, we will continue our journey. And just a few hundred meters on the left you will see Maltese Church (Malteserkirche). Built at the beginning of the 19th century. A nice building with a characteristic Maltese cross on the facade. They didn’t go inside because the target was another building.

Ahead - Vienna State Opera (Staatsoper), part-time one of the leading opera houses in the world. Located at Opernring 2. The building was built in the French Renaissance style and opened in 1869. Allied bombing in 1945 almost completely destroyed the structure. But after the war, the Austrians rebuilt the opera house and returned it to its former splendor. Although externally the opera building can hardly be called a masterpiece of architecture, it generally looks beautiful.

Very beautiful interior decoration of the theater. I personally believe that every visitor to Vienna is simply obliged to attend some kind of performance (opera or ballet). Also traditional is the annual Opera Ball on the last Thursday of Maslenitsa. It is possible to get inside in another way, as tours of the theater are conducted. In front of the Vienna Opera there is an avenue of stars where you can “meet” many world-famous opera singers.

And I will separately note one Viennese attraction. Directly opposite the opera house is the world famous Cafe Sacher. Visitors to this establishment have a simply stunning view of the Vienna Opera. "Sacher" is one of the oldest cafes in the city and the most visited today. If you come to Vienna in spring or summer, you will be able to see this for yourself. It’s just that only the most persistent can get into the cafe, since first you also have to stand in line waiting for a free table. What you should definitely order is real Viennese coffee. But the most famous dish offered here is the Sacher-Torte, which has now become a source of not only the cafe’s fame, but also decent income. And the secret is that the recipe for this cake is a family secret that they intend to keep forever. And therefore, you can only experience the taste of a real Sacher-Torte by visiting the Sacher Cafe in Vienna.

I note that this is only short excursion in the center of the capital of Austria within a radius of only 4-5 blocks. Therefore, describing the sights of Vienna could take a lot of space and time..

I almost forgot something else. In the underground passage near the opera house there is an interesting, if I may say so, establishment. It's called "Opera Toilet". Very creative idea. Opera music plays there all the time to make visitors feel good. It's funny, I tell you.

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Vienna is deservedly considered one of the most beautiful European capitals. An incredible number of attractions are concentrated on the territory of the city, each of which deserves special attention.

As a rule, acquaintance with the historical heritage former capital of the Habsburg Empire, tourists start from the territory Old town, surrounded by a ring of green boulevards - the so-called Ring. It's hard to imagine how much there is to see here.

In addition to the main attractions, it is in the Old Town that Vienna's leading museums are located, forming a kind of Museum Quarter.

One of the most interesting places in terms of visiting museums, Maria Theresien Platz is where majestic buildings rise Kunsthistorisches Museum, famous famous works such outstanding artists as Raphael, Pieter Bruegel, Velazquez and others, as well as known and respected throughout the world Natural History Museum.

As a rule, an acquaintance with the Viennese Old Town begins with Stephanplatz square, located directly in its center. We can say that life is constantly bustling here: hundreds of tourists walk slowly and run in a hurry, street musicians play, and living statues entertain passers-by. The square itself is decorated with an outstanding architectural monument of the 13th - 14th centuries - St. Stephen's Cathedral. By the way, some are surprised by its somewhat disproportionate and unusual appearance. This is explained not only by the unfinished tower due to cost savings, but also by the Romanesque gates, and the Pagan towers on both sides of the temple, unusual for this type of cathedral, decorated with figures of a wide variety of animals. In fact, the Temple is the real heart of Vienna. And not only because from the height of the observation deck, located at a level of 136 meters, an indescribable view of the city opens up, but also due to the fact that the dead residents of the city were buried in the dungeons of the cathedral for a long time.

No less interesting will be a walk along the famous Viennese streets Graben, Kohlmarkt and Kärtnerstrasse. It is here that you can immerse yourself in the atmosphere of good old Vienna, wandering through the numerous shops, gawking at ancient houses, or simply sitting with a cup of excellent coffee in one of the city’s traditional cafes.

In addition, it is on the Graben that the famous Plague Column, built in memory of those killed during the bubonic plague epidemic at the end of the 17th century.

Nearby rises an excellent Peterskirche Cathedral, built at the beginning of the 18th century in the Baroque style and striking in its beauty.

But while walking along the Kohlmarkt, you can go to the Michaelerplatz square, famous for what was built on it at the beginning of the 20th century House of Loos directly opposite the palace of Kaiser Franz Josef, who was not delighted with this proximity due to the unusual architectural design of the building's facade for that time. Famous for its amazing altar, it is also located here. St. Michael's Church, which now houses a large concert hall where you can enjoy the sound of an organ and a sculpture museum.

If you go to the Hoer Markt square, you can discover the ruins of ancient Roman buildings, as well as look at the well-known Anchor clock, who appeared there in 1914 and showed their viewers a real parade of gilded emperors, riding out for everyone to see every noon (and one every hour).

Walking along Wipplingerstrasse, preserved from Roman times, you can reach amazing beauty Church of Maria am Gestad, which is a striking example of the Gothic style in architecture, although reconstructed in the 19th century. The building is so mesmerizing and delightful with its appearance that it is impossible to simply pass by.

On the same street you can also find the majestic Viennese town hall- a symbol of self-government of townspeople who received this honorary status many centuries ago. In the courtyard of the Town Hall, be sure to go to the Andromeda Fountain, which amazes with its sophistication and beauty.

It is impossible to get a complete picture of Vienna without visiting its magnificent palaces, the most famous of which is Schönbrunn Palace, built in 1712 and delighting with its grandiose dimensions (there are about 1440 rooms). Walking through the halls open to the public, admiring the excellent garden laid out around the building, you can truly enjoy imperial luxury.

A visit to the Belvedere Palace, which consists of two residences (Upper and Lower Belvedere), connected into one composition by a picturesque garden. By the way, the park, decorated in the Baroque style, deserves no less attention and will undoubtedly delight connoisseurs of beauty.

It should also be noted imperial palace Hofburg, located directly in the city center and is a real treasure trove for architecture connoisseurs thanks to a real mixture of styles, since it was built between the 13th and 20th centuries. Walking through its vast territory, you can see the Austrian national library, and museums, and interesting monuments and much, much more.

Another attraction of Vienna is undoubtedly Prater park, where you can not only take a fascinating walk enjoying nature, but also visit an amusement park and even ride the oldest Ferris wheel in Europe.

The tallest building in the city is Danube Tower, towering 252 meters above the city and providing a unique opportunity to enjoy a panoramic view of Vienna from an equipped platform located at an altitude of 150 meters.

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There are so many attractions in Vienna that when you are there, your eyes run wild, and when you make a plan for your visit, your thoughts run wild. Almost all tourists consider Vienna to be the most beautiful city in Europe (if not the world). Only residents of St. Petersburg disagree with this, and as someone who lived in St. Petersburg for several years, I cannot argue with them.

Vienna is a fairly compact city. You can plan routes in such a way that you will eventually be able to get around everything interesting on foot. Naturally, this must be done before the trip and include backup routes so as not to ruin the trip with one failure.

It is better to start exploring Vienna from the heart of the city, which is the Hofburg. The magnificent Habsburg palace, surrounded by the squares and parks of Heldenplatz and Josefplatz, and the Volksgarten and Burggarten, is open from 09:00 to 17:30.

The Treasury exhibits all the most valuable items of the imperial family, including symbols of power: the crown, the orb and the scepter.

The Spanish Riding School offers a performance of Lipizzaner horses or their morning training with music. All information about schedules and tickets.

To get an idea of ​​how the Habsburgs lived, you can take a walk through the imperial apartments. And at the same time, explore the Sisi Museum and the Silver Chamber. And all for one ticket. By the way, you can buy a Sisi ticket for 25.50 €, which also includes Schönbrunn and the Furniture Museum. In general, with tickets it is possible a large number of variations. If you look carefully, you can see a lot of things and save a lot of money. It all depends on the availability of time.

Schönbrunn – park and palace, summer residence of the Habsburgs. Therefore, it is better to visit it in the summer. Then the impressions of the palace will be significantly enhanced by the beauty of the park, with its fountains and sculptures. Information about tickets to Schönbrunn and their combinations.

You should definitely visit the Kunsthistorisches Museum. A stunning collection of paintings, an excellent layout of the museum, a convenient arrangement of paintings, and excellent organization make staying within its walls an unforgettable experience. One of the rare museums where you can take photographs. Entrance 14 €. Additional Information .

Belvedere is the summer residence of Eugene Savoysky. The Upper Belvedere contains diverse and multi-period masterpieces of painting and sculpture. The Lower Belvedere vividly shows the splendor of the life of the Austrian nobility. There are many possible combinations with tickets. Information.

Next to the Belvedere stands a beautiful Orthodox church Saint Nicholas. I don’t know if it works, it was closed when we were there.

Vienna has many different museums, from classic to the most unusual and interesting. Here you can visit museums of globes, bells, clocks, crimes, firefighters, schnapps, sex, etc. There is even a whole museum quarter located on Museumsplatz 1.

The museum quarter is open 24 hours a day. An information and ticket sales center is open for visitors from 10:00 to 19:00.

Here are:

Leopold Museum. Rudolf Leopold spent many years collecting a collection of masterpieces (at least many people think so) of Austrian art of the 19th-20th centuries;

Museum of Contemporary Art (MUMOK). I don’t consider myself a lover of contemporary art (who calls all this art?), but the exhibition is surprising. Well, the museum building itself invites you inside to be surprised;

The Kunsthalle is another center for contemporary art;

The Architectural Center of Vienna, in addition to museum activities, collects examples of Austrian architecture;

Tobacco Museum. An interesting, educational and rich exhibition of everything related to smoking tobacco, including the oldest tobacco vending machine.

Children's Museum ZOOM. Will appeal to children of all ages. More like a club of interests, where children try to do something on their own.

Even just walking around Vienna is expensive. Attractions are opening that for some reason were not included in the plan. The Church of St. Ruprecht, built in the 7th century, is very picturesque, all covered with ivy. Viennese squares are good. Each one has some kind of monument or fountain. And even the Prater, a gorgeous natural park, came across to us by accident. Probably, someone from above deliberately directed our feet in his direction.


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For tourists all over the world, the beauty of the city of Vienna and its attractions is a good reason to visit the capital of Austria. After all, Vienna is an open-air museum. Adults and children come from different parts of the world to come into contact with a unique aura: music, architecture, the smell of coffee and Austrian strudels, good manners local residents and impeccable cleanliness on the streets.

Vienna ranks 7th in the list of most major cities European Union. It is not just the capital of Austria, but also one of the country’s 9 federal states, located in its eastern part. Population is about 1.865 million people. Together with suburban residents, the number reaches ~2.6 million (more than a quarter of the Austrian population). The total area of ​​Vienna is almost 415 square kilometers.

Vienna is one of the oldest cities not only in Europe, but also in the world

Historical path

These territories began to be inhabited in the 6th millennium BC. Fertile climate and generous natural conditions became a tasty morsel for the first Celtic tribes. This is how the first settlement appeared on Mount Leopoldsberg.

Later, Roman legionnaires erected an outpost on the site of modern Vienna (the events took place in the 1st century AD). Then the military camp became Starting point for development and consolidation settlement, which was heavily damaged by fire at the beginning of the 5th century. A few decades later, with the departure of the Romans, Slavic and Avar settlements formed on the remains of the ashes.

Unfortunately, historians have not been able to build in detail the entire sequence of events at a certain stage. The first mentions of Vienna in written sources date back to the 9th century. Before that, the Carolingian family, who came from the west, built a small castle and a church (the church still functions today and bears the name of St. Ruprecht).

The current capital has gone through many historical battles and disasters. From battles with the Hungarians to confrontation with the Turks during the siege of the city in 1529, from the plague epidemic at the end of the 7th century. until the Napoleonic invasion at the beginning of the 19th century. As a result, to end of the 19th century century, Vienna has become a lush capital of culture and art, education and science.

True, Vienna suffered considerable damage from Austrofascism and the First World War with its consequences: economic decline, inflation, and a rebalancing of internal political forces. And yet, from the second half of the 20th century. economic recovery began, the results of which formed the basis for further prosperity.

Today, the results of the processes described above impress the whole world. Vienna abounds in educational and scientific institutions, palace complexes, churches and ancient architecture, park areas, theaters. The highlight of the city is the special atmosphere of elegance in the way people communicate and their attitude towards the world around them.

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How to get to Vienna

It all depends on the availability of free time and preferences for speed of movement. Air route the most popular. For a while summer season organize charter flights. The flight duration from Moscow is only 3 hours. Ticket prices: 75€ – 220€. international Airport Vienna International is located southeast of the capital, 15 km from it, near the town of Schwechat. From the airport to Vienna there are electric trains and a high-speed shuttle train, taxis and buses. The latter are the most economical option of all of the above (one way fare is 14 euros). Trains run every 30 minutes, travel time is 16 minutes. Taxi is the most expensive form of transport; a 20-minute trip without stopping can cost from 18 to 35 euros.

Vienna is connected to neighboring countries railway track. Trains run from Moscow twice a week, travel time is 29 hours, ticket price for 1 adult passenger starts from 217 €.

Stable intercity service bus service within the European Union. Bus tours will especially appeal to those who appreciate leisurely travel with the opportunity to watch the gradually changing landscape outside the window and see popular tourist places. Bus tours can even be cost-effective (tickets Moscow - Vienna cost 57 € - 68 €, travel time is approximately 36 hours).

You can get to Vienna on your own by car. Again, it takes 22 hours to travel from Moscow, the distance is 1938 km. You will spend 155 liters of gasoline costing 180 € - 270 €.

The city's attractions

Houses, streets, monuments and unusual places will help you feel the mood of Vienna and create a special, your own picture of the city. The number of attractions in Vienna is endless, so let's explore and enjoy Vienna together!

The imperial residence of the Hofburg embodies the entire history of the Austrian state

One of the attractions of Vienna is the Hofburg Palace. Its official year of construction is considered to be 1654, although in reality the history of the complex dates back to the 13th century. A bright symbol of the former greatness of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. In former times, the city residence of the imperial family was located here, now the complex contains art galleries, a museum, concert halls and a national library. Tourists will be interested to appreciate the scope and quality of the construction: 2 beautiful internal parks, 19 courtyards and 18 buildings, dozens of architectural elements and buildings, more than 2,600 rooms and premises. Architectural styles: Baroque, Gothic, Biedermeier and Renaissance. Household items of monarchs from different times are available for inspection, including the outfits and jewelry of the famous Empress of Austria.

Opening hours: daily from 9:00 to 17:30.

  • adults - 13.90 €/16.90 € (audio guide/guide);
  • children 6–8 years old 8.20 €/9.70 €;
  • students aged 19–25 years 12.90 €/15.90 €;
  • disabled people 12.90 €/15.90 €;
  • school groups (ages 6–18) €6.50/€8.00.

The landmark of Vienna - the Belvedere Gallery with its scale and content will shock even those who previously considered themselves indifferent to sculpture and painting

The building was built in 1714, and in 1717 a park with fountains appeared, which are decorated with statues of sphinxes, nymphs and tritons. The park consists of several terraces and is 1 km long. Informal name "Vienna Versailles". It was once owned by the Austrian commander Prince Eugene of Savoy. A luxurious example of palace baroque - a style that intrigues lovers of historical architecture. Today the halls house the Austrian National Art Gallery. The richest collection of paintings consists of paintings from different eras: from the Middle Ages to the present day. The complex has been on the list of sites under UNESCO protection since 2001. Consists of upper and lower segments. Both palaces are surrounded luxurious parks, where beautiful fountains are constantly working.

Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 18:00 (Wednesday from 10:00 to 21:00).

Price single ticket to the upper and lower parts of the complex:

  • adults - 22 €;
  • pensioners (over 65 years old) – 19 €;
  • students (up to 26 years old) – 19 €;
  • children and teenagers (under 18 years old) – free;
  • group of 10 people - 20 €.

Tickets are sold separately for the Upper or Lower Belvedere.

Kreuzenstein Castle - cultural monument Austria with 400 years of history

Built in the 12th century on the site of a Roman military fortification. The object was destroyed many times, then literally restored from ruins. The Wilczek family took up the restoration closely in the 19th century, buying medieval castle in a completely destroyed state. The castle does not exude pompous luxury, however famous for its rich collection of medieval weapons and knightly armor. In one of the kitchens of the palace there is an ancient table weighing 1000 kg! Today, the internal atmosphere has been recreated as close as possible to the medieval one. The restaurant located near the complex offers a magnificent view of the Danube.

Opening hours: daily from 10:00, Monday-Saturday until 16:00, Sunday until 17:00.

  • for adults - 10 €;
  • for children 6–16 years old - 5 €;
  • children under 6 years old - 4.5 €;
  • group discounts.

Schönbrunn palace and park ensemble. Here is the oldest zoo in Europe, Botanical Garden, labyrinth, fountains and other garden and park structures

The castle was built in 1713. Built on the remains of the Kattenburg estate, which arose before the 14th century. The complex is also under the protection of UNESCO. This is the former summer residence of the ruling Habsburg dynasty. Architectural styles are Rococo and later Austrian Baroque. A luxurious landscaped park with rich, well-groomed vegetation (including exotic). The object introduces visitors to the way of life of the imperial family. Today, out of more than 1,440 rooms, only 45 are available for viewing. Among them are the Tapestry Room, the Millionth Room, the Napoleonic Room, the Chinese Round Cabinet and the Hall of Mirrors. Notable are the zoo and the palm greenhouse inside the complex.

Working hours:

· palace - all year round from 8.30, from April to June and from September to October until 17.30, from July to August until 18.30, from November to March until 17.00);

· park - daily from 06:30, closing time 17:30, 19:00, 20:00 or 21:00, depending on the season.

  • classic tour;
  • family tour - 49.90 €;
  • "Imperial" tour - 14.20 €;
  • large tour - 17.50 € (visiting 5 places of the complex).

Rates are per adult.

There are inexpensive mini-tours of individual elements of the complex.

The Vienna State Opera is the keeper of the traditions of classical art, the symbol of musical Vienna, the largest opera house in Austria

Its doors opened on May 25, 1869. On that day, the scores of the famous work “Don Giovanni” by Mozart were performed. Today it is a cherished performance venue for the most famous stars on the planet, a world pearl of opera and ballet art. World famous productions regularly take place on the stage of the Vienna State Opera. The number of spectator seats is 2100. Brilliant productions are broadcast throughout the world via television. Once a year the Opera Ball is held, where the world's best artists and connoisseurs of real masterpieces flock.

Opening hours: most events take place after 16:00 in the afternoon and until late in the evening.

Over its almost century-long history, the Museum of Pathological Anatomy has accumulated many chilling exhibits.

Aka Tower of Fools, aka Narrenturm. It is the oldest hospital on continental Europe. Initially, in 1784, it was built as a home for the disabled. But by order of the Roman Emperor Joseph II - a freemason and alchemist - the institution was rebuilt into a hospital with a maternity ward, a hospital and an area for the mentally ill. The asylum for the insane was closed in 1869. The building was empty for half a century, in the 20s of the XX century. it was given over to a nurses' dormitory, and since 1971 a museum of pathological anatomy was organized, which operates to this day. The “creepy” excursion requires visitors to have remarkable endurance, because the entire exhibition consists of bodies, body parts and organs of mutants. The exhibits number in the thousands. It's no surprise that the museum is part of the Natural History Museum and is a popular attraction in Vienna.

Opening days: Wednesday (10:00–18:00), Saturday (10:00–13:00). Check the time of excursions locally, they are few and do not last long.

  • under 19 years old - free (with excursion 4 €);
  • adults - 2 € (with excursion 6 €).

The famous Vienna Woods is a landmark covered with dense forests, colorful valleys and mighty mountains

Situated in the vicinity of Vienna. Settlement began in the 8th century. It has been used as a holiday destination for the last 1000 years - originally intended for the aristocracy. On one side it is adjacent to resort area, on the other, it abuts the vineyards and the valley of the Danube River. A gorgeous area with a varied landscape, the most high point of which (893 m) Mount Schöpfl has.

The forest area is approximately 3 times larger than the area of ​​the Austrian capital. The forest is called the “green lungs of Vienna”, the local air is so beneficial. Invaluable beech and oak forests are included in the list of UNESCO protected sites. On the territory of the park there is observation decks, monasteries, Benedictine abbey with ancient wine cellars, castles, an underground lake (you can walk around it by boat), specially equipped recreation areas for tourists.

Entrance ticket prices:

  • adults - 5.50 €;
  • children under 15 years old - 3 €.

Facility opening hours:

  • from May 2 to September 14;
  • Monday-Friday from 09.00–19.00;
  • Saturday-Sunday from 08.00–19.00.

What to see with your child

A trip to Vienna with children will be most enjoyable if planned for the end of September-October or April-May. There is no tourist rush at this time, as well as heat - the weather is the most stable.

The Vienna Zoo is not only the most beautiful, but also the oldest zoo in the world. A walk along it will bring a lot of joy to both adults and children!

The organizers built a beautiful “housing” for all the inhabitants of the zoo - a pavilion of tropical animals, a Tyrolean farm, and a bird house. The list of animals and the design of the Vienna Zoo gave it the well-deserved right to be considered one of the best in Europe. An observation train runs around the zoo. The adventure in the green maze will be unforgettable.

Butterfly Museum, Natural History Museum and Sea House

A fascinating area with tropical trees, flowers and many exotic colorful butterflies

A wonderful opportunity to broaden a child’s horizons and instill a love for their native planet. Collected in establishments unique animal specimens, including those that are quite rare and not available for dating in ordinary cities of other countries.

Museum ZOOM

Zoom is the only museum in Austria for children, exciting, educational and interesting

Inside the museum there are attractions and educational play areas for the development of cognitive abilities. This establishment is aimed at the youngest guests - aged 5, 6 and even younger. Little ones will be impressed by the mirror tunnel, water mattresses and many inclined planes.

For fans of fast-paced entertainment, the park offers more than 250 attractions

A place for those who cannot sit still for a minute. The park was created back in the 18th century. Today this site literally gushes with energy. Carousels, ice cream stands, winged swings, rides, a scary room with dinosaurs in the dark, rotating benches, speed slides and a Ferris wheel. For just 5 Euros you can ride a the largest chain carousel in the world- Praterturme (its height is 117 m and speed is 60 km/h).

Vienna climate

In general, Vienna's climate is temperate continental, despite its proximity to the Alps. Of the summer months, the hottest are July-August, when the peak daytime temperature can reach 25–30 degrees.

Winters are mostly mild, with the maximum possible night temperature -12...-17 °C (period: October, November, December, January). The usual indicators are -2...-4 °C at night; during the day the thermometer rises above zero. Long periods of snow in Vienna are rather rare than the norm.

Index Jan. Feb. March Apr. May June July Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.
Average air temperature, °C 2,6 6,4 10 14 17 22 25,3 23,6 18,1 12,6 9,4 4,3
Air humidity, % 80 77,1 65,9 67,9 68,8 59,2 60,3 65,5 73,9 83,6 78,8 84,5
Precipitation, mm 0,9 1,2 0,5 2,1 2,1 1,1 2,1 3 2,6 1,7 0,6 0,7
Wind, m/s 4,8 5,2 4,4 4 4,8 3,5 3,8 3,7 4,4 3,8 4,8 4,3

How much time to spend on vacation in Vienna

With skillful planning, the main attractions of Vienna can be explored in 3-5 days. Fans of longer exploration of tourist sites will need a week. And although excursion business in the Austrian capital it is on stream; it is much more interesting to get to know the city on your own.

In a couple of days you can discover Vienna from unusual angles and get in touch with world history

Tourists need to stock up on “replaceable” media for photo and video recording equipment - there are a lot of beautiful architectural structures in Vienna. There are a dozen and a half palaces alone, and more than 25 castles. Not to mention just residential buildings with magnificent forms of “golden modern”, with “imperial” design of external decoration.

To save time, it makes sense to identify objects of study within the central part of the capital. Vienna is divided into 23 quarters. Among them, districts 2 to 9 are the modern center of the Austrian capital. There are a lot of interesting places within this segment:

  1. Luna Park "Prater" in the quiet green area of ​​"Leopoldstadt" (block no. 2).
  2. Quarter No. 3 will delight you with the Cathedral of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker and the beauty of the Belvedere Palace.
  3. For shopping, we recommend the long shopping street Mariahilfer Strasse, which goes from the 6th quarter to the 7th.
  4. The Vienna Opera is the world cradle of singing art.
  5. Schönbrunn is the summer residence of the legendary Habsburg dynasty. During her reign, Vienna concentrated a huge amount of cultural treasures from all over the world.
  6. Austrian Parliament. The complex is impressive with the presence of simultaneously elements of ancient, Byzantine and neoclassical architectural styles.
  7. House-museum of the great composer of all times, Mozart. The building is over 100 years old. Some things that belonged to the family of the genius are still preserved and are available for review.
  8. Museum of the legendary psychoanalyst, researcher of the human sexual sphere - Sigmund Freud. The scientist lived in this house with his family until the beginning of the German occupation.
  9. Two scientific museums - Arts and Natural History. They are next door to each other. Italian Renaissance, luxurious interior decoration, fascinating exhibitions.
  10. Observation tower 252 m high with high-speed elevators. Known as the Danube Tower. Inside the building there are restaurants on a rotating platform. Summer visits will include a bungee jumping service for extreme sports enthusiasts.

Outside the segment from 2 to 9 blocks is the so-called Outer City, where educational tourism is not so relevant. But guests are pleased with the number of huge malls and extensive recreational parks among residential areas.

Costs for traveling to Vienna vary widely. Important:

  • how do you get there and where from;
  • where do you plan to stay (star rating of the accommodation);
  • What should you pay more attention to - visiting historical places or shopping.

The following information will help simplify the calculations:

  • minimum budget for one day stay in Vienna - 40 euros (inexpensive hostel, 2–4 trips public transport, 2 meals a day in modest cafes);
  • Tourist insurance costs from 1 euro per day (current minimum prices).

The figures increase significantly when the cost of visiting cultural and tourist sites is added to them. It is recommended to find out ticket prices for each specific establishment in advance. Also try to resolve the issue of booking hotels long before your trip, unless you are traveling on an all-inclusive package.

Approximate cost of tours to Vienna with departure from Moscow:

  • 3 days/2 nights, 3–4 star hotels, from 20 to 25 thousand rubles;
  • the same, for 5 days, from 25–27 to 37–40 thousand rubles;
  • weekly tours from 27–30 to 42–48 thousand rubles.

Tips for staying in Vienna and tourist map

In recent years, information has appeared about the deterioration drinking water in Vienna. Pipelines contain a lot of lead - this is what some experienced travelers say and strongly recommend drinking exclusively bottled water.

Another tip concerns shopping for sweets. Vienna is famous for its chocolate and other confectionery products. Newbie tourists rush to buy souvenir versions, simply wasting their money. For those who want to save money, it is advisable to find a regular store and buy goodies there at a regular price.

There are many bike paths in the city. You need to cross them as if they were an ordinary road for cars: let those traveling in vehicles pass, look around before starting to move, and under no circumstances walk on them as if on sidewalks.

You should be careful when communicating with restaurant waiters. There are evidences of a not very complacent style of behavior on the part of staff, although this is not a widespread phenomenon. If tension arises, it is best to contact the owner of the establishment directly.

Fans of gambling should refrain from contact with street touts. They meet every now and then on the streets of Vienna. It is recommended to avoid even banal thimble-makers, since they have high skill in seduction and deception. Do you want to try your luck? There are quite a few official casinos in the city.

Press traders show enviable ingenuity. They may come up to you during breakfast in a cafe and offer to take a fresh newspaper. Supposedly free. As soon as you agree to the offer, you will immediately be required to pay without a chance to return the newspaper to the seller.

Vienna has many faces, like any large city. In general, the crime rate here is very low. However, the presence of swindlers and swindlers (not excluding pickpockets) on the streets does not in any way contradict the high aesthetics of the Austrian capital. Just be vigilant, especially in crowded places. Do not leave personal documents, equipment and other valuables within easy reach.

Center of Vienna. All main attractions

To visit the capital of Austria at least once in your life means to visit a real pearl Europe. Many people dream of walking the streets and breathing the air of the city where Beethoven, Mozart, Schubert and Haydn worked. Feel the unique spirit woven from music, poetry and architecture. The imperial style of Vienna leaves a royal feeling and makes one realize the greatness of human civilization through its man-made treasures.



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