Travel guide · Austria
Vienna: what to see and when to go
Vienna is the imperial capital of the Habsburgs, with palaces, grand museums and a coffee-house culture recognised by UNESCO. It regularly tops quality-of-life rankings, with superb public transport, wine taverns inside the city limits and music everywhere, from the opera to the street.
What to see and do in Vienna
Schönbrunn Palace
The Habsburgs' summer palace, with its gardens and the Gloriette on the hill.
Hofburg and the Ringstrasse
The imperial palace, the Sisi Museum and the grand boulevard around the old town.
Kunsthistorisches Museum and Belvedere
Bruegel and Vermeer in one, Klimt's The Kiss in the other.
Coffee houses
Café Sperl, Central or Hawelka: Sachertorte, a newspaper and no hurry at all.
Heurigen
Wine taverns among the vineyards of Grinzing, still within the city.
Best time to go
The most pleasant months: Apr.
Getting there
| From | Flight time | Return flight |
|---|---|---|
| London | 2 hr, 15 min | ≈ €130 · See flights |
| New York | 9 hr, 15 min | ≈ €510 · See flights |
| Los Angeles | 13 hr, 15 min | ≈ €600 · See flights |
| Dubai | 6 hr | ≈ €360 · See flights |
| Singapore | 13 hr | ≈ €600 · See flights |
| Sydney | 21 hr | ≈ €790 · See flights |
3 nights from London: ≈ €420 per person, flight and stay included.
Per person. Estimates from distance and local prices; real fares depend on your dates.
Essentials
- Country
- Austria
- Currency
- Euro
- Good for
- culture · city · calm · food
- How long to stay
- 2–4 days
- Where to stay
- Innere Stadt for the sights; Neubau or Mariahilf for cafés and shops; Leopoldstadt for the Prater and value.Find a place to stay in Vienna
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Frequently asked questions
What's the weather like in Vienna and when should you go?
The most pleasant months: Apr. Average highs range from 4° in January to 27° in July.
How many days do you need in Vienna?
2 to 4 days is enough to see the essentials without rushing.
What does a few days in Vienna cost?
Accommodation runs at around €100 per person per night. 3 nights from London: ≈ €420 per person, flight and stay included. The flight from London takes about 2 hr, 15 min.
Where should you stay in Vienna?
Innere Stadt for the sights; Neubau or Mariahilf for cafés and shops; Leopoldstadt for the Prater and value.
