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Cafes, classical music and imperial architecture are at the heart of Austria’s magnificent capital.

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Travel Inspiration

Relevant posts to help you get to know the city and get excited for your trip!

Attractions

What to do in Vienna for those who want to see incredible sites and learn about the local culture.

Hundertwasserhaus

A unique building designed by Friendensreich Hundertwasser alongside a cafe and souvenir shop.

Stadtpark

Well-manicured park with statues of composers, a theatre, and walking paths.

Naschmarkt

Popular local market to eat, drink, and shop from local vendors.

Tours

Recommended tours and experiences that are unique to the destination. Additionally, find more tours on Get Your Guide.

Food

Viennese dishes like strudel, schnitzel, and Austrian soups and stews can be found everywhere. As well as European, Asian and Western cuisine. To start, try these delicious spots in the city. As for tipping, 5-15% is the norm.

die Feinkosterei Schwarz-Hirsch

Laid-back fine dining restaurant with simple, but sophisticated dishes.

Le Pic Brasserie

Brunch and dinner spot with classic French cuisine.

Restaurant Hu

Cozy Chinese restaurant with flavourful meat and vegetable dishes.

Where to stay

For convenient access to most of the popular tourist sites, as well as shopping, nightlife and restaurants, book your accommodation within the red zone on the map. Furthermore, this area is in and around the Innere Stadt and has almost everything you want during your stay.

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Cost

On a mid-range budget, cost per day is about 180 euros. This includes accommodation, tours, attractions, food and drinks, and miscellaneous items. 

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Average prices (EUR)
Water € .60
Coffee € 2.50-5
Beer € 3-6
Wine € 4-8
Lunch € 15-25
Dinner € 30

When to go

The best time to visit is from April-December during the warmer months and around the Christmas markets. As for how long you should visit, the ideal trip length is 1 week. Furthermore, see the current weather and upcoming events and holidays below.

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January 1: New Years Concert
March: Easter Markets
July: Rathaus Film Festival
September: Various Food, Drink, Music & Film Festivals
December: Christmas Markets

Getting there/around

Getting to Vienna is easy by plane, train, and bus. The main airport is Vienna International Airport (VIE). While there, you can use local taxis, UBER, and a convenient public transportation system.

Travel Tip: use Skyscanner to find flights and compare prices and Omio for bus and train routes.

Important Information

Emergency Number: 112
Calling Code: +43
Outlet Types: C & F
Travel Insurance: Get yours with Safety Wing

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