One Day In Vienna: Itinerary
Austria’s capital, Vienna has a very special charm. It also has a lot of names, like the city of music or art. Because this city got famous for its cultural events, imperial sights, cozy coffee houses, and wine taverns. There are many places with a historical heritage that got to define the city. But even if you only have one day in Vienna, I will help you make the most of your time.
In this post, I’m going to share with your my idea of how the perfect itinerary for one day in Vienna should look like. I will cover all the key attractions I think you’ll enjoy visiting and some travel advice for your trip, including tips on where to eat and how to get around Vienna.
Morning
Start your exploration in the old city and visit the Hofburg, the former Imperial Palace. From the 13th century until the end of WWI, this enormous complex sat at the center of the Habsburg Empire. You can visit the interiors filled with beautiful paintings and decors.
After that, you can walk to visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the symbol of Vienna. The construction is still one of the most important Gothic structures in the country, since it was built in the 12th century. The entrance is free of charge, but there are some areas to which there is only paid access.
You can hang out in this area and walk along some beautiful monuments, like the Opera House and Albertina.
At lunch I recommend stopping at the Figlmüller. For over 110 years this place was seen as the home of the schnitzel, the traditional vienese specialty. After, if you want to try the famous Sacher Torte there is no place like the Café Sacher, in the heart of Vienna.
Afternoon
Even if you are only for one day in Vienna, there is another place that you must check out. The Hundertwasser House in Vienna is a unique apartment house and one of the first buildings where Hundertwasser was involved in the design. Everything about it is different than what you have seen before. Walls have different colors, stairs with different sizes, and are not aligned. It makes you feel like you are in an unbelievable architectural world.
A must visit is also the Prater Park, an old traditional amusement park, a couple of metro stops from the old town center, which is home to Vienna’s iconic Giant Ferris Wheel. I definitely recommend taking a tour which lasts around twenty minutes and offers lovely views of the city.
You can end the day by enjoying the traditional Austrian dessert the Apfelstrudel- apple strudel with vanilla sauce. It is really good!
How to get around Vienna
There are many options to travel around the city. I find it walkable and definitely easy to go on foot from one attraction to the other. But if you prefer one of the best is the tram.
These are my recommendations for a One day in Vienna Itinerary. If you need some help with planning your trip, I am more than happy to help. Just send me an email.
