Vienna 7 Day Itinerary
Vienna 7-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival & City Center Exploration
- Arrive at Vienna International Airport (VIE) and make your way to the city center.
- Check in at Hotel Sacher Vienna or similar, known for its famous Sachertorte dessert.
- Start with St. Stephen’s Cathedral (Stephansdom), one of Vienna’s most iconic landmarks.
- Explore the surrounding Hapsburg Empire square, known as “Hoher Markt”.
- Have lunch at Figlmüller, a traditional Viennese restaurant famous for its Wiener Schnitzel.
- Visit the Albertina Museum, featuring an impressive collection of prints and drawings.
- In the evening, enjoy a classical music concert at Musikverein or Konzerthaus.
Day 2: Historic Center & Museum Quarter
- Breakfast at Central Kaffeehaus, a popular café with a rich history.
- Visit Hofburg Palace, home to the Sisi Museum, Imperial Apartments, and Silver Collection.
- Explore the MuseumsQuartier (MQ), a large district dedicated to contemporary art and culture.
- Lunch at Naschmarkt, Vienna’s most famous market offering various international food stalls.
- Spend the afternoon at Albertina Modern or Leopold Museum within MQ.
- Stroll around Belvedere Palace and enjoy its beautiful gardens.
- Dine at Steirereck, a Michelin-starred restaurant with an emphasis on Austrian cuisine.
Day 3: Schönbrunn Palace & Natural History Museum
- Breakfast at Café Central, another historic café in Vienna.
- Spend the morning exploring Schönbrunn Palace and its gardens.
- Have lunch at Glacis Beisl, a local tavern near Schönbrunn Palace.
- Afternoon visit to the Natural History Museum (Naturhistorisches Museum), home to an extensive collection of exhibits.
- Visit the nearby Technical Museum (MuseumsQuartier) in the evening.
- Dine at Plachutta Wollzeile, known for its traditional Viennese cuisine and tafelspitz.
Day 4: Hundertwasserhaus & Naschmarkt
- Breakfast at Café Prückel, a charming café near the Hundertwasserhaus.
- Visit Hundertwasserhaus, an apartment building designed by artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser.
- Spend the morning exploring the surrounding KunstHausWien and MuseumModernerKunst St. Pölten (MMK).
- Lunch at Naschmarkt, revisit your favorite food stall or try a new one.
- Afternoon visit to the Jewish Museum Vienna or Belvedere Lower Belvedere Palace.
- Dine at Zum Schwarzen Kameel, offering a fusion of Turkish and Austrian cuisine.
Day 5: Prater Park & Donauinsel
- Breakfast at Café Dürra, a cozy café near Prater Park.
- Spend the morning enjoying rides at Prater Amusement Park, including the iconic Giant Ferris Wheel (Wurstelprater).
- Lunch at Wurstelstandl or other food stalls within Prater.
- Afternoon visit to Donauinsel, a recreational island on the Danube River perfect for picnics and bike rides.
- Dinner at Plattersalm, a rustic tavern serving traditional Viennese dishes with live music.
Day 6: Karlskirche & Augarten Palace
- Breakfast at Café Landtmann, another famous historic café in Vienna.
- Visit Karlskirche (St. Charles’ Church) and admire its unique architecture.
- Explore Augarten Palace and its park, home to the Porcelain Manufactory Augarten.
- Lunch at Augarten Beisl, a charming restaurant near the palace.
- Spend the afternoon shopping along Graben Street and Kohlmarkt or visiting the Spanish Riding School.
- Dine at Steirereck an der Waagen, a more affordable sister restaurant to Steirereck.
Day 7: Departure
- Breakfast at Café Sacher Vienna, where you can enjoy the original Sachertorte before departing.
- Spend your last hours exploring any remaining sights or revisiting favorites from throughout the week.
- Make your way to Vienna International Airport (VIE) for your departure.
Things to Know:
- Viennese people are generally friendly and helpful, but many do not speak English, so learning a few basic phrases in German can be beneficial.
- Public transportation in Vienna is efficient and affordable, with the Wiener Linien network offering buses, trams, and subways.
- The city is famous for its coffee culture, so don’t miss out on trying some Viennese coffee at one of the historic cafés.
- To save money on attractions, consider purchasing the Vienna Pass, which grants free entry to over 60 attractions and includes public transportation.