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.