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Vienna: A 6-Day Adventure in Austria

Josh LD

Josh LD

27 Sep 2023

Join me on a thrilling 6-day journey through Vienna, Austria's cultural capital. Explore magnificent landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the city's rich history and vibrant atmosphere.

Trip to Vienna

Day 1
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$60

St. Stephen's Cathedral
Medieval Roman Catholic place of worship with an ornate spire, catacombs & a treasury museum.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$15
9 - 14 min

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Spanish Riding School
Riding school dating back to 1735 & training white Lipizzaner stallions, with regular tours & shows.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$45
8 - 12 min

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Burggarten
A striking art nouveau conservatory with butterfly house stands in this statue-filled palace garden.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Naschmarkt
Vast market with 16th-century origins, with more than 100 food & vintage stalls, plus restaurants.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
Day 2
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$60

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$ 6

Museum of Natural History Vienna
Palatial, 19th-century museum with vast specimen collections, from dinosaur skeletons to meteorites.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$30
1 - 2 min

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Maria-Theresien-Platz
Prominent square by museums featuring a monument to empress Maria Theresa, fountains & green space.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Hundertwasser House
Artist's creation of brightly painted, natural apartment block with a forested roof & balconies.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$30
Day 3
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$0

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$ 11

Prater
Large park with old-time amusements, including a landmark giant wheel dating from 1897.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Stadt Park
English-style, 19th-century public park with a river, ornate bridges & gilded Johann Strauss statue.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Augarten
Baroque-style park with a royal palace, 5 kids' play areas, sporting facilities & cultural events.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
Day 4
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$75

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$ 6

Vienna International Centre (VIC)
One of the major gatherings of United Nations offices in the world with futuristic architecture.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Vienna Music Society
Renowned classical music venue with a packed program including local & international performers.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$25
8 - 11 min

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Vienna Operahouse
World-famous opera house offering major productions, original decor & multilingual guided tours.
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$50
Day 5
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$40

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$ 6

Danube-Auen National Park
Nature reserve, along 38km of the river Danube, offering cycling & walking trails plus canoe tours.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
55 - 66 min

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Schönbrunn Palace
18th-century summer palace with tours of lavish rococo ceremonial rooms, plus gardens with a maze.
11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
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$40
Day 6
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$80

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$ 6

Laxenburg Castle Park
Palace garden of old imperial summer residence with 13th-century & 16th-century castles.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
25 - 30 min

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Café Gloriette
Airy, classic cafe with Italian-style terrace serving Viennese specialties from breakfast to sunset.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Schönbrunn Zoo
500 species of animals, including giant pandas, Siberian tigers & elephants, in 18th-century zoo.
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$55

Budget breakdown: $347 In total

Activities & Food:$315
Transport:$32