What to see in Vienna on your own in 3 days? Map, excursions, photos

In this material, we will lay out a route to all the best places and find out where to visit and what to see in Vienna on our own for 1, 2 or 3 days of rest, what fascinating excursions in Russian are worth taking to fully satisfy your knowledge in the field of tourism. We will draw up a detailed map of the attractions of the Austrian capital.

Vienna can rightfully be called the most beautiful city in Austria. The capital is located in the eastern part of the country and is a close neighbor of the great Danube.

The architectural heritage of the city borders on madness, as the eerie Gothic and the majestic Baroque are concentrated here.

The cobbled streets of Vienna are imbued with comfort, music and the aroma of apple strudel. This is probably why this country was chosen by the great composers Mozart and Beethoven for inspiration.

Vienna is considered the business center of Austria. A large number of offices of large world firms and organizations, such as the UN, are concentrated in the central part of the city. But along with such urbanization, local authorities have managed to preserve an incredible amount of forests and beautiful parks that occupy a quarter of the city.

What is a must-see in Vienna and its surroundings?

A visit to the Austrian capital will give a lot of pleasure to those who are forever in love with melodic music, with expensive breeds of horses, as well as simply crazy about works of art. There are indeed places here where you can walk and spend the whole day in the parks with children, go to enjoy the art and learn all about architecture.

Almost every tourist staying on Austrian soil is interested in where to go in Vienna to see the sights, how to get there on their own and how much are the tickets? We will tell you everything in detail point by point.

In order to better immerse yourself in the history and life of the city, we definitely recommend visiting the following places:

• Town Hall Square... As you know, for a better understanding of the spirit of the city, you need to start your journey from its central part. The beautiful place is decorated with a Gothic building, which is illuminated at night. How to get there? Take the U2 metro or tram number 2 to the Rathaus. Open-air films can be watched in summer, information can be found at filmfestivalrathausplatz.at.

• Schwarzenbergplatz... The place is another delightful landmark in Vienna. In addition to the stunning fountain and a large-scale monument to the soldiers-liberators, tourists can visit the Vienna Museum, the Artist's House and, of course, the Karlskirche Church.

• Schonbrunn... A huge well-groomed park complex. There are simply breathtakingly beautiful flower beds here. Previously, these lands belonged to the Austrian emperors, and their residence was a baroque palace. The wide alleys are decorated with a living, neatly trimmed labyrinth of greenery. What could be better than a leisurely stroll on a pleasant summer day? By the way, we recommend to come here for the whole day. The entrance fee for adults is 21 €. Opening hours: from 6.30 am to 9 pm, depending on the season. More detailed information can be found on the official website schoenbrunn.at.
• Here we recommend going to the zoo, the entrance ticket is 16 €, children under 6 years old are free, the schedule can be found on the website www.zoovienna.at/. Don't forget to choose Russian.

• Museum of art history... A stunningly beautiful place that won't take a day to explore. The building, located at Maria-Theresien-Platz, 1010, was built in 1858. The museum is a repository of the most ancient exhibits of such great geniuses as Raphael, Titian, Rembrandt, Rubens and many others. You can see the luxurious collection and feel a little dizzy from the chic interior decoration for only 15 €. You can get there by metro U2 to Museumsquartier station. Opening hours: from 10 am to 6 pm, Thursday to 9 pm. All relevant information on the website www.khm.at/besuchen/besucherinformation/

• Vienna Opera... This place must also be included in the list of visits to the sights of the capital. The largest opera house, located at Opernring 2, 1010, opened its doors in 1869 and since then has been the most beautiful landmark in the city. The cost of the entrance ticket can vary from 200 to 700 €. You can get there by metro U1, 2, 4 to the Karlsplatz station, then leave the metro and cross the road. Official site www.wiener-staatsoper.at/

• Hofburg... Connoisseurs of architectural art will definitely like the Hofburg Palace complex. The most beautiful medieval castle, decorated with various sculptures, served as the winter residence of the emperors. You can get inside for 15.5 €. The castle is located at Hofburg-Michaelerkuppel, we get on the U1 or U3 underground to the Stephansplatz station, by bus 2A and 3A to the Hofburg stop. Opening hours: 9-18 hours, official website hofburg-wien.at.

• Gazebo... Another place worth visiting is the palace complex, which consists of the Upper and Lower Belvedere. In order to see the Upper part of the attraction, you need to pay 14 € to the cashier, and for viewing the entire complex - 31 €. All information can be viewed on the website www.belvedere.at/.

• St. Stephen's Cathedral... The authorities and local people keep their history very anxiously. An incredibly beautiful Catholic church with sharp spiers, towers and a huge number of various bells will leave an indelible impression. You can also see roof tiles at the top of the Gothic structure, which are folded into a bizarre pattern. A full ticket costs 18 €. You can get there using the U1 and U3 metro stations to the Stephansplatz station.

• House of Mozart... For loyal listeners and simply musical gourmets, it is worth visiting the monastery of the great composer, located at Mozarthaus, Domgasse 5. It was within the walls of this house that work on the famous work "The Marriage of Figaro" began. The museum can be visited for 11 €. We get on the U1 and U3 metro to the Stephansplatz station.

• Madame Tussaud's house of wax... Within the walls here are collected a huge number of celebrity figures (Morgan Freeman, Katy Perry, Conchita Wurst and others) who have contributed to various fields of science, cinema, music, and so on. You can see the figures for 18.5 €. Opening hours from 10 am to 6 pm. The official website is www.madametussauds.com/wien.

• Vienna Woods... Interesting places in Vienna include the world-famous forest, where we advise tourists to visit in the first place. A huge territory of unprecedented beauty, where a unique biosphere reserve is located, which is under the protection of UNESCO. You can get to the Vienna Woods by metro U4 to Heiligenstadt station, then take bus 38A, you can get off at any stop, but we recommend starting from Cobenzl.

• Hotels near the Vienna Woods, where to stay for the whole family:

• City Park... Where to go for a walk in Vienna in the evening? You can breathe in the fresh air and stroll leisurely under the tops of trees that gently whisper to each other in the city park. The vocals of birds are well heard here, and you can also feed the ducks.
  Prices for excursions in Vienna in Russian You can get to the park by metro U4 to Stadtpark station

Where else to visit and where to go if you have time to walk around the city? Lovers of modern architecture are advised to see with their own eyes the University of Economics on the campus, the building was built using modern technologies. Do you love the avant-garde and creativity of Gaudí? Drive to see the Hundertwasser house located at Kegelgasse 36.

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Prices for excursions in Vienna in Russian

Tourists who want to get the maximum amount of information are best served by local excursions. Vienna is a developed country, so finding a Russian-speaking guide here will not be a problem if you follow our advice.

Where to go on excursions in Vienna? For the first acquaintance with the city, you should purchase a city tour. For only 20 €, the guest will be able to walk along one of the most beautiful squares - Albertina Platz, visit the Mozart House and the Stefan Cathedral. Also, tourists will see the first cafe in the city and will be able to visit the famous hotel "Sacher", which became the birthplace of the famous dessert.

Excursion "Architectural Vienna" will be an excellent occasion to get acquainted with the lion's share of palace complexes, Gothic cathedrals and pretentious buildings in the pompous Baroque style. In the evening, tourists can hide in a cozy cafe and enjoy a cup of aromatic Viennese coffee. The excursion costs 35 €.

In order to explore the vastness of the Vienna Woods and its surroundings, it is better to book a tour with a professional guide. For 55 €, guests of the capital can get an incredible charge from the magnificent nature, as well as learn interesting information closely intertwined with magical Viennese fairy tales. The excursion includes a visit to the incredible Abbey of Heiligenkreuz, where Benedictine monks lived in deep seclusion for a long time.
Children's entertainment program

Where to go with children?

If the parents came to the capital with the child, then it is unlikely that he will be interested in "boring" trips to churches.

In order to make Vienna seem like heaven on earth to your beloved child, and your vacation turns into an amazingly interesting vacation, we recommend visiting the following places:

• Famous zoo in Schönbrunn will seem to the child the most incredible place on earth. On the territory of one of the oldest zoos, there are two simply adorable pandas, as well as elephants, hippos, wolves, bears, monkeys and many other animals. In order to save money, you can buy a ticket for 24.5 €, the price of which includes a visit not only to the zoo, but also to the palm greenhouse, as well as a walk through the deserted Schönbrunn.

What unusual places in Vienna to see for free? With a child, you can definitely visit the famous Prater Park, which has existed since the 18th century. The entrance to the territory is absolutely free, and you will have to pay for carousels, water slopes, a Ferris wheel, cotton candy and other sweets.

• Prater Park famous for its large hippodrome and velodrome, as well as various sports grounds. Here the kid will be able to actively spend the whole day enjoying the local beauty, well-groomed horses and the rays of the warm sun. You can have a bite to eat at nearby cafes. We advise you to come here for the whole day and start your adventure with an attraction - the Ferris wheel, then visit Madame Tussauds.

What to visit in Vienna on your own in 1, 2 or 3 days?

Those tourists who plan to visit the capital in transit and stay here for no more than three days can use the route suggested below.

• First day acquaintance with the capital:

You should start from the Old Town - visit the Museum Quarter - Kunsthalle Art Pavilion - Leopold Museum - Zoom Children's Museum.

• What to visit in the city in second day?

Ringstrasse - Hofburg - Imperial splendid chapel - Opera House - St. Stephen's Cathedral - Maria Theresa Square - Vienna Secession - Hundertwasser House - the famous Demel confectionery.

• What to see in Vienna for 3 days on one's own?

Schönbrunn Palace - City Park - Volksgarten and Burggarten - Town Hall Park - Mack Museum of Contemporary Art.

Attractions on the city map

• What to see in Vienna in winter and what to do if it's cold outside?

If your vacation falls on the Christmas holidays, then we definitely recommend visiting the magnificently decorated Christmas tree in the square near the Town Hall, for other events during the winter holiday, visit www.wienereistraum.com.

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