VIENNA Economic Travel Guide
3-Day Vienna Travel Guide..
With the smallest area of Austria, Vienna, its wealth and magnificent royal palace has attracted the attention of empires throughout history.. The Ottomans also besieged Vienna twice, but failed.. The hometown of queens who left their mark on history such as Queen Sisi, Maria Theresia and Maria Antionette, the Danube River flows slowly through the city, which still carries the magnificence of that time, dividing the city into two.
With statues on almost every corner, fountains in wide squares, palaces and historical buildings, Vienna is a host that welcomes its guests in the best way possible.. At the same time, if you listen to the voice of Vienna, which is considered a music city by some because of the city where Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born and many opera houses, and leave yourself to the magic of centuries-old splendor, you can lose yourself in Vienna’s mysterious atmosphere.
One of the cities that has preserved its history the best, museum city If you sit on the sidelines of the old city center in Vienna and close your eyes, the phaeton strolling along its clean and wide streets among their voices, with your fluffy clothes, you may feel as if you are going to a ball or an opera in one of the magnificent palaces…. Vienna, which will offer you more museums, operas, palaces and more than you expect for us, is a art city and truly a cultural feast.
Vienna is a city that will impress you in terms of architecture. Every street, every corner is filled with statues, busts and ornaments.
Let’s guarantee that it will be of particular interest to Before Sunrise fans, sir.. But we recommend you to watch the movie again before going to Vienna.. The bonus about the movie is in our Vienna travel guide for you.
Whatever you want in the city where successful artists and scientists who left their mark on history such as Freud and Klimt were born. Let’s go on a strong Vienna tour together…
TO REACH VIENNA: HOW TO GET TO VIENNA?
By train: Bratislava Train Station; Bratislava in the Petrzalka District of Bratislava hl.st. From (Bratislava Hlavná Stanica) Train Station, you can reach Vienna Train Station: Wien Südbahnhof Ostbahn or Westbahnhof Train Station.
If you are going to Vienna during your European tour like us; From Bratislava Airport, you can go to Vienna Südtiroler Platz-Hauptbahnhof Train Station by U-Bahn or Slovak Lines for 6,90 €. (Price in 2011)
By plane: There are direct flights from Turkey to Vienna International Airport (also known as Schwechat). In addition, transportation from the airport to the city center is provided by bus, train, tram (CAT) and airport transfers, which take a maximum of half an hour.
By vehicle: In Central Europe Ease of traveling by car also applies to Vienna. However, since the transportation network is very developed, we recommend that you park your car after you reach the city and take a tour of Vienna on foot and by public transport.
By bus: in Europe We have mentioned in our other articles that it is very easy to travel by bus.. If you are not going to Vienna by plane from Turkey and you are going to tour Europe, we will recommend safe bus companies: studentagencybus, flixbus, eurolines
VIENNA
CITY TRANSPORTATION
- City transportation is provided by tram, bus and metro. You can buy your ticket from “Tabac”, which is the equivalent of the buffet for us.. Click for Vienna transport official site to determine your transportation route
- As in Germany, transportation is provided by U-Bahn and S-Bahn metro lines.
- 21.90 Euros for 48 hours and 24.90 for 72 hours. You can use the Vienna Card, which is Euro, on the bus, tram and metro.. In addition, some museums, concerts, theaters, cafes and restaurants also offer discounts and you can travel for free with the hop on hop off bus.. Vienna card available online. Don’t forget to have your ticket read in buses and trams.
- Click for Vienna Public Transportation website for bus lines
- With Citybike, you can also cycle around the city. Cycling in Vienna is perhaps as important as driving a car.. Even roads and traffic lights are arranged for bicycles. Surprising for us, normal for Europe…
ACCOMMODATION IN VIENNA: WHERE TO STAY IN VIENNA?
Vienna consists of zones just like Paris. We recommend that you choose the Inner Stadt, that is, the city center.. Inner Stadt is also divided into four parts in itself, since it is the very center of the city, you can choose any of these regions.
IN VIENNA ABSOLUTELY THINGS TO DO
- Go to the opera! Watch the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra at home. It can be a bit pricey and if you don’t make a reservation, it’s hard to find a place.. That’s why we recommend that you make a reservation and buy your ticket online after the Vienna holiday dates are determined.. If opera prices are too expensive, the Viennese have made it easy for everyone to go to the opera; you can buy standing opera tickets. Click to see the Vienna State Opera calendar
- You will definitely come across an exhibition in Vienna. But if you are wondering when and where the exhibitions you are especially interested in, click here for the official Vienna exhibition list
- If you are in Vienna in December, you should definitely visit the Christmasmarkt in front of the City Hall.
- You can take a city tour of Vienna’s historical places with tram number 1 and 2 on the Ring Street (Ringstraße)
- Every street in Vienna is a museum Therefore, we recommend that you not only follow your Vienna route, but also look around and even up.. Because you will definitely encounter an architectural wonder.
WHAT TO EAT IN VIENNA? WHAT TO DRINK?
The most famous dish in Vienna is schnitzel! Don’t miss the schnitzel, this schnitzel is different from the others.. After all, once you’ve been to Vienna, you can’t go back without eating schnitzel, and it’s in its most popular place; At Figlmüller. In Figlmüller, which has been in service since 1905, schnitzel is served with delicious french fries. Figlmüller has two branches in Vienna. One is Wollzeile, the first shop in the passage, and the other is Backerstrasse.
Another taste unique to Vienna is chocolate and cake.. They probably won’t be eating in Vienna, which fills the history books with its wealth, but they will eat cake The places we recommend are;
- Demel Patisserie. Located on Kohlmarkt Street and serving the royal palace, the pastry and coffees are great.
- Julius Meinl Am Graben: Located on Kohlmarkt Street
- Altman & Kuhne: The famous pastry shop on Kohlmarkt Street.
- Mozartkugel (Mozart Chocolate Shop): Mozartkugel, Mozart ball (Mozart ball, which is the best brand of Mirabell) ball shshs) has been producing chocolate with the name of famous composer Mozart for years. You can also order online. click it sir. A little touristy but you can still try. It’s chocolate anyway
- The cake called Sachertorte is very famous at Cafe Sacher.
- Café Sperl: It is especially famous for its desserts called “Torte”.
Vienna is a city rich in cafes and restaurants. It is impossible not to come across a quality cafe every step of the way.. Instead of giving a long list, our famous and alternative cafe options;
- Cafe Central: The reputation of the cafe comes from the fact that Freud frequented it.
- Trzesniewski: You must stop by to taste its delicious appetizers.
- Gösser Bierklinik: The oldest restaurant in Vienna with its 300 years of history is located on Steindlgasse Street.
- Griechenbeisl: Holy House in Fleischmarkt It is located next to the Trinity Greek Orthodox Church.
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Sacher Tore dessert and Melange coffee are other flavors you should try while you are in Vienna.. Rumor has it that the Viennese were introduced to coffee during the siege of the Ottomans.. While the Ottomans were defeated and leaving the city, they forgot the sacks and coffee in the city.. Of course, this is the rumor…
Although it is not one of Vienna’s special flavors, we must say that we have not tasted the noodle we ate by the Danube anywhere else.. Also very cheap! We highly recommend it.
SHOPPING IN VIENNA
Vienna has several streets and malls for shopping. We have prepared all the streets to travel on our 3-day route.. It’s just good to know: Vienna is not a cheap European city. You will easily understand this from the exclusivity of the brands…
Here are the Vienna shopping streets: Kohlmarkt, Graben, Dorotheergasse, Kärntner Straße, Lindengasse Street,
Neubaugasse Street, Kirchengasse Street, Mariahilfer Street and Naschmarkt fixed market
VIENNA CITY TOUR
After agreeing that Vienna is the city of art, we must say that there are so many places to see in Vienna! There is a different historical artifact in every corner.. We have prepared the places to visit in Vienna to cover the most important places that we say you should not come without seeing.. When you take a photo and return to your home, there is a high probability that you will say that this is also the case.. But you definitely won’t say that you didn’t see a bird. Because we included all the most important places in our 3-day itinerary.. If you want to see every corner of it, you need to spend at least 1 month in Vienna…
1. DAY:
Vienna 1, which will last approximately 5.5 kilometers. Our route for the day We explore the Inner Stadt, the city centre.. Since everything in the Inner Stadt is close to each other and the Hofburg Palace occupies a very large area, 1.
Museumsquartier (Museumsplatz): Various exhibitions are held in the Museum Square, which used to be a stable.. You can see the horse figures at and around the gates of the museum square.
- MUMOK (Museum Moderner Kunst Stiftung Ludwig): Museum of Modern Arts
- Architektur Zentrum Wien: Museum of exhibitions, events and research on architecture and urban planning
- Kunsthalle Wien: Museum of Modern Arts
- Leopold Museum: In the museum, one of the largest collections of Austrian modern arts, Oskar Kokoschka, Egon There are works by various artists, including Schiele, Gustav Klimt and Richard Gerstl.
We cross the road from Ring Street (Ringstraße, Ringstrasse). …
Maria-Theresien-Platz (Maria Theresien Square): After the Ringstrasse was completed in 1865, this square emerged at the entrance of the Hofburg Palace. There are two important museums in this square;
- Kunsthistorisches Museum (Art History Museum): a building of the Vienna art history museum
- Naturhistorisches Museum (Museum of Natral History): Museum of natural history: opened in 1889
- Maria Theresa Monument Vienna: The statue in the middle of the square, which is one of the World Heritage Sites, was completed after 14 years of work by Kaspar von Zumbusch
- Tritonen- Najadenbrunnen: 4 fountains thought to have been built in 1890 are also located in the square.
- Volkstheater: Theater founded in 1889.
We cross the road and continue on our Vienna route. Heldenplatz, Josefsplatz and Michaelerplatz squares, where we will continue our route, are located inside the Hofburg Palace.. When the palace is so big, there are many museums to visit and statues to see.. While we were visiting, we pondered where the Hofburg Palace started and where it ended.. That’s why we will separate the square and try to make your job easier as you can see in each square.. The map on the official site below shows the entire palace:
But first, who owns the Hofburg Palace in the heart of the city and Let’s find out what its importance is;
Habsburg Dynasty: First of all, since you will read the name of the Habsburg family, which is identified with Vienna, in our article and in the history of Austria, let us give a brief information about this family: The Habsurg family is one of the most populated families in Europe. The most famous member of the Habsurg family is Maria Theresia. Maria Theresia, the first female ruler and last ruler of the Habsurg family, became the ruler of Italy, Hungary, Croatia and many countries with her marriages.. Empress for 40 years (1740-1780). Having 16 children, Maria Theresia is a strategically thinking mother who married all of her children to the leading names of Europe and secured her country by blood ties. Maria Antoinette is one of her children.
Heldenplatz: There are huge gardens called Burggarten on one side and Volksgarden on the other.
- Äußeres Burgtor: The gate we actually got to the Hofburg Palace.
- Prinz Eugen von Savoyen statue
- Neue Burg: Wings of Hofburg Palace
- Volksgarten Clubdiskothek: One of Vienna’s most popular discos.
- Volksgarten Pavillon: Cafe/bar place in summer
- Mozartdenkmal: Mozart statue inside Burggarten
Josefsplatz (Joseph Square): The library and small palaces of the palace are located in this area .
- Austrian National Library: In the library, which is a part of Hofburg Palace, Empress Elizabeth and Emperor Joseph were married here at the time.
- Schmetterlinghaus ( The Imperi al Butterfly House): Butterfly House
- Albertina Museum: The museum commissioned by Marie Terasia contains more than 65,000 works.
- Theatermuseum: Since 1991, in Palais Lobkowitz The museum offers information on the history of national theater.
- Palais Palffy: Once owned by the Aristocratic Pálffy family, the palace often hosts musical performances
- Palais Pallavicini: The palace belonging to the Aristocrat Pallavicini family, private can be rented for events.
- Augustinerkirche: The church with baroque and gothic architecture was opened in 1339.
Michaelerplatz:
- Hofburg Palace: The winter palace of Habsburg King Franz Joseph and his wife Elizabeth, Sisi. Marie Antoinette was born in this palace.
This part of the palace complex also consists of various museums:
5. Stallburg: The building built by Maximilien II is now part of the Hofburg Palace and is used by the Riding School.
- Kaiser Franz I. The Denkmal statue is located outside the palace.
- Looshaus: The interior of the modern-style bank building, built in 1911, is wooden.. Today, exhibitions are held in the building.
- Katholische Kirche St. Michael: The church, built in Romanesque style, is one of the oldest churches in Vienna.
Kohlmarkt: One of the most famous streets. On this street, there are also famous confectioners Julius Meinl Am Graben, Altman & Kuhne and Demel.. Don’t say you didn’t say Demel, try it. You will also see the stores of famous brands in Kohlmarkt and Graben.
- St. Peter’s Church (Peterskirche): Vienna’s oldest church.
We keep going…
- Stephansdom Cathedral (St. Stephen’s Cathedral): It is located at Stephansplatz. The gothic cathedral, built in 1365, has a 136 meter tall tower.
- Mozarthaus Vienna (Mozart’s House): The house where Mozart composed the composition The Wedding of Figaro.
- Peace Museum Vienna: The museum used for world peace initiatives is located next to Mozart’s House .
We continue our route towards the Danube River.
Saint Stefan There is the first shop of the famous Figlmüller restaurant located in the passage on Wollzeile Street, which is located on the upper street parallel to the Cathedral, and the second shop on Backerstrasse Street, which is an upper street of it.. At the corner of Lugeck Street on our route is the Statue of Johannes Gutenberg.
- Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Vienna (Griechenkirche zur heiligen Dreifaltigkeit): Located in Fleischmarkt. Next to it is the Der Liebe Augustin statue and the Griechenbeisl restaurant.
We continue our route by turning left from Fleischmarkt.
- Anker Clock (Ankeruhr): The Anker Clock located in Hoher Markt is an Art Nouveau product made by the painter and sculptor Franz von Matsch.
We continue from Steindlgasse Street, where Gösser Bierklinik’s restaurant is located.
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- Kirche Am Hof: The church located in Am Hof Square, the largest square of the inner city of Vienna, was founded in 1806 by Napoleon After taking Vienna, it was announced from the balcony of this church that the Holy Roman Empire ended.. It was erected by Ferdinand to the Virgin Mary as a thank you to her help in repelling the Swedish forces in the wars of 30 years.
- Bürgerlisches Zeughaus: The building opposite the Kirche Am Hof, the Feuerwehr Zentrale, that is adjacent to the fire station, was used for the storage of firefighting equipment.
There is Yunus Emre Fountain in Türkenshanenpark, the last point the Ottomans could reach in Vienna. They gave us the name of the street as a gift… This street continues until the Danube River.
- Sigmund Freud Museum (Freud’s house): Turkenshanenpark’s Located on Berggasse Street, which is an upper street, there is his house bearing the traces of Freud’s life.
This time we change the direction of our route and head towards the inner city. we continue.
Rathausplatz:
- Wienbibliothek im Rathaus: municipal library
- Burgtheater: Vienna’s largest and most famous theater.
- Parlement (Parliament Building): The Parliament building on Ring Street was completed in 1883.
- Municipality (Rathaus): Vienna City Hall
2. DAY VIENNA TRIP
Vienna 2. When you look at the day route as an item, don’t say it’s short.. The first place we will go is a huge palace.. If you only visit the garden in the palace, it will take 1 hour for sure. You can be sure it’s a fair route
- Belvedere Palace: Being up and down in the palace that was gifted to Prince Eugen after his outstanding success against the Ottoman Empire includes two sections. While the lower Belvedere hosts various art exhibitions, the upper Belvedede features fixed works of art.. The most famous one is the Kiss by Gustav Klimt.
- Belvedere Garden: Huge and ostentatious with its decorations resembling the Versailles Gardens in Paris. Spending time in the garden is sure to immerse you in history.. Of course, there is not only a palace inside the Belvedere Palace.. This place can also be considered as a complex: Heldendenkmal der Roten Armee, Hochstrahlbrunnen, Palais Schwarzenberg, Buildings in the garden inside the Unteres Belvedere palace complex.
- Stadtpark: City Park
- Kunsthaus Wien (Hundertwasser House, hundertwasserhaus, Hundertwasser Village, KunstHausWien): Expressionist Architect Friedensreich Hundertwasser’s building You can find various souvenirs in Hetzgasse and in the passage opposite
- Hundertwasserhaus Museum: There are works by Hundertwasser.
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We proceed along the Danube bank and cross the river.
- Prater Park: The amusement park is one of the symbols of the city.
- Academy Theater Vienna (Academyetheater)
- Equitable: Mansion located at the corner of Stock-im-Eisen-Platz Square, 19. Made for The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States in the 19th century.
1. In order to digest the cultural atmosphere of the day and to immerse ourselves in Vienna’s splendor and artistry,. we will end our day with opera
First we pass the shopping streets of Dorotheergasse Street behind Josefsplatz, then Kärntner Straße, which is the side street of the Opera House, and return to the Inner Stad. The streets are endless for shopping in Vienna…
- Wiener Staatsoper: Vienna State Opera’s building 19. built in the century. If you think you can’t come to Vienna without watching the opera, make sure to book your ticket in advance.. But the Viennese may not have room for you.. You can get your ticket cheap with a standing ticket. You can rent binoculars to watch the opera.. That’s why you should watch it even if you are standing.. Also this is very normal for them…
3. DAY VIENNA TRIP
Today we are guests at the summer palace of the Habsburgs by saying 1 palace every day. We start the day with the magnificent palace by going to Schönbrunn Palace, which is about 15 minutes away from the city center, with the U4 metro line.. Here are the 3. day Vienna sightseeing route
Schönbrunn Palace and Privy Garden Complex: The summer residence of the famous Habsburg family that left its mark on Austrian history the palace. Two tours are organized in the palace, a big tour and a small tour, where you will have the opportunity to visit Maria Theresia’s room and 40 different rooms.. The garden of the palace is at least as flamboyant as its interior.. Privy Garden Complex also includes a triumphal arch called Gloriette, a zoo, Palm House, Panorama Terrace, fountains and a labyrinth.. If you want to visit the whole garden and the palace, you need to allocate half a day and a combined ticket is available for this.. Schönbrunn Palace was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1996.. Click to buy your ticket online. Visiting the garden is free.
We proceed from Mariahilfer Caddesi, the shopping street where the Westbahnhof train station is in the middle of the street.. And continue by drawing a U on the streets that are the 3 big shopping paradises respectively
- Lindengasse shopping street
- Neubaugasse shopping street
- Kirchengasse shopping street
- Mariahilf Church (Kirche Mariahilf): Built in 1689.
- Teuchtler: Here is our bonus! The record shop in Before Sunrise.. When you enter, frames from the movie will appear before your eyes.. If you’re a fan of the movie like we are, this record store is for you!
- Naschmarkt: 16. The market, which dates back to the 19th century, has the distinction of being the most popular market in Vienna. Although it is the place preferred by the locals in particular, it is at the top of the list of places to visit in Vienna with its market area, more than 100 dining options and restaurants.
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- Secession: The glittering circle at the top of the exhibition center built by Joseph Maria Olbrich in 1897 is remarkable.
- Karlskirche (Karl Church, Iglesia san carlos borromeo): It is located at Karlsplatz.
- Künstlerhaus: Exhibition building located near Karlsplatz metro stop.
And we reached the city center. Our Vienna tour ended here. The reason why we completed our Vienna tour in the city center or even at the metro station is that you can visit the places you want to see again as you wish.. Don’t forget to check out our nightlife section
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FUN AND NIGHTLIFE IN VIENNA
Vienna appeals to everyone with its nightlife, many music genres and alternative venues. Countless nightclubs, discos and pubs. But we are sure that you will definitely find a place that suits your taste. Before you go to Vienna, you should definitely visit the site that takes the pulse of Vienna’s nightlife.. Go prepared Because there are so many alternatives… For example, if you say Gürtel, if you say a nightclub converted from the metro to a nightclub, Sass Music Club if you say I want a stylish and expensive nightclub, if you say I want to have fun in a historical place and outdoors, the crazy Volksgarten, especially on Friday nights, or to have fun with my bikini in summer. If you say you would like to party place in the sauna Pratersauna our suggestions. Even though we were in Vienna in the winter, we had fun at the Pratersauna (!)… Our other suggestions are; Donau Techno with its magnificent atmosphere for techno music, Albertina Passage where you can listen to live jazz music, Cabaret Fledermaus for fun with cabaret… Whatever you want, Vienna has it…
OTHER PLACES TO VISIT CLOSE TO VIENNA: ALTERNATIVE TOURS
Kahlenberg Hill is a place we recommend you to visit near Vienna.
VIENNA TRAVEL NOTES
Before going into the nightlife in Vienna, especially without eating schnitzel, watching the opera, you can see the palaces Don’t come without visiting..
RESOURCES
http://www.aviewoncities.com/vienna /