A brief but thorough list of must-see attractions in Vienna! Further information can be found on my previous posts regarding Vienna. Viel Spaß!
DAY 1
Jesuit Church (at Inner City)
Ankeuhr
St. Stephans Cathedral
Peterskirche
Hofburg
Night: Raimund Theater
DAY 2
Daun Kinsky Palace
Parliament
Justiz Palace
Museum Quartier
Natural History Museum
Art History Museum
Night: Vienna Pub Crawl
DAY 3
Belvedere
Schönbrunn Palace
Night: Vienna State Opera
Vienna is a charming city which you have to visit at least once in your life. I know I’ll definitely be coming back here sometime in the future. Below you’ll find affordable accommodation, tips on public transport and must see attractions in Vienna to make the most of your trip.
ACCOMMODATION
Affordable appartement in Brigittenau
well connected by tram number 31, Wexstraße and U6 Jägerstraße. The U4 and U2 are walking distance away and the apartment is located near Schottenring.
This fairly new accommodation (since October) is well run and well thought out. The gorgeous room for 4 was a total of a little over 100€ for 4 people for 3 nights. That comes up to only 25€ per person for the entire duration!
TRANSPORTATION
We got an 18€ 7-day pass for Vienna. This was applicable for all trams, underground trains, trains and buses. Trams are the most convenient way to get around. This is just 2€ more than the 16€ 3-day pass. (Fun fact: We never got our tickets checked.)
ATTRACTIONS
Ankeuhr
A gorgeous piece of architecture which is so creative. I could stand here all day and wait for the figures to change along with the time.
Hofburg Palace
We were expecting a bit more than a gate for the Habsburg momento. However there was a fun attraction there where you can have your photo taken and printed on a newspaper. The cost is on a donation basis.
Justiz Palace
Apparently known for it’s architecture. However it only allows 25 people in per hour so we didn’t get a chance to enter.
Parliament
Gorgeous exterior and when you get in past security it’s full of information. There’s a lot of interactive games if you’re interested in getting to know Vienna’s democracy.
MuseumQuartier
I love the vibe of this place! It’s even nice to walk around without entering any museums. You can buy 1.50€ artistically designed postcards, there is another photo booth located here.
Opposite MuseumQuartier is the Natural History Museum and the Art History Museum.
Daun-Kinsky Palace
An auction house with gorgeous architecture and a painted ceiling that captures your attention.
You can check my two previous posts for nightlife and churches of Vienna! Stay tuned for a fully planned itinerary of 3 days in Vienna.
BARS
Vienna pub crawl
Found on trip advisor, this service is available every night for 15€ per person. This includes 2 drinks at the first bar, and one shot at the next bar followed by another at the last club. You get free entry into the club as well when it’s normally 12€. This is a really fun way to make friends who are also visiting Vienna.
Dick Macy’s Irish bar
Drinks are €2 during Happy Hour from 6pm to 9pm every night. Normal price ranges around 3.40€. There are plenty of options available from long drinks, beer and shots.
Travel shack
Well known among tourists and hostel goers. Prices are affordable. I personally entered but didn’t stay.
ENTERTAINMENT
Vienna State Opera
Standing tickets are available online on the day or by 6pm at the Opera Theater. I personally tried twice to acquire seats and did not succeed either time. Dress code is classy.
Raimund theater
We got the cheapest tickets (39€ each buy 3 free 1) but it has a restricted view as a pillar was blocking part of our vision. We bought these online 2 weeks in advance.
We watched the Phantom of the Opera and agree that buying good seats would have been 100% worth our money. The play was a lovely mix of opera, ballet and acting.
Vienna is well known for it’s art, architecture and culture. All of which can be found in the many churches of Vienna. Here are 3 most recommended churches that I paid a visit to. These are just my personal opinions coming from someone who has seen many German Cathedrals.
Jesuit Church
Pink and gold interior. It’s definitely unique and worth the visit. It stands out from most European churches I have visited.
Peterskirche
Dome shaped round cathedral. It has gorgeous paintings on the ceilings but unfortunately wasn’t opened when we visited and we had to peer at it through a mesh.
St. Stephan’s Cathedral
A very basic church that is hard to differentiate from other typical cathedrals. To make things worse the exterior is currently under construction and they have now chosen to use the outside of the church as a giant advertisement board which is an eyesore
Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, is situated just an hour away from Vienna, Austria! This makes it an ideal day trip when you pay a visit to Vienna!
TRANSPORTATION
Tickets can be bought at Wien Hauptbahnhof for the price of €18 round trip train. This is a great deal as it also includes a day pass for all public transportation in Bratislava. The train is available once an hour and the journey is only an hour to and fro. From Bratislava-Petržalka Station there are a few buses available to take you across the Danube River into the old town of Bratislava.
In Bratislava itself the city is well connected through the tram system and
buses. It’s easy to get a hang of and the trams are frequent.
FAQ
Bratislava is far northwest of Slovakia and it is the capital city. The main language is Slovak.
We arrived on a Monday and al shops were open by 11am. However, the citizens are not very friendly nor approachable in my own experience so be sure to have an itinerary planned out.
Food and drinks are affordable especially compared to Vienna.
Bratislava is also known for their Slovak wine which is smooth and goes down the throat easy.
WHERE TO EAT
I recommend 17’s bar as it was tourist friendly and service was great. It is affordable as well and portions are well-sized.
OLD TOWN
St Martin’s church was very pretty but nothing that stands out.
Michael’s gate was nice to see. I preferred walking in the streets along it.
The blue church is a definitely worth a visit. It has an almost comic-like look which will leave a lasting impression on you.
Cumil, the man at work is a quaint statue not to be missed.
Other than that you should explore the alleyways as well as small and vintage shops with plenty to see.
There’s also the Bratislava castle which we didn’t manage to visit. The castle itself has paid admission but the grounds are free to explore.
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