Discover imperial Vienna in 10 tips
Tips for your city trip to Vienna
Schloss Schönbrunn
Amidst the greenery in the west of the city stands the Imperial Schloss Schönbrunn. The palace and the surrounding gardens are well worth a visit if you want to imagine yourself in the world of Empress Sissi. The tour takes you past private residences, reception and dining rooms and the Hall of Mirrors, where Mozart played for Empress Maria Theresa at the age of six.
Spittelberg
Strolling through the narrow cobbled streets of the charming Spittelberg district, you'll come across numerous quaint shops selling accessories, clothing and fashion. You can relax on one of the terraces with a drink and a delicious lunch or dinner. The best streets are located between Burggasse and Siebensterngasse.
The Naschmarkt
A visit to the Naschmarkt is like a journey around the world for your senses. Locals come here for their fresh and traditional and exotic groceries, and all parts of the world are represented. The market is surrounded by restaurants and bars, where you can end your visit with a drink.
Traditional coffee shops
For true Viennese coffee culture, you need to be in the lavish traditional coffee shops. For example, the legendary Café Central, in the centre, where celebrities, writers and poets came to drink coffee every day. And while you're there, have a real wiener blend with hot milk, caster sugar, whipped cream and dark chocolate.
The Spanish Riding School in Hofburg
The Hofburg Palace in the heart of Vienna is home to the Spanish Riding School with its world-famous Lipizzaner horses. This 450-year old institution shows classical dressage from its heyday. Watch a show with original music, or take a tour of the stables. A grand experience and a must-see, even if you don’t like horses.
City park Wiener Prater
The former imperial hunting ground Wiener Prater is the city park among the parks. You can take a walk, do sports, drink traditional Viennese coffee in the Lusthaus and look out over Vienna from a great height in the monumental Ferris wheel. All this in the middle of the city. Put on your walking shoes, visit the amusement park or settle down at one of the terraces under the trees.
Vienna State Opera
A visit to the State Opera in the old city centre is a must-see when visiting Vienna. If only because of the magnificent opera house itself. The Vienna State Opera is regarded as one of the best in the world. Attend a performance, book a tour of the concert hall and behind the scenes or visit the adjacent Opera Museum.
Streetart
Also in traditional Vienna you can discover an impressive collection of street art. Start at Schottenring underground station and follow the banks of the Danube along 3 kilometres of murals. The charming side streets of Mariahilferstraße are also richly filled with street art.
Das Möbel cafe: coffee and designer furniture
This hotspot near the museum district serves breakfast, coffee, lunch and drinks. Not to mention delicious cakes. Would the designer chair you're sitting on suit your own home? You can also pay for it at the end of your visit. All furniture in the café is for sale.
Magdas hotel
Improve the world while sleeping at the Magdas hotel, besides city park Wiener Prater. This social enterprise creates jobs for people with refugee backgrounds. Each room has its own character, furnished with recycled furniture. For example, the cupboards come from the Austrian railways.
Travel to Vienna by train
The above restaurants are perfect to visit during a city break to Vienna. You can easily reach Vienna by train from the Netherlands. The trip from Amsterdam with ICE International takes 12.07 hours and you only have to change trains once. On your trip during the day, you can enjoy the constantly changing view. Take the night train, and you will not have to change trains and you will travel to Vienna while you sleep. And for all trains: the earlier you book, the lower the price!
Tips Vienna
Vienna zoo
Schönbrunn Zoo is the oldest zoo in the world.
Restaurants in Vienna
Tips for hip, international and traditional restaurants in Vienna. Michelin-starred restaurant, pizza, sushi? Plenty of choice!
Biking in Vienna
Cycling allows you to explore the city and its surroundings. Take a Citybike or book a guided tour.
Weekend Vienna
Popular for its baroque architecture, art, music and culture. A beautiful city!
Hotels in Vienna
Choose a romantic accommodation, cheap hostel or a luxury hotel.
Museums in Vienna
Classical art, natural history, Empress Sisi, Hundertwasser and much more. Vienna has more than a hundred museums!
Shopping in Vienna
From luxury boutiques to big department stores, from second-hand shops to exclusive jewellers.