Vienna in 5 days (spring - fall edition)
Where to stay
So let's start with some hotels where you could stay while visiting Vienna! I'm going to add the links down below as well. So let's start with the first one:
Grand Ferdinand Vienna
The Grand Ferdinand hotel is in the center of Vienna so most of the places i'm going to show you in this city guide are very close to the hotel.
Hotel Urania:
I absolutely loved this Hotel. It is a Theme-Hotel so you can pick a room with a specific theme. What I really loved about this hotel was that you can book a room with a whirlpool which is just great and romantic for couples traveling to Vienna.
How to travel to Vienna:
ÖBB European Train System
If you're from Europe I would recommend to travel by train. I feel like it is the easiest and most convenient way of travelling especially in Europe. I would recommend to buy the tickets on the ÖBB web page and to reserve a seat. Also I'd recommend buying a 5 day pass for the subway. I added the ticket down below.
Day one in Vienna
Depending where you're visiting from you're probably going to be tired on the first day. So what I would do is to go to the hotel check in and rest for a little bit. Afterwards, I'd look for a restaurant close to the hotel to get some dinner there. Depending, on what you're in the mood for there are all kinds of restaurants close to both hotels.
Day two in Vienna
Morning
My boyfriend and I never added breakfast to our hotel reservations instead we always got our breakfast and coffee from the bakery called "Der Mann der verwöhnt". I'm going to tell you that this was the best bakery I ever went to. My parents are both bakers so I'm not going to tell them but this bakery has the best cinnamon rolls ever. They are a must-try when you're visiting Vienna and they do have many locations in Vienna so no matter where you're staying you'll probably find one close by!
Afternoon
Since you're already at the "Naschmarkt" I'd recommend you to just go look around at the market. I love the Naschmarkt because they have a lot of local things and it's also great for souvenirs. If you are ready for lunch you could also look for a place to eat there since they have many great restaurants.
Afterwards I would recommend to visit the Mariahilfer-Straße. It's the most famous street in Vienna. There are tons of shops for all the people who love shopping this is the street for you. It's a very long street so I'd recommend planning the whole afternoon for this.
Evening
Day three in Vienna
Morning
Starting the day at the bakery of the Naschmarkt again I'd recommend to stop at the "Stephansdom" on your way back to the hotel. You can go inside and look at the stores that are close.
Afternoon
Today I would recommend to go to the subway station and get a ticket for the days you're staying. I think they have day, week or month passes. There's a map in every subway and it is very easy to read. For all the people who've been to New York this i A LOT easier! :) So today we're visiting the castle of Schönbrunn.
Besides, the castle being beautiful on the outside it also has a very interesting history on the inside. You can visit the garden for free but you have to pay a ticket to visit the inside of the castle. If you're not really interested in history or traveling with kids I'd recommend the Schönbrunn Zoo. It is the biggest Zoo in Austria and it is a must see while visiting Vienna. If you have time you could even do both.
Evening
I'm sure there are many good restaurants close to the castle of Schönbrunn and if you're very hungry I'd recommend to look for a restaurant close by and eat a Wiener Schnitzel. If not I'd recommend going back to the Naschmarkt and try out the "zur eisernen Zeit" and eat a real Wiener Schnitzel.
Day four in Vienna
Morning
Starting the day at a bakery of your choice I'd recommend to go see the Donauinsel today. After breakfast I'd check out the subway map and figure out how to get there. If you're staying at the Urania you can also walk there or rent a scooter. If you want to be a little lazy today you can make a picknick there and just enjoy the view or walk around and check out all the different sights. If you're there I'd also check out the Donauturm where you have the best sight over Vienna.
Afternoon/Evening
This afternoon we're going to visit the "Wiener Prater". It is an amusement park that is a lot of fun. For all the people that want to try something crazy go on a ride on the "Black Mamba". I did it once and I'm not going to do it again but for all the people that need an adrenaline kick this is the right roller coaster for you! The ferris wheel is for all the people that want to enjoy the beautiful view over Vienna. My boyfriend and I did it once while watching the sunset and this was one of the most beautiful experiences I've ever had.
Day five in Vienna
Since, today is the last day in Vienna I'd recommend to eat breakfast or brunch wherever you'd like to. There are a lot of interesting places depending on where you're staying. Check out is at 10 or 11:00 o'clock most of the time so I'd recommend buying a train ticket around that time so you don't have to carry you're heavy luggage around. I'm going to add some brunch and breakfast places down below!!
Morning
If you'd like to see some more of Vienna I'd recommend to do an early breakfast and check out. I'd ask the people from the hotel if you could leave your luggage there and get it a little later. For today I'd recommend to go see the morning practice of the Spanish horse riding school. It does have a very interesting history and the horses are gorgeous.
Afternoon
To really see all of the historical sights in Vienna I'd recommend to see the castle of Belvedere in the afternoon.
Evening
If you still have time to go eat some dinner before returning back home either by train, plain, or car I'd recommend to spend one last evening at the Naschmarkt and try out the restaurant called "NENI". Everybody I know would absolutely recommend this restaurant and you could try some Austrian summer drinks like "Lillet Berry", "Aperol Spritz" or "Hugo before going back to the hotel to get your luggage and head back home or maybe to the next place you want to go visit!
I really hope you enjoyed my five days in Vienna itinerary!! This was my first one and I really tried my best to help you with your next Vienna trip!
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