What to do in Vienna

We were in Vienna for a very quick visit just around Christmas time, when there are a lot of tourists and events all over the city. You can enjoy the Vienna for a short visit, due to very good travel connections. Subway is very well organized, and it can take you almost everywhere. Even other transportations are included in this ticket, which costs only around 16 Euros for the three-day unlimited ride. So, it doesn’t surprise me that Vienna has the most perfected public transport system in Europe.

Architecturalphotography Vienna

The city itself is truly amazing, full of old buildings and heritage sites with cultural impact. Streets are tidy, no matter how much tourists are there. I heard stories of ticket fines when someone throws a cigarette butt on the floor or talk too loud on the subway train. Architects and photographers are in heaven here for sure, the only downside is ugly shiny signs for shops and restaurants (which truly aren’t restaurant, but are more related to the fast food places). Anyway, every street has some detail you would find interesting, just get lost and find them. You will even find a horse stable in the city center located in the old historic building. Horses with carriages are a common sight, but only for touristic sight ride. I recommend you this carriage ride to see the city in the other perspective. However, coachmen are well educated of historical city sights, so you will see a lot in such a short time. Just make sure you have enough of warm clothes because there are cold winter days.

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I can assure you, you will see a lot of nice places with unique antiques. Even low budget shops have some pieces of antiques on display. We made a promise we will come back someday, with a truck and buy some nice old antiques for our future apartment. Antique shops are all over the city. Near Stephanplatz, you can find a street named Dorothergasse where are plenty of them. Talking about Stephanplatz, you need to visit it anyway. Its main attraction is a St. Stephen's Cathedral, which is magnificent in all respects. Near St. Stephen's Cathedral are all the shops and good-looking restaurants. Even if you want to try famous “Viennese schnitzel” is this place right for you. Just be prepared for some arrogant service and huge pork steak. Talking about famous, you should visit Sacher hotel and satisfy your sweet tooth with their masterpiece “Sacher Torte” and some great tea with a magnificent view.

Sacher Cake

We shouldn’t neglect all the parks in Vienna, which are majestic in every other season, except in cold wintertime, of course. In winter you have other specialties, in December you can visit the Christmas markets, and the greatest one is near Rathausplatz. The park gets a new look and smell of mulled wine and vanilla is everywhere around. You can skate on ice, drink and eat or buy some souvenirs for your family and friends. For some inspiration, I recommend you to visit National library and nearby botanic garden with butterflies, where you can get yourself warm and inspired with beautiful species.

Butterfly garden Vienna

Butterfly

I think this would be a nice one-day trip in Vienna. I prepared even one-pager just for you. Have fun in culture city and don’t forget to show us your photography of its beauty.

Vienna map