Destination
Vienna, Austria
Imperial palaces, Klimt, coffee houses and the opera make Vienna the grand capital of central Europe, with Budapest and Prague a train ride away.
Trips to Vienna from every city
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When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | fine |
| February | fine |
| March | fine |
| April | best |
| May | best |
| June | best |
| July | fine |
| August | fine |
| September | best |
| October | best |
| November | fine |
| December | best |
- November, December: Christmas markets at the Rathaus, Schönbrunn and Karlsplatz
- January, February: Ball season, with the Opera Ball in February
- September, October: Heuriger wine taverns pour the new vintage in the Grinzing hills
Where to stay in Vienna
- Innere Stadt (1st district): The Hofburg, St Stephen's and the grand cafés inside the Ring.
- Neubau (7th): Boutiques, bars and the MuseumsQuartier next door.
- Leopoldstadt (2nd): The Prater park and good value a few minutes from the centre.
- Wieden / Margareten (4th/5th): Naschmarkt, cafés and a local feel.
- Landstrasse (3rd): Belvedere Palace and quiet residential streets.
What to do in Vienna
- See Klimt's The Kiss at the Belvedere
- Tour Schönbrunn Palace and its gardens
- Hear the Vienna State Opera or a Mozart concert
- Sachertorte and coffee at a classic Kaffeehaus
- Watch the Lipizzaner horses at the Spanish Riding School
- Ride the Prater Ferris wheel
Good to know
| Airports | Vienna International (VIE) |
|---|---|
| Passport for US citizens | yes |
| Price level | upscale |
| Time zone | Europe/Vienna |
| Kind of trip | city, culture, history, food, romantic |
Questions about Vienna
When is the best time to visit Vienna?
April, May, June, September, October and December.
Do US citizens need a passport for Vienna?
Yes. Vienna is in Austria; bring a valid passport.
How expensive is Vienna on the ground?
Vienna is upscale by US standards: plan about $130 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.