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Vienna reminds me of a secular beauty in years. A luxurious, self-respecting lady who, despite her regal appearance, sometimes allows herself to feel.

The old city, enclosed in the arms of the Ring (Ringstrasse ring boulevard), glorifies the greatness of the former empire. Hofburg’s slightly frightening grandeur, the stiffness of the palaces is diluted with Hundertwasser's fun experiments and the exquisite Viennese secession. Horse-drawn carriages on medieval streets, baroque palaces, spiers of Gothic churches, delicious cakes in charming Viennese cafes, lush parks, cute drunkard Augustine from a medieval song and Viennese waltzes ... This city gave the world a lot of beauty, it requires leisurely walks and attention to detail. The number of famous residents of Vienna is over the top, and almost every old house in the center can tell a fascinating story from its past.

If the city seemed too cold or pompous for you, believe me, this feeling is deceptive. Vienna is very different and with "proper use" will be a great vacation destination for any tourist. Music lovers, food lovers, people who are passionate about architecture, history or contemporary art - everyone can find something of their own in the city.

How to get there

The fastest way to get to the capital of Austria is air travel. From neighboring countries you can get relatively cheap by bus and train. Naturally, one should not forget the waterway: cruises along the Danube.

By plane

Vienna International Airport Schwechat (Flughafen Wien-Schwechat) It is located 19 km from the city center. It is very convenient and rationally organized and consists of 4 terminals: 1, 1 A, 2, 3 (terminal 2 is now closed for reconstruction).

From Russia regular flights to Vienna are made by Aeroflot, Russia, UTair, S7 and Ural Airlines. It is also very convenient to get on a flight from Austria's main airline, Austrian Airlines. The price of a return ticket from Moscow is from 140 EUR. Direct flights from St. Petersburg are usually more expensive: from 180 EUR. To save money, you can use the Pobeda airline, which offers low-cost flights from Moscow to Bratislava (around EUR 100 round trip), from where you will be delivered to Vienna by bus, this trip is already included in the ticket price. You can see flight price options here.

To get a ticket at the lowest price, you need to book in advance and follow the special offers.

How to get from the airport to the center of Vienna

1. City Airport Train (CAT) - The fastest way to get to the center. High-speed trains will take you to Wien Mitte Station in 16 minutes and 12 EUR (21 EUR round-trip). Children under 14 years old - travel for free. If you buy a ticket on this site, you can save 1 EUR on a one-way ticket and 2 EUR on a round-trip ticket. Trains run every half hour from 5.36 to 23.39.
2. Regular S-Bahn train. Wien Mitte Train Station is 25 minutes away, you need the Schnellbahn S7 line. A little longer than CAT, but the cost is much lower: 3.9 EUR. By train, you can also get to other Vienna railway stations (Wien Hauptbahnhof, Wien Meidling), as well as to other cities in Austria.
3. Vienna Airport Lines - 3 bus routes connecting the airport with the city center and all branches of the Vienna Underground. The road takes 20 minutes. Price EUR 8 (EUR 13 round trip), children from 6 to 14 years - 4 EUR. Buses on the Wien Morzinplatz / Schwedenplatz line run around the clock.
4. Taxi you can catch it at the official stand at the exit from the arrivals area, order it at the “City Transfer” counter, or in advance via the Internet, for example, on the sites listed on this page.

By train

Vienna has several major railway stations, each of which is connected to the city center by metro lines and buses:

• Central train station Wien hauptbahnhofwhere most of the long-distance trains stop.
• Railway station Wien meidling It is located south of the central station, and a lot of trains also come here.
• West Station Westbahnhof mainly accepts compositions from Western Europe and Western Austria.
• Railway station Wien mitte located in the very center of Vienna, you can walk to St. Stephen's Cathedral in just 13 minutes. This is a major transport hub, combining 2 metro lines, the city railway and a high-speed train to the Airport.

You can get to Vienna by train from most European cities. Of course, it’s convenient and quick to do this from neighboring cities: Bratislava (from 10 EUR), Budapest (from 14 EUR), Prague (from 19 EUR), Munich (29 EUR). In some directions, both regular and high-speed trains will be at your service. Tickets can be booked on the website of the Austrian railways, as well as on the sites of the railway of the country where the trip is planned from.

You can get from Moscow to Vienna by the following trains:

• Train 017Б Moscow - Nice, which goes through Vienna. You will spend about 27-28 hours on the road.
• Train 021Е "Vltava", to which direct trains cling to Vienna. On the way - 29-30 hours.

Both trains depart from Belorussky Train Station and arrive at Vienna Central Station. Price: 160-180 EUR one way.

By bus

The most tedious way. Some bus companies offer transplants in Riga, some in Berlin. You can also take a bus to Warsaw, and there take a bus to Vienna. But such a trip will be very long (about 50 hours), and its price is comparable to the cost of a plane ticket purchased in advance (60-80 EUR one way).

By car

The route from Moscow to Vienna passes through Belarus, Poland and the Czech Republic. Google map offers to overcome 1960 km in 22 hours. Naturally, such a race hardly makes sense for a person traveling with tourist purposes. On the way, you will meet many interesting cities: Minsk, Warsaw, Brno. You can also make a small hook and wrap in Krakow.

By ferry

Traveling by boat is a pretty pleasant and romantic way to get to the city:

• Twin City Liner and LOD will be delivered to Vienna from Bratislava. The trip will take 1.30-1, 4 hours and costs about 20 EUR one way (30 EUR round trip).
• Mahart Passnave organizes cruises from Budapest, duration - 6 hours, average price - 100 EUR.

The Vienna pier, on which most ferries arrive, is located at 265 Handelskai, not far from the Vorgartenstraße Underground Station.

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When is the season. When is the best time to go?

Vienna is very different depending on the season. I prefer to come here in the warm season, from mid-April to the end of October, to enjoy the greenery and flowers of numerous Viennese parks. True, it is hot in July and August, and most theaters are closed, so in order to get the most out of my trip, I would choose the end of April, May, June or the beginning of autumn. But, I think, you will not be disappointed with the city, no matter what month you arrive.

Vienna in the summer

In summer, Vienna appears in all its glory. So nice to go to Schönbrunn or Belvedere, to plunge into the greenery of the Vienna Woods. The average air temperature is around +24 ° C, rains are not rare, so grab an umbrella. The minus of the summer season will be crowds of tourists, queues at the box office, and periodic heat (sometimes the air temperature rises to + 30-35 ° C). Also, keep in mind that the opera season lasts from September to June, so if you visit the city in July or August, you will not be able to join the beautiful.

Vienna in the fall

September is often warm and looks like summer. Starting from the end of the month, the weather is getting colder, however, there is not much rain, and walking around the city is very comfortable. At the end of November, snow may already fall, however, it will melt instantly, forming slush. Therefore, in my opinion, this is not the most pleasant month for visiting Vienna.

Vienna in the spring

Vienna spring is changeable, sunny weather alternates with rainy and windy days. Air temperature - from +5 to +16 ° С. Stably good weather is usually set by the end of April. In May, Vienna blooms: chestnuts, lilacs, bright flowers in well-groomed flower beds. This is a very beautiful month for the first acquaintance with the city.

Vienna in winter

In the pre-Christmas period, Vienna is truly beautiful. Merry Christmas markets begin to receive visitors at the end of November and are open until Christmas. But on the holiday itself, the city is quite quiet, and many institutions are closed. And the next day, Christmas decorations are already beginning to be cleaned.

But you don’t have to get bored - the New Year is coming soon, and after it the ball season is gaining strength, the peak of which falls in February. As for the weather, severe frosts in Vienna are rare, usually the temperature is around zero, but snow and wind are frequent guests, so it is better to stock up on warm and waterproof clothes.

Vienna - monthly weather

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Areas. Where is better to live

When choosing accommodation on a tourist trip, we always try to achieve the optimal balance between price and convenience. In a big city, a hotel on the outskirts will save money, but still, for the most complete immersion in the Vienna atmosphere, I recommend settling in one of the 8 central areas.

Each of them has its own number:

• District 1 Innere Stadt - the very center of the old city, a great place, the only drawback of which is the high price. If there are enough funds, I would advise settling here.
• 2 district Leopoldstadt - a green area across the river from the center, near two large parks.
• 3 district Landstraße - A good option for a tourist, there is a railway station where trains from the airport come, the Belvedere palace complex and the colorful Hundertwasser buildings.
• 4 district Wieden - a small area between the main railway station and the center with the beautiful Karlsplatz square and the huge Naschmarkt market.
• 6 district Mariahilf suitable for shopping enthusiasts: the area is located along the bustling shopping street Mariahilferstraße.
• 7 Neubau District also adjacent to Mariahilferstraße and very close to the center, there are many shops, boutiques, restaurants and art galleries. Also here is the Museum Quarter.
• 8 district Josefstadt - This cozy residential quarter is located behind the Town Hall. There are no special attractions here, but most of the mayors of the city, as well as the current president of Austria, lived here.
• 9 district Alsergrund - A densely populated student area, across which are the buildings of university faculties and dormitories. Alsergrund also has many medical clinics.

As for prices, the average cost of a double room in an inexpensive hotel in the first district is 100-130 EUR. In other areas, hotels are cheaper - from 65-90 EUR.

It’s convenient to choose and book accommodation at Bucking. You can see the prices for apartments here, and compare the cost of hotel rooms at this link.

What are the prices for vacation

Accommodation

I have already announced the prices of hotels. But, like in any city, Vienna has hostels in which you can stay for 15-20 EUR. Unfortunately, in the central regions there are very few of them, and places must be reserved in advance.

Food

If you live in apartments and you have a kitchen, you can buy products in supermarkets or in markets. Vienna's main market is Naschmarkt.

Huge and noisy, it occupies a large area and is open every day except Saturday and Sunday from 9.00 to 18.30. Do not expect that you will buy products from local Austrian farmers, there are only a few of them, mostly stalls from other countries occupied the counters.

The most popular supermarkets in Vienna: Spar, Billa, Hofer, Merkur, Penny Markt. Large supermarkets are usually open until 20.00, many do not work on Sunday. Pay attention to special offers, so you can save a lot. By the way, chocolate, liquor and other tasty gifts, as a rule, are cheaper to buy in supermarkets rather than in souvenir shops.

Entertainment

If you are planning an intensive visit to museums, it makes sense to think about acquiring Vienna City Card. The card for 24, 48 or 72 hours provides free travel on any public transport in the city and discounts when visiting attractions.

• The cost of a red card: 13.9 EUR, 21.9 EUR or 24.9 EUR.
• The white card includes a 24-hour hop-on hop-off tourist bus ticket and one guided city tour. Cost: 28 EUR, 31 EUR and 35 EUR, respectively.

The cardholder can take a child up to 15 years old with him for free. You can get detailed information about the varieties of the card, as well as purchase it online on this site.

Also, many attractions offer comprehensive tickets. For example, a Sisi Ticket for 29.9 EUR will lead you in the footsteps of Empress Elizabeth of Austria, including Hofburg, Schönbrunn and the imperial furniture collection. The Habsburg Treasures ticket for 20 EUR gives access to the Kunsthistorisches Museum, New Burg Museums and the Imperial Treasury. There are a lot of options for such tickets.

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The main attractions. What to watch

Vienna is one of the most famous cities in Europe, so the choice of attractions is huge, and you won’t be bored.

Top 5

• St. Stephen's Cathedral - The main temple and a symbol of the city. The spire of its south tower proudly rises to the sky at 137 meters. The first basilica on this site was erected in the 12th century, since then the cathedral has been repeatedly destroyed, rebuilt and rebuilt. That Gothic miracle that we see now was created by the 16th century. The cathedral is so large and interesting that it can easily take a couple of hours to inspect it. An attentive viewer will reveal a lot of the curious. For example, outside, to the left of the portal are “Vienna measures” - a ruler and loaf of bread, according to which buyers could check merchants; inside, at the base of the cathedral department, the cathedral architect Anton Pilgram peeps out of the small window. Try to find these details. I am sure that you will notice a lot more remarkable in the intricate Gothic lace! There are many relics in the cathedral: the miraculous Poch icon of the Mother of God, the relics of St. Valentine, part of the tablecloth that covered the table during the Last Supper. Also in the cathedral is the tomb of the ruling dynasty, but to be precise, since the 17th century only some internal organs of the highest persons were buried here. Therefore, if you want to play an exciting game: "find all the parts of the body of Habsburg", you will have to run around Vienna. For an even darker mood, you can go down to the catacombs of the cathedral (5.5 EUR excursion), where in the 18th century, due to the closure of nearby cemeteries, 11 thousand crowns found their peace. If you have enough gloom, we go to the observation deck. There are two of them in the cathedral: you can take the elevator for 5.5 EUR to the North Tower with a huge bell Pummerin; the climb to the high South Tower is cheaper - 4.5 EUR, but you will have to reach the observation deck on foot, at 345 steps. Both sites have their own advantages: from the first you can see in detail the colorful roof tiles of the cathedral, while the second, being higher, offers a panoramic view of the city. The cathedral is open every day from 6.00 to 22.00 (on Sundays and public holidays from 7.00). It regularly holds concerts of church music. I also recommend seeing the cathedral in the evening when it is beautifully illuminated.
• Vienna State Opera - One of the most famous opera houses in the world. Mozart’s first Don Juan performance was held here in 1869. You can get acquainted with the schedule of the Vienna Opera and buy tickets on the official website. By the way, when ordering in advance for some performances, you can catch very inexpensive tickets for 8-15 EUR. Even cheaper (for 3-5 EUR) you can buy tickets for standing places, the sale of which begins 80 minutes before the start of the performance in a special box office to the left of the main entrance. One person can buy only one ticket. It is better to come in advance, usually there is a long queue at the cash register. The impressive opera house and luxurious interiors can be seen not only during the performance, but also with a guided tour for 7.5 EUR. By the way, "Haus am Ring" (House on the ring) did not immediately taste the crowns. The architect of the building died of a heart attack, not having endured angry criticism of his project, and the creator of the interior completely committed suicide. Once a year in February the Opera hosts the legendary Opera ball. In 2018, this beautiful event will be held on February 8. Entrance to it costs 290 EUR, seats at tables or in the box require substantial surcharges. Tickets must be ordered in advance on the official website.
• Schönbrunn - the summer residence of the emperors of the Habsburg dynasty. I advise you to visit this magnificent complex in fine sunny weather in order to fully enjoy the magnificent palace park (entrance to the park is free). Among its attractions: well-groomed alleys, magnificent flowerbeds, fountains and sculptural groups in the Baroque style, a green labyrinth (5.5 EUR), Palm Pavilion, Botanical Garden, Tyrolean house (here you can taste and buy traditional products) and much more. If you have enough strength to go to the far end of the park, climb to the elegant Colonnade Gloriett (3.8 EUR) with a view of the palace and the city. Also in the park is the world's oldest zoo, which I will discuss separately. To feel the imperial scope, you must visit the chambers of the palace. Depending on the ticket (14.2 EUR or 17.5 EUR), you will visit 22 or 40 rooms of this huge building. There are also combined tickets, including several attractions of the complex and other Viennese beauties. Look for their price here. The schedule of the palace and the park can be seen by clicking on this link. Getting to Schönbrunn is very easy, within walking distance is the Schönbrunn metro station of the same name.
• Gazebo. This palace ensemble, surrounded by a French park, consists of two palaces of Prince Eugene of Savoy: Upper and Lower Belvedere. One was used for receptions, the other contained private chambers. Inside the palaces it is worth visiting not only to appreciate the beautiful decoration, the Austrian art gallery is now located in their walls. AT Upper belvedere There is a permanent exhibition. It is here that you can see Klimt's picture "Kiss", so mercilessly exploited for the needs of souvenirs. AT Lower belvedere exhibitions are held. A ticket to the Upper Belvedere costs 15 EUR, to the Lower - 13 EUR, children under 18 years of age - free of charge. You can also purchase a comprehensive ticket, which will cost 20 EUR. Both museums are open from 10.00 to 18.00. Lower Belvedere on Wednesdays is open until 21.00. Art is great, but if you just want to take a walk, you can do it for free in Belvedere Park. From Italian the word "belvedere" is translated as "beautiful view", and this name is well deserved. It is very beautiful here, do not be lazy to go through the entire park complex, listed in the UNESCO heritage list, find the cozy "Secret" and "Alpine" gardens. Take a look at the botanical garden adjacent to the palace park.
• Hundertwasser House. It is difficult to remain indifferent when looking at a cheerful building in which there is not a single straight line. By the way, the right name for this attraction is the Hundertwasser-Kravina House, as the architect Josef Kravina also took part in the project. But the main idea, undoubtedly, belonged to the genius of Friedensreich Hundertwasser. No one can reproach this residential building for monotony. All its windows are crowned with small crowns to emphasize that each of the owners is the king of his own home, who has the right to create it the way he wants. A significant place in the architecture of the building is occupied by nature, the house is surrounded by greenery, trees are inextricably woven into its structure. This is not just a crazy fantasy, but a manifesto of an artist who considered prison cells deprived of individuality as typical residential buildings, sought to unite with nature and rejected the standardization and dictatorship of straight lines. Unfortunately, getting into the amazing building will not work, because there are private apartments. But you can look into the Hundertwasser Village trade fair complex located opposite, designed according to the same principles. Or watch a movie about the artist having a cup of coffee in the nearby Kunst-Cafe.

Beaches. Which are better

Beach holidays in the capital of Austria are not very popular among tourists. But if you have been in the capital for a long time, summer is in the yard, and body and soul are asking for water procedures, the Danube beaches are at your service.

• You can go to Danube islandresulting from the reconstruction of the Danube basin within the city. Copa Cagrana, as the crowns call it, is a great place to relax with sandy beaches, picnic areas, sports fields, hiking trails, cafes and bars. It can be reached by metro, line U 1 station Donauinsel.
• Another popular place is Gänsehäufel beach on the old Danube. In addition to the usual beach, there are also swimming pools, water slides, sports grounds, a cafe, a zone for nudists. Entrance to the Gänsehäufel recreation area is paid (standard daily ticket 5.5 EUR). You can get there by bus from the Kaisermühlen metro.
• Alte Donau Beach, as the name implies, is also located on the Old Danube. It offers sun loungers, small pools, cafes and well-groomed lawns. Entrance fees are identical with Gänsehäufel. The beach is conveniently located next to the Alte Donau metro station.
• If river beaches do not seem attractive to you, you can try the largest thermal spa in Austria Therme wien. Part of it is in the open. Prices start from 18.5 EUR for 3 hours. See here for more information.

Churches and temples. Which are worth a visit

In addition to the above St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna, there are many other equally noteworthy churches:

• Capuchin Church Kapuzinerkirche. Its facade is modest, the main object of interest is the crypt of the Capuchins (Kapuzinergruft), serving as the tomb of the emperors and their families from the House of Habsburg since the 17th century. This is a little creepy but impressive place open from 10.00 to 18.00 (on Thursdays from 9.00). Adult ticket 7.5 EUR, children under 18 years old - 4.5 EUR.
• Church of St. Augustine Augustinerkirche - Another church is inextricably linked with the Habsburgs. In her crypt in silver urns their embalmed hearts are stored. Also in the past, weddings of members of the imperial family took place in this church.
• St. Peters Church Peterskirche - a beautiful baroque church in the center of the old city, opposite it is a "plague pillar" - a column erected in gratitude for the end of the plague in the 17th century. The church is open from 7.00 to 20.00.
• Jesuit Church Jesuitenkirche I remembered the stunning interior, especially the ceiling paintings. Open from 07.00 to 19.00.
• Church of St. Ruprecht Ruprechtskirche - The oldest temple in Vienna, founded in the 9th century. Pay attention to the stained glass windows of the 13th century and the mysterious "Black Madonna", the patroness of the city. Opening hours: Monday, Wednesday 10.00-12.00 and 15.00-17.00; Tuesday 10.00-12.00; Thursday and Friday 10.00-17.00, Saturday 11.30-15.30.
• Maria Church on the shore of Maria am Gestade - Another old church in the Gothic style with a magnificent openwork dome. Its name recalls the sleeve of the Danube, the channel of which passed here during the foundation of the temple.
• Church Karlskirche Karlskirche - One of the most beautiful Viennese temples in the Baroque style. Its huge dome and proud columns sing an ode to the greatness of the empire. For 8 EUR you can take a panoramic elevator to the dome of the church to take a closer look at its frescoes. Opening hours: Monday - Saturday from 09.00 to 18.00, Sunday from 12.00 to 19.00.
• Vow Church Votivkirche, the second tallest in the city, raises its openwork spiers to 99 meters. The neo-Gothic building was built as a thank you for the miraculous rescue of Emperor Franz Joseph from the assassination attempt. The church is open from Tuesday to Friday from 16.00 to 18.00, Saturday and Sunday from 9.00 to 13.00.
• Church Am Steinhof unusual for a variety of reasons. Firstly, this is one of the few temples built in the Art Nouveau style. The project was developed by the legendary Viennese architect Otto Wagner. Secondly, the church is located on the territory of a psychiatric hospital, and its main parishioners are patients of the clinic, which led to some interior features. You can visit the church on Saturday from 16.00 to 17.00, as well as on Sunday from 12.00 to 16.00 (donation 2 EUR).

Museums Which are worth a visit

The concentration of museums in Vienna is one of the highest in the world. Unfortunately, the size of this article does not allow you to paint the delights of a tile museum, a funeral home museum, a globe museum, or a tobacco museum. Therefore, I will dwell in more detail only on the most popular places:

• Hofburg This huge palace was home to the imperial court, and now it houses the official residence of the President of Austria, as well as museums, the National Library, the Spanish Riding School and much more. This is a whole complex occupying an impressive territory (500,000 square meters) and consisting of many buildings. Tourists can explore imperial apartments, Sisi Museum (popularly beloved wife of Franz Joseph), imperial silver collection. A comprehensive ticket there costs 13.9 EUR. Opening hours are from 9.00 to 17.30, in July and August to 18.30. To see the regalia of the Holy Roman and Austro-Hungarian Empires in imperial treasury will have to pay another 12 EUR. The treasury is open every day, except Tuesday, from 9.00 to 17.30. The New Burg building has Ephesian and Ethnographic museums, arms collections and a collection of old musical instruments. I especially liked the ethnographic museum, the pearl of the collection of which is the headdress of the Aztec leader Montezuma. Visiting the museums of New Burg is included in the price of the ticket to the Kunsthistorisches Museum.
• The twin buildings, located opposite each other in Maria Theresa Square, became home to Artistic and historical and Museum of Natural History. I visited only the first, he won me over not only with a rich collection, but also with a luxurious interior. The art gallery of the museum is one of the best in Europe, there are many famous artists. By the way, if you, like me, love the work of Brueghel the Elder, a large number of his paintings are stored here. In the museum you can also see Egyptian, ancient and Middle Eastern art, the imperial Kunstkamera and the numismatic collection. The museum is open from 10.00 to 18.00, and on Thursdays until 21.00. From September to May, Monday is a day off. Ticket price - 15 EUR, children and adolescents up to 19 years old are free. The Natural History Museum is also interesting, it boasts a statuette created about 20 thousand years ago (Willendorf Venus), the world's largest collection of meteorites and a beautiful paleontological hall. Ticket 10 EUR, children and adolescents under 19 years free. Opening hours of the museum: from Thursday to Monday from 9.00 to 18.30, Wednesday - from 9.00 to 21.00.
• Museum Quarter or Mq, Museumsplatz 1, one of the largest museum complexes in the world. Its front part is located in the baroque building of the former court stables, which harmoniously fits into the surrounding architectural ensemble. But passing through the arch into the courtyard, you find yourself in a completely different world: the world of modern art, cubic forms and freedom of creativity. Museum Quarter includes: Leopold Museum with a collection of Austrian Art Nouveau (13 EUR), Museum of Contemporary and Contemporary Art by the Ludwig Foundation MUMOK (11 EUR), Kunsthalle Exhibition of Contemporary Art (8 EUR), architectural center (9 EUR), center of modern dance (20 EUR), children's museum (free) and young spectator theater (tickets from 6 EUR). For most visitors, the first two museums will be interesting. You can visit them by buying a comprehensive ticket. Periodically, MQ arranges all sorts of special promotions. For example, Art Night tickets (MUMOK, Leopold and Kunsthalle Museum) for 15 EUR or a family ticket for 2 adults and 2 children MQ Duo (MUMOK, Leopold Museum) for 32 EUR. The schedule of museums see here.
• Albertina Museum, Albertinaplatz 1, got its name in honor of the Duke Albert von Sachsen-Teschin, the creator of this beautiful gallery of art. First of all, Albertina is famous for its rich collection of graphics. Visitors can see paintings by Leonardo Da Vinci, Raphael, Durer, Rubens and other artists. The gallery is open every day from 10.00 to 18.00, and on Wednesdays until 21.00. Adult ticket - 12.9 EUR, up to 19 years old - free of charge.
• Museum of Applied Arts, Stubenring 5, one of the first European museums in this area, opened in the 19th century. It exhibits furniture, cutlery, crockery, textiles and other objects of artistic craftsmanship, from the Middle Ages to the present day, including contemporary art. Pay attention to the building itself, decorated with beautiful ornaments. The museum is open daily, except Monday: Wednesday - Sunday from 10.00 to 18.00, Tuesday from 10.00 to 22.00. The price of an adult ticket is 9.9 EUR, up to 19 years old - free of charge. On Tuesdays from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. admission is free for all visitors.
• Exhibition Hall Secession, Friedrichstraße 12, was built in 1898 for the needs of a new association of artists who rebelled against the dictatorship of traditional art and the conservatism of the Vienna House of Artists. The famous statement is carved on the facade of the Secession: "Each time has its own art, art has its own freedom." This snow-white pavilion with a dome of iron laurel leaves, which was nicknamed the "Golden Head of Cabbage", contains a permanent exhibition of modern artists (it is worth a look for lovers of Gustav Klimt), and exhibitions are also held here. Adult ticket costs 9.5 EUR, children under 10 years old are free. Opening hours: from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10.00 to 18.00.
• Vienna House of Arts Kunst haus wien, Untere Weißgerberstraße 13. If you saw the Hundertwasser house and you liked it, you can continue to get acquainted with the work of this outstanding person in the Kunst Haus Wien - "house of uneven floors and dancing windows." The building of the former furniture factory, which was completely rebuilt in the original style typical of the artist, houses a permanent exhibition of Hundertwasser's works and exhibitions of other artists. A ticket to the museum, including the main collection and exhibitions - 12 EUR, only the main collection - 11 EUR, only exhibitions - 9 EUR, children under 10 years old - free of charge, from 10 to 19 years old - 5 EUR. Opening hours: from 10.00 to 18.00. If you don’t want to pay for a ticket, the architecture of the building can be appreciated simply by drinking coffee in a wonderful museum cafe.

Parks

• Prater Park - A favorite park of citizens, the space of which is divided into Green Prater Grüner Prater and Amusement Park Wurstelprater. Green Prater can offer long walks in nature, sports fields, cafes, a golf club, a hippodrome. The main attraction of the Amusement Park is a huge Ferris wheel (64.75 m) created in the 19th century. One revolution takes about 14 minutes. Adult ticket 10 EUR, child 4,5 EUR. In order not to stand in line, a ticket can be bought in advance here. By the way, 15 wheel cabins are reserved for special events (for example, romantic dinners). You can reserve them on the above site. There are other attractions in Prater, such as Madame Tussauds and a variety of attractions.
• Vienna City Park Stadtpark. The first public park in the city, hosting guests from the 19th century. A rare tourist is not photographed near the golden statue of Johann Strauss. There are other sculptures in the park, but I probably liked the magnificent pond with swans and ducks the most. It is beautiful, calm and peaceful, and city noise is almost inaudible. You can also take a walk along the Vienna River, which in other parts of the city is hidden in underground pipes.
• Volksgarten Volksgarten - A very beautiful park in the very center of the city with a lush rose garden, fountains and Theseus temple - a copy of the ancient Greek temple of Hephaestus in Athens. There are many cozy benches, you can relax on well-kept lawns. And if you want to eat, Cafè Meierei is at your service. It is better to visit Volkswagen Garden in the warm season, when the air is saturated with the aroma of its famous roses. Be sure to take a walk to the northern end of the park to see the graceful, but slightly sad monument to the beautiful Empress Sissi.
• Burggarten Burggarten. Once upon a time, only imperial persons and their guests had access to this park. Nowadays, its main treasure is the greenhouse Palmenhaus, where you can admire butterflies flying among tropical plants (6.5 EUR), or just drink coffee among ten-meter palm trees.
• Augarten Augarten has a special gloomy charm. Against the backdrop of beautiful nature, gloomy anti-aircraft towers rise, a reminder of the horrors of World War II. In Augarten, there is the famous porcelain manufactory and a baroque castle, turned into a boarding school, where children from the Vienna Boys Choir are studying.
• Vienna Forest - The vast territory of this national park begins within the city, and also covers the surroundings of Vienna. People come here to enjoy nature, small towns, thermal spas, castles and monasteries.You can get to the Vienna Woods on your own by public transport. But in order to see its beauty to the maximum, I recommend to come here by car or book an excursion.

Tourist streets

The old city of Vienna is not so large, and yet it is impossible to list all the streets worthy of attention in one article, there are too many of them. It is a must to stroll along the luxurious streets Kohlmarkt and Grabenwalk along the pedestrian Kärntner straßestarting in the heart of Vienna, admire the palaces of the "lane of the nobility" Herrengasselook at cozy medieval Postgasse and Fleischmarkt. Impossible to miss and elegant boulevard Ringstrasse, laid in the 19th century on the site of the walls of the old city. There are many attractions here, including Parliament, Town Hall, Vienna Opera, Burgtheater and the Stock Exchange. The ringstrasse is divided into several sections, each of which has its own name, with the end of the ring: Burgring, Opernring, Parkring, etc. Outside the Ring, it is pleasant to walk along the narrow pedestrian streets of the quarter Spittelberg in the Biedermeier style.

What to see in 1 day

One day is quite a bit for a city like Vienna. I hope that my proposed route will allow you to see different sides of the capital: Vienna is medieval, imperial and modern.

• 9.00. Let's start the walk with Stephansplatz Square. We will examine the cathedral, go down to the catacombs or go up to the observation deck, depending on your interests. Funny square adjoins Stephansplatz Square Stock-im-Eisen Platz, which is decorated with a tree trunk dotted with nails. According to ancient customs, a nail driven into a tree brought good luck. Now this 15th-century monument is hidden under glass, so it’s impossible to join the tradition.
• 10.00. A short walk will lead us to house of Figaro at Domgasse, 5, where Mozart lived.
• 10.20. We go further towards the church Jesuitenkirche, inspect its luxurious interior and continue the tour of medieval Vienna, following Postgasseand then turning on Fleischmarkt. We pass the legendary restaurant Griechenbeisl, which I will discuss below. Going further and turning right, we get to the oldest church in the city Ruprechtskirche.
• 10.40. Returning a little back, we pass to the oldest square of the city Hoher markt, under its pavement lie the ruins of the Roman camp of Vindobona, which was once led by Emperor Marcus Aurelius. By the way, in the house number 3 is the Roman Museum RÖMERMUSEUM, where for 7 EUR (up to 19 years - free) you can find out more about the ancient history of this place. Another attraction of the square is Anchor Clock.
• 11.00. We turn towards the church Peterskirche, admire its interior and a freaky plague pillar Wiener pestsäule on Graben street.
• 11.20. We go to a huge area Am hof with the church, from the balcony of which in 1806 the fall of the Holy Roman Empire of the Germanic peoples was announced. Further our path lies through the square Freyungwhere the Scottish monastery is located, several beautiful palaces and the Austrian fountain with figures symbolizing the main rivers of the empire: the Danube, the Elbe, Poe and the Vistula.
• 11.40. We are in the square Rathausplatz. Before us is a beautiful neo-Gothic building New Town Hall, which, incidentally, can be visited with a guided tour. On the contrary - BurgtheaterI liked this little theater no less than the Vienna Opera. Its interior is decorated with Klimt frescoes. On the left is Parliamentaryt, where the National and Federal Councils sit. On the right is the third-oldest building university in Central Europe (it was founded in the 14th century).
• 12.00. Through a lush park Volksgarten we go to the front door PHeld of Heroes Heldenplatz, which is facing the facade of New Burg. Imperial Vienna in all its glory. Right square Maria-Theresien-Platz with twin museum buildings. We will go the other way and go through the beautiful inner square of Old Burg In der burg with a monument to Emperor Franz Joseph I. Pay attention to Swiss gateleading to the Swiss courtyard, from where you can get into the treasury and the imperial chapel. But now our path lies to the square Michaelerplatz. By the way, the legendary patisserie is located very close Demelso if you want to take a break for Viennese coffee and dessert, this is the time.
• 12.20. Having examined the excavations in the center Michaelerplatzentrance to Spanish Riding School and buildings around the perimeter of the square (do not miss the innovative for its time house vine), we go to the wonderful baroque square Josefsplatz. There is a building on it National Library of Austria, the beautiful interior of which can be seen during the tour (7 EUR). But we go further, walk past a modest church Augustinerkirche with the hearts of the Habsburgs, Albertina Museum and monument to the victims of war and fascism.
• 12.40. We are near State Opera. We inspect the building and move towards Vienna Secession. Nearby is the largest Vienna market Nashmarkt, and in its vicinity are many restaurants. So if you want a cheap lunch, this is the right place.
• 13.40. After a snack, go to the square Karlsplatzvisiting a majestic church Karlskirche and go to Gazebo. You can enjoy beautiful views of the city while walking in the park, or look inside to see Klimt and other famous artists.
• 15.40. A short walk takes us to Vienna's wonderful City Park Stadtpark. Having a rest near the lake and feeding the ducks, we continue our way towards the house of the Hundertwasser House.
• 16.40. After inspecting an unusual house to rest your tired legs, at the next Hetzgasse stop we take tram 1, which will take us along Ringstraße Ring Boulevard to the Kärntner Ring / Oper stop.
• 17.30. So we made a ring around the city. Along a beautiful street Kärntner straße We go towards St. Stephen's Cathedral. We examine the area on the road Neuer Markt, decorated with the Fountain of Providence.
• 18.00. We walk along the main streets Kohlmarkt and Grabendotted with shops and cafes. And then we look for a suitable restaurant with Austrian cuisine to celebrate a busy day.
• 21.00. If we have enough strength, we jump into the subway and go to Prater to make a turn on the famous Vienna Wheel.

What to see in the surroundings

Around the capital are scattered many interesting sights. I will list only a few:

• Klosterneuburg (13 km). The main treasure of this ancient place is the Augustinian monastery, the cloister in which Austria's largest monastery library, treasury and museum are located. In the chapel of Leopold you can see the unique Verdun Altar decorated with enamel.
• Like a medieval town frozen in time Medling (18 km) with mineral springs with easy access to the castle Liechtenstein, picturesquely towering above the Vienna Forest.
• Neighboring Laxenburg (20 km), where the romantic palace and park ensemble is located. Heyday Schlosspark laxenburg falls on the Habsburg era, who used it for summer holidays and turned it into a truly fabulous place.
• Seegrott (22 km) - the largest underground lake in Europe, accidentally obtained as a result of flooding of a gypsum mine after an explosion. A boat trip takes about 45 minutes. Tickets cost 11 EUR, children from 4 to 14 years old 8 EUR. Opening hours are from April 1 to October 31: from 9.00 to 17.00, in the remaining months the lake is open until 15.00 (on weekends and holidays until 15.30).
• Abbey of Heilingenkreuz (30 km) - the oldest Cistercian monastery in Austria and one of the largest medieval monasteries in the world. In the village of Mayerling, a sad story happened nearby - the double suicide of Crown Prince Rudolph and his lover, whose circumstances remained unsolved. The hunting castle in which the tragedy occurred was converted into a church.
• Baden (34 km) - a thermal resort, whose hot springs were used by the Romans. A small cozy town with a beautiful resort park was visited by many famous people.
• St. Pölten (65 km) - one of the oldest cities in the country, the capital of Lower Austria. Its charming old center is easily accessible on foot. The most beautiful buildings here are made in the Baroque style.

tip: Routes to neighboring cities Vienna - Vienna 0 km Vienna - Klosterneuburg 10 km Vienna - Wösendorf, Lower Austria 10 km Vienna - Gerasdorf-Wien 11 km Vienna - Perchtoldsdorf 12 km

Food. What to try

What comes to mind first of all when you think about Vienna? Sure, viennese schnitzel, apple strudel, viennese coffee and sacher cake. These are things without which you cannot leave Vienna.

Everyone knows Viennese coffee with whipped cream, but in the Austrian capital you will find the true variety of its varieties: Melange - espresso with a cap of milk foam, Mozart - with Mozart liqueur and almond shavings, or my favorite coffee - Maria Theresia with whipped cream and orange liquor, as well as many other coffee specialties.

Coffee is good to complement with dessert. Sacher chocolate cake, invented by Franz Sacher, is so tasty and popular that it turned out to be at the center of a heated debate between the famous Demel and Sacher confectionery houses. As a result, Demel calls his cake "Eduard Sacher Torte" (paying tribute to Eduard Sacher - the son of Franz, who changed the recipe a little), and the cafe "Sacher" chose the name "Original Sacher-Torte". Both cake options are great.

Another famous Viennese dessert is strudel. Its special feature is very thinly rolled dough. In Vienna they say that it is possible to read a love letter through the dough of a good baker.

The Vienna Schnitzel is also distinguished by its exceptional subtlety. The classic Wiener Schnitzel is made from veal. The meat, beaten and fried in a breading until golden brown, is appetizingly hung from a plate, accompanied by a slice of lemon.

A side dish is usually served potato or green salad. Wiener Schnitzel vom Schwein pork schnitzel is also popular and generally costs slightly less.

Recommended Places

Cafe is an integral part of Vienna's urban culture. It is not for nothing that Viennese coffee traditions were included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

The cafe not only drank coffee and had a snack, the cultural and political life of the city was in full swing, new ideas were born, books and music were written. Many of the existing institutions have a long history. So Cafe Central with its high ceiling and solemn columns, many famous visitors knew. Here Peter Altenberg wrote, he liked to play chess Trotsky, drank coffee Sigmund Freud. Already mentioned by me cafe Sacher and cafe-confectionery Demel (formerly the supplier of the imperial court) are thrilling with their fantastic desserts. I love ice cream and therefore also recommend a cafe "Zanoni & Zanoni" where you can taste a variety of varieties of this treat.

It's hard to walk past a charming inn Griechenbeisl (Fleischmarkt, 11) - one of the oldest in Vienna. The first mention of a tavern in this house dates back to the 15th century. It was here that the famous song "Ah, my dear Augustine" was written and performed.

Another reason to look here is the autographs of restaurant visitors (Mozart, Beethoven, Wagner, Schubert, Strauss, Brahms, Chaliapin, Twain, Bismarck and many others), which decorated the walls of the Mark Twain Room.

One more attraction of Vienna - wine taverns heurigers (from the Austrian word “heuer” - this year), where you can try new wine. Vienna, by the way, is one of the few large cities within which vineyards are cultivated. Unfortunately, the crowns note that many establishments have become too touristy, and the quality of the wine has not changed for the better. But real cozy and colorful heurigers still exist, although they need to be looked for. Especially many heurigers in the suburbs of Vienna (Grinzing, Mauer, Nussdorf, Neustift, Strebesdorf, Oberlaa and others).

Budgetary

• Figlmueller, Wollzeile 5 (be sure to try the branded Viennese schnitzel).
• Bettelstudent, Johannesgasse 12
• Schnitzelwirt, Neubaugasse 52
• Rosenberger, Maysedergasse 2
• Centimeter, Lenaugasse 11

Mid level

• Plachutta, Wollzeile 38
• Vollwertrestaurant Lebenbauer, Teinfaltstraße 3
• Wiener Wiaz Haus, Gußhausstraße 24
• Buxbaum Restaurant, Grashofgasse 3
• Ef16 Restaurant Weinbar, Fleischmarkt 16

Expensive

• Restaurant Rote Bar, Philharmoniker 4
• Le Ciel by Toni Morwald, Kärntner Ring 9
• Steirereck, Am Heumarkt 2A
• Restaurant Edvard, Schottenring 24
• Zum Schwarzen Kameel, Bognergasse 5
• Loca, Stubenbastei 10

Holidays

There are many festivals in Vienna. Of particular interest are:

• Christmas markets. The most famous and colorful takes place in front of the Town Hall. Markets in Schönbrunn, Belvedere, on the squares of Maria Theresa, Karlsplatz and Am Hof ​​are also very popular.
• The ball season, which begins at the end of November and culminates in January and February (although single balls are arranged in other months). In addition to the already mentioned Opera Ball is very popular New Year's Imperial Ball in the Hofburg. It is interesting that in Vienna there is a tradition of balls of various professions. For example, Hunting Ball, Doctors' Ball, Coffee Owners Ball, as well as original balls such as Flower or Caramel.
• Vienna Festival of Music, Opera and Theater Arts Wiener festwochen - May and June.
• Donauinselfest -Musical festival on the Danube Island, recognized as one of the largest open-air festivals in the world. It takes place in June.
• Jazz festival Jazzfest - in June and July

Security. What to watch out for

Vienna is a very safe city. Of course, nowhere can one be insured against pickpockets and theft. But in general, a tourist can feel calm and comfortable here at any time of the day or night. Although, perhaps, I would not walk alone on the night Prater.

Things to do

• Evaluate architectural experiments. For example, geometric Looshauscausing indignation of Emperor Franz Joseph or the house of Haas Haas haus, in which St. Stephen's Cathedral is so beautifully reflected.
• Listen to the Mass Vienna Boys Choir in the palace chapel of Burgkapelle. This can be done from mid-September to early July on Sundays and church holidays. Tickets must be booked in advance, for example, on the official website. Another option is to hear beautiful voices: a visit to the MuTh concert hall in Augarten, where the choir gives concerts on Fridays. See tickets here.
• Watch the legendary lipizzaners (horse breed, characterized by a snow-white suit and a special article). Horse shows are regularly held in Spanish Riding Schoolfounded in 1572. Tickets for it can be booked here. For 15 EUR from Tuesday to Friday (10.00-12.00) you can also attend the morning training, during which the horses will move gracefully to the music.
• Pay tribute to the great composers by visiting house museums Schubert, Beethoven, Haydn and Mozart, as well as the house of Strauss-son, where the famous waltz “On the beautiful blue Danube” was composed.
• To find Anchor Clock in the corner of Hoher Markt, every day at 12 o’clock they show a mini-performance: 12 figures of historical characters appear in front of the audience, who played an important role in the life of the city.
• Climb on Danube tower Donauturm. The observation deck is located at an altitude of 150 meters, it consists of a closed and open part (protected by a grate). The price for an adult ticket is 7.9 EUR, for a child - 5.7 EUR. Opening hours: 10.00 - 24.00 (last call 23.30).
• To visit Schönbrunn Zoofounded in the 16th century. Today it is a modern complex with a magnificent collection of animals. Here you can see even big and small pandas! The price of an adult ticket is 18.5 EUR, for a child - 9 EUR, children under 6 years old are free. You can familiarize yourself with the working hours of the zoo and the schedule for feeding animals here.
• Go to Berggasse 19, where he lived and worked Sigmund Freud. Now here is his museum. Opening hours: from 10.00 to 18.00, adult ticket - 12 EUR, children 12-18 years old - 4 EUR.
• To honor the memory of Soviet soldiers who died during the liberation of Vienna from the Nazi occupation by visiting monument at Schwarzenbergplatz.
• Go to Minorit Church (Wiener Minoritenkirche), where there is an amazing mosaic copy of The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci, commissioned by Napoleon by the artist Giacomo Raffaelli.
• Find a basilisk sculpture in the street of Beautiful Lantern Schönlaterngasse. According to legend, the monster lived in a well and liked to turn the townspeople into stone until the brave baker stopped this disgrace by putting a mirror in front of the basilisk.
• Dine in one of the taverns. Greenzig, a cozy Viennese suburb where vineyards are located. Grinzig is located near the highest Viennese mountain Kalenbergtherefore, having climbed it, you can enjoy panoramic views.
• See the most beautiful incinerator in the world - Spittelau factory, another Hundertwasser creation. The architect, an enthusiastic environmental activist, took care of environmental safety.So gold balls on factory chimneys are not just decor elements, but special filters that clean smoke from harmful impurities. The heat from the combustion of waste is sent to heat Vienna apartments.
• Look at the majestic Central cemeterywhere Beethoven, Schubert, father and son Straussy, Brahms and many other celebrities rested. But do not look here for Mozart, he is buried in the cemetery Sankt marxer in a common grave, the exact location of which, unfortunately, is not known.
• Head to Un city, a city in a city on the banks of the New Danube. This is the third largest United Nations headquarters in the world. You can get inside with a guided tour. Details here.
• Stare at Vienna gasometers (Guglgasse 6), giants built to store coke oven gas, and now converted into residential buildings and a leisure and shopping area.
• To visit House of Music - An amazing interactive museum where you can not only get to know the great composers, but also completely immerse yourself in the world of sounds, participate in interesting experiments and even look into the supposed future of musical art. Adult ticket 13 EUR, children under 12 years old - 6 EUR, children under 3 years old - free of charge.

Shopping and shops

The central streets of the old city of Vienna (Kohlmarkt, Graben, Karntner Strabe) are full of shops of famous brands, there are local boutiques here.

Pay attention to the small tablets, they say that in the past, these institutions were suppliers of the imperial court. By the way, looking at shop windows is a pleasure in itself, with such love they are decorated!

More democratic shops are located on the streets. Mariahilfer Strabe, Favoriteitenstrabe, Landstrabe, Meidlinger strabe.

Popular shopping centers:

• Shopping city sud, SCS-Straße, 2334 Vösendorf;
• Donau zentrum, Wagramer Str. 81;
• Shopping Center Nord, Ignaz-Köck-Straße 1;
• Wien Mitte - The Mall, Landstraßer Hauptstraße 1B.

For antiques (if available) is worth heading to Dorotheum, Dorotheergasse 17, one of the largest auction houses in the world. And if you can’t afford auctions yet, you can try your luck at the flea market Flohmarkt (Saturdays from 7.00 to 18.00).

Clubs and nightlife

Despite the legendary Austrian respectability, in Vienna you can find nightly entertainment for every taste and budget.

One cannot but mention the largest disco site in Austria - club "Praterdome".

It is located in Prater Park, open on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and before the holidays from 22.00. A huge area, a laser show and a variety of music guarantee a memorable evening. Do not forget to grab an identity card, entry to persons under the age of 18 is prohibited.

Other popular clubs:

• Volksgarten, 1, Burgring;
• Flex, Augartenbrücke 1;
• B72, Hernalser Gürtel 72-73;
• Säulenhalle, Burgring A-1010;
• Grelle Forelle, Spittelauer Lände 12.

Souvenirs. What to bring as a gift

Local souvenir shops mercilessly exploit the images of Mozart and paintings by Klimt. So only the most persistent traveler can avoid the temptation to purchase:

• Mozartkugel sweets filled with marzipan;
• Mozart Chocolate Liqueur;
• plate with a print of Klimt's painting "Kiss".

Other gift ideas:

• apricot moonshine "Marillen Schnaps";
• dessert wine "Eiswein";
• statuette of a horse of a lipizzaner;
• smoking pipes "Peter Matskhold";
• tyrolean hat;
• products with Swarovski crystals;
• Vienna porcelain;
• royal royal coffee maker.

How to get around the city

Vienna public transport is represented by metro, trams, buses and trains. The system is very efficient and allows easy access to anywhere in the city.

The following types of tickets are valid for any transport:

• Single ticket (Einzelfahrschein) is valid for 1 trip in one direction with any number of transfers. Price - 2.2 EUR (1.1 EUR for children from 6 to 15 years). Tickets can be bought at vending machines, ticket offices, tobacco shops, as well as on a bus or tram (cost slightly more than 2.3 EUR). It’s convenient to buy a ticket through the Wiener Linien ticket app mobile app (for Ios and Android), such a ticket will last 90 minutes. A ticket purchased at a vending machine, at a ticket office or at a tobacco kiosk must be composted once at the start of the trip. For children under 6 years old - travel is free, on Sundays and public holidays - travel is also free for children under 15 years old.
• Ticket for shopping (Wiener Einkaufskarte) is valid for one business day from Monday to Saturday from 8.00 to 20.00. Price - 6.1 EUR. It also needs to be composted.
• Travel tickets for 24, 48 and 72 hours. The countdown starts from the moment the ticket is composted. They cost 7.6 EUR, 13.3 EUR and 16.5 EUR respectively.
• Weekly pass (Wochenkarte) is valid from Monday (from 0.00) to Monday (until 9.00). Price - 16.2 EUR. No need to compost.
• 8 day travel card (8-Tage-Klima-Karte) is valid for eight unrelated days. The ticket has 8 lanes. It can be used by several people, each of whom must post a separate strip. Price 38.4 EUR.
• If you purchased Vienna City Card, you can enjoy free use of public transport during the validity period of the card.

In Vienna there are no turnstiles in the subway and no restrictive measures, so it may be tempting to ride a hare. But believe me, the probability of meeting a controller is not so small, and the fines are impressive, so it’s better not to risk it.

You can plan your route on this site. For greater convenience, I recommend downloading the Qando application on your mobile phone.

Taxi. What features exist

The public transport system is so good that spending a taxi is not necessary. But if you still want additional comfort, you can catch a taxi at special stands, or order in advance. Taxis are equipped with counters.

As an exotic in the center of Vienna, you can also hire a horse-drawn carriage of fiakres (50-60 EUR) or a pedicab (from 10 EUR). Learn more about this here.

Trams

There are 29 tram routes in the city. This is a very popular and convenient form of transport.

A favorite route for tourists on the Ringstrasse made completely tourist and requires a separate ticket. It is called Vienna Ring Tram, and is equipped with a multimedia system, thanks to which you can listen to the tour in several languages, including Russian. Ticket price - 9 EUR (4 EUR for children from 6 to 15 years). Landing by tram is possible at the Schwedenplatz stop, platform C. The tram runs from 10.00 to 5.30, the journey takes 25 minutes.

In principle, a similar trip can be made on ordinary trams, but you will have to change trains: take tram 1 from the Oper stop to Schwedenplatz, and then transfer to tram 2 to Oper.

Underground

There are five metro lines in Vienna: U1, U2, U3, U4, U6. The U5 line exists at the moment only in distant plans. The metro covers most of the places that are significant for tourists and works from 5am to 12am. It seemed to me very convenient that on the night from Friday to Saturday, from Saturday to Sunday and on the eve of the holidays, the metro is open 24 hours a day.

Buses

The bus network is also well developed, buses scurry even along the narrow streets of the old city. It is very convenient that transport is also available at night: 26 night bus routes run from 00.30 to 5.00.

Vehicle rental

In my opinion, renting a car to explore the city is pointless. In Vienna, public transport is well developed, and within the center it is most convenient to walk on foot. Another option is to rent a bike.

Prices for car rental start from 30-35 EUR per day (see options here). The bike will cost 15-25 EUR.

Tips for motorists

All major Austrian freeways are toll-priced; to get through them you need to purchase a special sticker - vignette (vignette), which is glued to the windshield of the car. There are vignettes for a year (86.4 EUR), 2 months (25.9 EUR) or 10 days (8.9 EUR). They are sold at gas stations and tobacco stalls. From December 2017, it will be possible to purchase an electronic vignette that does not have to be glued to the machine.

The price of gasoline in Vienna as of June 2017 is 1.12 - 1.14 EUR.

Vienna - holidays with children

Vienna is a suitable place to relax with children. There are many parks, most museums offer well-equipped children's sections. You can go to the developing Children's Museum ZOOM in the Museum Quarter, in Schönbrunn Zooride on attractions Prater. Children will like it and House of the sea, Fritz-Grünbaum-Platz 1, where they can meet interesting marine life (by the way, at the top there is an observation deck with a beautiful view of Vienna).

Ski vacation

There are many ski resorts in Austria. The most famous skiing spots are located in the west of the country. But in the vicinity of Vienna there are places for winter sports lovers to roam:

• Hohe wand wiese (High Hills) - this small ski slope (400 m) is located in Vienna itself, at an altitude of 370 to 268 meters.
• Unterberg (87 km) - the length of the slopes is 16 km, the vertical drop from 1342 to 710 meters.
• Semmering (97 km) - the length of the slopes is 14 km, the vertical drop from 1350 to 985 meters.
• Mönichkirchen - Mariensee (101 km) - the length of the slopes is 13 km, the elevation difference is from 1450 to 870 meters.
• Annaberg (115 km) - the length of the slopes is 12.5 km, the vertical drop from 1334 to 896 meters.
• Gemeindealpe (140 km) - the length of the slopes is 15.5 km, the vertical drop from 1626 to 800 meters.
• Ötscher (150 km) - the length of the slopes is 19 km, the vertical drop from 1425 to 810 meters.
• Hochkar (165 km) - the length of the slopes is 19 km, the vertical drop from 1808 to 1380 meters.

A daily ski pass costs on average from 30 to 40 EUR.

Trails

The slopes of the above resorts are more suitable for beginners and intermediate skiers (blue and red slopes). Black tracks for professionals are on the slopes of Ötscher, Hochkar, Annaberg, Mönichkirchen, Gemeindealpe and Semmering, but there are not many of them.

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