The best of Vienna travel tips

At Europe a la Carte we aim to show you the best places to visit to Europe through our Europe travel tips.  Here is our best of Vienna travel tips, collated from posts of the Europe a la Carte blogging team.

Vienna by Krister462

Best Vienna Attractions

Amanda writes about the Hofburg Palace, location of the Imperial Apartments, Sisi Museum and the Imperial Silver Collection in Vienna’s city centre.

Hofburg Palace by budgetplaces

Marcus loved the frescos at Karlskirche where there’s even a lift to take you up close to this beautiful artwork.

Cupola Fresco at Karlskirche by Marcus Cederstrom

Neha was not normally a fan of zoos, enjoyed her visit to Vienna’s Baroque Zoo, one of the oldest zoos in the world.

Vienna Zoo by Roberto Verso

Amanda was impressed by the Vienna Boys’ Choir.

Vienna Boys Choir by tore_unes

Marcus likens Vienna’s Schonbrum Palace to Versailles, as an opulent reminder of the past days of glory.

Schonbrunn Palace by Marcus Cederstron

Best Vienna Events

In her Europe a la Carte guest post Anne-Sophie Redisch describes the Vienna Christmas Markets which run annually mid November to Christmas Eve.

Christkindlmarkt, Vienna

Andy enjoyed going to the various events (some free) such as opera, drama and dance at the  Vienna International Festival held every May since 1951.

Sweat Workshop at Vienna International Festival by Tor Lindstrand

Best Vienna Museums

Amanda wondered if she’d undergo analysis at the Sigmund Freud Museum.

Sigmund Freud Museum Vienna by Chris Lancaster

Neha was amazed that there’s even a Museum of Art Fakes in Vienna.

Van Gogh copy from Vienna Museum of Art Fakes

The Kunsthaus, with its colourful art and uneven floors is Amanda’s favourite Vienna art spot.

Kunsthaus Vienna by Jacob Paul Skoubo

Amanda points out that the Vienna Haus der Musik is open until 10pm, offering an evening cultural activity, when many other museums are closed.

Haus der Musik Vienna by _dChris

Best Vienna Cafes

Andy recommends that you sample some Topfen (cream cheese) Strudel at Cafe Aida.

Coffee and Cake at Vienna’s Cafe Aida by denkrahm

Best Vienna Day Trips

Although there are so many things to do in Vienna, you might want to venture further afield on a day trip from Vienna.

Amanda visited the Marchegg Stork Sanctuary, a Worldwide Fund for Nature project, during breeding season and saw plenty of chicks in the nests.

Nesting Stork by Roberto Verso

Marcus made the trip to Grinzing, just north of Vienna to enjoy some local wine in a traditional heurigen (wine tavern) and some great views over Vienna.

View of Vienna from Grinzing by Marcus Cederstrom.

I hope that the Europe a la Carte blogging team’s Vienna travel tips will help you make the most of your trip to Vienna. 

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The best of Vienna travel tips

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