Viena, que en su día fue una de las grandes ciudades imperiales de Europa, aún conserva las señas de identidad de sus años de gloria: opulentos palacios barrocos, prestigiosos teatros de ópera y bailes de la alta sociedad que se celebran durante las celebraciones anuales de Carnaval. La capital austriaca sigue siendo un lugar encantador, elegante pero no vistoso, romántico pero reservado y rezumando el encanto del viejo mundo. Los monumentos más llamativos se concentran en el centro histórico de Viena, declarado Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la UNESCO, ya lo largo de la Ringstrasse, la histórica carretera de circunvalación que rodea el casco antiguo y el barrio de los museos (MuseumsQuartier). Abundan los edificios impresionantes, desde el gran Rathaus, o el Ayuntamiento de Viena, hasta el edificio del Parlamento austríaco y la catedral gótica de San Esteban, hasta las magníficas salas del Burgtheater y la Ópera de Viena (Staatsoper). Justo en las afueras del centro, los palacios imperiales del Palacio de Schonbrunn (Schloss Schonbrunn) y el Palacio Belvedere (Schloss Belvedere) son las atracciones más preciadas de la ciudad, mientras que la legendaria Escuela Española de Equitación exhibe caballos Lipizzan. La ubicación estratégica de Viena, cerca de las fronteras de Hungría, Eslovaquia y la República Checa, la convierte en una base ideal para explorar otras ciudades europeas en excursiones de un día a Bratislava, Budapest, Salzburgo y más. Más cerca de casa, opte por un romántico crucero por el río Danubio, disfrute de una cata de vinos en el valle de Wachau o realice una excursión a pie o en bicicleta por los bosques de Viena.
Winter is a magical time to visit Vienna, with its UNESCO-listed palaces lit up with festive illuminations, atmospheric Christmas markets, and the New Year’s Eve Imperial Ball marking the start of the ball season. After a long winter, spring is the time for sipping Viennese coffee at a terrace café and strolling beneath the cherry blossoms in Stadtpark.
The best way to get around Vienna is by public transportation. The city and its suburbs are well connected by bus, streetcar, U-Bahn (metro), and S-Bahn (commuter train). You can purchase a 1-, 2-, or 3-day transportation pass that will give you access to public transportation in Vienna’s central "core zone" or choose a pass that includes attractions, as well as unlimited transport access. Note that this does not include airport transportation.
Vienna has long been celebrated for its rich desserts, the most famous of which is the Sacher torte, a rich chocolate cake laced with apricot jam. While variations of the treat are available at cafes and supermarkets across the country, The Hotel Sacher claims to have the original recipe, which they guard carefully. You can try Sacher torte by the slice at the hotel’s Café Sacher or by an entire prepackaged cake to bring home with you.
Three days in Vienna will give you enough time to see many of the city's highlights and still have time left over to check out a classical music concert, spend time sampling coffee drinks in local cafes, and take a day trip out into the Austrian countryside.
...MásThe two things Vienna is perhaps best known for is its baroque architecture and its long association with classical music. Baroque highlights include the famous Schönbrunn Palace and the Belvedere. The city is also a great place for classical concerts, with regular live performances at the famous Musikverein and at churches across the city.
...MásWhile Vienna proper is a great place to explore by bike, fans of outdoor recreation who want something a bit more vigorous will find better cycling still in the narby Wachau Vallwy, a popular spot for bicycle wine tours. Not far from Vienna, the Ötscher-Tormäuer Nature Park is a great spot for summertime hiking.
...MásVienna is full of free things to do, from wandering Schönbrunn's Palace Park to visiting the interiors of St. Stephen's Cathedral. Many of the city's top museums are also free on the first Sunday of the month, including the Wien Museum Karlsplatz and the Römermuseum (Roman Museum).
...MásVienna is absolutely worth visiting, particularly if you're a fan of architecture and the arts. It's full of museums, historical palaces and churches, and entertainment options (particularly of the classical music variety) and makes an excellent base for visiting other nearby spots such as Bratislava and Salzburg.
...MásWhile Vienna merits plenty of time, two days is definitely enough to get a sense of the city. You’ll have enough time to visit the historic Schönbrunn Palace and Hofburg Imperial Palace, see “dancing” Lipizzaner horses at the Spanish Riding School, and check out a museum or two.
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