Vienna

My Vienna One Day Itinerary - Top Attractions

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 Day 1

09:00 St. Stephan's Cathedral

The city's most famous church with a distinctive colored tile
roof

10:10 Hofburg Palace

This magnificent palace gives insight into the lives of the
Habsburgs

11:25 Imperial Treasury

Part of the Hofburg Palace, holding a valuable collection of
artifacts and jewels

12:30 Art History Museum

A world-class museum with Egyptian, Greek and European
art particularly Bruegel

15:05 Vienna State Opera

This opulent 19th century opera house presents ballet, opera
and concerts

15:45 St. Charles's Church

Topped by a copper dome, built 1737, one of Vienna's most
beautiful buildings

16:30 Belvedere Palace

A baroque palace with beautiful interior décor and expansive
landscaped gardens

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09:00 St. Stephan's Cathedral / Domkirche St. Stephan
Visit Duration: 1 hour

St. Stephen's Cathedral, an impressive Catholic church located in Stephansplatz, right at the center of
Vienna. As the most important and most recognizable church in Austria's capital, along with the recognizable
colorful roof, it is seen and easily recognized practically from almost anywhere within the city.

When the church was constructed more than 800 years ago, it was actually built outside the city and was
supposed to have two towers. The distinctive and unbalanced look of this Church was given due to the fact
that the funds simply ran out during the constrictions which left it with only one impressive tower.

Like many of other Vienna buildings, this cathedral was also severely damaged during World War II and
reconstructed later on.
A climb of the 343 steps is well worth the effort – the view of Vienna from this 450 feet high tower is simply
breathtaking.
Address: Stephansplatz, 1st District, Vienna,
A-1010
The interior is highly decorated which even makes it difficult to get all the richness of the details. One piece of
Phone: 01 515-5237-67
work though is not to be missed - the stone stage on which you can find decorative carvings created by Anton
Admission: Guided tour €4.50, €10 on
Pilgram who worked on this piece for several years during mid 16 th century. Saturdays, catacombs - €4.50, south tower -
€3.50, elevator to Pummerin bell - €4.50. You can
purchase a combined ticket for €14.50
Opening Hours: Mon - Sat 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM,
Sun 7 AM - 10 PM
U-Bahn: U1 or U3/Stephansplatz.
Location: Vienna's Medieval Heart

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10:10 Hofburg Palace
Visit Duration: 1 hour, 15 mins
0.7 KM, 9 minutes walking from St. Stephan's Cathedral

The Hofburg Palace in Vienna provides an authentic view into the daily life of what was once the center of the
powerful Hasburg dynasty, a family that once ruled the Austria-Hungry empire. The house of Hasburg was
one of the most important dynasties in Europe at the time as it produced some of the kings that ruled Western
Europe for several decades starting from the 15th century. It also owned the Roman Empire throne during
this time which was a significant source of power.
Today, the Hofburg palace hosts some very interesting museums that offer a unique opportunity to learn
about the traditions and history of the imperial court. To begin with, start with the Imperial Apartments that
hold some impressive royal furnishings and decoration. Then, you should continue and visit the Sisi Museum
which is dedicated to the life of the empress. Finally, there is the Imperial Silver Collection, a museum
dedicated to the facilities and tableware that were once used by the royal members of this great dynasty.
Address: Michaelerkuppel, Hofburg, 1010
The Hofburg Palace is one of the most educational yet charming and interesting places in which one can Vienna, Austria
observe the life during the era of the great kings that once ruled Europe. Phone: +43 1 5337570
Opening Hours: Mon - Sun 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
These days, the palace serves as the the official home of Austria’s president. Admission: adults €11,50 - €25,50, children
(aged 6-18) €10,50 - €15,00, students (aged
19-25) €10,50 - €23,00
Web: www.hofburg-wien.at/en.html

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11:25 Imperial Treasury / Schatzkammer
Visit Duration: 1 hour
0.0 KM, 1 minutes walking from Hofburg Palace

The Imperial Treasury is part of the Hofburg Palace in Vienna and the largest and perhaps the most
impressive treasury in the world. It holds two major displays that span over 1000 years of European history
such as the crown jewels with the imperial crown created on 962 Studded with hundreds of gem stones.
Another interesting artifact is the holy lance that was considered earlier in history to be the lance that was
used to pierce Christ on the cross.
The Imperial Treasury is accessed from the Swiss Court in the Hofburg Palace.
As you enter, it is easy to see that the place does not disappoint when it comes to displaying royal finery,
jewels, and other priceless treasures that represent only a portion of the wealth accumulated by the Habsburg
dynasty. The vast collections on display at the Imperial Treasury are spread over twenty-one rooms which
houses the treasures, regalia, crowns, and sceptres of emperors and kings who once ruled the empire. The
treasures are divided into a secular group and a clerical group that focuses on the religious relics and other Address: Hofburg, Schweizer Hof,1st District,
items that once belonged to prominent members of the Church of Rome. Some of the prized pieces include: Vienna
Phone: 01 525-240
Collections relative to the Austrian Order of the Iron Crown Admission: €12
A portrait of Napoleon that was done by Andres Appiani Opening Hours: Wed - Mon 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

A golden cradle that once belonged to Napoleon’s son Transporation: U-Bahn - U3/Herrengasse.
Location: The Hofburg
Collections relative to the Order of the Golden Fleece
Jewelry once worn by Empress Elizabeth
The world’s largest cut emerald
A very large narwhal tooth
Bust of Emperor Rudolf II
Late Antiquity agate bowl
Imperial swords
Globus cruciger

Since the displays are in German, English audio guides and guidebooks can be purchased. The Imperial
Treasury is closed on Tuesdays but is opened other days from 9 AM to 6:00 PM. Also, guided tours are
available. Entrance fees range from 16 to 22 Euros while the audio guides range from 3 to 8 Euros.

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12:30 Art History Museum / Kunsthistorisches Museum
Visit Duration: 2 hours, 30 mins
0.5 KM, 6 minutes walking from Imperial Treasury

A must visit art museum, probably the top museum in Vienna and one of the best art museums in the world
which in fact does not fall far behind the Louvre or the Prado in terms of the amount and scope of the works
to be found here. The museum itself is located just across the Hofburg Palace in a magnificent building that
deserves a visit even without the works of art presented inside.

The museum holds an impressive collection of Egyptian and Greek art as well as a great collection of
European works such as the well-known work of Pieter Bruegel's - Hunters in the Snow. In fact, the museum
is known for holding the largest collection of Bruegel’s works and many art lovers consider this part of the
museum as the jewel crown of their trip to Vienna.
Other parts of the museum hold the works of Rubens (self-portrait), Rembrandt (also a self-portrait as well as
other works) and the unforgettable Albrecht Dürer collection that includes the famous Blue Madonna along Address: Maria-Theresien-Platz,7th
side other paintings. District/Neubau, Vienna
Phone: 01 525-240
You should consider paying a visit on a Thursday in which a fine dinner is served on the cupola rotunda. Admission: €15, Concessions €11, Viena Card
holder €14, free for children
Opening Hours: Tues, Wed and Fri - Sun 10:00
am - 6:00 pm. Thu 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Website: www.khm.at

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15:05 Vienna State Opera / Wiener Staatsoper
Visit Duration: 30 mins
0.5 KM, 7 minutes walking from Art History Museum

Located in the centre of Vienna, built in the 1860s , the Vienna State Opera is one of the greatest and most
famous opera houses in the world. Since it was build it has been the scene of endless musical concerts,
ballets and operas .

Address: Opernring 2, 1st District, Vienna

Phone: 01 514-440
Web: www.wiener-staatsoper.at
Location: Vienna

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15:45 St. Charles's Church / Karlskirche
Visit Duration: 30 mins
0.8 KM, 10 minutes walking from Vienna State Opera

With its 72 m (236 ft.) high green copper dome, St. Charles's Church (Karlskirche), is located on the south
side of the old city of Vienna just outside the ring and is considered one of the most beautiful buildings in
Vienna. It was built between 1716 and 1737 by the famous baroque architecture Johann Bernard Fischer von
Erlach and his son and it is dedicated to the Saint Charles Borromeo.

The sculpture in the pool in front of the Church was created by Henry Moore.
You can use the elevator that will take you right into the sphere of the dome. From there you can climb to the
top to get a fantastic view of Vienna.

Address: Karlsplatz, 4th District/Wieden, Vienna

Phone: 01 504-6187
Admission: €8
Opening Hours: Daily 9:00 am - 12:30 pm and
1:00 pm - 6:00 pm, Sun 12:00 pm - 5:45 pm
Website: www.karlskirche.at
Transportation: U-Bahn - U1, U2, or U4
Karlsplatz
Location: South of the Ring

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16:30 Belvedere Palace
Visit Duration: 1 hour, 30 mins
1.1 KM, 13 minutes walking from St. Charles's Church

The Belvedere Palace is one of the best examples of baroque architecture in Europe. It also serves as a good
museum. The place is actually made of two palaces. The upper palace is the more visited one that displays
the richness of the architectural invention of that time. The decorations within the palace are of the finest
rococo interiors examples to be found in Europe.

The museum mostly hosts Austrian artists with works starting as early as the Middle-Ages and Baroque and
up to these days through the Fin de Siècle and the Art Nouveau periods. You can find here famous artists like
Gustav Klimt and Egon Schiele alongside great painters of earlier centuries. If you are specifically interested
in Klimt, you should know that his most famous work, The Kiss, is presented here.
Walking here is a lovely as the Belvedere is located on a small slope over the city and while climbing up you
will go through some impressive gardens with a large pond in which you could see a reflection of the sky and Address: Prinz-Eugen-Strasse 27,3rd
the palace. District/Landstrasse, Vienna
Phone: 01 795-57-134
Admission: €16
Opening Hours: Daily 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Website: www.belvedere.at
Location: South of the Ring

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