25 THINGS TO SEE AND DO IN VIENNA

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Elegant, monumental and with a few aces in the sleeve ready to dazzle you: welcome to Vienna! The capital of Austria is not one of the most famous cities in Europe, but believe us ... if you decide to give it a try you will not regret it! Here we are going to give you 25 ideas of things to see and do in Vienna. Spoiler: yes, we are going to tell you where to eat the best Sacher 😉

:: The best thing to see and do in Vienna ::

1. A good way to get to know Vienna is to sign up for this free tour in Spanish. It is an excellent option to visit the most important buildings in the city by the hand of a specialized guide. Just don't forget to leave a tip!

2. One of Vienna's top visits is that of the opera (Straatsope). Inaugurated in 1869 with a work by Mozart, of course, today it is one of the most renowned opera in the world. It could not be otherwise, remember that you are in the city of music. Admission costs 7.50 (Tuesday to Sunday).

And since you're there, look for the chollazo of the day: at the ticket office next to the Opera, a little hour before the shows begin for sale price thrown tickets. Come on, with € 5 you can attend an opera in Vienna ... Win!

advice: get the Vienna Card, a tourist pass that includes the entrance of the main attractions of Vienna (and also the tourist bus).

3. Does the name ring a bell? Sissi Empress? In Vienna you can visit the Hofburg Palace, where the Habsburg dynasty lived about 6 centuries. And right here you can learn more about the life of one of the most famous empresses who saw Europe. But not only that, the palace complex houses the imperial apartments, the Austrian national library and the president's office, among other things. Come on, it is an essential visit! Admission is € 12.90 (free with the Vienna Card).

4. But don't believe that the Habsburgs spent the whole year in the same palace, no, no. They had a summer residence: the Schönbrun Palace, full of luxuries and with some beautiful gardens Where to walk is a joy.

5. If you ascend through the interior of the gardens, you will reach la Gloriette, one of the most beautiful buildings in Vienna. From here, the views of Schönbrun Palace and behind it the city, are great. And if you think you have earned a reward, enter the Café inside, famous for its pastries.

The Vienna Opera 🙂

6. And speaking of joys… a promise is a promise, so aim where to taste the best sacher cake in all of Vienna: in the Sacher coffee. Of course, we have to warn you that it is not the cheapest (it costs $ 6.90). Don't you know what a sacher cake is? Sacrilege! It is a cake of chocolate cake with apricot jam, covered with a delicious layer of chocolate glaze. Yes, it has a billion calories and yes, it is worth trying it in its place of origin.

7. Kick the Ringstrasse street, where most of Vienna's buildings and visits are concentrated. Although if you do not feel like walking several kilometers, we give you a trick: go up to the Ring tram, basket € 9 and includes the audio guide. Although what are we going to tell you, you better wear comfortable shoes and leave laziness at home: Vienna deserves to be discovered on foot!

8. One of our favorite artists is Gustav Klimt, the promoter of the Viennese secession and genius of his time. In Vienna there is the opportunity to see some of his most famous works. The best place to enjoy them? The Belvedere Gallery, which is in the Belvedere Palace (€ 13 entry here). Here you can see the largest collection of Klimt's works (among them, “The Kiss”), of Egon Schiele (for us, one of the best -and most crazy- artists of all time) and of Oskar Kokoschka.

9. ¿Belvedere Palace? If the Habsburgs were vacationing at Schönbrun Palace, the Savoy They did it here. How the kings lived (and how they still live somewhere, ahem)! For many it is the palace with less interest of the three, but if you like art, buah, for us it is essential.

10. Do you feel like shopping? Then write this name: Kärntner Straße. In this street you will not be missing opportunities to leave the visa shaking (if you fall short of € is already your business).

A good sacher cake and a coffee that are not missing in your visit to Vienna

11. If the weather is nice, buy something to prepare a picnic and enjoy Stadtpark, the most beautiful park in the city. Do not forget to take a picture with the bronze statue of the great Austrian composer Johann Strauss.

12. Although if we talk about musicians, we cannot forget one of the great figures of the city: Mozart. There's a Museum entirely dedicated to the composer, in the building where he was living between 1784 and 1787. Free with the Vienna Card (if it does not cost € 11). Worth? Only if you are a big fan of the artist.

13. And speaking of museums, Vienna has a wide cultural offer, so opportunities to enrich your mind are not lacking. Some of the most interesting museums are the Museum of Natural Historythat of History of art, the Albertina Museum and that of Earth Globes.

14. Another park that we recommend visiting if you have several days in Vienna is the Lainzer Park, where a group of free deer live.

15. The St. Stephen's Cathedral (Stephansdom) is, by far, the most beautiful church in Vienna, thanks above all to its colorful roof. Another interesting church is the Russian Orthodox Church (St. Nicholas).

St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna

16. You cannot leave Vienna and Austria without trying one of the most typical dishes: Wiener Shnitzel. It is a breaded steak that is often larger than the same dish. One is only worth as breakfast, lunch, snack and dinner.

17. Walk on the banks of the Danube At sunset it is a great way to end the day. If you want to spend an unforgettable evening and have no budget problems, you can enjoy a boat trip with dinner included. More info and prices here. If you have time you can even do a day cruise to Bratislava!

18. Are you a fan of food markets? Don't miss the Naschmarkt, where you can visit more than 100 stalls of local and ethnic products. Open every day, except Sundays.

19. One of the best Panoramic views from Vienna are obtained from the Kahlenberg hill. To get there you can take bus 38 A (here line info).

20. The Vienna City Hall (Rathaus) It is an imposing and beautiful building that is well worth a visit.

How beautiful is the city hall of Vienna * __ *

21. Facing the town hall and the Austrian parliament are theVolksgarten, where we recommend going on the way to the center. It is a small park with lots of flowers and a surprise: Theseus temple, imitating a Greek temple.

22. For those of us who have studied psychology, Vienna = Freud. And in the Berggasse street number 19 there is a house-museum where the father of psychoanalysis lived and practiced for about 30 years (almost nothing). There is a wonderful collection of letters, books and personal items from Sigmund. Unfortunately, to see the famous sofa that changed the world you have to go to the Freud Museum in London, a city where you had to escape in 1938, with the arrival of Nazism (Freud had a Jewish origin). Admission is € 12 (€ 8.5 with the Vienna Card).

23. If you are one of those who are always looking for original places to take a photo, I remember (or if you are an instagrammer without remedy), the Hundertwasserhaus, a building with super colorful and peculiar floors, will freak you out.

24. Do you like the amusement parks of those vintage? So he Prater Amusement Park You're going to love it. Here is the oldest ferris wheel in Europe (and it shows hehe). It's free with the Vienna Card (or it costs € 10 here)

25. If you have more time do not hesitate to do some excursion. Good ideas are Salzburg, Hallstat or even encourage you to travel the route through the cities of Prague, Bratislava and Budapest: a must-do in Europe.