Viennese Escapade

  1. Day 1: Sacher Cafe
    15-minute walk (0.6 miles) from St. Stephen's Cathedral

    The Sacher Cafe is a stunning Austrian-style cafe near the Vienna State Opera. Famous for its delicious Sacher-Torte chocolate cake, enjoy it with Vienna-style coffee or chocolate. This historic cafe's elegant interior is a perfect blend of tradition and modernity.

  2. Day 2: Hofburg Palace
    20-minute subway ride (3.0 miles) from Sacher Cafe

    Hofburg Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and former home of the Habsburg dynasty, is one of Vienna's most outstanding palaces. The Palace complex houses numerous imperial museums, the Burgkapelle, and magnificent gardens. The Viennese baroque architecture is sure to take your breath away.

  3. Day 3: Schonbrunn Palace
    30-minute subway ride (5.7 miles) from Hofburg Palace

    Schonbrunn Palace, Austria's premier cultural heritage and one of Europe's most beautiful baroque complexes, is a perfect ending to your Viennese escapade. Immerse yourself in the extravagant splendors of the House of Habsburg at the Palace and its vast gardens and have a glance at the Gloriette along with the Zoo.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Sacher Cafe (1 hour, £10)
  • Hofburg Palace (2 hours, £20)
  • Schonbrunn Palace (4 hours, £40)
  • Total Estimated Costs (£70)

Useful tips

Vienna's three-day itinerary offers a blend of culture, history, and culinary experience. If you want a budget-friendly alternative, take a stroll in the Volksgarten for a peaceful escape. If you have more time, explore the Hundertwasserhaus, Belvedere Palace, and Tiergarten Schönbrunn, the zoo. Alternatively, you can reduce the itinerary to two days and visit Prater, an amusement park, and Riesenrad Ferris wheel.

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