Vienna in 3 days: what to see day by day
Ready-to-use 3 days itinerary for Vienna: 8 places grouped geographically into walking routes (17 h 45 min of pure visiting time) with opening hours and places to eat along the way.
1 day · 2 days · 3 days · Things to do in Vienna
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Day 1 · 7 h visiting · approx. 4.4 km walking between stops
- Schönbrunn Palace — 4 h visit. A former imperial summer residence, the only one offering the opportunity to explore extensive gardens with the Gloriette and a zoo. Hours: Apr 1–Jun 30,Sep 1–Oct 31 08:00–17:30 · Jul 1–Aug 31 08:00–18:30.
- Kunsthistorisches Museum — 3 h visit (approx. 4.4 km from previous stop). It houses monumental imperial Habsburg collections, from ancient artifacts to old master paintings, surpassing other galleries in scale. Hours: Thu,Sat–Tue 10:00–18:00 · Fri 10:00–21:00.
Where to eat along the route (Day 1)
- Café Sperl — It is one of the best-preserved cafes, where the historic decor allows you to feel the authentic spirit of Viennese bohemia.
- Conditorei Sluka — It provides an elegant, tranquil setting near the City Hall, distinguishing it from the bohemian atmosphere of Café Hawelka.
Day 2 · 6 h 30 min visiting · approx. 2.1 km walking between stops
- Belvedere Palace — 2 h 30 min visit. Unlike Schönbrunn Palace, this is where you will see Gustav Klimt's famous painting "The Kiss".
- Vienna State Opera — 1 h visit (approx. 1.4 km from previous stop). With over 300 performances annually, including operas and ballets, it is one of the most active theaters in the world.
- Albertina — 2 h visit (approx. 170 m from previous stop). Its collection of prints, with works by Dürer and Rembrandt, is one of the largest in the world, unlike the applied arts collections of the Museum für Angewandte Kunst. Hours: Wed,Fri 10:00–21:00.
- St. Stephen's Cathedral — 1 h visit (approx. 560 m from previous stop). Its characteristic 136-meter south tower, built mainly in the 14th and 15th centuries, is an architectural icon of the city. Hours: Mon–Sat 06:00–22:00 · Sun 07:00–22:00.
Where to eat along the route (Day 2)
- Schwarzenberg — It offers elegant interiors and is an ideal spot for afternoon coffee with a direct view of the Ringstrasse.
- Café Museum — It stands out with its minimalist design by Adolf Loos, making it a focal point for design and art enthusiasts.
Day 3 · 4 h 15 min visiting · approx. 70 m walking between stops
- Hofburg — 3 h visit. The complex, expanded since the 13th century, was the center of Habsburg power for over 600 years, now housing many museums and palaces.
- Austrian National Library — 1 h 15 min visit (approx. 70 m from previous stop). It was built between 1723 and 1735 to house approximately 200,000 volumes from the 15th to the 18th century. Hours: Tue–Sun 10:00 – 18:00 · Thu 10:00 – 21:00.
Where to eat along the route (Day 3)
- Demel — As a former purveyor to the imperial court, it offers luxurious cakes and pralines that can be taken away.
- Café Hawelka — It has a stark, artistic atmosphere, with an interior deliberately unchanged for years, where famous Buchteln are served in the evening.
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