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Vienna, State of Vienna, Austria

Vienna travel guide

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Imperial palaces, coffee houses and classical music. The best time to visit Vienna is June, July, August and September. A mid-range trip runs roughly $150/person/day before flights.

Best time
June, July, August
Ideal length
3 days
~Cost/day
$150
Currency
USD
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Best time to visit Vienna

The best time to visit Vienna is June, July, August and September. Here's the average temperature through the year:

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13°
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15°
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22°
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21°
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22°
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17°
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10°
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Top things to do in Vienna

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Culture & sights

Vergilius Chapel
Vergilius Chapel
The Vergilius Chapel is an underground crypt next to the Stephansdom in Vienna. It is rectangular in form, with six niches. Today, it lies approximately 12 meters beneath the Steph
~$5 · 1.5h
Stephansplatz, Vienna
Stephansplatz, Vienna
The Stephansplatz is a square at the geographical centre of Vienna, Austria. It is named after its most prominent building, the Stephansdom, Vienna's cathedral and one of the talle
Free · 1h
Vienna
Vienna
Vienna is the capital, most populous city, and one of the nine states of Austria. It is Austria's primate city, with just over two million inhabitants. Its larger metropolitan area
~$5 · 1.5h
Trams in Vienna
Trams in Vienna
Trams in Vienna are a vital part of the public transport system in Vienna, capital city of Austria. In operation since 1865, with the completion of a 2 km (1.2 mi) route to industr
~$5 · 1.5h

Food & markets

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Local food tour of Vienna
Taste the signature dishes of Vienna.
~$25 · 2h
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Central market & street-food lunch
Grab lunch where locals do.
~$12 · 1.3h

A sample 3-day Vienna itinerary

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Day 1
09:00 · Vergilius Chapel12:30 · Stephansplatz, Vienna16:00 · Vienna
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Day 2
09:00 · Central market & street-food lunch12:30 · Trams in Vienna16:00 · Palais Equitable
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Day 3
09:00 · Ducal Crypt, Vienna12:30 · Stephansplatz station (Vienna U-Bahn)16:00 · Stock im Eisen

A sample plan. See the full 3-day Vienna itinerary →

Vienna travel FAQ

When is the best time to visit Vienna?+

The best months to visit Vienna are June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for sightseeing.

How many days do you need in Vienna?+

Most travellers find 3 days ideal for Vienna, enough to see the highlights without rushing. Add a day or two if you want day trips.

Is Vienna expensive to visit?+

Budget roughly $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip in Vienna (accommodation, food and activities), before flights. Costs scale up or down with your travel style.

What are the top things to do in Vienna?+

Popular highlights include Vergilius Chapel, Stephansplatz, Vienna, Vienna and Trams in Vienna. There's a longer list above, or start a plan and swap things in.

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