The Sputnik project invites you to bus excursions around Vienna in Russian. Sightseeing tours around the city on comfortable transport are a unique opportunity to see the architectural image of the Austrian capital, hear interesting historical facts, and get comprehensive information on questions.

Vienna Attractions - Bus Tours

Comfortable transport for tourists is equipped with audio guides. Hop on Hop off bus tours have 15 stops. You will be able to get off, go sightseeing, and then hop back on any of the following buses. A sightseeing trip will help you decide and choose a tour of Vienna for an independent acquaintance with a certain place.

What architectural structures open during a bus trip around Vienna:

• Museums in Maria Theresa Square;
• Vienna Opera;
• Imperial Residence Hofburg;
• University of Vienna;
• City Hall;
• Austrian Parliament Building;
• Historical monuments and churches at Schwedenplatz.

Ticket prices start at € 35. On the route map, you can determine the most attractive places for yourself. The main attractions of the Austrian capital are concentrated in the central part of the city. Buses run every 15 minutes.

There are two routes.

Red - the duration of a continuous trip is about 1 hour 40 minutes, departure from ...

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City tour operated by a double-decker tourist bus in Vienna with an open top deck. All buses are equipped with audio guides in 12 languages, including Russian, and operate on two routes with stops at the most important sights of the city. You can get off at any of them, inspect the object, and then continue your journey on any of the following buses that come up. This is perhaps the fastest and most comfortable way to experience the city's most important landmarks.

There are two routes.

Red - the duration of a continuous trip is about 1 hour 40 minutes, departures from stops every 15-20 minutes. The first flight is 09:30, the last one is 18:00. Major attractions: Vienna Opera, Town Hall, Votivkirche, Prater, City Park and others.

Blue route - the duration of the uninterrupted trip is about 1 hour and 20 minutes, departures from stops every 15-20 minutes. The first flight is 09:30, the last one is 18:00. Major attractions: Hofburg, Schönbrunn, Arsenal, Belvedere and others.

You can find a detailed route map in the "additional information" section in the excursion description header.

The ticket allows unlimited use of the bus on the red and blue lines for 24 hours.

In the capital of Austria, the city of Vienna, we have been with the whole family several times. Once we stopped by from Bratislava by train, the second time we flew by plane through Vienna Airport - Vienna-Schwechat.

In both cases, we stayed for a maximum of a day or two. But even these short visits left an indelible impression on all family members.

The main thing in this business is to know the most interesting places in Vienna and not to waste the allotted time on this beautiful city.

Video walk in Vienna

Arrival in Vienna:

The best way to get to Vienna is by public transport. On our first trip, we chose the train and got from Bratislava (Slovakia) to Vienna by train in almost 1.5 hours.

And we arrived at the Vienna Central Railway Station. At this time, it was just being moved around, and there were a lot of construction equipment around.

To speed up our acquaintance with the city, we went to the Vienna Opera. But not to enjoy the tenors' vocals or listen to a new production. It was here, not far from the Vienna Opera, that the Hop-on - Hop-off loop bus route began.

GPS coordinates of the beginning of the Hop on Hop off route in Vienna - 48 ° 12'09.5 ″ N 16 ° 22'10.3 ″ E

Location map of buses near the Vienna State Opera

What is Hop-On Hop-Off?

This is a special bus excursion tourist route. Buses run around the loop all the time, while driving, you can take your headphones and listen to the tour in your language exactly where you will be passing.

In addition, you have the right to get off the bus, take a walk around the attraction that you really like and return to any next bus that again goes around the loop. There are no transfer restrictions. This format of acquaintance is convenient for tourists.

note, this opportunity is available to you if you have chosen a day ticket for a day (24 hours) or more, therefore, short routes - 1 or 2 hours will not be available for transfers around the circle.

Similar Hop on Hop off routes operate practically in all major cities and capitals of Europe. We also met in this format in Paris, in Budapest, even in Minsk.

There are 4 different route lines (Red, Blue, Green, Yellow):

Each route is distinguished by its protection and the presence of distinctive tourist attractions during the excursion.

Red line

• State Opera (departure)
• Kunsthistorisches Museum / Heldenplatz - Heroes' Square
• Mariahilfer Straße / Babenberger Straße - Shopping Street
• Burgtheater / Rathaus - National Theater / City Hall
• Augarten / Porzellanmanufaktur - Porcelain Manufactory
• Taborstraße / Kriminalmuseum - Museum of Crime
• Schwedenbrücke / DDSG Blue - Danube City Cruises
• MAK / Wien-Mitte - Museum of Applied Arts
• Hotel Hilton / Stadtpark - Strauss Monument / City Park
• Kursalon - Concerts
• Staatsoper - State Opera (arrival)

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Yellow line - the route of the bus in Vienna:

• Staatsoper - State Opera - (direction)
• Naschmarkt - Fruit & Flower Market
• Schloss Schönbrunn - Schönbrunn Palace
• Hauptbahnhof - Main Station
• Heeresgeschichtliches Museum - Museum of Military History
• Schloss Belvedere - Belvedere Palace
• Schwarzenberg Platz / Unteres Belvedere - Schwarzenberg Square / Lower Belvedere
• Staatsoper - State Opera - (arrival)

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Blue line- the route of the bus in Vienna:

• MAK / Wien-Mitte - Museum of Applied Arts - (departure)
• KUNST HAUS Wien / Hundertwasserhaus - Museum Hundertwasser
• Prater / Riesenrad - Giant Ferris Wheel
• Reichsbrücke / DDSG Blue Danube - Danube River Cruises
• Donauturm - Danube Tower
• Alte Donau - Old Danube
• UNO City
• Praterstern - Train Station
• MAK / Wien-Mitte - Museum of Applied Arts (arriving)

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Green Line - the route of the bus in Vienna:

• Burgtheater / Rathaus - National Theater / City Hall (departure)
• Universität / Liebenberg Denkmal - University / Old City Wall
• Liechtensteinstraße - Sigmund Freud Museum
• Palais Liechtenstein / Strudelhofstiege - Liechtenstein Palace
• Grinzing / Sandgasse - Wine Growing Village
• Kahlenberg - Panoramic View
• Grinzing / Himmelstraße - Wine Growing Village
• Heiligenstädter Straße / Spittelau - Sparkling Wine Cellars
• Rossauer Lände - Summer Stage
• Votivkirche / Sigmund Freud Museum - Votive Church / Sigmund Freud Museum
• Friedrich Schmidt Platz - MUSA-Museum Startgalerie Artothek
• Burgtheater / Rathaus - National Theater / City Hall (arrivals)

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You might argue that this is not convenient. A real tourist should carefully familiarize himself with all the beauties.

I dare to object. I usually take the Hop-on Hop-off bus straight away to quickly find out and see where all the best places are, and then slowly explore the most interesting highlights. It seems to me that this is the most convenient tool for all tourists.

You can easily recognize your bus stops by special labels in the form of the letter H on a yellow background.

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The price of a ticket for the route costs, depending on the length of the route, from 13 Euros to 25 Euros. Tickets can be bought for cash, in Euros, or through a credit card, through a POS terminal from a service employee.

By the way, there is a very spicy attraction not far from boarding the bus 🙂

I am certainly not referring to the famous Vienna Opera, namely the Vienna Opera Toilet with decorated classical cabins and chamber music.

If you are already close to the Vienna Opera, do not forget to take a guided tour to see Austria's most famous venue inside and behind the curtains. You can find out the schedule of excursions on the website of the Vienna Opera - www.wiener-staatsoper.at

Entrance ticket price for the Vienna Opera excursion: adults - 7.50 Euro, children - 3.50 Euro.

Sightseeing video tour of Vienna by bus Hop-on Hop-off

Alternatively, the fast travel option for tourists in Vienna is the Vienna subway or metro. It is called - Wiener U-Bahn.

You can spot the Vienna underground with the letter U at the underground entrance to the underground.

The Vienna metro has 5 lines with 104 stations and runs from 5 am to midnight.

Prices for the Vienna metro: One trip costs 2.20 Euro. A full day pass costs 7.60 Euro (I would recommend buying it if you are walking around the city). The fare for 2 days is 13.30 Euro.

Map - scheme of the Vienna Metro

By the way, a ticket for the Vienna metro is also valid for other types of public transport: buses and trams.

The most famous sights of Vienna:

St. Stephen's Cathedral

This is the oldest Catholic cathedral, is the national symbol of Austria and symbolizes Vienna. The cathedral is located in the center of the old town at St. Stephen's Square (Stephansplatz).

GPS coordinates of Stephen's Cathedral - 48 ° 12'30.4 ″ N 16 ° 22'20.0 ″ E

To get there by metro - stop "Stephansplatz".

The history of the Cathedral begins almost a thousand years ago. Leopold IV, together with Reginmar, Bishop of Passau, founded the church in 1137. In 1230-1245 the church expanded and the western "Romanesque" wall appeared.

After a while, in 1258, the first church burned down. In 1263, on this very place, a second church was built, also in the Romanesque style, and it was consecrated on April 23 This birthday of the cathedral is celebrated in Vienna today.

The cathedral survived the wars and survived until 1945. Even the bombing did not damage it during the war. Only the marauders, who began to burn down the plundered shops, did harm to the Cathedral. The fire spread to the Cathedral. All floors and roofs were destroyed. The cathedral was rebuilt in the 80s, and this continues to this day. The main problem of the restorers is the stone on the outer walls of the cathedral and sculptures, which are not spared by time. In order to somehow slow down the aging of the cathedral, stones are replaced with similar ones, robots are carried out with original instruments and according to old technologies.

The most interesting about the Cathedral:

There are 23 bells in the Cathedral. The largest of them, the New Pummerin, weighing 21.3 tons, calls only 11 times on major holidays only. This is the second largest bell in Europe after Cologne.

The largest organ in Austria is located in St. Stephen's Cathedral. The organ includes 125 registers and 10 thousand organ pipes.

If you want to ride with the breeze, you can take a fiacre right next to the Cathedral. There are a lot of them, you can choose anyone for yourself.

Hofburg (or in German: Hofburg)

This is the winter residence of the Austrian monarchs, the Habsburgs. Now, the official residence of the President of Austria.

The entire ensemble contains 2,600 rooms and has already been mentioned since 1279. Constantly, the ruling dynasties were completing and adding something to the building.

The Hofburg can be easily reached by underground to the station Herrengasse.

Hofburg official website - www.hofburg-wien.at

GPS coordinates of the Hofburg residence —48 ° 12'23.4 ″ N 16 ° 21'50.3 ″ E

Austrian Parliament Building (Hohes Haus)

This is one of the most popular buildings for tourist photo sessions. The building of the Austrian Parliament was built in the neo-Greek style. The national and federal councils of Austria also sit here.

GPS coordinates of the Austrian Parliament - main entrance - 48 ° 12'28.6 ″ N 16 ° 21'34.3 ″ E

By the way, knowledge itself is available to tourists. You can find out more about possible tours of the Austrian Parliament on the official website - www.parlament.gv.at Ticket price - 5 euros, for children - free.

The most famous sculptural group is the sculpture of Pallas Athena in a golden helmet with cupids and a fountain. This is the most central location for tourist photography, although the Parliament building itself stretches majestically along the street.

By the way, the Vienna City Hall is not far away, a 2-minute walk away.

Here are the offices of the Burgomaster. The building itself was built in the neo-gothic style

In winter, the Vienna Ice Dream skating rink is filled here ()

Burgtheater(Burgtheater)

By the way, almost opposite the city hall is Burgtheater(Burgtheater) is a court theater in the Vienna Hofburg, which was established in 1741 by the decree of Empress Maria Theresa.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the Burgtheater was considered one of the most prestigious theaters in the German-speaking world.

The official website of the theater - www.burgtheater.at

City Park (Stadtpark)

The Stadtpark was laid out in 1860, it is notable not only for greenery and intricate paths, but also for an abundance of monuments and sculptures to outstanding personalities: Johann Strauss, Franz Schubert.

It is very easy to get to the city park - with the help of the Vienna metro - get off at the stop of the same name - Stadtpark

Especially famous is the "golden" monument to Strauss, copies of which have already been installed in China, Japan and even Cuba.

In addition, there is a special official Vienna website, where a special section is dedicated to this monument - www.wien.info/en/music-stage-shows/city-of-music/strauss-monument

Let's get together to touch the brilliant music of Strauss in this video.

Danube Tower (Donauturm)

Wherever you are in Vienna, you can always see this 252 meter high tower. The tower itself is located on the banks of the Danube and is one of the most popular tourist sites. From its observation platforms, a beautiful panorama of Vienna opens up.

A bit of history: The tower was built in 1964 by the architect Hans Lintl during the Vienna Garden Exhibition.

The observation deck is located at an altitude of 150 meters. Reach it using 2 high-speed elevators in 35 seconds. If you like thrills, there is a construction for jumping and jumping on the court.
If you just want to spend time comfortably, you can visit two restaurants: Panorama and Danube Waltz, which are located on a rotating platform (a full revolution takes 26, 39 and 52 minutes to see the whole of Vienna).

By the way, in fact, this is not a TV tower. It is not used for transmitting TV signals, but only for transmitting cellular signals or VHF radio stations.

Tour prices:

adults - 7.40 euros

children (6-14 years old) - 5.20 euros Children under 6 years old - go free.

That's not all!

We managed to visit the Maritime Museum in Vienna, and of course, the oldest Schönbrunn Zoo in the world!

If you want to stay longer in Vienna - you can book a hotel in this city right now!

If you want to visit all the famous places of Vienna and hear the most interesting facts - do not forget to book the best tours in Vienna with Russian-speaking guides.

Vienna is one of the most beautiful European cities. Lush mansions and palaces, green parks, cozy cafes, national dishes, opera, shopping - everyone will find something for themselves here. In addition, Vienna is a very convenient city for independent travel, as the tourist infrastructure is well established here. We will tell you how to organize a trip to Vienna on your own, what to consider when planning your trip, and how to get the most out of your visit to Vienna!

Visa to Austria on your own

To visit Vienna you need a Schengen visa. For tourist trips to Austria, as a rule, a category C visa is issued - for tourism, transit through Austria, for other short-term visits.

To obtain a visa, you need to collect the necessary documents, pay a consular fee (35 euros), and if a visa is issued through an official visa center (which is very convenient), then also a service fee. The list of current documents and the amount of fees should be checked on the website of the embassy or official visa center. There you can also download a form to fill out and sign up for the submission of documents.

Official visa centers operate in Moscow, Krasnoyarsk, Irkutsk, Ufa, Khabarovsk, Vladivostok, Omsk, Saratov, Murmansk, Novosibirsk, Rostov-on-Don, Kazan, Samara, Nizhny Novgorod, Krasnodar, Kaliningrad, Perm.

How to get to Vienna

There are several ways to get to Vienna on your own. Choose the most convenient and suitable for you:

Airplane

It's fast (2.20-3 hours from Moscow) and sometimes quite cheap (it's worth keeping an eye on the discounts offered by various airlines). The plane arrives at Schwechat Airport, the largest in Austria, from where the center of Vienna can be reached in 20 minutes.

Check the availability of flights for the dates you need:

Train

Much less fast, but quite comfortable mode of transport. Trains run from Moscow to Nice and Prague, which will take travelers to Vienna in an average of 1 day and 4 hours. The cost of tickets in this case is much higher than by plane, because here it is more difficult to "catch" discounts or sales. A train arrives at Vienna's central railway station (Wien Hauptbanhof).

If you are traveling not only to Vienna, but also to other European cities, then using the train is even more convenient - the railway communication between European countries is well developed. For example, Vienna is easily accessible by train from Prague, Budapest, Bratislava.

Clarify the timetable and cost of train tickets to Vienna:

Bus

You can also get to Vienna by bus! True, this is not the most convenient option, since such a journey lasts about two days and, as a rule, requires a change, although the buses are very comfortable. For example, Ecolines buses run from Moscow, which will take you to Vienna in 48.5 hours and about 6,000 rubles (one way), with a transfer in Riga.

When traveling by bus, you can combine movements - for example, get to a certain point on the map, and then change to a train or train and move on.

Vienna by car

With this point, everything is clear - sit down and drive using the tips of the GPS navigator. But do not forget to prepare the necessary documents, which include a visa and a Green Card (insurance) that applies to Austria. In addition, in this country it is necessary to have a reflective vest in the car - without it, you cannot leave the salon on the highway.

If you are not ready to take a private car on a trip to Europe, you can rent a car. This can be done immediately upon arrival in Vienna, at the airport. This makes sense if you plan to explore the surroundings and actively travel by car in Austria and, possibly, neighboring countries. If your only destination is Vienna, it is best to explore it on foot.

You can see the options for renting a car in Austria.

Where to stay in Vienna

The Austrian capital is a rather expensive city to live in. Especially if you want to live in the very center. A little further from the center - in the second and third districts, a little cheaper, and the third district borders on the twenty-second - a sleeping area, where housing is even cheaper.

When choosing an area, it is worth considering how you will get to the main attractions. If time permits, and you are ready to actively use transport, you can save money by choosing a hotel far from the historic center. If you are coming to Vienna for a short time, look for places within walking distance of the main "points of interest" - in this case, you will not waste precious time on trips.

Visiting Vienna is often combined with trips to neighboring cities (Budapest, Prague, Bratislava, etc.) to the next destination. In some cases, it is very convenient to stop near this station, so as not to waste extra time and money in transport.

Vienna hotels on the map

Transport in Vienna

The Austrian capital has one of the most convenient transport systems in the world. You can get around the city by metro, buses, trams, as well as the S-Bahn city train.

Public transport hours are from 5 am to midnight. But even at night there are special night buses with the letter N in the designation. They run from 0.30 to 5 am on the main routes.

How to independently get to Vienna from the airport

An important question, especially for an inexperienced tourist. But the transport system in Vienna is fine - there are several convenient ways. Choose the one that suits you best!

TrainCity-AirportTrain (CAT)

Vienna Airport Lines bus

Costs € 8 (round trip ticket € 13). Buses leave from the arrivals terminal and follow several routes. The bus takes you to various destinations, including the Town Hall, Westbanhof train station, Schwedenplatz station and many other places.

You can clarify the schedule and purchase a ticket.

City Railroad (S-Bahn)

City train-electric train, the cheapest transfer from Vienna airport, the ticket will cost only € 3.90. From the airport there is a train line S7, which will take you to the city center, the Landstrasse / Wien Mitte station in 25 minutes, or the RJ line, which will take you to the Central Station (Wien Hauptbanhof) in just 15 minutes.

You can check the schedule and buy a ticket online on the official website (the service is available in English or German).

Airport shuttle to Vienna

Another convenient option to organize a trip from the airport to your hotel in Vienna is to book a bus shuttle via (from € 16). It is convenient for independent travelers (especially not very experienced ones) for several reasons:

• you can book a trip in advance, even before the trip;
• booking is available in Russian;
• the bus will take you directly to the hotel and not to the public transport stop.

Get to Vienna by taxi

The most expensive way to get to Vienna is on your own, but you have to pay for the comfort. A trip from the airport to the center will cost about 40 euros. You can order a taxi in advance, on specialized sites, for example, on such as Red Cab. In this case, you can save money. At the same time, do not worry that if your flight is late, there will be problems with the transfer - the service itself monitors your flight and provides a taxi at the right time.

If you do not speak either German or English, and do not want to deal with the intricacies of the transport system, and at the same time do not want to overpay the taxi drivers waiting at the airport, you can order a transfer from the airport (or to the airport) through a special service. Reservations are available in Russian.

How to get around the city

Public transport: Metro (U– Bahn), buses (Autobus) and trams (Strassenbahn)

The main (and most popular) types of public transport in Vienna are valid with a single citywide ticket. Depending on your goals, plans and travel intensity, choose the best travel ticket option:

Disposable (Einzelfahrschein)- allows you to move only in one direction, but at the same time make transfers to other types of transport (without interrupting the trip). The price is 16.20 euros.

Travel cards for 24, 48 or 72 hours (24/48/72 Stunden)- are valid for the specified time from the moment when you first pushed it. A ticket for a day costs 7.60 euros, for 48 hours - 13.30 euros, for 72 hours - 16.50 euros.

Day ticket (Wiener Einkaufskarte)- valid during the daytime, from 8 am to 8 pm, and only from Monday to Saturday. The price is 6.10 euros.

Weekly pass (Wochenkarte)- valid for a whole week, allowing you to use all types of public transport. But it is worth considering an important nuance: it is valid during the calendar week, that is, from Monday to Monday. And if you, for example, buy it on Thursday, you will only use it until Monday.

8-day ticket (8-Tage-Karte)- allows you to use transport for 8 days (and not necessarily in a row).

Discount tickets

For children under 6 years old, use of Vienna's public transport is free. For children from 6 to 15 years old, as well as pensioners, there is a reduced ticket.

Travel with the Vienna Card

Happy holders of a tourist card can use public transport freely during the validity period of the card (48 or 72 hours). Read more about the Vienna Card below.

Where to buy tickets

Vienna public transport passes can be purchased at special machines at metro stations, at Tabak Trafik tobacco kiosks, as well as from the driver of the vehicle (but in this case it will be more expensive). The machines issue change.

If you speak German or English, you can check the schedule, prices, route options on this website.

You can also buy tickets online there.

On a note

• Unlike many European cities, the metro in Vienna is very comfortable, clean and well-groomed, so travel will be quite comfortable. The metro system includes 5 lines and 109 stations.
• Vienna's tram network is notable for being the longest in the world!
• The doors of buses and trams in Vienna do not open automatically - you have to press the button next to the door to open it. In electric trains and in the metro, to open the door, you must sharply pull the door by the handle to the side (only after the train has completely stopped and a special signal).

Taxi in Vienna

The most expensive way to move around the city, but you always have to pay for comfort.

CarsCar2go

A good alternative to a taxi, the price of a trip on it is, on average, almost two times lower. A minute of travel is € 0.31, an hour - € 14.91. Parking lots are scattered throughout the city, where you can either leave your car or take it again. The location of parking lots, the availability of parking spaces and cars is tracked on the company's website or in the application.

Mobile applications

It is convenient for independent travelers in Vienna to call a taxi through specialized mobile applications, for example, Uber .

CityBike bicycles

If you travel to Vienna during the warmer months, you can also explore the city by bike. This will allow you to plunge into the comfortable everyday life of Vienna and not be tied to public transport. Plus, it's very European! Just check in and rent a bike at one of 110 stations. The first hour is free, the second is € 1, the third is € 2.

Tourist transport

Hop on Hop off buses

Sightseeing bus in Vienna, which runs on six routes. This is the best way to form your own impression of the city, at least of its historical part. The bus makes stops at which you can get off, see the sights, and then take the next one and continue the journey. Tourists are given headphones, you can turn on the audio guide, including in Russian. In the city center, the frequency of bus traffic is 15-20 minutes. There are routes outside the city, in particular, the summer one, along the Green Line, to the wine-making village of Grinzing, to the Kahlenberg hill, from where there is an excellent view of Vienna and the 900-year-old Klosterneuburg monastery.

Vienna ring tram

Vienna ring tram. It walks along the Ringstrasse boulevard, which is considered one of the most beautiful in the world. This boulevard encircles the historic center of Vienna, and your road will pass 13 of the most famous sights, including the Opera, the Town Hall, the Hofburg. There is an audio guide. This transport is interesting in itself - it is a real old Viennese tram, which is far from a dozen years old.

Vienna sights on your own

There are a great many interesting places in Vienna - there are 27 castles alone, and 150 more palaces and more than a hundred museums! And how many simply beautiful houses, ancient churches, majestic monuments, beautiful squares!

Vienna is very different and multifaceted - lush, imperial, in the style of "golden modern", modern ... In order not to get lost in all the variety of attractions, before an independent trip it is worth deciding what exactly interests you most and making a travel plan.

Our free will help you with this. Here you can pre-select interesting places, depending on your interests and preferences (use the filter "By category" in the "Places" section) and add them to "Favorites". Do not forget to also pre-tell the free offline map of Vienna to easily navigate the city. We also advise you to listen in advance to start an independent acquaintance with the Austrian capital.

And while traveling, explore the city with the Travelry mobile travel guide that fits on your smartphone! In the free mode, you can easily find, view the sights of Vienna and get basic information about them. GPS guide will be able to determine your location (unless, of course, you yourself do not prohibit access to your geodata) and show where you are, what interesting places are nearby, and what is the distance to them.

If this is not enough for you and you want to explore Vienna with a personal guide, you can also download it in the app. We have prepared for you the best routes and fascinating stories so that your walks around the city are interesting and useful, and the trip turns into an exciting journey!

Vienna Mobile Travel Guide is currently only available for iPhone, but an Android version is already in development.

Tourist cards in Vienna

As in any popular tourist center in Europe, Vienna has special tourist cards that allow you to save money on visiting some of the attractions if you plan to actively visit them. Such cards are convenient for tourists traveling on their own and planning a rich cultural program: with the card, you can get discounts on entrance tickets or even completely free tickets, depending on the type of card, as well as the possibility of free travel on public transport in Vienna and a number of other privileges.

Vienna Card

The Vienna Card, or Vienna Card, is sold for 24, 48 or 72 hours. Allows you to visit 210 attractions (museums, cafes, restaurants and shops) with discounts, entitles you to free travel on public transport, and in the case of purchasing the Vienna City Card with the Big Bus Vienna during the first day of the trip on the Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off buses. Bus Tours will be free. It is better to buy a Vienna City Card in advance, by booking on the official website or through the Ticketbar service - this way you will be able to save money as soon as you arrive in Vienna.

Vienna Pass

It allows you to visit more than 60 of the best attractions of the city completely free of charge, but it is also worth it. Suitable for those who are planning an active visit to museums. You can also use the Hop on Hop Off buses free of charge. Among the attractions included are the most popular tourist destinations such as Schönbrunn Palace and Zoo, Spanish Riding School, Giant Ferris Wheel, Madame Tussauds and Hofburg Palace. If you purchase the Travel Card option, you also get the opportunity to use the city's public transport for free. You can find out more details and purchase a card on the official website (unfortunately, information in Russian is not available there yet).

What to do in Vienna on your own

Listen to music

Vienna is called the musical capital of Europe. After all, this is the city of Mozart, Strauss, Haydn, Schubert and other composers! The Austrian capital is renowned for its musical traditions. Why not attend a classical music concert!

Vienna Opera

It is unforgivable to visit the capital of Austria and not hear the opera. The Vienna Opera is famous not only for its performances and luxurious interior, but also for its affordability. Tickets are both expensive and cheap, standing. They cost € 3-4, you can buy them on the day of the performance.

There is an opportunity to see the performance for free in the open air right in front of the Vienna Opera, on Herbert von Karajan Square. Up to 80 such broadcasts are organized per season, including the New Year's performance on December 31st.

By the way, you can see the Opera even without attending the performance. To do this, you need to get on an excursion that takes place every day. The cost is about € 4 for an adult ticket.

Organ concerts and classical music concerts

Held in many churches and cathedrals in the city. The most famous ones are in the Cathedral of St. Stephen, where Vivaldi's music is played, and on December 5, on the day of Mozart's death, his Requiem. Also popular in this regard are the Church of St. Karl (Karlskirche), the chapel in the Swiss courtyard of the Hofburg (Burgkapella), where the Vienna Boys' Choir sings, the Maltese Church and a number of others. You can listen to the organ free of charge in the Augustinian church, or, as it is also called, the "church of hearts" - 54 hearts of representatives of the Habsburg dynasty are buried in silver bowls. You can find these and many other places in our (currently only available for iPhone and iPad).

Musical museums

In addition to many music venues, Vienna is famous for its music museums. Fans of classical music can visit museums dedicated to Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Haydn. In addition, the Vienna House of Music is very popular - it is an interactive museum of a new format, which allows not only to look at exhibits in the old fashioned way, but to travel around the world of music using modern technologies. For example, you can try on the role of a composer or even virtually conduct the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. And, of course, learn a lot about famous Viennese composers.

See equestrian ballet

Vienna exclusive! Only here you can visit the training of horses of the unique Lipizzaner breed and spectacular performances of "equestrian ballet" performed by the snow-white and graceful Lipizzans.

You can clarify the schedule and purchase tickets for the performances at the School's box office or on its website.

A glimpse into imperial luxury

For centuries Vienna was the brilliant capital of the Austrian Empire, the stronghold of the powerful Habsburg dynasty. Of course, this could not but affect its architecture! To plunge into the imperial era, visit the luxurious palace and park complexes Schönnbrunn and Gazebo(the latter houses the Austrian Gallery with a rich art collection). And in the very heart of Vienna is Hofburg- winter residence of the Habsburgs. We talk about it and its most interesting sights in the audio tours “” and ““ available in the Travelry app (so far only for iPhone or iPad).

Walk around the Inner City and the Boulevard Ring

The inner city (Innere Stadt) is the historical part of Vienna, which was once fenced in by fortress walls. It was in this part that the city was born, the history of which goes back to ancient times. Walking around this area, you can look into the most different eras of the rich history of the city: for example, on the High Market Square you can see the excavations of the ancient Roman military camp, and looking into the cozy Greek lane, looking at the old church of St. Rupert or the grandiose cathedral of St. Stephen, remember the Middle Ages. The luxurious streets Graben, Kohlmarkt, Körtnerstrasse keep the memory of various periods of Vienna's history. And the magnificent Hofburg palace complex is a symbol of the imperial grandeur of Vienna and will take you to the era when the Austrian Empire was at the peak of its power. We will make all these places and these fascinating journeys through the eras in an audio tour “!

The famous Ring Street - Ringstrasse... It is not for nothing that it is called the most beautiful boulevard in the world! The street appeared on the site of the former fortress walls in the second half of the 19th century. At the same time, it was decorated with many beautiful buildings, including the Vienna Opera, the Parliament, the majestic Vienna City Hall and many others. Rinstrasse is one of the symbols of Vienna, an elegant “showcase” of the city. During the walk with the audio guide “” you will not only be able to admire its appearance, but also learn many interesting stories and curious facts related to these places and buildings.

Visit museums in the MuseumsQuartier

Vienna's Museum Quarter (Museumquartier, or simply MQ) is considered the world's largest museum complex in the world! On an area of ​​60,000 sq. meters away there is a wide variety of museums and cultural venues, as well as restaurants, cafes and shops. Here baroque and modern postmodern architecture, ancient and modern art are combined in an amazing way. The famous children's museum ZOOM, Leopold Museum , Museum of art history, Modern Art Museum and many other expositions and exhibition complexes - there is something interesting for every taste.

Almost all museums in Vienna are open every day. Some have one day off, usually Monday or Tuesday.

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Must see

Karlskirche Church

Karlskirche (St Charles' Church) is considered to be the most outstanding baroque church in Vienna and one of the city's finest buildings. The impressive green copper dome rises 236 feet high, making it a dominant landmark on the Viennese skyline.

In 1713, the Black Plague swept through Vienna. Emperor Charles VI made a vow that he would build a church if the plague left the city and dedicate it to his namesake, St. Charles Borromeo; a 16th century Italian bishop famous for ministering to Milanese plague victims.

The Emperor "s prayer was thankfully answered, so an architectural competition was announced, in which Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach won. This would be the last work of the eminent baroque architect. Construction began in 1716 and after Fischer" s death in 1723, his son; Joseph completed St Charles' Church in 1737 using partially altered plans.

The competitive, innovative design of the church combines architectural elements. Ancient Greece can be seen in the columned portico; ancient Rome is reflected by the two Trajanesque columns and contemporary Viennese Baroque is featured in the dome and towers. The church originally had a direct line of vision to Hofburg Palace and was also the imperial patron parish church until 1918.

Natural History Museum

The Natural History Museum is one of the largest of its kind and one of the most important museums in Europe. Originally built to house the huge collection of the Habsburgs, the Natural History Museum is amongst the most splendid of the buildings that line the Vienna Ringstrasse. It houses one of the largest natural history collections in the world. Throughout its 39 exhibition halls, thousands of objects representing the earth and life sciences offer an insight into the breath-taking spectrum of nature.

Discover rare fossils, precious minerals, dinosaur bones and unique prehistoric findings, such as the famous 25,000 year old figure of Venus of Willendorf. Also displayed is an overwhelming variety of animal species from around the world and objects that are over 200 years old showcasing the history of science and the art of taxidermy.

The museum building opened in 1889 at the same time as the Kunsthistorisches Art Museum. The buildings have striking identical exteriors and stand opposite each other across Maria-Theresien-Platz. Both buildings were built between 1872 and 1891 following plans drawn up by Gottfried Semper and Karl Freiherr von Hasenauer.

Vienna City Hall

City Hall (Rathaus) was designed in the Neo-Gothic style by Friedrich von Schmidt and built between 1872 and 1883. Modelled on Flemish city halls, its main spire soars to 335ft (102m), with the inclusion of the pennant held by iron standard -bearer - the Rathausmann who guards the City Hall. Cast from melted-down Russian kopecks, he is 5.4m tall (3.4m without his flagpole) and weighs 650KG.

The statue of Rathausmann is similar to a knight, but in Renaissance style armor. According to rumor, the armor was inspired by the kit worn by the legendary Emperor Maximilian I, who was also called "the last knight". His armor can be seen in the Hofjagd and Rüstkammer in the nearby Hofburg.

The large and impressive City Hall occupies a Grade A site by the Ringstraße, between the Houses of Parliament and the University. It is the place where the city's council meets and also the mayor of Vienna. Since the capital has the rank of a federal province, the council also serves as a provincial parliament and the mayor as a governor.

St. Stephen's Cathedral

St. Stephen "s Cathedral is the most important religious building in Austria" s capital; not only witnessing many important events in the nation "s history, but also becoming one of Vienna's most recognizable symbols.

Founded in 1137 following the Treaty of Mautern, the partially constructed Romanesque church was solemnly dedicated in 1147 to Saint Stephen in the presence of Conrad III of Germany, Bishop Otto of Freising and other German nobles. Although the first structure was completed in 1160, major reconstruction and expansion lasted until 1511 and repair and restoration projects still continue to this day.

The Cathedral has 23 bells and the largest hangs in the north tower and is officially named for St. Mary, but is usually called Pummerin (Boomer). Weighing a huge 20,130KG (44,380 pounds), it is the largest in Austria and the second largest swinging bell in Europe, after the 23,500kg (51,800 pound) Cologne Cathedral. Originally cast in 1711 from cannons from the Turkish siege, it was recast, still partly from its original metal in 1951, after hurtling to the floor when its wooden cradle burned in the 1945 fire.

The present day west wall and Romanesque towers date from 1230 to 1245. However, in 1258 a great fire destroyed much of the original building and a larger replacement structure. Reusing the two towers, it was repaired over the ruins of the old church and consecrated on 23rd April 1263. The anniversary of this second consecration is commemorated each year by a rare ringing of the Pummerin bell for three minutes in the evening.

Monument to Maria Theresa

The Maria-Theresien-Platz is a square was created in the 19th century and is named in honor of Empress Maria Theresa, whose huge monument is the centerpiece of the square. It was constructed under the lead of Kaspar von Zumbusch over 13 years and revealed ceremoniously in 1888 by the presence of the Empress Sissi.

The colossal monument shows Maria Theresa seated on top of a large pedestal supported on all sides by Corinthian columns. She is holding a scroll with the Pragmatic Sanction of 1713, an edict issued by Emperor Charles VI that allowed women to ascend the throne. During her 40 year reign, she reformed the school system and took care of the state affairs as well as her 16 children. She insisted on educational reforms for her citizens and funded the interests of her husband, a serious amateur scientist. The collections they amassed became the foundation of the Natural History Museum.

The Empress is surrounded by some of her closest advisors, including four of her generals. Von Daun, von Khevenhüller, Traun and von Laudon are shown on horseback. Von Kaunitz, the chancellor of state, Van Swieten, her physician, Liechtenstein, director of the artillery forces and count von Haugwitz, who reformed the economy and strengthened central authority are shown standing near the pedestal.

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Majestic Vienna awaits you

Vienna won the title of one of the most beautiful capitals of Central Europe not in vain. This city has preserved to this day a majestic imperial spirit, a rich cultural and musical heritage, as well as ancient traditions. The aristocratic character of Vienna can be felt just on the street, during a tour in an old palace, in parks and squares. Several months will not be enough to see all the bright sights of Vienna. The modern capital of Austria is a real city-museum, carefully preserving wonderful architectural monuments of different styles and eras. The central part of Vienna has even been inscribed on the UNESCO Cultural Heritage List. Along with this, the city cannot be called completely old, since there are many modern buildings set aside for commercial and administrative buildings. It should be noted that Vienna is home to one of the UN residences, the headquarters of the OSCE, OPEC, IAEA and other organizations of the European and world level.

Vienna attractions

The main sights of Vienna belong to different periods in the history of Austria, but they are harmoniously combined within one city. The most convenient way to view them is as part of a sightseeing tour on a double-decker red opentop bus. The visiting card of the capital is St. Stephen's Cathedral. The cathedral is considered to be the most beautiful and sophisticated Gothic church in the whole country. It carefully stores art objects of world importance and the most important church relics. An excellent example of Italian Baroque in Vienna is the Karlskirche Church, which offers a breathtaking view of the city center from its observation deck. The Vienna Opera is the most famous in the world. It was here that many works of Beethoven, Mozart and Gluck were staged for the first time. If you want to relax and take a walk in a green park during your excursion on the red bus, we recommend the Prater Park. The park is a huge recreation area in the very center of the city, where locals love to relax. Of course, as part of an exciting tour of Vienna on a double-decker bus, tourists will be able to see other magnificent sights of the city: the Parliament building, Vienna City Hall, Albertina Museum, Sissi Museum, Burgtheater, Hofburg, Belvedere and much more. If you want to take a closer look at this or that attraction or visit a museum to study its exposition, get off the bus at a suitable stop. You will have the opportunity to continue your tour at a convenient time during the validity of your ticket. All Bigbasturs red buses in Vienna have a strict timetable so you always know when the next one is coming.

Vienna is a charming city worthy of the admiration of a true connoisseur of architecture, music and art. The bus tour will reveal all the facets of this magnificent European capital and will give you the most pleasant experience of a double-decker bus tour!