Vienna in 4 Days: everything you need to know

Vienna is a city full of history, art and culture. If you have four full days to explore it, you can not only explore its main attractions, but also delve into places beyond its historic center. Here's an optimized itinerary to make the most of your time and not miss the essentials.

Start your first day by touring Vienna's Old Town. This area concentrates many of the most iconic attractions and everything is within walking distance.

• Hop on the Vienna sightseeing bus for a quick overview and orientation.
• Visit the Hofburg Palace, seat of the Habsburgs for six centuries and home to the Sissi Museum.
• Step inside the Austrian National Library, one of Europe's most impressive Baroque interiors.
• Pause for lunch at restaurants such as Josef Bitzinger or La Taverna del Duca Vienna.
• Explore the Capuchin Crypt, resting place of Austrian royalty.
• End the day with a visit to St. Stephen's Cathedral and climb its tower to enjoy the sunset.

Your second day takes you outside the center to experience palaces, gardens and traditional markets.

• Stroll through the Naschmarkt Market, a Viennese classic packed with local flavors and culture.
• Visit Karlsplatz and enter the imposing St. Charles Borromeo Church.
• Admire the Belvedere Palace, one of the most beautiful palace complexes in the city.
• Have lunch at places like Art Corner Restaurant or Gorilla Kitchen.
• In the afternoon, visit the Imperial Carriage Museum and then Schönbrunn Palace, the former imperial summer residence.
• In the evening, enjoy a dinner and concert at Schoenbrunn Palace, a magical experience.

On your third day, venture outside Vienna with an excursion to Salzburg, one of Austria's most beautiful cities.

• Discover its medieval historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Get to know Mozart' s hometown and explore its charming streets.
• This day tour requires an early departure between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. and usually lasts about 12 hours.

End your trip by exploring Ringstrasse, the boulevard that encircles the center and is home to some of the city's most iconic buildings.

• See **Vienna'**s Parliament, with guided tours of its museum and dome.
• Tour the impressive Art History Museum, one of the most important in the world.
• Admire the exterior of the Vienna State Opera, an example of neo-Renaissance architecture.
• Relax in the Stadtpark, a beautiful city park ideal for lunch and a stroll.
• Visit the Prater, the oldest amusement park in the world.
• Finish your tour with a walk through the Hundertwasserhaus, an explosion of color and architectural creativity.