Vienna

Sights

• Schönbrunn Palace – The Habsburg summer palace with its park and Gloriette.
• St Stephen's Cathedral – A Gothic cathedral with a colourful tiled roof.
• Hofburg – The imperial palace with the Sisi Museum and treasury.
• Belvedere – Klimt's «Kiss» in a baroque palace.
• Prater – The giant Ferris wheel and amusement park.
• MuseumsQuartier – Art and courtyards to linger in.

Food & nightlife

• Kaffeehaus – A Melange and Sacher cake – lingering is encouraged.
• Wiener Schnitzel – Thin, golden and served with potato salad.
• Naschmarkt – A big market with stalls and eateries.
• Heuriger – A wine tavern on the city's edge with a cold platter.

Day trips

• Wachau – The Danube valley with vineyards and Melk Abbey.
• Bratislava – The Slovak capital, an hour away.
• Vienna Woods – Hikes with views over the city.

Good to know

When to go

April–June, September–October, December

Getting around

U-Bahn, trams and buses; from Zurich by Railjet or night train.

Tipping

Around 10% is customary in restaurants.

Power

Plug type C/F, 230 V – pack an adapter for Swiss plugs.

Currency

Euro (EUR)

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