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Vienna Austria Two Day Itinerary for First-Timers
Vienna Austria is known for its classical music, opera, balls, architecture, and chocolate cake. It is difficult to determine how to best use your 48 hours in Vienna Austria, there are so many great things to see and do. This 2-day itinerary is jam-packed with must-see sites and top attractions, including, Hofburg Palace, Austrian National Library, Schönbrunn Palace, St. Charles Church, Vienna Opera House, Belvedere Palace, Hundertwasserhaus, and more. Looking for more options? Check these additional things to do in Vienna to supplement this itinerary. Have more time? Add a day trip from Vienna. It is possible to travel the world with limited PTO, here’s how to visit Vienna in two days. Enjoy your time out of the office!
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How to Spend 48 Hours in Vienna Austria
Day One: Palace, Gothic Church, and Classical Music
9 am Take the metro to Schönbrunn Palace. Purchase your timed ticket and wander the gardens. Use the garden train to Palmenhaus and the Gloriette. Tour the palace, no photos are allowed. Have lunch at the café and watch the Strudel show.
3 pm Take the tram to the Gothic St. Francis of Assisi Church for photos. Move on to photograph the Hundertwasserhaus and browse the artists’ museum.
5 pm Have an early dinner at the famous Café Central, expect a long line.
7 pm Attend a classical music concert.
Day Two: Museums, Crown Jewels, and Palaces
8 am Take the tram to Belvedere Palace and browse the famous art. Don’t miss Klimt’s The Kiss.
10 am Explore the city. Photograph the St. Charles Church from the reflecting pond, the Vienna Opera House, and the Mozart Monument.
11 am Photograph the beautiful Austrian National Library, visit Hofburg Palace, and see the Austrian Crown Jewels.
1 pm Have lunch at a café in the Ferstel Passage.
2 pm Visit St. Peters and St. Stephen’s Cathedral.
3 pm Spend the afternoon wandering the old town, photographing the architecture, and shopping for souvenirs. Be sure to stop in a café for Vienna’s signature Sachertorte.
8 pm Attend the Austrian Dinner Show
Be sure to check the Vienna Austria Tourism Board website for upcoming festivals, special events, and what’s happening during your stay.
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