Vienna is a truly romantic city with a unique historical component, where the spirit of the times and ancient royal architecture echo miniature and cordiality. Many people call the vicinity of Vienna the heart of the European part of the world; in addition, the world organization UNESCO included the city in cultural heritage peace.
Vienna Abbey (Klosterneuburg Abbey)
Where the famous Vienna Woods begins, near the small town of Klosterneuburg, in the outskirts of the city, there is the famous Augustinian Abbey - an authentic attraction, extremely interesting for visiting by tourist groups. This place is considered one of the most unusual and popular national heritage Vienna attractions
- This monastery, founded in the 12th century, is located in a cozy, quiet place high above the Danube. Some of the newer buildings of the complex were built already in the 18th – 19th centuries, but this even adds to the attraction stylistic features and modern identity
- The attractive and oldest center of the buildings that are part of the Vienna Abbey is the church, made according to the canons of the Romanesque style. Extremely amazing, from an architectural point of view, are Leopold's courtyard and the monastery's vaults in the Baroque style.
- In the complex you can visit the original hall, made entirely of marble, with painted frescoes. The Imperial Apartments are especially popular. Art Museum, as well as the abbey's treasury office
If you have already visited this place, then be sure to visit a small town near it - Kierling, where the famous Francois Kafka Memorial is located. Memory complex famous writer was built in one of the dispensaries where he spent his last days
Mount Kahlenberg's Magnificent Views
You can enjoy an unforgettable view of Vienna and spend a romantic evening nearby from an altitude of almost 490 meters above sea level. From the top of the mountain there is an unforgettable view of the Danube, the Carpathians and the surrounding area of the Schneeberg region. Kahlenberg is rightfully considered the most inspiring and atmospheric attraction in Vienna
- It’s worth setting aside, if not the whole day, then certainly the second half of the day to visit this place on the outskirts of the city. The tour can begin with a walk through the Vienna Woods, and then smoothly move into the surrounding area and enjoy the view from the top
- In addition to the panoramic landscape itself, on Mount Kahlenberg you can also find the Stephanie Observatory, as much as 22 meters high. This landmark was built in 1880 as a gift from the King to Princess Stephanie. It is noteworthy that in order to create such a fragile and unique gift, the creation was carried out by the best architects of the city, who were working at that time on the construction of the monumental Vienna Theater
- Having graduated here, a tourist route you can go further to the old Kahlenberg church, made in the Baroque style
Beethoven's Heiligenstadt
One of the villages with the richest history is located in the vicinity of Vienna. Heiligenstadt, characterized by small buildings, small streets, pleasant surroundings and houses with historical significance, in 1892 was included in the Döbling area
- The main attraction of this area is the Cathedral of St. James. The small church is entirely made in a strict Romanesque style and is said to be built on a Romanesque foundation. The cathedral has become a place of pilgrimage and a tourist Mecca since Ludwig Van Beethoven himself came here to spend his leisure time and improve his health.
The Roman Town of Carnuntum
National nature reserves, untouched forests, fields and meadows lie around the suburbs of Vienna. Walking here today, it is impossible to even imagine that in ancient times many battles for the city took place on these fields against the Roman Empire, the Hungarians, the French and other conquerors. It was this area that was extremely important for the Romans from the point of view of conquering an impregnable city with a population of more than 50 thousand people
- It is on the outskirts of Vienna that the ruins of the Roman city are located - the archaeological park Carnuntum. Most of the buildings located here today are skillful reconstructions of an ancient Roman settlement. The museum will be presented to the attention of tourists under open air, which occupies about the area of a modern quarter. You can also visit the ruins of a palace near the village of Petronelle-Carnunt and a classical amphitheater
- A special and well-known attraction of this area is the House of Lucius, restored relatively recently and opened to the public only in 2006
Schönbrunn
This castle is rightfully considered one of the most sophisticated architectural designs in all of Europe. Unlike the Hofburg, this estate served as the emperor's summer residence. Today it is officially recognized national treasure and listed architectural monuments protected by the world organization UNESCO
- Schönbunn is located on the outskirts of the city, not so far from civilization, but also away from the bustle of the city. The castle has about 1,441 rooms, but tourists can only visit 40 of them. There is no doubt about the richness and luxury of the interior decoration, which is complemented by luxurious carved furniture and a wide variety of works of art.
- Also noteworthy is the park at the palace with a large number of fountains, mystical sculptures and the presence of a court zoo. Which is considered one of the most ancient in the world. In addition, on a standard excursion, tourists will be able to visit real Roman ruins, a whole house with palm trees, the Glorietta Pavilion and an open working theater
Haydn's Birthplace and Rohrau Castle
This area, a little east of Vienna, became famous throughout the world as the birthplace of the great composer Joseph Haydn. A pleasant trip to the suburbs of Rohrau will allow you to spend a calm and peaceful day, as well as enjoy the legacy of the great composer
- The classic straw farmhouse where Josef was born and lived for a long time now houses a museum in his memory. The belongings, everyday life, and attributes of the life of the composer and his family are preserved as much as possible in the modern installation
- In addition, in a small rural areas you can also visit old castle Count von Harrach. Today, in the premises of the once majestic building of courtiers, there is a museum fine arts with a very impressive collection of paintings. Art lovers will be able to find rare works by Rubens and Van Dyck here
You need to devote a whole day to walking around the 19th district of Vienna - Döbling. This is the most picturesque suburb of Vienna. It stretches from the Danube Canal to the slopes of the Vienna Woods. Döbling includes the residential areas of Sievering, Grinzing, Heiligenstadt, Nussdorf and Kahlenberg. There are many parks, vineyards and, of course, wine taverns - heurigers. Grinzing's taverns are especially popular.
Heiligenstadt and other districts of Döbling reveal the secret to Vienna's charm: the Austrian capital is, in essence, several villages built around the Old Town. And these villages allow you to relax perfectly, disconnect from the hustle and bustle of metropolis life.
Take tram 37 from Fotivkirche and Schottentor (or metro line 4 to the terminus) to Heiligenstadt, the center of Beethoven's Vienna.
On the way, you can stop at the House of the Eroic Symphony, where Beethoven played in 1803-1804. worked on the Heroic Symphony. You can also visit Villa Wertheimstein, an architectural masterpiece in the Biedermeier style. Today it is a museum in which the atmosphere of the 19th century has been recreated. The villa is surrounded by a wonderful English garden.
To conclude your walk around Heiligenstadt, visit a local park. See the Beethoven monument at Pfarrplatz 2. It's the most beautiful house from those in which the composer lived in Vienna. Take bus 38A to house number 6 on Probusgasse, where in 1802 the composer wrote the tragic Heiligenstadt Testament, in which he told his brothers that he was deaf. Today it houses the Beethoven Museum.
Hohenstrasse
To explore the hills and forests north of the city, take bus 38A from the Heiligenstadt metro stop along Hohenstrasse to Kahlenberg and Leopoldsberg, on the northern slopes of the Vienna Woods. Along the way, you will be able to admire magnificent views of the Austrian capital and its suburbs. If time permits, get off at a stop and take a walk around the area.
Hohenstrasse will take you to Kahlenberg. From the end of the 18th century. Luxurious summer villas were built on the hills of Kahlenberg, where the Viennese nobility could relax from the city heat and bustle. On particularly hot days in July 1809, Viennese aristocrats could witness the Battle of Wagram between Napoleonic troops and the Austrian army. Sipping cold wine, they watched as 40 thousand Austrians and 34 thousand French died on the other side of the Danube.
Hohenstrasse reaches Leopoldsberg, located on the edge of the Vienna Woods. The eastern foothills of the European Alps begin here. On a clear day from the Leopoldskirche you can see the Carpathians 100 km away, in Slovakia.
Klosterneuburg
7 km to the north is the picturesque Augustinian Abbey of Klosterneuburg. According to legend, it was founded by Duke Leopold III Babenberg in 1106 on the site where hunting dogs found the veil lost by his bride. In fact, the abbey is much older, but almost nothing has survived from the first buildings. In the 18th century Charles VI, who was very closely associated with Spain, reconstructed the complex, wanting to create a Baroque version of the Escorial. He wanted to combine a palace and a church with nine domes topped with the coat of arms of the House of Habsburg. During Charles’s lifetime, only two were erected: on one of them, the larger one, the coat of arms of the empire was installed, and on the other, the coat of arms of the Austrian Archduchy.
Klosterneuburg is also a museum contemporary art. The Essl Museum is located here. This private collection features works by Austrian avant-garde artists as well as their American and European contemporaries. The baroque appearance of the abbey makes a huge impression, but most striking is the Leopold Chapel with the magnificent Verdun altar of 1181. It contains 45 enamel plates depicting biblical scenes. This illustrated Bible was intended for illiterate peasants.
All tourists, going to Austria on vacation, always try to combine it with a tour of Vienna. The capital is famous for its many architectural monuments created in different historical eras, various museums and amusement parks. In order to make the most of the time allocated for the excursion program, you need to figure out what is really worth seeing in Vienna. One thing is certain: neither adults nor children will be bored in this city, and everyone will find something for themselves.
Organizing a self-guided tour
You don't have to hire an expensive guide to see the sights of Vienna. If you plan your actions correctly, you can feel its special atmosphere without extra costs. To do this, you need to make a plan with a list of places you plan to visit. Then use the map to adjust the order of objects so that it is easy to get from one to another.
We recommend starting to explore Vienna from the old part of the city. Its territory coincides with the boundaries of the first district of the Austrian capital. In total, there are 23 districts. You can’t ignore museum complex, which is located on a 60-kilometer area. It's definitely worth a visit:
- Leopold Museum;
- Tobacco Museum;
- Children's Zoom Kindermuseum;
- Kunsthalle;
- Modern Art Museum.
If you want to save money, purchase a combined ticket. It is a pass to all parts of the quarter.
The complex began to receive its first visitors back in 2001. All local museums are open from 10:00 to 19:00, so you can get some sleep in the morning and then visit all the interesting objects during the day. In order to take a break, gain strength and have a snack, local restaurants are open. To get to the museum objects, you need to take the U2 metro line to the Muzeumsquartier station, and from there walk a short distance.
The most famous attractions
Of course, the concentration of places worth visiting in Vienna is simply amazing. Alas, often the time spent in this beautiful city is limited. In such cases, be sure to visit these places:
- St. Stephen's Cathedral
This is not just the main Catholic Cathedral in Vienna, but also a symbol of the whole of Austria. Tourists do not limit themselves to inspecting the building itself, but also go down to the local ancient catacombs, which date back more than 700 years. The attraction is located at Stephansplats, 3. Finding it will not be difficult: there is an intersection of metro lines nearby. If you walk along the passage for just 7 minutes, you can see the cathedral in all its glory.
- Vienna Opera
From St. Stephen's Cathedral to the opera you can walk along beautiful streets. Ticket prices vary. Of course, it’s difficult to get to the premiere; they are sold out in advance. You can watch the opera while sitting and pay from 10 to 240 euros. But if you don’t have such funds, then you shouldn’t despair: there is also standing room. Their price ranges from 2 to 4 euros. Tickets can be purchased on the website Vienna Opera in advance or at the box office. In cases of non-premiere performances, tickets are always available right before the start. In addition, their cost is falling.
- Schönbrunn Palace
This residence belonged to the Austrian emperors, so it is definitely worth a visit. She amazes with luxury museum exhibits, which filled as many as 40 rooms! Ticket prices differ for adults (9-13 euros) and children (6.5-9 euros). The price for students is also different (8.5-11.4 euros). You can get to the palace by metro, trams or bus.
- Hundertwasser House
From an architectural point of view, the building is unique because it was built without straight lines. Grass grows in the niches of the house, and trees grow on the roof. The facade design resembles a multi-colored mosaic. This attraction is worth a look just because it is free. Opposite there is a trade and exhibition complex where you can buy souvenirs as a keepsake. The most convenient way to get to the Hundertwasser House is from the Vienna State Opera: there you can take tram number 1 and go to the Rasumofskygasse stop.
- Mozart's house
This attraction is located at Domgasse 5. Wander where you lived great composer, will be interesting not only to fans classical music. Mozart was a charismatic person. The housing consists of four rooms, two offices and a kitchen. To visit this unique house, you need to take the metro to Stefanplatze station. Installed fee entrance fee: 9 euros.
Housing in central Vienna is very expensive. To save money, you can live in the surrounding area. You can get to the city by train or rented car.
Sights of Vienna for children
The Austrian capital is a place where you can go with little travelers without worrying about their leisure time. A lot has been done here to organize entertainment for little mischief-makers so that they can spend their time actively and profitably. Worth watching with children:
- Children's Museum ZOOM
This vast area is considered the best in Europe. Since it is located in the Museum Quarter, a combined ticket is an opportunity to get here too. Little visitors can get acquainted with art and science here. The complex itself consists of four separate zones. Each of them affects a specific sensory organ.
- Vienna Opera
Don’t be surprised: not only adults, but also children can watch the performance there. There are special programs and performances for kids. Additionally, excursions and dance master classes are organized on the territory of the Vienna Opera. In order not to tire little spectators, performances last about an hour.
- Prater Park
In the very center of Vienna there is this amazing park with many attractions and entertainment for children and their parents. In the shady part you can enjoy nature. Adults will be interested in the local beer restaurant. But children definitely need to see Vienna from a bird's eye view. Entrance to the park is free, and you can get there by tram number 1 (stop Prater Hauptalle). By the way, the attraction is one of the places where you can connect to the Internet for free in the capital of Austria.
Unusual sights of Vienna
It would be wrong to perceive the Austrian capital solely as a classic city of the old European model. If you stay in Vienna for several days, then plan one of them so that you have time to see unusual sights:
- Museum of Funeral Items
Among the museum exhibits you can find many items that are associated with the cult of death. These are different models of hearses, funeral urns, coffins, mourning liveries, and gravediggers' accessories.
- Tower of Madmen
This is probably one of the most terrible museums in the full sense of the word. A feeling of horror instills in visitors due to the special atmosphere and energy. The tower was once a psychiatric hospital. After a certain time, the Museum of Pathological Anatomy was also located here, in which there were babies preserved in alcohol and dissected bodies. It is not recommended to take children on an excursion to this place. Only mentally stable people should visit the tower.
- Street art gallery
A paradise for fans of contemporary art and more. The gallery is located near the Flea Market. You can take the bus to Stiegengasse station or the U4 metro to Kettenbruckengasse.
To make the trip budget-friendly, it is better to plan it for June-September. During this period, student towns open here, where you can stay in comfortable conditions and have inexpensive and tasty food.
Winter in Vienna: where to go?
To Austria a large number of tourists arrive precisely in winter, when they get to one of the ski resorts. Of course, it’s no longer so easy to wander around museums and open objects, and such a vacation cannot be called comfortable. During the cold season, you should concentrate on indoor spaces, drinking aromatic tea or delicious coffee in between. Even in winter there is something to see in Vienna:
- Vienna City Hall
This is a neo-Gothic building located in the Inner City. It is equally captivating at any time of the year. During the Christmas holidays, you can visit the fair and jazz festival.
- Cafe Sacher
In addition to a cup of excellent coffee, a chilled tourist will definitely be pleased with a slice of delicious cake. It is so tasty that many come from other countries specially for this signature delicacy. The cafe is located near the Vienna State Opera on Vielharmonikerstrasse.
- Gazebo
This is a world famous gallery, which is located in the Lower and Upper Palaces. If in summer tourists try to look at the Palace Park, and in winter they often wander around exhibition halls, enjoying the paintings. Tickets must be purchased separately for each tier (prices range from 8 to 12 euros each).
- Imperial Armory
This is a museum for those interested in weapons. It contains medieval examples. The museum is considered one of the best of its kind in the world. Ticket price is 8 euros. The easiest way to get there is by metro on lines U1, U3 (Stephansplatz station).
- Hofburg Treasury
Not far from the Imperial Apartments and the riding school. You can get there by tram or bus. Entrance fee – 12 euros.
- Globe Museum
Located next to National Library. Some of the exhibits that can be viewed here previously belonged to the imperial family. The exhibition is a unique geographical collection. Children visit the attraction for free, but adults will have to spend 4 euros.
- Papyrus Museum in Vienna
It is part of the Hofburg complex. Tickets cost 3 euros.
Attractions in the vicinity of Vienna
Of course, Vienna itself is beautiful and multifaceted, but its surroundings also deserve the attention of tourists. If you manage to stay in the capital of Austria for some time, you should definitely find an opportunity to get out of the city and see at least the main things. To do this, you can rent a car or use the services of taxi drivers. Numerous excursions are also available for guests of Vienna, so you can choose the most convenient way.
Don't forget to see these places in Vienna:
- Kreuzenstein Castle
It is located near the village of Leobendorf, which is 17 kilometers from Vienna. The building is classified as medieval buildings. The castle has an impressive collection of bladed weapons. The royal chambers themselves are no less interesting. For example, the count’s bed had a special “dream board” where he wrote down what he saw in his own dreams. You can also get here by train. Entrance costs 10 euros.
- Vienna Woods
Adjacent to the resort region of Baden and the vineyards of the picturesque Danube Valley. The complex occupies a fairly vast territory with its own infrastructure, including specialized resorts, a forested area, cafes, hotels and museums. Of course, it is best to come here in the warm season to fully enjoy nature. Hidden right in the thicket of the forest is the tiny town of Mödling and the local cave lake. To get to the Vienna Woods, you need to take the metro line U4, and then change to bus on route 38A.
- Liechtenstein Castle
This fortress dates back to the 12th century and is located on the outskirts of the Vienna Woods. You should definitely look at the special architecture of the attraction. Despite its age, it is very elegant and amazes with the abundance of balconies, turrets, and jagged tops. The castle has turned into a full-fledged museum complex near Vienna. There is also its own chapel, which bears the name of St. Pancras. It is considered a local pearl, so tourists consider it their duty to look at it. When getting to the castle, you need to focus on Maria Enzersdorf (this is the nearest settlement). Tours are held here every hour. A ticket for one person costs 8 euros, but you can also buy a family pass for 16-20 euros to go with the whole family.
Vienna is a luxurious city, rich in history and culture. This is a separate world to which you can devote more than one day. Therefore, if you are going to Austria for one or two weeks, then you can spend all this time in Vienna, and there will be something interesting and unforgettable for every day. But Vienna, no matter how multifaceted it may be, is not all of Austria. Your stay in Vienna can be diversified by visiting other cities and villages located nearby. You can also plan a more complex route, not limited only to Vienna and its surroundings. Where is the best place to stay in Austrian capital, it is said. As a matter of fact, next we will consider some of the range of possible options independent travel from Vienna to Austria.
Places to visit in the vicinity of Vienna
In the immediate vicinity of Vienna you can find several rather interesting towns. These are, in particular, Klosterneuburg, Krems an der Donau, Melk and Sankt Poelten or St. Pölten. In addition, between Krems and Melk there is the so-called Wachau Valley, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. All these places can be reached by rail (see www.oebb.at). But you can find more interesting options. So, if we talk about the Wachau Valley, then there is a special combined ticket that includes travel to Melk or Krems and back, a boat trip from Melk to Krems and a visit to Melk Abbey. You can buy such a ticket (Wachau-Ticket) at the railway ticket office.
You can do without a combined ticket and plan a trip around the Wachau Valley in any other way. The corresponding possibilities are available. In particular, draw Additional information about this, as well as buy tickets for river cruises between the cities of the valley on the website www.ddsg-blue-danube.at. On the same site, by the way, you can also buy tickets for cruises departing directly from Vienna. For example, you can move up the Danube into the same Wachau valley, say, to Krems or Dürnstein. If you have time, it’s worth staying here for a few days to immerse yourself in the life of the Austrian province and enjoy the local beauty to the fullest. You can stay for this purpose, for example, in Krems (see the article on choosing hotels in this town).
There is an option to go for a walk in the opposite direction - down the Danube, for example, to Hainburg, from which it is a stone's throw to the border with Slovakia. As a matter of fact, if you wish, it is quite possible to get to the Slovak capital - Bratislava. The above-mentioned website sells tickets for the corresponding cruises (see. In addition, to travel from Vienna to Bratislava, you can use other types of transport (more on this).
Another interesting option day trip from Vienna to Puchberg am Schneeberg. This is a small town where you can spend a couple of hours. Further from here it is worth climbing the mountains to an altitude of more than 2000 meters (you can see the schedule and buy tickets on the website www.schneebergbahn.at). This area is no less picturesque than the Danube banks, but picturesque in a completely different way. It takes about an hour and a half to get to Puchberg if you drive from Vienna via Wiener Neustadt. You can plan your route in more detail using the Austrian website railways www.oebb.at.
To further diversify your impressions, it’s worth a trip to Baden, which is not far from Vienna. It is often even called that – Baden near Vienna (Baden bei Wien). This town is known as a thermal resort and, in addition, is located in the middle of the Vienna Woods. You can get to Baden by train or bus, but you can also take the Wiener Lokalbahnen tram. These trams are painted in blue and white. They depart from the Vienna Opera (the stop is located near the Bristol Hotel, across the street from the opera). The drive is about 40 minutes. The final stop is Josefplatz, the center of Baden.
From Vienna to Austria
By and large, from Vienna you can go for a day to Linz, Graz, and even Salzburg. Of these three cities, the closest to Linz is an hour and a half by train. Graz and Salzburg are 2.5–3 hours away. However, in our opinion, all three cities are worthy of more than day trips, especially since there are also many interesting places that are worth visiting. Therefore, with an eye on Linz, Graz and Salzburg, it makes sense to plan more complex travel itineraries.
It often happens that the most picturesque and interesting places for a particularly meticulous traveler are not in the city whose airport is most convenient to fly into. It's the same with Vienna - it's certainly beautiful and interesting city, where there is something to see, but who wouldn’t want to take a break from the endless museums and galleries and see another Austria - sedate, measured, with the richest nature?
Let's consider several options for day trips to cities near Vienna within 1.5-2 hours of accessibility by car or train, so that as much time as possible is left for exploring the sights.
Krems an der Donau is a small Austrian town with a population of 24 thousand people. Ideal for history buffs. The city was founded more than a thousand years ago, and it has preserved many old streets, abbeys, churches and other historical values. What are they worth? medieval gate Steiner Tor or the oldest building in the city Gozzoburg, built in the 13th century.
Moreover, Krems and its surroundings are a typical wine region, where weather conditions and soil quality allow the best varieties grapes, including the famous Grüner Veltliner.
Also in Krems there are constantly held international exhibitions and festivals: before your trip, be sure to check if any interesting exhibitions fall on your dates.
How to get there
: train fare to Krems is 15.90 (runs once an hour), you can purchase a combined ticket.
The ride is 1 hour 3 minutes from Wien Franz-Josefs-Bahnhof station, north of the center (the nearest metro stops are Friedensbrücke on the green line and Währinger Straße-Volksoper on the brown line). With one change you can get there from Wien Westbahnhof station in the western part of the city; the nearest metro stop is Westbahnhof on the orange line.
Puchberg am Schneeberg ( Puchberg am Schneeberg)
This is a tiny town where only 2.5 thousand people live. This is probably an ideal place to live, where you can find real peace and unity with nature. The city stands right next to Mount Schneeberg, surrounded by shaggy mountains and endless green meadows, almost every house looks like a gingerbread from a gift box and is planted with flowers on all sides.
In winter, this is a fairly popular place among skiers, but in summer you can wander around on your own along the hiking trails. There is a funicular that makes 5 stops at different heights. The main disadvantage of such places is that if your visit falls on a foggy day, you are unlikely to see the landscape around you. Therefore, check the weather forecast in advance.
How to get there
: train ticket costs 14.70 euros, one change, travel time 1 hour 28 minutes from Wien Hauptbahnhof station, which is literally a few minutes walk from Belvedere Park.
Eisenstadt ()
Another small picturesque town with a rich history, and also the birthplace of Haydn, is Eisenstadt. This city near the Leith Mountains began its history more than a thousand years ago. If you love the Viennese castles of Schönbrunn, Belvedere and Hofburg, you should take a stroll near the Esterházy Castle, built in the 13th century, as well as the old Domplatz Square, which seems frozen in the Middle Ages. Those who have always wanted to look at a real fortified country castle somewhere on a mountain should like Forchtenstein, about 20 km from the city itself.
Esterhazy Castle
How to get there
: distance – 63 km, train ride just over an hour, price varies from 3.7 to 12.80 euros. Wien Hauptbahnhof train station.
Baden
Located near the Vienna Woods, another tiny town is widely known as a resort near Vienna with thermal sulfur springs. Tourists have plenty to choose from - there are more than a dozen baths in the city, and the list of services offered is not limited to visiting thermal waters alone. It offers mud therapy, a variety of wraps, massages and other spa services.
Those who have already bathed in the thermal baths can rent a bicycle and go for a bike ride through the Vienna Woods.
Sun-spoiled Baden also has a rose garden in Doblhofpark, impressive size park Kurpark. On the city's official website you can see the wine route, laid through wine fields, restaurants and wineries. The most convenient way, of course, is to get around by car, but there are also plenty of places accessible by bicycle.
In one of our articles we wrote in detail about how to get to and its attractions
At the market you can buy Austrian cheese, coffee, local meat and dairy products and the freshest fruits.
How to get there
: You can get there by train from the south station Wien Hauptbahnhof, by tram from the Vienna State Opera () or by bus from the west station Westbahnhof. The distance to the city is about 35 km.
Győr (Győr)
Why not take advantage of the fact that Vienna is less than an hour away from the border and go to some foreign town? The first thing that comes to mind is the nearest capitals - Bratislava and Budapest. But let's be original and pay attention to the interesting Hungarian town of Győr.
One of the most popular places in the city - thermal complex Raba-Quelle, and even though Vienna also has its own thermal baths, it’s not for nothing that this place glorifies Győr throughout Hungary.
This is also where Pannonhalma Abbey- an object world heritage UNESCO. And you can devote a whole day to one abbey - this is the largest and oldest monastery in Hungary, built in the 10th century.
If you are traveling by car, then great idea will go to the large freshwater Lake Balaton, one of the largest in Europe. Excursions to the Tihanyi Peninsula and nearby attractions are also organized from here.
How to get there
: fare - 22 euros, without transfers - an hour and 9 minutes, with a transfer - a little more than an hour and a half. Departure from the same south station Wien Hauptbahnhof.
Whatever place you choose to travel for one day, the thought always arises in your head - how is it possible to preserve such a rich historical heritage countrywide? Castles, forts, fortresses, old towers - all this can be found in almost any Austrian town, even the tiniest one, where the locals live in the cutest houses, just like in a picture. If you are bored with the pompous and hectic Vienna, in whose endless string of monuments and museums you begin to get confused after 3-4 days, do not miss the chance to see another Austria, friendly, homely and hospitable.