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3 days in Vienna

A realistic day-by-day plan with start times, how long to allow, and travel estimates between stops.

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This 3-day plan covers Schönbrunn Palace, Hofburg, Vienna State Opera, Belvedere and more. It starts around 9am, keeps two main things per day with a proper lunch, and leaves the evening for food or a show. Travel times are estimates from the distance between stops.

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Day 1

Schönbrunn Palace, Hofburg & more

  1. 09:00

    Schönbrunn Palace

    3 h

    The Imperial Tour covers 22 rooms and the Grand Tour 40. The gardens are free to enter and worth a long walk.

  2. 12:30

    Lunch

    Walk a couple of streets away from the main sight – prices drop and quality rises.

  3. 14:00

    ↓ About 15 min by metro or taxi

    Hofburg & Sisi Museum

    3 h

    A combined ticket covers the apartments, the museum and the silver. Allow two hours.

  4. 19:00

    ↓ About 6 min on foot

    Vienna State Opera

    2 h 30 min

    Standing-room tickets go on sale shortly before curtain and are very cheap. Dress smartly for the stalls.

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Day 2

Belvedere & Coffee House

  1. 09:00

    Belvedere & Klimt's The Kiss

    3 h

    The Upper Belvedere is the one with The Kiss. Visit early, because the Klimt room fills quickly.

  2. 12:30

    Lunch

    Walk a couple of streets away from the main sight – prices drop and quality rises.

  3. 14:00

    Afternoon in Innere Stadt

    The historic centre, with the cathedral, the opera and the Hofburg.

  4. 19:00

    Coffee House & Naschmarkt Tour

    3 h

    Go in the morning for the market.

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Day 3

Day trip: Wachau Valley

  1. 08:30

    Wachau Valley & Melk Abbey

    Full day

    Apricot blossom in spring and the autumn wine harvest are the best times. The valley is easiest by tour or bike.

  2. 19:00

    Evening back in Vienna

    Dinner near your hotel. After a full day out, keep the evening easy.

The route on a map

Pins follow the order of the plan. Click a pin for details.

Best time to visit Vienna

The most comfortable months with manageable crowds are Apr. These are broad seasonal patterns, not forecasts.

  1. Jan
    Cold
    Crowds: quiet
  2. Feb
    Cold
    Crowds: quiet
  3. Mar
    Cool
    Crowds: busy
  4. Apr
    Mild
    Crowds: busy
  5. May
    Mild
    Crowds: peak
  6. Jun
    Warm
    Crowds: peak
  7. Jul
    Warm
    Crowds: peak
  8. Aug
    Warm
    Crowds: peak
  9. Sep
    Mild
    Crowds: peak
  10. Oct
    Cool
    Crowds: busy
  11. Nov
    Cool
    Crowds: busy
  12. Dec
    Cold
    Crowds: peak

Best months Peak crowds and harsh weatherBars show how busy it is: taller means more visitors.

3-day Vienna questions

Is 3 days enough for Vienna?

Three days. This plan fits the main sights into 3 days at a comfortable pace, with a lunch break each day.

Can I change the order of the days?

Yes. Group days by neighbourhood if your hotel is far from a sight, and swap any day if opening hours (many museums close one day a week) or the weather requires it.

What should I book before I go?

Book Schönbrunn Palace, Hofburg, Belvedere first – they use timed entry or sell out.