Vienna 3-day tour

📅 Day 1: Stroll through the heart of Vienna and explore the Danube Canal ### 12:00 PM Depart from your hotel - We recommend taking the U4 subway (Heiligenstadt Station) directly to the city center (Landstraße/Wien Mitte Station) or Karlsplatz Station, which takes approximately 20-30 minutes. ### 12:30 PM Lunch (Eat out in the city center) - Options include **Figlmüller** (famous schnitzel), **Plachutta** (beef soup), and **Café Central** (classic café light meals) - All restaurants are located in the city center, so reservations are recommended and avoid peak hours. ### 2:00 PM Classic Stroll in Vienna's City Center - Climb the tower of **St. Stephen's Cathedral** for panoramic views - Stroll along **Graben** and **Kohlmarkt** boutique streets - **Hofburg Palace exterior** (you can also visit the gardens and squares, but don't need to enter) - **National Library exterior** (spectacular Baroque architecture) ### 4:30 PM Stroll along the Danube Canal - A 10-minute walk from the city center. Along the canal, you'll find graffiti art, riverside cafes, and lounge chairs, perfect for a leisurely stroll and taking photos. ### 5:30 PM Supermarket shopping (Billa, Spar, Hofer) - Before returning to the hotel, you can shop at a supermarket in the city center or near the 19th district subway station. ### 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Return to the hotel - Cook your own dinner and rest at the hotel - **Flexible end time, adjust according to your energy** --- ## 📅 Day 2: Art Museums + Relaxing Half-Day Tour of the Vienna Woods ### 12:00 PM Depart from the hotel - Take the U4 subway to Karlsplatz or Museumsquartier, approximately 20 minutes ### 12:30 PM Lunch (eat out in the city) - **Naschmarkt** (international cuisine, Viennese snacks) - or **Café Sperl** (literary café) ### 1:45 PM Art Tour - **Kunsthistorisches Museum** or **Natural History Museum** (the two museums face each other, and the Baroque architecture itself is worth admiring) - If you don't enter the museum, you can take photos and stroll in the gardens of Maria-Theresien-Platz. ### 3:30 PM City Hall/Volksgarten/City Park - Walking tour of Rathaus Square, Volksgarten, or Stadtpark (Golden Johann Johann Statue). - Relax and sunbathe on the grass in spring and summer. ### 4:30 PM Relaxed return to the 19th district. - Take the subway back to Heiligenstadt Station. - Enjoy a stroll in Kahlenbergerdorf near your home, along the banks of the Danube and at the edge of the Vienna Woods, and enjoy nature. ### 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Return to hotel. - Cook dinner and rest. --- ## 📅 Day 3: Schönbrunn Palace & Opera Night ### 12:00 PM Depart from hotel. - Take the U4 subway (Heiligenstadt Station) directly to Schönbrunn Station, approximately 35 minutes. ### 12:45 Lunch (eat outside at Schönbrunn Palace) - **Schönbrunner Stöckl** or a café in the Schönbrunn Palace grounds (optional light meal, drink, and cake) ### 1:45 Schönbrunn Palace Gardens & Exterior Stroll (Easy Tour) - No need to enter the palace (if interested, please visit; reservations recommended). - **Highlights**: Gardens, Gloriette Hill, and Fountains, take a leisurely stroll and take photos. ### 15:45 Return to the hotel by subway for rest. - Take the U4 back to Heiligenstadt. ### 17:00 Prepare breakfast and dinner at the hotel. - Rest, wash, and change clothes. ### 18:30 Depart for the Opera. - **U4 subway Heiligenstadt → Karlsplatz Station** (direct, approximately 20-25 minutes) ### Arrive at the Vienna State Opera (Wiener Staatsoper) at 7:15 PM - It is recommended to arrive early to admire the exterior of the opera house and prepare for entry. ### Opera Performance: 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM - Afterwards, take the U4 directly back to the hotel (the subway station is next to the opera house). --- ## 🎯 Tips - Reserve time to go home and prepare meals and rest each day to keep your schedule organized. - Breakfast at the hotel, eat out for lunch or dinner one day, and cook the other meal at the hotel. The itinerary will primarily be based on the U4 subway line. Heiligenstadt Station offers convenient access to the city center, Schönbrunn Palace, and the opera house. - Recommended supermarkets: Billa, Spar, and Hofer (available in both the 19th district and the city center). --- ## 📍 Transportation Tips - It is recommended to purchase the Vienna A 72-Hour Transportation Ticket or a Wiener Linien Day Ticket offer convenient access to the subway, tram, and bus. - Google Maps and the ÖBB app are the most convenient ways to find Vienna's public transportation. --- If you need a **map**, **restaurant recommendations**, **opera dress code**, and more, feel free to let me know! I wish you a relaxing and enjoyable three-day trip to Vienna!