Vienna Two-Day Artistic Stroll

Vienna Weekend Walking Guide 🎻 This city of music is elegant by day and romantic by night. Here’s your 48-hour weekend itinerary!

🎵 Day 1 Art Tour
📍 St. Stephen's Cathedral (Stephansplatz 3)
Vienna’s Gothic landmark cathedral, climb to the top for a panoramic city view! Free entry inside, 6 euros to climb (9:00-17:30)

📍 Hofburg Palace (Hofburg, 1010 Wien)
Winter residence of the Habsburg dynasty, don’t miss the Imperial Treasury (9:00-17:30, ticket 16 euros). Remember to watch the impressive Lipizzaner horse show at the entrance 🐎

📍 Vienna State Opera (Opernring 2)
It’s recommended to book tickets in advance on the official website. If on a budget, standing tickets cost only 3-15 euros~ Dress formally for the evening performance

🍴 Lunch Recommendation:
Figlmüller (Wollzeile 5) Century-old restaurant famous for schnitzel bigger than your face! Reservation required

🌙 Day 2 Musical Moments
📍 Schönbrunn Palace (Schönbrunner Schloßstraße 47)
Recommended to buy the Imperial Tour ticket to visit 22 rooms (16 euros). The rear garden is free and perfect for photos

📍 Hundertwasser House (Kegelgasse 36-38)
The rainbow-colored house cures OCD! Best photo spot is the café opposite

🍰 Must-visit for Afternoon Tea:
Café Central (Herrengasse 14) Order a slice of Sachertorte with coffee and soak in the same artistic atmosphere as Stefan Zweig

🏨 Accommodation Recommendations:
• Luxury Choice: Hotel Sacher (Philharmoniker Str. 4) right next to the opera house
• Budget-Friendly: Ruby Marie Hotel (Mariahilfer Straße 120) full of design flair

Tips:
1. Buy a Vienna Card for great value, including transport and attraction discounts
2. Almost all shops close on Sundays, so plan your shopping ahead
3. Remember to validate your metro ticket after purchase
4. Museums are open until 9 PM on Thursdays, including Hofburg Palace, Hundertwasser House, and Vienna State Opera