*FREE* shipping on eligible orders. @ Dave...At 42 F it's pretty chilly. ▲▲ Belvedere Palace Elegant palace of Prince Eugene of Savoy, with a collection of 19th- and 20th-century Austrian art (including Klimt). Read this book using Google Play Books app on your PC, android, iOS devices. Rick produces a best-selling guidebook series, a public television series, and a public radio show, and organizes small-group tours that take over 30,000 travelers to Europe annually. For Sunday, I'm thinking about a stroll through Augarten (with the bonus of the WWII air-defense tower) + Ride the Giant Wheel (I've watched the Third Man one too many times) + a quick peak at the Danube. Hello, Sign in. For coronavirus (COVID-19) travel information, Vienna. There is not enough of that authenticity these days. Yes, I would still go to Schonbrunn, especially if it is a nice day. 2 Days in Vienna Itinerary Overview. Free afternoon. I felt instantly at home there and made good use of the U-bahn and trams. Sunday March 15: Rick Steves Ringstrasse tram tour. You’ll need at least half a day to explore the palace and its gardens. I thought Pension Suzanne was great. Riding the Riesenrad was a must-do for me, easy to get there and just across the street from the U-bahn so you don't have to linger in the Prater if you aren't an amusement park fan. These days' visitors to Vienna find musical treats wherever they turn. ▲▲ Natural History Museum Big, beautiful catalog of the natural world, featuring the ancient Venus of Willendorf. Other ideas, comments or criticisms? The city center is skyscraper-free, pedestrian-friendly, dotted with quiet parks, and traversed by electric trams. You say you are going to Vienna in March, yet all your days are listed in May. If you think it's inappropriate for a travel writer to stir up discussion on his blog with political observations and insights gained from traveling abroad, you may not want to read any further. In Austria, the "tourist season" runs roughly from May through September. Last 30 days; Last 90 days; Coming Soon; Author. Thanks for joining us. Thanks for the suggestions. Rick Steves Tour: Hofburg Imperial Apartments, Vienna: Edition 2 - Ebook written by Rick Steves. Thanks Rick for the information and the new remarks as you update your guidebooks. Time was short, so I'm not sure how thorough my attention to the museums was. We think that three days in Vienna is the perfect amount of time for a visit. As I research my guidebooks and make new TV shows, I’m reporting on my experiences and lessons learned in Vienna, the Alps, the Low Countries, England, and beyond. The location can't be beat. Being there with that temperature is a bit chilly. We've prepared an itinerary that includes the main attractions in the Austrian capital.. ▲▲▲ Hofburg Imperial Apartments Lavish main residence of the Habsburgs. they went out of their way to accomodate and inform us and make sure tour was an enjoyable one. I hope to get to Vienna one of these days. ▲ The Secession Art Nouveau exterior and Klimt paintings in situ. Emily -- You are the resident Vienna expert. Thanks. Thanks for your interest in my trip! If you think it's inappropriate for a travel writer to stir up discussion on his blog with political observations and insights gained from traveling abroad, you may not want to read any further. March 13: By the time you get to your hotel and check in, I imagine it will be at least mid-afternoon. ... My third day in Vienna is a daytrip to Bratislava but if I can't get to all those places in 2 days then it's a buffer for me. Augarten is a strange choice, in my opinion, unless you are in Vienna for 10 days. Take care. Thanks. Day 2 in Vienna Spanish Riding School. I think a walk is a good idea, however, I would suggest Frommer's Walking Tour #2 which covers areas not currently on your itinerary. It's an essential part of the Rick Steves tour experience. Wandering Vienna in the evening. I did get a lot of value in 4 days from the weekly travel pass, far more than its €17.10 cost. Rick Steves Pocket Vienna Vienna is a truly beautiful city with plenty of things to do and it’s well worth a visit even for a short city break. Another historical monument is the Soviet Memorial on WW2 It's close to the Schwarzenberg Platz, even though he was beaten by the French at some decisive events. Here's the current "rough" itinerary: Friday March 13: Arrive Vienna around 12:30. The owners are super friendly. Don't miss St. Stephen's Cathedral either. Stunning imperial architecture, horse riding carriages, beautiful side cafes, and delicious coffee Vienna has all of this and more. Dick -- Thanks for your thoughts, too. 99. The Schuebel-Auer is one of my favorites and is open on Saturdays. You can probably do this in an hour but they are only open Saturday from 2-6, though they do give tours at other times so check their website. Rick Steves’ Travel Blog I'm sharing my travel experiences, candid opinions and what's on my mind. Hi, I'm Rick Steves, back with more of the best of Europe. I was there in Christmas when obviously the gardens are snow covered. ▲▲ Kaisergruft Crypt for the Habsburg royalty. Just go with the flow and enjoy the spirit of the town! There will be 3 generations in our group ranging from 9 to 65. I will be leaving from Prague to Vienna on 27th to 30th. Ten days until departure! Marvel at elegant architecture, explore stunning Alpine countryside, and get … Planning to travel to Vienna but only have a couple of days to spare? Kunsthistorisches Museum. Checking airfare frequently paid off for us!! Saturday -- Frommer's Vienna Walking Tour #2 (including The Secession, Naschmarkt, Flohmarkt), Kunsthistorisches Museum, Cold War Vienna Tour, string quartet at Annakirche, Heuriger. How was your experience? Hello, Sign in. For me the obvious gap in your itinerary is Schonbrunn. Vienna has a lot to offer - from the Hufburg Palace, though some of Europe best art museums and fine architecture and churches you do not want to miss. Saturday March 14: History of Music in Vienna Tour with Context Travel. I think that the Rick Steves Tour sites will be easily covered in your history of music tour, so some duplication there. ▲ Museum of Military History Huge collection of artifacts tracing the military history of the Habsburg Empire. ▲▲ Haus der Musik Modern museum with interactive exhibits on Vienna's favorite pastime. Consultare utili recensioni cliente e valutazioni per Rick Steves' Vienna, Salzburg & Tirol [Lingua Inglese] su amazon.it. I'd normally suggest you do a Heuriger in Grinzing during your visit - some suggested that above - but on such a short trip, there is surely some fun to be had in the city with your spare day and night. On our Best of Berlin, Prague & Vienna in 12 Days tour — among other things — you'll need to happily… Carry/roll your luggage over uneven pavement (possibly several blocks) and up stairways to reach your hotel, then up several flights of stairs to reach your room. Not to disrespect the Schonnbrun, but it's a pretty big investment of time that you don't have a lot of. The Vienna State Opera house built in the 1860s's is the pride of the city. If you are planning a day trip outside Vienna, you might find that you would not realize the value in your 2 remaining days. For tanks pertaining to the war, you need to go a museum in Germany to see that esoteric collection. I corrected the post. @ Dave...what, the Panzer Garten closed, that's unheard of...lol. living in southern cali is kind of a hard reality when it comes to authenticity. I did find the display of newspaper headlines in the corner of the room with the car in which Archduke Ferdinand was shot; deciphering those was a nice activity. When I think about Vienna, I think about good living: elegant parks, romantic Danube River, imperial art collections, great music. The room was fairly simple but spotless. Glad you made it to the Heldenplatz, which gives you the imagination on what took place there, esp after you've seen the documentary film. Does anyone have recommendations for my Saturday night wandering or for my free afternoon on Sunday? Concentus Music Wien at the Musikverein. Where are we? The history is also interesting - Prince Eugene of Savoy. everything seems to be drown out by the concept of the franchise and the bigger quicker model. Belvedere Upper Palace. I preferred the Belvedere to Schonbrunn, and the Leopold was probably my favourite as I love the Secession artists. Day 1: St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Time Travel Vienna, Albertina, Lunch at Augustinerkeller, Natural History Museum & Kunsthistorische Museum, City River Cruise, Giant Ferris Wheel; Day 2: Schönbrunn Palace, Military History Museum, Belvedere Palace, Rooftop Bar, Dinner at Zwolf Apostkeller A small, friendly group of 24–28 people — half the size of most tour groups; Full-time services of a professional Rick Steves guide and local experts who will make the fascinating history, art, and culture of Berlin, Prague, and Vienna come alive for you Aside from seeing the cultural aspects of the Hofburg, you 'll see historically outside (including across the street) two statues whom the Habsburgs regard as among their greatest military commanders, Prinz Eugen and the Archduke Karl. Saturday March 14: History of Music in Vienna Tour with Context Travel. Take the # 71 Tram out to Zentralfriedhof and stroll around the central plots of the cemetery where the composers are buried , thus combining History , Music and Art . Jump to bottom. Note that Rick's Ringstrasse tour doesn't take that long, and in my opinion, is prettiest at night. (11:35), Music Appreciation for Travel: Part II This time we're celebrating the good life in Vienna. The closest we got to one of those was the view from Heldenplatz of the Flakturm just southwest of the Platz. The best place to start when getting to know Vienna is in the heart of the historical city centre. But I had to power through the endless displays of china and the cloying Sisi museum to get to the good parts. Close but not close enough. Right now, though, I'm going to go study German... At the Army History Museum (HGM) in Vienna, often missed after one sees all the "stuff" inside, including the 88 mm gun, is the garden outside, ie the "tank garden." For anyone interested, here is the itinerary as it currently stands: Friday -- Arrive at Pension Suzanne at 12:30, RS Vienna City Walk (including St. Stephen's Cathedral, outside of Hofburg [some inside if time]), Werther at Wiener Staatsoper. Any suggestions on what to see? Bringing together a trio of must-see capitals — plus the added delights of Dresden and Český Krumlov — Rick Steves’ Best of Berlin, Prague & Vienna in 12 Days tour is an unforgettable journey through the heart of Europe. If tours the Schloß are available, even if they are only given in German, take the tour (I would).