Vienna
Imperial elegance meets coffeehouse culture
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Day 1: Day 1 — Imperial Vienna
🍜 Breakfast at Café Central
Legendary coffeehouse since 1876. Vaulted ceilings, live piano, and perfect Melange. Freud and Trotsky drank here.
🏛️ Hofburg Imperial Palace
Habsburg winter residence. Imperial Apartments, Sisi Museum, Silver Collection. Immense historical depth.
🍜 Lunch at Figlmüller
Home of the original Wiener Schnitzel — bigger than your plate. Crispy, golden, legendary since 1905.
🏛️ St. Stephen's Cathedral
Gothic masterpiece dominating Vienna's skyline. Climb 343 steps to the south tower for panoramic views.
🏛️ Albertina Museum
Massive art collection: Dürer, Monet, Picasso, plus Habsburg State Rooms. One million prints and drawings.
🍜 Dinner at Plachutta Wollzeile
Vienna's Tafelspitz (boiled beef) temple. Traditional Austrian cuisine in elegant setting. Reserve ahead.
Day 2: Day 2 — Schönbrunn & Music
🏛️ Schönbrunn Palace
Habsburg summer palace with 1,441 rooms. Grand Tour covers 40 opulent state rooms. Marie Antoinette grew up here.
🌿 Schönbrunn Gardens & Gloriette
Baroque gardens with fountains, maze, and hilltop Gloriette. Stunning palace views. Free to wander.
🍜 Lunch at Café Residenz
Traditional Viennese coffeehouse inside Schönbrunn grounds. Apple strudel and coffee after palace touring.
🏛️ Kunsthistorisches Museum
One of the world's greatest art museums. Bruegel, Vermeer, Velázquez, Egyptian collection. Stunning architecture.
🏛️ Mozart concert at Musikverein
World-famous Golden Hall with perfect acoustics. Evening Mozart & Strauss concert in period costumes.
🍜 Late dinner at Zu den 3 Hacken
Cozy traditional tavern since 1568. Austrian wines, hearty dishes, locals-only vibe. Cash only.
Day 3: Day 3 — Art & Markets
🍜 Naschmarkt breakfast
Vienna's most famous market. Fresh produce, Middle Eastern spices, bakeries, cafés. Vibrant Saturday flea market.
🏛️ Belvedere Palace & Klimt's Kiss
Baroque palace housing Austrian art. Klimt's The Kiss is here, plus Schiele and Kokoschka. Stunning gardens.
🍜 Sachertorte at Café Sacher
The original Sachertorte recipe since 1832. Dense chocolate cake with apricot jam. Touristy but iconic.
🏛️ MuseumsQuartier & Leopold Museum
Cultural complex in former imperial stables. Leopold has world's largest Schiele collection. Courtyard is hangout spot.
🏛️ Danube Canal street art walk
Graffiti murals, beach bars, urban vibe. Vienna's alternative side. Sunset drinks along the water.
🍜 Dinner at Steirereck
Two Michelin stars. Modern Austrian cuisine in Stadtpark. Tasting menu showcasing regional ingredients. Splurge-worthy.
Day 4: Day 4 — Wine & Hidden Gems
🍜 Breakfast at Vollpension
Quirky café run by 'grannies' serving homemade cakes and traditional breakfasts. Social enterprise, great vibes.
🏛️ Karlskirche
Stunning baroque church with elevator to the dome. Ceiling frescoes seen up close. Reflecting pool in front.
🏛️ Hundertwasser House
Colorful, whimsical apartment building by artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser. Uneven floors, trees on roofs.
🍜 Lunch at Gasthaus Pöschl
Neighborhood gem serving massive Viennese classics. Locals love it. Wienerschnitzel, goulash, seasonal specials.
🍜 Grinzing wine tavern afternoon
Take tram to hilltop wine village. Heurigen (wine taverns) serve new wine and cold buffets. Vineyard views.
🏛️ Prater & Riesenrad
Giant Ferris wheel from 1897. Ride at sunset for Vienna panorama. Amusement park and green spaces.
🌙 Farewell drinks at Loos American Bar
Tiny Art Nouveau cocktail bar designed by Adolf Loos (1908). Expertly mixed classics in intimate setting.
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