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4 days in Vienna

Christmas markets, palaces and the coffee-house life.

Best time
Nov – Dec
Ideal length
4 days
A day, mid-range
₹14,000 per person
Trip for two
about ₹1,12,000

Planning a 4-day trip to Vienna? Here's a day-by-day Vienna itinerary with what it costs, where to stay and how to get there, ready to follow or make your own.

Why go now

From mid-November to Christmas, Vienna's markets fill its squares with lights, mulled wine (punsch) and roasted chestnuts.

Vienna is Austria's elegant capital of palaces, museums, music and coffee houses. From mid-November its squares fill with Christmas markets, making it one of Europe's most festive winter trips.

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November to December: -2 to 8°C, cold and festive.

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Don't miss

Best things to do in Vienna

  • 01

    Christmas markets

    Rathausplatz, Schönbrunn and Spittelberg.

  • 02

    Schönbrunn Palace

    The Habsburgs' summer palace and gardens.

  • 03

    Belvedere

    Klimt's The Kiss.

  • 04

    St Stephen's Cathedral

    A Gothic cathedral with a tiled roof.

Day by day

Vienna itinerary for 4 days

  1. D1

    Day 1: The old town

    Morning
    St Stephen's Cathedral and its tiled roof.
    Afternoon
    The Hofburg palace.
    Evening
    Rathausplatz Christmas market.

    Keep your punsch mug as a souvenir.

  2. D2

    Day 2: Schönbrunn

    Morning
    Schönbrunn Palace when it opens.
    Afternoon
    The gardens and the Gloriette.
    Evening
    Schönbrunn Christmas market.

    Book palace tickets online.

  3. D3

    Day 3: Art and cafés

    Morning
    The Belvedere and Klimt's The Kiss.
    Afternoon
    Afternoon in a classic coffee house.
    Evening
    Spittelberg Christmas market.

    Try a Sachertorte.

  4. D4

    Day 4: Naschmarkt and home

    Morning
    Naschmarkt food market.
    Afternoon
    Lunch.
    Evening
    Fly home.

    A 72-hour transport ticket covers trams and the U-Bahn.

Want it hour by hour?GoRoam plans every stop with times, maps, costs and bookings for your dates.

Shorter or longer

Vienna in 3, 4 or 6 days

3 days in Vienna

Follow days 1 to 3 above and leave out “Naschmarkt and home”. Start early each day and book the main sights ahead.

6 days in Vienna

Slow down with a free day for a spa, a cooking class or simply wandering, then add 1 day in Salzburg.

What it costs

Vienna trip budget

StylePer person, a day4 days for two
Budget₹7,000₹56,000
Mid-range₹14,000₹1,12,000
Luxury₹40,000+₹3,20,000

Stay, food, local transport and entry fees; travel to Vienna is extra. Rough guides from recent prices, so check before you book.

Where to stay

Best hotels in Vienna for every budget

  • Budget

    Wombat's City Hostel Naschmarkt

    Naschmarkt

    Private rooms by the market.

    from ₹6,000 /night

    Prices
  • Mid-range

    Hotel Topazz Lamée

    Inner City

    Two boutique hotels near St Stephen's.

    from ₹18,000 /night

    Prices
  • Luxury

    Hotel Sacher Wien

    Opera

    The home of the original Sachertorte.

    from ₹50,000 /night

    Prices

What to eat

Food to try in Vienna

  • Wiener schnitzel

    Breaded veal, Vienna's signature.

  • Sachertorte

    The famous chocolate cake.

  • Punsch and roasted chestnuts

    At the Christmas markets.

Getting there

How to reach Vienna

Travel
Flights from Delhi and Mumbai with one stop (about 10 to 12 hours).
Getting around
U-Bahn, trams and buses; a 72-hour pass covers it all.
Visa
Indians need a Schengen visa: apply at least a month ahead.
  • Your punsch mug carries a deposit; keep it as a souvenir.
  • Buy a 72-hour transport ticket.

Before you go

What to pack for Vienna

  • Power bank and charging cables
  • Passport and visa printouts
  • Clothes that cover shoulders and knees for temples
  • A forex card or some local cash
  • Travel insurance

Good questions

Vienna trip FAQs

How many days are enough for Vienna?

4 days are enough to see the highlights: Christmas markets, Schönbrunn Palace, Belvedere. Add a day or two if you like a slower pace.

How much does a 4-day Vienna trip cost?

Roughly ₹7,000 a day per person on a budget, ₹14,000 mid-range and ₹40,000+ for luxury, not counting travel to get there. For two people mid-range, that's about ₹1,12,000 for 4 days.

What is the best time to visit Vienna?

Nov – Dec. From mid-November to Christmas, Vienna's markets fill its squares with lights, mulled wine (punsch) and roasted chestnuts.

Where should I stay in Vienna?

Budget: Wombat's City Hostel Naschmarkt (Naschmarkt), from about ₹6,000 a night. Mid-range: Hotel Topazz Lamée (Inner City), from about ₹18,000 a night. Luxury: Hotel Sacher Wien (Opera), from about ₹50,000 a night.

How do I reach Vienna?

Flights from Delhi and Mumbai with one stop (about 10 to 12 hours).

Do I need a visa or permit for Vienna?

Indians need a Schengen visa: apply at least a month ahead.

Is 3 days enough for Vienna?

Yes, if you focus: follow days 1 to 3 of the itinerary above and skip "Naschmarkt and home". 4 days is the comfortable length.

What is the weather like in Vienna?

November to December: -2 to 8°C, cold and festive.

What food should I try in Vienna?

Wiener schnitzel: Breaded veal, Vienna's signature. Sachertorte: The famous chocolate cake. Punsch and roasted chestnuts: At the Christmas markets.

How do I get around Vienna?

U-Bahn, trams and buses; a 72-hour pass covers it all.

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