12 days in Vienna Itinerary

The cultural, economic, and political center of the country, Vienna has developed from its early Celtic and Roman roots into a medieval and Baroque city, with an old town that was designated a World Heritage Site in 2001.

Get a sense of the local culture at Schonbrunn Palace and St. Stephen's Cathedral. Your inner history buff will appreciate Belvedere Palace and Karlskirche. Explore Vienna's surroundings by going to Die Kathedralkirche Maria Himmelfahrt (in Sankt Polten), Wachau Valley (in Joching) and Melk Abbey (in Melk). Spend the 18th (Sun) exploring nature at Nationalpark Donau-Auen. The adventure continues: see the interesting displays at Hofburg, admire the masterpieces at MuseumsQuartier Wien, identify plant and animal life at Naturpark Mannersdof-Wuste, and step off the mainland to explore Donauinsel.

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In September, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 13°C.