5 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.

Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Vienna Naschmarkt and Graben and Kohlmarkt. Leopold Museum and Sisi Museum will appeal to museum buffs. Venture out of the city with trips to Melk Abbey (in Melk), Johannesbachklamm (in Wurflach) and Winzer Krems eG - SANDGRUBE 13 wein.sinn (in Krems an der Donau). There's lots more to do: learn about winemaking at Vinatrium Cellars, fly down the slopes at Hohe Wand Wiese, stop by Wonderpots Frozen Yogurt - BahnhofCity Wien West, and wander the streets of Historic Center of Vienna.

To see more things to do and more tourist information, you can read our Vienna trip itinerary builder.

If you are flying in from Germany, the closest major airport is Vienna International Airport. In December, daytime highs in Vienna are 5°C, while nighttime lows are 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.