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.

Popular historic sites such as Melk Abbey and Historic Center of Vienna are in your itinerary. Discover out-of-the-way places like Leopold Museum and Johannesbachklamm. Venture out of the city with trips to Weingut Esterhazy (in Trausdorf an der Wulka), Winzer Krems (in Krems an der Donau) and Wachau Valley (in Joching). Next up on the itinerary: take an in-depth tour of Kaiserliche Schatzkammer Wien, shop like a local with Vinatrium Gebietsvinothek, stroll through Hohe Wand Wiese, and explore the engaging exhibits at Central Cemetery (Zentralfriedhof).

To find other places to visit, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Vienna trip planner.

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