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 Graben and Kohlmarkt. Venture out of the city with trips to Johannesbachklamm (in Wurflach), Winzer Krems (in Krems an der Donau) and Wachau Valley (in Joching). There's still lots to do: take an in-depth tour of Kaiserliche Schatzkammer Wien, examine the collection at Egon Schiele Birth House, browse the eclectic array of goods at Vienna Naschmarkt, and stop by BahnhofCity Wien West.

To find where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, read our Vienna tour itinerary 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. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Sun) early enough to travel back home.