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 Wachau Valley. Venture out of the city with trips to Winzer Krems (in Krems an der Donau), Johannesbachklamm (in Wurflach) and Weingut Esterhazy (in Trausdorf an der Wulka). There's still lots to do: take an in-depth tour of Kaiserliche Schatzkammer Wien, hunt for treasures at Vienna Naschmarkt, look for gifts at BahnhofCity Wien West, and examine the collection at Sisi Museum.

To see ratings, traveler tips, other places to visit, 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.