15 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.

Step out of the city life by going to Wachau Valley and Ysperklamm. Discover out-of-the-way places like Graben and Kohlmarkt and Naturpark Mannersdof-Wuste. Change things up with these side-trips from Vienna: Burgruine Duernstein (in Durnstein), Weingut Sepp Moser (in Oberrohrendorf) and Erlebnisalm Monichkirchen (in Moenichkirchen). Next up on the itinerary: don't miss a visit to Rathausplatz, admire the striking features of Schonbrunn Palace, see the interesting displays at Hofburg, and pause for some photo ops at Maria Theresia Denkmal.

To find maps, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Vienna online travel planner.

If you are flying in from Israel, the closest major aiport is Vienna International Airport. In December, daytime highs in Vienna are 5°C, while nighttime lows are 0°C.