{"id":3325,"date":"2016-05-31T07:50:20","date_gmt":"2016-05-31T07:50:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.diningtraveler.com\/?p=3325"},"modified":"2016-05-31T12:55:08","modified_gmt":"2016-05-31T12:55:08","slug":"itinerary-five-days-in-vienna","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diningtraveler.com\/2016\/05\/itinerary-five-days-in-vienna.html","title":{"rendered":"Itinerary: Five Days in Vienna"},"content":{"rendered":"

I get a lot of questions from fellow Dining Travelers about travel tips, where to go, and what to eat around the world.\u00a0 The questions are so good that I decided to make a monthly series where I answer one travel question either using my own experiences and\/or my network of well-traveled friends and pros.\u00a0 I recently helped friends develop an itinerary on what to see, eat, and do with five days in Vienna, Austria (my favorite cities in the world). I enlisted the help of one of my good friends and Vienna local, Sabrina (she was the one who took me on an epic trip to Austrian wine country<\/a>), \u00a0Marie from the Austrian Tourism Board in NYC, \u00a0and drew from highlights of my four previous trips to Vienna.<\/p>\n

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Sculpture of Egon Schiele at Leopold Museum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

We’re headed to Austria this summer. \u00a0What should we see & do with five days in Vienna? – Victorino & Gloria, San Juan, Puerto Rico<\/em><\/h2>\n

Day 1: Arrival.<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0 With five days in Vienna, it gives you enough time to discover the city little by little without feeling rushed.\u00a0 To me, Vienna\u2019s heartbeat is the culture that exists throughout the city.\u00a0 There\u2019s something beautiful and refined in every corner of the city, starting with its museums.\u00a0 Start by discovering the early works of celebrated painters such as Egon Schiele and Gustav Klimt at The Leopold Museum <\/a>in their permanent collection.\u00a0 Where to eat? Sabrina recommends to indulge in a Wiener schnitzel (the local dish) at Figlm\u00fcller,<\/a> just a 20 minute walk from the museum. Apres dinner, head to Caf\u00e9 Hawelka\u00a0<\/a>not only for coffee and deserts but to get a feel for the beloved Viennese caf\u00e9 culture.<\/p>\n

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One of my favorite museums in the world: The Belvedere<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Day 2:<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0 Start your day early to head to The Belvedere Museum. This former imperial palace turned Museum is a day trip on its own.\u00a0 Between the permanent collections (main draw is Klimt\u2019s most famous work, The Kiss), and its gorgeous gardens, there\u2019s plenty to see and do for several hours.\u00a0 Hungry? The museum caf\u00e9 is just as impressive. There, you can order lunch, have dessert, and even a glass of Gr\u00fcner Veltliner, the grape that is grown in the local area. Dining Traveler Tip: The Belvedere is ALWAYS busy! I highly suggest to go during a weekday and pre-order your tickets online.<\/a>\u00a0 Walk back to the city center to get a vibe of the residential area. In 20 minutes, you will be at the Naschmarkt, one of my favorite places in Vienna. This outdoor market is vibrant all year round with stalls to include everything from exotic spices to Austrian wine. Where to eat? I\u2019ve dined twice at Fisch Viertel,<\/a> a fish restaurant. With its cozy, refined atmosphere, it\u2019s the perfect place to catch an early dinner.\u00a0\u00a0 If you have five days in Vienna, you must see the opera.\u00a0 The Vienna State Opera offers performances almost every day, with tickets starting as low as 13 Euros for some shows, which you can book online<\/a>.<\/p>\n


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