Vienna, the city of music.
The capital of Austria is located along the banks of the Danube River, and the locals here speak Viennese, German.
When I think of Vienna, I picture palaces, grand balls, renaissance museums, classical music and the opera.
Now it's time to put those expectations to the test and see if Vienna is really worth a visit.
I'm challenging myself to see as much of the city as I can in 24 hours in the best way possible by traveling solo.
You know your day is off to a great start when it starts in a beautiful park.
It's fall here now, so the colors of the trees are all changing and, To be honest, I haven't had the best memories of Vienna the last time I was here, because the day that I arrived was the day I went through one of the worst breakups of my entire life, so doesn't have the best resting memory in my mind.
So I'm excited to make up for that, and You know.
I can confirm though that Europe is still pretty awesome even when you're sad.
Vienna is divided into 23 districts and it can look intimidating on a map, but in reality it's pretty small and easy to navigate.
Ringstrab is the grand boulevard that encircles the historic inner stad district.
If you want to go on a building safari while in the city, this is the place to be.
Just casually walking down the street and we found Mozart's house.
Apparently he composed more music here than anywhere else in his career.
It's the only still existing apartment that Mozart had here in Vienna, so it's 12 euros for the entry fee, and if you are interested in learning more about this incredibly famous composer, this is definitely the place to do it.
One of my absolute favorite things to do in the world is being just dropped off in any random large city and being able to feel what it's like to just be there and live in a new environment for a day, and Vienna is a great place to do that because, Oh my gosh
This place is unbelievable.
Wow.
I could look at the details of this building from the outside for hours, but I see people on the top of that tower.
So let's go inside.
I made it to the top of the North Tower and, as you know by now, I am not a fan of heights, but you get an incredible panoramic view of the city from here and you can also see up close the details of this beautiful tiled rooftop of the cathedral.
This has to be the best bird's eye view of all of Vienna.
It was a six euro entrance fee for adults, but definitely worth a stop.
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Speaking of which, I think it's time to continue walking around the streets of Vienna.
I'm just leaving the church now and I am in the city center.
This is the first district.
It's a very popular area because there are a ton of different tourist attractions.
But one thing to keep in mind and this actually goes for most major cities is wherever there are a large concentration of tourist attractions, there's usually not a lot of locals because they're high rent districts, so not a lot of people can afford to live here.
So if you want to have a more local experience while you're here, I recommend the sixth and seventh district.
You'll be able to find a lot of different locally owned restaurants and cafes.
There is good shopping here in the first district and I am starving.
So let's go get something to eat.
I am so excited to be trying the traditional Austrian Wiener Schnitzel.
It's made from thinly sliced veal cutlets that are then lightly breaded and pan seared.
It's served with a little bit of lemon juice, as well as cranberry sauce and a small potato side salad.
I was recommended to come to this specific restaurant by a local friend who said it's one of the best in all of vienna.
This little garden is adorable and oh, i am so excited to try this.
This has to be one of the best places in the city.
I've never had a tastier schnitzel in my life.
All right, I have just arrived in the museums quarter, which is a perfect opportunity to talk about the museums in Vienna.
It's arguably one of the most popular things to do in the city.
And if you want to see all of the most famous museums, you're going to need a minimum of three days.
So I suggest picking a few of your favorite and going from there.
My personal favorite is the Belvedere, because it holds the world's largest collection of Gustav Klimt paintings, who is one of my absolute favorites favorite artists.
There are some free museums and some that are paid, so if you're on a budget, you might want to seek out the free museums, and I had a lot of recommendations from some of my local friends here, so I'm going to put the text on screen to list out the names of some of the other amazing museums around the city.
And you know, this is actually a pretty cool place to hang out.
It's actually very well known for this lounge seating, so I might sit back and relax and Stay at well.
Visiting museums is one of the best things to do by yourself, since you can do it entirely at your own pace.
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I am now passing by the Klein's Cafe, which was featured in the film Before Sunrise, which is actually one of my favorite travel films.
You should definitely check it out if you're traveling to this city.
And the cafes in Vienna are so significant because they're almost the heartbeat or the essence of Viennese culture.
So many of the greatest minds who have come through this city have sat in these very cafes and had conversations about philosophy, art and music that ended up impacting the entire world.
So it's really amazing to be able to sit and soak in that ambiance for yourself.
I am now exploring Naschmarkt, which is the open-air market in the center of Vienna.
This place is over 100 years old and is home to over 100 different stalls for shopping, primarily food, but there is a flea market open on the weekends.
I definitely recommend always going to local markets, because it's such an amazing way to see some of the different aspects of their culture.
Vienna really is a melting pot, and that can be felt here in the Naschmarkt, because there are so many different influences from around the world, not only in different countries around Europe like Greece and Turkey, but also in South America and Asian influences as well, which is so amazing to see.
I definitely recommend this place as well.
I am now sitting in front of the Hofburg Palace, which is the former imperial palace of the Habsburg dynasty which, if you don't know much about the Habsburgs, you should definitely research them.
They ruled much of Europe up until World War One.
This Hofburg Palace was their winter residence, and there's also an amazing palace slightly farther outside of the city center called Schönbrunn.
Palace, something like this.
It was their summer residence with beautiful gardens to walk around.
There are also gardens in this palace and I also chose to come here because it's great if you're short on time.
They have a museum in the Hofburg and it's also where the current president of Austria works.
It's very close, only a few minutes walking distance from the Austrian National Library, which looks like something out of a Harry Potter movie like Hogwarts.
Beautiful, beautiful library.
There's a greenhouse with butterflies, and there is also the Imperial Treasury, which holds some of the Habsburg crown jewels, which are always incredibly satisfying to see.
There are a lot of different options of palaces to see in and around the Vienna area.
I'll list a few of the names on the sides of this video here for you to choose from which one you like the most, but i definitely recommend the hofsburg if you are in a hurry.
Other great ways to spend the day in vienna include the prater amusement park, which is home to one of the oldest ferris wheels in the world.
There are also beautiful vineyards hidden within the city boundaries which you can visit as well.
To experience the nightlife, head down to the banks of the Danube during the summer and to the districts outside the city center, which is where most of the locals live.
Hotels average between 100 and 150 us dollars per night, and alternatively, there are many options for affordable hostels.
If you want to see all of the best museums, i would recommend spending at least three days here.
There are also many events throughout the year, like Vienna Restaurant Week, film festivals, ball season and more, so make sure to research those if you're interested.
And that concludes my Vienna travel guide.
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