Vienna, Austria

4 days 3 nights in Spring

March to May
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Weather:
Spring temperatures range from 8°C to 20°C. March is cooler, while April and May are mild with blooming parks. Daylight increases, with sunset up to 8:30 PM by May.

Tourist Situation:
Spring is shoulder to high season. March is quieter; April and May are busier due to holidays and events. Popular sights like Schönbrunn, Belvedere, and Hofburg can get crowded.

Restaurants & Cafés:
Café terraces reopen, and Vienna feels lively. Expect seasonal dishes alongside classics like schnitzel and pastries. Book popular cafés in advance, especially on weekends.

Transport:
Vienna’s U-Bahn, tram, and bus system is efficient. A 24–72h transport or city pass offers unlimited travel and discounts.

Booking:
Pre-book palaces and concerts online in spring.

Walking:
Most attractions in the historic center are 10–20 minutes apart, making spring ideal for walking.

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Sample Itinerary 

Day 1 | Imperial Vienna & Historic Center


Morning

08:00–09:00: Breakfast at Café Central (classic Viennese café).
09:30–11:30: Hofburg Palace – Imperial Apartments & Sisi Museum.

Afternoon

12:00–13:00: Lunch at Glacis Beisl.
13:30–15:30: Kunsthistorisches Museum (art & imperial collections).
16:00–17:00: Coffee break at Café im Kunsthistorischen Museum.

Evening

18:30–20:00: Dinner at Gasthaus Pöschl (traditional Austrian dishes).

Tip: Spring temperatures are ideal for walking between museums and palaces.

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Day 2 | Schönbrunn Palace & Museums


MMorning

08:00–09:00: Breakfast at Joseph Brot.
09:30–12:00: Schönbrunn Palace – Imperial Apartments.
12:00–12:30: Stroll through Schönbrunn Gardens (flowers in bloom).

Afternoon

13:00–14:00: Lunch at Café Residenz.
14:30–16:30: Visit Belvedere Palace – Klimt’s The Kiss.
17:00–17:45: Coffee at Café Schwarzenberg.

Evening

18:30–20:30: Dinner at Plachutta Wollzeile (famous for Tafelspitz).

Tip: Schönbrunn Gardens are free and especially beautiful in spring.best.

Day 3 | Music, Markets & Hidden Gems


Morning

08:30–09:30: Breakfast at Café Sperl.
10:00–11:30: Walk through St. Stephen’s Cathedral & historic center.
11:45–12:30: Explore Graben & Kohlmarkt shopping streets.

Afternoon

13:00–14:00: Lunch at Figlmüller (classic schnitzel).
14:30–16:00: Mozart House Vienna or House of Music.
16:30–17:30: Coffee & cake at Demel.

Evening

18:30–20:30: Classical concert or opera at Vienna State Opera.

Tip: Book concerts in advance during spring, especially weekends.

The interior of a grand theater with a large red velvet curtain, gold decoration, and multiple balconies with audience seating, ornate lighting fixtures, and a partially visible stage.

Day 4 | Belvedere & Departure


Morning

09:00–10:00: Breakfast at Ulrich.
10:30–12:30: Walk or picnic in Stadtpark (Johann Strauss statue).

Afternoon

13:00–14:00: Lunch at Naschmarkt (local & international food).

A grand palace with green rooftops and multiple statues in front, surrounded by manicured gardens with cone-shaped bushes and leafless trees.
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