First and foremost, get a one-day sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off ticket online if possible, or walk to the city center to get one. It doesn't matter if you are here for two days. Buy the Vienna Pass if you love visiting museums; if not, you can get the normal ticket
In the City, the center is St Stephen’s Cathedral. The symbol of Vienna, there’s, even more, to see behind its impressive exterior, including multiple ornate chapels, the South and North Towers, and the catacombs.
- Also In the center of the city, this 13th-century building used to be the imperial palace of the Habsburg Dynasty and now serves as the official residence and workplace of the Austrian president. Pass by on foot or visit the Sisi Museum
- Walk past the Rathaus, or city hall, admiring the Gothic facade of what was once the world’s tallest building. The giant square in front is almost always in use for festivals and events like Christmas markets and outdoor cinema.
- Begin your second day by using the ticket to hop on and hop off as long as you like. Visit Schonbrunn and Get a glimpse of royal life at Schönbrunn Palace. Schönbrunn Palace is a 16th-century relic that was once home to the Habsburg royalty. With 22 lavish staterooms and the 40-meter-long Great Gallery, it’s best to get there early to snap amazing photos without the crowds.
- Audio guides are available to discover the history of the building and gardens, and there’s a cafe that sells the most delicious strudel and coffee.