Holidays in Vienna

Start your Inghams walking holiday with a quick Vienna city break and discover Austria's vibrant and cultural capital city

  • Try the famous Sacher Torte chocolate cake in Hotel Sacher
  • Visit the Schönbrunn Palace or go to see an Opera
  • Wander the vineyards that surround the city and discover traditional wine taverns

Located on the banks of the river Danube, this romantic imperial city is alive with music, brimming with culture, art and majestic architecture. Enjoy the famous ‘Ringstrasse’, a circular boulevard surrounding the Hofburg Palace, the State Opera House, Burgberg Theatre and numerous museums. Take a stroll through the narrow medieval lanes and cobblestone squares around St. Stephen’s Cathedral, which conjure up images from Vienna’s past, and follow the scent of coffee to one of Vienna’s famous cafés. In the evening, sample local food and wine in traditional ‘Heurigen’ wine-taverns or enjoy amusements in the lively Prater area. There is so much to see and experience in this wonderful historic city that you will be spoilt for choice.

Explore the capital of Austria

Absorb the aerial views of the city from the world's oldest Ferris wheel, the Wiener Riesenrad, located at the Prater Amusement park, ideal for families too. Owning a quirky personality that shows throughout the city, Vienna is renowned for its architecture. Embrace yourself within the colourful and unusual Hundertwasserhaus, a building you cannot miss. With iconic landmarks and more than 100 spectacular museums, Vienna is sure to keep you busy. Stay in the modern world at The Mumok, a museum of modern art, or travel back in time and delve deep into the culture and history at the Belvedere, a world heritage site and one of the oldest museums. Or, head towards the Meidlinger Markt to try and buy some fresh authentic Viennese goodness, served straight from cozy eateries and gourmet restaurants.

Make most of the free Vienna City Card

For your holiday in Vienna, the excellent value 72-hour Vienna City Card is included for all Inghams guests. Granting you access to many benefits you can enhance your stay in the city and make the most of the local attractions. With features such as 20% discount in certain restaurants, it's the perfect way to save money as you uncover local delights such as the Sachertorte, a traditional chocolate cake with gorgeous apricot jam filling. Or, simply enjoy full mobility as you take a ride around the city on free public transport. Make sure to pinpoint the best locations on your journey, making use of the countless concessions at various stop off points too.

Walking in and around Vienna

From cobbled street strolls to city park adventure, keeping active is easy in Vienna. The Danube-Auen National Park has a beautiful nature trail to wander down, lasting around two hours. Or, get your steps in by going on the Leopoldsberg loop, for breathtaking views of the city from the North. With plenty of benches and places to perch, walking from monument to monument in the centre is also an option for any keen tourists alike.

Why book a summer holiday in Vienna with Inghams?

At Inghams, we do walking holidays differently. With no fixed itinerary, you have more time at your destination and the freedom to walk as much or as little as you like, discovering some of Vienna’s best walking routes and activities at your own pace.

With 90 years of outdoor travel experience, our holiday packages to Vienna include flights, transfers, and accommodation, so you can relax and leave the small details to us. Our experts can help you choose the best holiday for you, and our team overseas can give you the inside scoop on how to spend your time away with us.

Added value

Save an extra £50pp on holidays departing on 24th and 31st May 2025

72-hour Vienna City Card included for all guests

24/7 support & tailored advice over the phone from our local resort team

All holidays include flights from the UK and transfers

Hotels in Vienna

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Hotel Kaiserhof Vienna Example Petit Austrian Twin Room Copyright Katharina Schiffl

The exceedingly comfortable Hotel Kaiserhof puts you within striking distance of many of Vienna's iconic attractions. The Belvedere Palace, Hofburg Palace, and Vienna State Opera are all within easy reach on foot. Combining historical features with modern touches, the hotel ensures you a comfortable stay.

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Hotel Post, Vienna Dining Room (1)

Located in Vienna's historic city centre, Hotel Post offers easy access to many of the city's most famous attractions. The high ceilings of the hotel's spacious and elegantly designed rooms reflect traditional Viennese architecture. Enjoy excellent breakfasts, coffee on the terrace, and an excellent location.

Vienna City Card - included

Vienna City Card included

The great value 'Vienna City Card' is included for all Inghams guests. Valid for 72 hours it includes:

  • Travel on public transport in Vienna for 72 hours (please note: the hop-on-hop-off tourist buses are not included)
  • Discounts in museums and tourist attractions
  • One child up to the age of 15 travels free with each Vienna City Card holder

Subject to change.

Things to do in Vienna

Things to do in Vienna

Sightseeing

Vienna has some of the greatest architecture in Austria, such as the palaces of Schönbrunn, Hofburg and Belvedere. You can take insightful tours within these phenomenal buildings to see the beautiful ceiling paintings, giant chandeliers, traditional furnishings and learn about their history. Or, visit St. Stephens Cathedral, the tallest church in Austria, and the symbol of Vienna.

Vienna’s Ringstrasse

In 2015, the Ringstrasse celebrated its 150th anniversary and the circular boulevard is perfect for an afternoon stroll. At nearly five-and-a-half kilometres long, you'll pass famous monuments, statues and buildings that were built between 1860 and 1890.

Prater Giant wheel

View the city’s skyline from above as you take in the breathtaking views from the spacious and timeless pods on the Viennese giant Ferris wheel. The short 20-minute ride will whisk you to a new viewpoint of Austria's capital city, allowing you to spot its many famous landmarks like St. Stephen’s Cathedral. The overall experience lasts around two hours, ideal for a quick morning activity.

Museums

With over 100 museums, Vienna is a paradise for any keen history, geography, or art enthusiast. Vienna is home to an array of Jewish museums, such as the Sigmund Frued or Viktor Frankl Museums. One of the newest museums is the Albertina modern, a contemporary artistic hotspot.

Music and arts

Vienna is Austria’s capital of the music and arts. Visit the homes of composers ‘Waltz King’ Johann Strauss, F. Schubert and J. Haydn or enjoy their music at various concerts at the Musikverein, the Hofburg or the State Opera. The Museum of Fine Arts also displays the works of Dürer, Rembrandt and Rubens.

City Parks

When visiting the Stadpark, you must go to the Strauss monument, a golden statue of Johann Strauss. You'll have wealth of photo opportunities – not forgetting the giant flowerbed clock that lies within the gardens. Close to the Hofburg Palace is the Volksgarten park, renowned for its lovely rose garden.

Café hop

It looks like a coffee and cake are on the cards. Stop off at multiple cafés for a mini break during your day of exploring the city. There are plenty of beautiful coffee houses with spectacular interiors, or local Viennese experiences on offer in admired places like the Café Central.

Shopping

The 1st district areas of Kärntnerstrasse and Graben contain the most exclusive shops and coffee houses. Keep a look out for ‘Augarten’ porcelain, petit-point needlework and, of course, the famous Sachertorte chocolate cake. The equivalent of Oxford Street is the Mariahilferstrasse.

Vienna excursions - bookable locally

Available Locally

To be booked through Panorama Tours

The Grand City Tour

Vienna’s ‘highlights’ tour includes the famous ‘Ringstrasse’, the State Opera House, Fine Arts and Natural History Museums, Parliament, Prater, Belvedere Palace, and Schönbrunn Palace (interior visit included).

Half day (approx. three hours 30 minutes)

Mayerling - Vienna Woods

Passing by Liechtenstein Castle to the Vienna Woods and ‘Seegrotte’, a former gypsum mine with Europe’s largest subterranean lake (short boat ride). On to Heiligenkreuz Abbey and Mayerling Convent, Crown Prince Rudolph’s hunting lodge.

Half day (approx. four hours)

Naschmarkt

Visit Vienna’s best known food market with over 100 stands and restaurants. With a colorful culinary offering ranging from Viennese to Indian and from Vietnamese to Italian, the Nashmarkt has developed into a meeting place for young and old.

Self-guided 

Subject to change, prices are approximate. Please note that we act at all times as selling agent for the suppliers of activities & excursions.

Good to know

Walking trails: Vienna is easy to explore on foot

Terrain: the city is predominantly flat, with the River Danube running through the centre and vineyards on the outskirts

Best time to go: end of May to mid-October

Recommended for: easy city walks, families, activities, sightseeing, food and drink

Fly into: Vienna or Salzburg

Fly from: London Gatwick, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle and Glasgow

Transfer time: Approx. 30 mins from Vienna airport by taxi or 3 - 4 hours from Salzburg airport by train

24/7 Support and advice: Over the phone from our local resort team

Resort card: 72-hour Vienna City Card included for all hotels

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