Vienna, the capital and the largest city of Austria is truly one of the most fascinating places to visit in Europe. It welcomes travelers of all kinds and is also known to be one of the cleanest and elegant cities with tons of things to see and do here. With stunning architecture and monuments presents at every turn, Vienna certainly never ceases to amaze the travelers with its charming appeal. No matter if you are here alone or with your family, the city has a little bit of everything to offer to everyone and that’s what makes this wonderful place a popular destination not only in Austria but in the whole of Europe as well.

Planning an itinerary ahead of your trip always ensures a hassle-free and breezy time in a new place and if it’s your first time traveling to Vienna then you must learn about a few travel tips that will help you with your visit.

 

The best time to visit

This is one of the most important things to take note of when visiting a new place. You certainly wouldn’t like to visit a destination when the weather is not in favor or that particular place is packed with tourists during peak season. Every place has a different peak season and for Vienna, the city sees a peak season during summers. The best time to visit the city is between the months of April to May and September to October. And if you still plan to go during the summer season, make sure to plan your visit in June to avoid the extra crowd.

 

Getting around Vienna

Vienna has a well developed and decent transportation system; therefore, getting around the city should never be a problem as you can easily find a means of transport to get you to the destined location. No matter if you visit the city by air, train or bus, reaching this place is considerably easy. And when it comes to traveling within the city, then there are several options for you to consider such as trams, buses, metro, Uber, and taxis. There are plenty of uber drivers in the city and hiring an uber is much better than taxis because you wouldn’t need to worry about cash or credit card.

 

Get the Vienna card

If you want to make your time in the city more hassle-free and fun then consider getting the Vienna card as it will help you in saving a good amount of money if you plan to visit the attractions in the city. It won’t only allow you to access the subway system for free but will also offer great discounts on shops, restaurants, and museums. However, before purchasing one for yourself, think about all the things that you want to do here including if your trip involves visiting attractions, using the transportation system, and the amount of time you will be spending here. This is a better idea to determine its worthwhile.

 

Food and drink

One of the most important things to bear in mind when in Vienna is to always keep some cash with yourself especially when you’re visiting a restaurant. There are still many restaurants in the city that doesn’t accept bank cards and prefer cash to receive the payment. If you plan on cooking on your own then make sure to grab groceries before Sunday as most of the grocery stores remain closed on Sundays. A local coffee Wiener melange, Wiener schnitzel, puntigamer and gosser beer, torte cake, and a few others are some of the things that you should try in the city. Also, the tap water here is drinkable and safe for consumption.

 

Language

Although German is the official language of the city, you would still be able to find many people that speak good English especially in places like modern restaurants and other touristy places. However, going the extra mile and learning a few German phrases and words would never hurt, therefore, you should consider learning a few basic words in their local language as it will help you in the long run.

Hello- Hallo
Good morning- Guten morgen
Thank you- Danke

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