A weekend in Vienna - what to see | PolishTrains

At a glance

• Wien Hauptbahnhof is Austria's most modern and important national and international transport hub
• Direct trains connect Vienna with Warsaw, Katowice, Krakow, Bratislava and Budapest
• The Belvedere is an 18th-century palace complex housing works by Gustav Klimt
• Schonbrunn Palace and its gardens require at least 2-3 hours to explore properly
• The Museum Quarter and Hofburg are both within easy walking distance of the city centre
• St Stephen's Cathedral stands at the heart of the historic old town

Hauptbahnhof station - HBF

Vienna Central Station Hauptbahnhof is the most modern and at the same time the most important point of national and international transport in Austria. Among other things, it serves train connections from Vienna to Warsaw, Katowice or Cracow, as well as to Bratislava and Budapest. Trains to Italy and Germany also depart from here. At the Hauptbahnhof stop, take the 10A bus to the Karl-Popper-Straße stop to see... 9 min 1 km

Belvedere

The 18th-century park and palace complex consisting of two buildings - the Upper Belvedere and the Lower Belvedere - separated by a French garden, is home to a collection of magnificent works of art, including a collection of paintings belonging to the imperial family and a work by Gustav Klimt. Open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Continue through the Belvedere gardens towards.... 17 min1.4 km

Karlsplatz

Karlsplatz is a real treat for architecture lovers. Here you will find one of the most beautiful underground stations with an original Art Nouveau superstructure, the Art Nouveau Pavilion, as well as the Karlskirche (Charles Church), one of the most famous Baroque buildings in Europe. These buildings can be admired while sitting on a bench in the park surrounding the square. At Karlsplatz there is also the Museum of Vienna, presenting the history of the city from the Neolithic period to the present day. From the square, head along Kärntner Strasse under ... 6 min 400 m

Opera

The Vienna State Opera is one of the most famous opera houses in the world. It is the first building to be constructed on Vienna's famous Ringstrasse. The opera house opened on 25 May 1869 with the staging of the opera "Don Giovanni" by Mozart, the composer associated with Vienna. In May, opera fans can enjoy the best performances for free. The performances are then projected on a large screen mounted on the wall of the building. From the Opera House, head down Opering Strasse towards the ... 10 min 800 m

Museum Quarter

The Museum Quarter is one of the world's largest and most modern areas dedicated to culture. The MQ, or Museum Quarter, was built in the former imperial court stables. The approximately 60,000 square metres of space is home to institutions from various fields of art, galleries, libraries, restaurants and designer cafés, which together form a unique combination of baroque buildings and modern architecture. Just beyond the quarter begins the gardens belonging to the palace ... 1 min 100 m

Hofburg

The palace is the former seat of the Habsburg family, already ca. 700 years old. The area of the estate exceeds 240,000 m2. Only the chapel remains from the original design, while other parts of the palace have been rebuilt several times. The predominant styles are Baroque and classicist. A large part of the palace is now occupied by the Museum, where visitors can admire, among other things, the imperial flats. Every year on New Year's Eve, the Hofburg hosts a grand traditional imperial ball. From the palace, through the streets via Kohlmarkt and Graben, head to... 6 min 850 m

St. Stephen's Cathedral

Famous for its numerous paintings, the cathedral is one of the most important religious buildings in medieval history. Its history dates back to the 14th century and the Babenberg dynasty. In the basement of the cathedral are the tombs of the princes of the Austrian Habsburg line and important personalities for Austrian history and culture. The cathedral rises in the middle of Stephansplatz in the oldest part of the city. With its 137-metre-high tower, it deserves special attention, as it is both a landmark of the city and a viewing platform for the panorama of Vienna. Follow the Kohlmark street over the ... 17 min 1.4 km

The banks of the Danube

The boulevards along the Danube are an ideal place to relax. This is well known to the city's residents themselves, who come here to relax, play games or do sports. Along the banks of the river, there are numerous cafes, restaurants and cafés where you can enjoy, among other things, the famous Sacher cake. For lovers of nightlife and discos, the underground club Flex awaits. Take the Danube shoreline and then Schottenring Strasse towards ... 29 min 2.3 km

University of Vienna

The university was founded a year later than the Jagiellonian University, i.e. in 1365. Interestingly, it also took place on 12 May! The university was founded by Emperor Rudolf IV Habsburg. It is the largest and oldest university in the German-speaking countries. As many as 93,000 students are educated here. The University of Vienna is also popular as an Erasmus exchange destination for Polish students. From the university, we take Hörlgasse towards the Ringstrasse square, where we find ... 20 min 1.4 km

Town Hall

A neo-Gothic building, it was built in the 19th century and has housed the city council within its walls since its inception. In front of the building, there is a wide square with statues of prominent personalities of the town. The façade of the building faces the Ringstrasse and is surrounded by a park with numerous benches where you can sit and enjoy the atmosphere of 19th century Vienna. After a short rest, it's time to head out of the centre! Get on the U2 metro and take it to Karlsplatz, where you change to the U4 line to reach... 42 min 7 km

Schönbrunn

The palace is considered one of the most valuable residential buildings due to its exceptional wealth of architectural decoration and its magnificent French-style park complex with a labyrinth made of boxwood. The panorama of Vienna can be admired from a nearby hill with a viewing pavilion. It is a good place to relax and watch the sunset and ask yourself....

An evening in Vienna or off to conquer more capitals?

If the choice is Vienna then it's simple... we go and relax on the Danube boulevards, where many concerts take place in May, and if it ' s historic Bratislava or atmospheric Budapest... a very good choice - we relax on the train journey!

We will get to the HBF station, running every 10 minutes, by bus 10 A. **31 min 6 km **.

How do I buy a train ticket to Vienna?

You can book your ticket via the booking form, e-mail: kontakt@polishtrains.eu or by phone: 703 402 010 (Call cost: PLN 2.58 including VAT/min). Feel free to contact us!