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Day-by-day itineraries, what to eat, how the city actually works, and the places within a train ride that are worth the day.
Day Trips from Vienna
Two abbeys, a lake, a Habsburg hunting lodge with a death in it, and another country's capital an hour away.
Eating in Vienna
Schnitzel, Tafelspitz and a sausage stand at midnight, plus the Balkan and Turkish cooking that is now equally Viennese.
Getting Around Vienna
Five U-Bahn lines, trams on the Ring, and a ticket system that works on trust and then checks.
How Much Does Vienna Cost?
More expensive than Budapest or Prague, cheaper than Zurich or Paris, and unusually generous at the top end if you know where to stand.
Red Vienna, and What Followed
Fifteen years of municipal socialism that rehoused a fifth of the city, ended in artillery fire, and can still be walked around.
The Viennese Coffee House
One coffee buys you a table for the afternoon, a glass of water, and every newspaper in the building.
Two Days in Vienna
The Innere Stadt on foot, the palaces by U-Bahn, and an evening at the opera that costs less than a sandwich.
Vienna Airport to the City
Three trains from the same platform at three different prices, and the fastest one is rarely worth it.
Where to Stay in Vienna
The districts spiral outward and the numbers tell you almost everything, including how much you will pay.