this video is closed captioned top 10 best things to do in vienna austria
vienna is one of the most beautiful cities in europe and it's no surprise that it has been
voted as one of the world's most livable places for 10 straight years in a row with such a good
reputation we can only imagine how many people want to visit the austrian capital if you are
one of those people then you are going to love this list so before we start our list don't
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today i'm going to show you some of the best things to do in vienna austria so whether you're
just visiting for a week or have more time on your hands this video will help you see
why so many people love this place so grab your bags because we are heading to vienna number 10
visit the hofburg palace this has to be one of the most famous places in vienna the hofburg palace is
a historical palace that was once the official residence of the haasburg dynasty the palace is
located in the heart of vienna and has been home to many austrian rulers and today you can visit
this palace for a small fee imagine roaming the hallways of a castle casually and freely where
once the world's most powerful people resided today it houses multiple museums and galleries
as well as the national library built in the 13th century this building is the epitome
of european architecture the tickets can cost around 10 euros to 18 euros based on your age
the ticket also comes with an audio guide which will enhance your hofburg experience when you
are inside the building number nine take a stroll through the nashmark vienna's most famous market
you haven't experienced the true culture of a place if you haven't visited its market or bazaars
the nashmark is the large marketplace situated in the heart of vienna it's one of the most
popular attractions for tourists and locals that have lived their whole lives there the market is
filled with everything from fruit sellers to butchers bakers to dairy product shops you can
find just about everything in this market there are also small stalls for street food where people
sell kebabs hot dogs and other similar food so if you are visiting the market don't forget to
try some of the street food the market is one of the oldest markets in the country it started back
in the 16th century and since then has expanded to surrounding areas as well it is a simple yet
crowded market and its popularity transcends the austrian borders this market adds excellent value
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now let us continue with the video number eight eat at one of vienna's many cafes and restaurants
one of the best things to try in vienna is the local food austria is known for its delicious
pastries and cakes as well as its meats in vienna be sure to try some wiener schnitzel a fried
cutlet of veal and apple strudel a type of sweet apple pastry usually served with vanilla sauce or
cream you will find some of the best restaurants in the world in vienna and the best part about
eating out in vienna is that you can find almost all types of cuisines there whether you are
looking for a middle eastern dish like shavama or more into mexican or indian food you can find
a restaurant that can get the food delivered to your hotel room however when you are in a foreign
country it is always better to go out and view the city and enjoy food at a local restaurant to fully
experience the culture number seven ride on a horse-drawn carriage in front of schonburn palace
feeling like a prince or princess can be easy if you take a ride in a horse-drawn carriage in front
of the schonburn palace the horses are walking at their usual walking speed through the streets
of vienna which makes it a perfect experience for children and adults alike in addition to
enjoying the horse ride outside the palace you can also take a tour inside the schonburn palace
the building was a summer home to the rulers of the hasburg dynasty who also owned the hofburg
palace mentioned at the start of our list you have to book a ticket if you want to visit the palace
there are different tour packages available and we recommend that you take the full palace tour
as you would be able to learn a lot more about history on that tour number six visit the prater
public park with your kids the prater public park is something for everyone for some it is just a
place to enjoy a ride for others it brings back nostalgic memories with so much to offer it can
be a fun experience for both children and adults some rides may be too scary for children but the
kid attractions are well themed and fun to ride the best part about prater is that it has a giant
ferris wheel that has been there since 1897 so you might get to experience the same ferris wheel ride
that your great grandfather experienced even if you are scared of heights the sheer historical
value of the ferris wheel should be enough to attract you to take a ride in it number five
take a boat ride on the danube for an easy way to see everything from a different perspective
danube river is one of unesco's world heritage sites so you know the experience is bound to be
a good one it played a huge role in building up vienna's economy hundreds of years ago it was and
still is a really important trading player in the world the danube is the major waterway in austria
where it is known simply as danao the danube river is nature's gift to these european countries the
danube river passes through 10 different countries before reaching its final destination in the black
sea along the way you'll see some beautiful parks historical buildings and stunning views
with the right guide this can be one of the unique things you have ever experienced number four enjoy
opera at vienna state opera we know that opera isn't everyone's cup of tea but for people who
love opera this site is going to be a paradise for you the vienna state opera is home to the vienna
philharmonic orchestra and is widely considered one of the best opera houses in the world
it also features a magnificent granite staircase that has been called one of the most beautiful
opera staircases in europe unfortunately the opera is currently closed due to the new lockdown policy
in austria however once the lockdown is lifted you will be able to enjoy this amazing experience
once again number three check out the beauty of the hunter vosser house in vienna hunter vosser
house located in the lonstrosso district of vienna is a famous creation by austrian
artists friedrian's rice hunter vasser and yosef kravina it was designed to bring joy
and delight to people however not everyone has been overly kind to this remarkable structure
many have criticized it for being too eccentric or simply ugly while others think that the creator's
talent and admirable artistic vision are clear from this project so what do you guys think
is it just another weird creation or is the house beautiful with its unique style would
you want to visit this place if given a chance when you are visiting the hunter vosser house
don't try to get inside as it is an apartment building and a lot of people call it their home
residents have occupied the place since the very beginning so you will have to admire the beauty
from the outside and in this case outer beauty is all that matters number two admire the beautiful
architecture all around the city i love european architecture and if you are anything like me i can
only imagine how good the architecture on austrian buildings would make you feel whether it is an
old architecture from the medieval era or modern european architecture you will find all unique
and exceptionally well-built structures in austria vienna is known for its beauty you don't just get
the most livable place title without any reason it has everything a good environment great ambiance
and exceptionally amazing architecture there are many different buildings in vienna which famous
architects design the cityscape has a beautiful mix of baroque rocco petermeyer and art navoir
even some of the smaller buildings that aren't that famous have such beautiful architecture for
once you will be mesmerized by the beauty of these structures and it will make you think how people
were able to construct these artistic buildings without the modern technology we see today
number one visit the leopold museum in vienna austria vienna is a city of great historical
importance so it is only fair for it to have a range of different museums one of the most
important museums in the country is the leopold museum you have to buy a ticket to visit that
museum you can also buy it online at a discounted price even though the museum has many different
things it is mostly known for its art exhibits so if you love art then the museum is a perfect place
for you to visit in vienna you can also hire an art historian as your tour guide who will walk you
through the museum and share details about each exhibit you see well there you have it our top 10
favorite things to do in vienna austria we hope this video has been helpful and that you found
a few new spots to add to your travel itinerary for the near future which of these things got you
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