Vienna is an incredible city, with a lot of top tourist attractions, restaurants and cafes with tradition, charming markets and museums that satisfy any traveler’s appetite. But Vienna can be quite expensive; hotel room prices are quite steep, especially in the central area, public transportation also costs a significant amount of money, and most well-known tourist sites, such as Mozart’s House or Schonbrunn Palace, charge visitors for admission.
However, the capital of Austria also offers wonderful experiences to tourists who do not have a huge budget. If you get the accommodation early, you can get a hotel room at a very good price, and public transport can be largely avoided, especially since the main tourist attractions are positioned quite close to each other.
Moreover, Vienna has a lot of tourist attractions for which you do not have to pay if you want to visit them. Here are some examples:
The gardens of the Schonbrunn Palace. The entrance to the Schonbrunn Palace requires a ticket, but the gardens around the imposing building can be visited for free. A wonderful place for a walk, a run, a romantic or a picnic, these gardens full of beautiful plants, Roman ruins, fountains and baroque statues are definitely worth a few hours of vacation for every visitor to Vienna. Plus, if you go to Gloriette, you’ll get a great view of the city.
St. Stephen’s Cathedral (Stephansdom). One of the most famous tourist sights in Vienna is St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Located in St. Stephen’s Square, the grand Gothic church was to be, at one point in history, the tallest building in Europe. And it can be visited for free! However, if you want to climb one of its two towers or if you want to visit the catacombs in the basement, you will have to pay 6 Euros.
Naschmarkt. Visiting local markets is one of the best ways to get to know a place. And Naschmarkt and its food offer a great perspective on how Viennese people prefer to eat. Naschmarkt dates from the 1780s and houses over 100 stands, making it the largest market in the city. Every day, thousands of fresh vegetables, animal products, spices and sweets are sold at the historic stalls here. Although purchasing a culinary delicatessen from Naschmarkt requires money, the actual market visit is completely free.
Ringstrasse. Another good way to get to know the essence of Vienna is to stroll around the Ringstrasse. This is a street that surrounds the historical center of the city and, surely, one of the most emblematic streets of Austria. Walking around the area, you will be able to admire some of the most famous and important Viennese buildings, such as Rathaus (City Hall), the Parliament Palace, the Natural History Museum (Naturhistorisches Museum) and the Kunsthistorisches Museum.
Volksgarten and Stadtpark. Vienna is known for the large number of public gardens and parks it houses. One of them is Volksgarten, a beautiful garden right in the center of the city, known as the People’s Garden because it was the first park open to the public (dating from 1825). Another beautiful garden is Stadtpark, also located in the center of Vienna. It was opened in 1863 and is known for hosting a famous statue of Austrian composer Johann Strauss.
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