Vienna · Walking Route
Vienna Walking Route
Vienna's historic centre is compact and easy to explore on foot. This walking route connects many of the city's most famous landmarks, from St Stephen's Cathedral through the elegant first district to the Museum Quarter.
Route at a Glance
Distance
4 to 5 km
Walking time
2 to 3 hours
Key stops
5
Suggested Walking Route
Stop 1: St Stephen's Cathedral
Start at Vienna's iconic Gothic cathedral in the heart of the first district.
Stop 2: Graben Street
Walk along Vienna's elegant pedestrian shopping street with its grand plague column.
Stop 3: Hofburg Palace
Explore the vast imperial palace complex, former home of the Habsburgs.
Stop 4: Vienna State Opera
Pass by one of the world's most famous opera houses on the Ringstrasse.
Stop 5: Museum Quarter
End at Vienna's cultural hub with museums, galleries and open courtyards.
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