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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

1

Stop 1: St Stephen's Cathedral

Start at Vienna's iconic Gothic cathedral in the heart of the first district.

2

Stop 2: Graben Street

Walk along Vienna's elegant pedestrian shopping street with its grand plague column.

3

Stop 3: Hofburg Palace

Explore the vast imperial palace complex, former home of the Habsburgs.

4

Stop 4: Vienna State Opera

Pass by one of the world's most famous opera houses on the Ringstrasse.

5

Stop 5: Museum Quarter

End at Vienna's cultural hub with museums, galleries and open courtyards.

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