{"id":240453,"date":"2022-11-22T16:40:38","date_gmt":"2022-11-22T21:40:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/?p=240453"},"modified":"2024-05-31T13:28:11","modified_gmt":"2024-05-31T17:28:11","slug":"vienna","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/destination\/vienna\/","title":{"rendered":"Vienna: Art, Architecture &#038; Christmas Markets"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vienna<\/strong> is a hub for <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/star-alliance-network-airlines\/\">Star Alliance<\/a> member Austrian Airlines. In addition, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.aircanada.com\">Air Canada<\/a> has direct flights to the Austrian capital, making it a destination to consider when you use Aeroplan points to travel.<\/p>\n<p>Even if you are aiming to holiday in <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/destination\/trave-guide-cappadocia-hot-air-balloons\/\">Cappadocia<\/a> or in the <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/destination\/maldives-budget\/\">Maldives<\/a>, chances are that you might end up going through <strong>Vienna<\/strong>; with <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guides\/tutoriels\/aeroplan-stoptover-ultimate-guide\/\">Aeroplan\u2019s stopover<\/a> options, why not take full advantage of it?<\/p>\n<p>Also, <strong>Vienna<\/strong> is a prime location to experience <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/destination\/europe-christmas-markets\/\">Christmas Markets<\/a>, and a quick December getaway can fill your heart with that winter wonderland magic.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"209991\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[vc_single_image image=&#8221;240446&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Vienna &#8211; Highlights &amp; Things to do&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;vienna_-_highlights_amp_things_to_do&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Vienna &#8211; Christmas Markets&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;vienna_-_christmas_markets&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vienna<\/strong> is probably one of the best places to experience the <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/destination\/europe-christmas-markets\/\">Christmas Markets<\/a> in Europe, if not in the world. There are many <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/destination\/europe-christmas-markets\/\">Christmas Markets<\/a> in <strong>Vienna,<\/strong> and they are the main event in December; some open as early as mid-November and close around Christmas Eve.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stephansplatz<\/li>\n<li>Am Hof<\/li>\n<li>Altes AKH<\/li>\n<li>Spittelberg<\/li>\n<li>Genussmarkt bei der Oper<\/li>\n<li>Michaelerplatz<\/li>\n<li>Weihnachtsdorf on Maria-Theresien-Platz<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Belvedere Palace<\/li>\n<li>Karlsplatz<\/li>\n<li>Freyung<\/li>\n<li>Wintermarkt am Riesenradplatz<\/li>\n<li>Sch\u00f6nbrunn Christmas market<\/li>\n<li>Christkindlmarkt am Rathausplatz<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>One of the main ones, Christkindlmarkt am Rathausplatz, is located in front of City Hall. That <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/destination\/europe-christmas-markets\/\">Christmas Market<\/a> floods the surrounding areas with a magical atmosphere packed with local food and crafts vendors with a dramatic neo-gothic backdrop as well as a <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">park<\/span> enchanted forest around it.<\/p>\n<p>You can find everything in the shops if you need to go through your Christmas gift lists in <strong>Vienna<\/strong>. But hanging out with a glass of mulled wine and a bowl of goulash with your family or friends is, by far, the best of a <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/destination\/europe-christmas-markets\/\">Christmas Market<\/a> in Vienna experience.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;240426&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Vienna &#8211; Schloss Sch\u00f6nbrunn&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;vienna_-_schloss_sch_nbrunn&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>Schloss means palace and <strong>Vienna<\/strong> is very well known for its gorgeous castles. Schloss Sch\u00f6nbrunn is a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/whc.unesco.org\/\">UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/a> and is one of Vienna\u2019s top tourist attractions; Emperor Franz Josef and Empress Sisi once lived here.<\/p>\n<p>The castle has beautiful parks and gardens that are free to visit while there are paid exhibitions inside. The interior of the building itself is pretty impressive on its own as there are incredible decorations, paintings and woodwork. If you are an art and history amateur, you can easily spend the whole day here.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;240436&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;240438&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Vienna &#8211; Schloss Belvedere&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;vienna_-_schloss_belvedere&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>Unlike Schloss Sch\u00f6nbrunn, you will not find any royal apartments here but the grounds are beautiful to walk in.<\/p>\n<p>This <strong>Vienna<\/strong> palace is now home to a major classical art collection by Renoir, Monet, Van\u00a0Gogh and many other well-known names. There is a permanent collection that is quite moving as well as special exhibitions.<\/p>\n<p>One of the most famous Austrian paintings \u201cThe Kiss\u201d is hosted here.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;240454&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Vienna &#8211; Hofburg Imperial Palace&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;vienna_-_hofburg_imperial_palace&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>This <strong>Vienna<\/strong> palace was the seat of power since the early days of the Austrian Empire. The Hofburg is currently being used as the President\u2019s official residence.<\/p>\n<p>The Hofburg is also home to the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.onb.ac.at\/\">National Library<\/a> that still sparks that middle age aura and that Beauty and the Beast vibe.<\/p>\n<p>There are also several exhibits being held here such as one on Sisi.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;240428&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;240430&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Vienna &#8211; Mozart Museum&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;vienna_-_mozart_museum&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>Mozart\u2019s last standing apartment in <strong>Vienna<\/strong> is spread over three floors where you can learn all about him. This genius musician is really a world icon and no visit to Vienna is complete without a tour of the place where he wrote some of his best work.<\/p>\n<p>While it is not related to Mozart, the Mozart Kugel is a famous chocolate you can find everywhere in Austria.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;240457&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Vienna &#8211; Opera House&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;vienna_-_opera_house&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>Classical music is well established in <strong>Vienna<\/strong>; how can it not be with the likes of Mozart and Strauss? The <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wiener-staatsoper.at\/en\/staatsoper\/the-opera-house\/\">Vienna Opera House<\/a> has beautiful interiors and will bookend your getaway nicely.<\/p>\n<p>To avoid scams, especially from one of those Mozart-dressed seller, it is better to buy them from the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wiener-staatsoper.at\/en\/season-tickets\/events\/\">ticket office<\/a> directly.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;240434&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Vienna &#8211; Day Trip to Bratislava&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;vienna_-_day_trip_to_bratislava&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>Got extra time in <strong>Vienna<\/strong>? Why not spend the day in Bratislava, Slovakia? From Vienna\u2019s main station, you can either hop on a train or a bus to Bratislava. The latter is much cheaper and takes about one hour.<\/p>\n<p>Bratislava is one of Europe\u2019s smallest capital but it is a beautiful melting pot of cultures and amazing architecture!<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;240414&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Vienna &#8211; Flying with points&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;vienna_-_flying_with_points&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>If you are sold on the idea of a lovely December getaway in <strong>Vienna<\/strong>, you will be happy to know that Austrian Airlines operates direct flights from Montreal while Air Canada takes care of the route from Toronto. While it is a lengthy 8-hour flight, the journey will be well worth it even if you can only afford a couple of days in Vienna for the Christmas Markets.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;240444&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>Since Austrian Airlines is a <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/star-alliance-network-airlines\/\">Star Alliance<\/a> partner airline, you will pay a fixed price of 40,000 Aeroplan points in economy and 70,000 points in business class for a one-way ticket to <strong>Vienna<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>In order to get fly more comfortably at the front of the plane, you should either be on the lookout way in advance or during the 7\u201314 days window before departure.<\/p>\n<p>Indeed, Austrian tends to release those award space for partners at the last minute after members of their own programs are served.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;240459&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221;]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"192385\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>As with Air Canada, I was able to find similar rates within a month of departure; dynamic pricing isn\u2019t always biting you in the teeth and the fact that all Air Canada seats are up for grabs, it can sometime work in your favour.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/credit-cards\/td-aeroplan-visa-infinite-privilege-card\/\">TD Aeroplan Visa<sup>&reg;<\/sup> &#8211; Infinite Privilege*<\/a> has a generous sign-up bonus; you&#8217;ll have more than enough for your flights to Vienna! This round-trip ticket is on a direct flight to <strong>Vienna<\/strong> and priced at 80,000 points.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;240467&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>The cherry on top with Air Canada flights is that you are able to use <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/aeroplan-eupgrades-business-class\/\">eupgrades to fly in business class for fewer points<\/a>. You can get instant confirmation if there are R Space open or may have to wait until an announcement is made at the gate.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you aim to fly to <strong>Vienna<\/strong> with Austrian or Air Canada, <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/use-expertflyer-flights-points\/\">ExpertFlyer<\/a> is your friend to either find availability or R Space.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"224940\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='m-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='card'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_card container_template--m-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"card_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"22723\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-utm=\"wpb\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<div class=\"card\">\n\t<div class=\"card--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--img-outer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--img\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--title-offer-selling\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title-offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--selling-points\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-bar--short\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-bar--short\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-bar--short\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"apply-btn\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Vienna &#8211; Accommodation and points&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;vienna_-_accommodation_and_points&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>With <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reward-program\/marriott-bonvoy\/\">Marriott Bonvoy<\/a>, there are many options available in <strong>Vienna<\/strong>. For example, the <a title=\"Renaissance Wien Hotel\" href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/go\/renaissance-wien-hotel\/\">Renaissance Wien Hotel<\/a> is walking distance to Schloss Sch\u00f6nbrunn and very well connected to the rest of Vienna by public transport.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;240471&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>The <a title=\"Renaissance Wien Hotel\" href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/go\/renaissance-wien-hotel\/\">Renaissance Wien Hotel<\/a> is an excellent use of points and of the <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/amex-marriott-bonvoy-free-night-award\/\">free night award certificate<\/a> as rates starts at \u20ac150 or $210 (and higher during Christmas Markets season) while you earn them at the cost of either $120 or $150 with the renewal of the <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/go\/amex-marriott-bonvoy-card\/\">Marriott Bonvoy<sup><sup>&reg;<\/sup><\/sup>\u00a0American Express<sup><sup>&reg;<\/sup><\/sup>* Card<\/a>\u00a0and the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/go\/amex-marriott-bonvoy-business-card\/\">Marriott Bonvoy<sup><sup>&reg;<\/sup><\/sup>\u00a0Business American Express<sup><sup>&reg;<\/sup><\/sup>* Card<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>So for a family or for a couple, each adult could sign up for both cards and you\u2019d rack up four annual free night\u2019s awards you can use at the <a title=\"Renaissance Wien Hotel\" href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/go\/renaissance-wien-hotel\/\">Renaissance Wien Hotel<\/a>. 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