What to do in Vienna?

I recommend a trip to Schönbrunn Palace and to Mayerling in the Vienna woods. That was the hunting lodge where Crown Prince Rudolph killed his mistress and himself in a suicide pact. A great romantic story to read up on.

I am a great lover of museums. The Art History Museum is also worth a visit as is the sunday antiques market.

Another nice thing to do is to ride one of the trams full circuit around the Ring. You see some interesting parts of the city.

Go the opera it is a wonderful atmosphere and I loved the way the audience clap in unison . There are two different opra houses to choose from.

There is also the Natural History Museum, right opposite the Art History Museum. I also liked Haus Wien, a highly eccentric building with deliberately uneven floors, and the Sezessiongebaeude (paintings by Klimt). Also the Belvedere, a palace with a lovely art collection, and the Hofburg (the royal palace), and St Stephen's cathedral in the centre.

We liked Belvedere Palace which houses the famous Kiss by Klimt. Schönbrunn was busy when we went in the morning, and there were no tickets available until 3pm. Be prepared by booking online first. St. Peter's Church was breathtaking. We saw a Marionettenspiel of the Magic Flute, had coffee and cake in Demel's and did a bus tour.
This was in 2022.

Thank you everyone for your recommendations.

Another recommendation here for the Schonbrunn Palace and the Opera House, even if you don't actually want to sit through an opera.

We saw a wonderful performance of Hansel and Gretel at the Volksoper. It was just as I imagined it. I also recommend coffee and cake, and hot chestnuts from street sellers. Lovely city.

How lovely!
Have a fab time.

A good place for cake..( sorry to lower the tone)

In contrast to all of the culture a ride on the Prater ferris wheel is pretty special. As featured in the classic film The Third Man.

Will the Christmas markets have started? Each district has one and the first opens on Nov 8th. They are pretty special.

I'm envious. It's sixty years since I visited Vienna, not so very long after Russia withdrew from its occupation of the city. I did love the trams - remember this was a time when British cities has scrapped this mode of transport. I got the best haircut of my life there too!

Definitely Hotel Sacher for a slice of real Sachetorte, Demel's Cafe, Schloss Schon Brunn. Vienna is very walkable. St Stephen's Cathedral. Get out to the Vienna Woods. Visit the Spanish riding school.

I think the other posts have pretty much covered all the attractions, especially as you only have four days.
I went there about 35 years ago. It is a great place to visit. Have a lovely holiday.

You could listen to some Johann Strauss or watch The Third Man before you go to get you into the zone.

St Stephen's Cathedral

Yes I forgot the Spanish Riding School - I loved it and I am not a "horsey" person.

Sounds great, I’ve always wanted to go there as Dad’s family a few generations back came from there.
I also love the song, Oh Vienna! ❤️

Indigo8

I think the other posts have pretty much covered all the attractions, especially as you only have four days.
I went there about 35 years ago. It is a great place to visit. Have a lovely holiday.

You could listen to some Johann Strauss or watch The Third Man before you go to get you into the zone.

Yes!

A ride on the Prater wheel is spectacular. I did it in a blizzard, I think I was the only one (daft enough to be) on!

We managed to hear the Vienna Boys Choir while we were there

It’s a great place to visit lots of suggestions given, use the Metro to get around

Visit Freud's apartment.

Grantanow

Visit Freud's apartment.

Will there be a cigar on his desk?🤪

Definitely a tour of the opera house, very interesting especially the vast back stage. Also went to the cafe/restaurant that was supposed to be the home of the sachertorte and was very disappointed, it was dry without much taste and I was so looking forward to it.