Private Wien Highlights Historie Walk - Anden Verdenskrig og efterkrigstiden Wien
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Wien er et spejl: en by med imperialistisk muskelhukommelse, katastrofale fejlbedømmelser og en bemærkelsesværdig genopfindelse efter krigen. Denne private gåtur forbinder Wiens højdepunkter med de vendepunkter, der formede det moderne Østrig - fra Anschluss til befrielse, besættelse, neutralitet og byens rolle som en bro mellem øst og vest. Belvedere Hill, det sovjetiske mindesmærke, Heldenplatz, Hofburg, Judenplatz og St. Stephen's Cathedral forankrer en rute, der blander skønhed med kontekst. For filmskabere: The Third Man, Lady in Gold, Mission: Impossible, Rogue Nation, Red Sparrow - fire forskellige vinduer ind i Wiens krigsår og den kolde krigs skygger. Hvorfor vælger rejsende denne tur: • Fra din dør - stressfri møde og orientering i dit midlertidige hjem • Offentlig transport - bæredygtig, styrke, en del af vores Wien erfaring • Tre personlige timer med en lokal - nærbillede, samtale, aldrig scriptet • Udforsk Wien med en viennese - nuance, kontekst og levet perspektiv
Turmuligheder
Rejseplan
På Upper Belvedere begynder vi med Wiens mest generøse panorama. Paladset blev bygget af prins Eugene, et militært geni, der aldrig regerede, og blev den symbolske fødested for Østrigs anden republik i 1955. Fra kejserlige ambitioner til efterkrigsneutralitet – skiftet er synligt lige fra terrassen.
Belvedere Gardens & Lower Belvedere - ned ad den barokke haveakse læser vi landskabet som en politisk erklæring: orden, hierarki og magtens æstetik.
Sovjetkrigsmindesmærke - på Schwarzenbergplatz er Sovjetmonumentet 1945 en ære for de tusindvis af soldater fra Den Røde Hær, der døde i Wien. En påmindelse om, at befrielse og besættelse kan sameksistere i hukommelsen.
Hochstrahlbrunnen & Den Franske Ambassade En monumental springvand, der fejrer Wiens alpine kranvand, indrammet af den elegante franske ambassade - to allierede magter, to meget forskellige arkitektoniske budskaber.
En kort sporvognstur langs Ringstraße – det prestigefyldte projekt fra det 19. århundrede i Wien – fører os forbi den genopbyggede State Opera, et symbol på kulturel kontinuitet efter krigstidens ødelæggelse.
Mozart leder over en have, der engang hørte til det kejserlige hof. Kun få skridt væk: Academy of Fine Arts, som berømt afviste en ung Adolf Hitler - en fodnote, at historien blev til en overskrift.
Maria Theresa befaler stadig sin plads, flankeret af de to museer. I baggrunden: Et af Wiens seks FLAK-tårne — udødelige konkrete vidner til byens militariserede sidste måneder.
En scene for kejserlig ceremoni, militær stolthed og — i marts 1938 — Hitlers Anschluss-tale. I dag er pladsen indrammet af parlament, rådhus, museer og Burgtheater: et panorama af magt, kultur og skrøbeligheden af begge.
En paladsby, der tjente som magtsæde i syv århundreder. Fra hertuger til kejsere til det moderne præsidentskab - bygningen indbefatter Østrigs lange bue fra monarki til republik.
Hvor kejserlige facader mødes kirkelig storhed og nutidens luksus butikker. En påmindelse om, at Wien altid har balanceret ceremoni, handel og åndelighed.
På stedet for Wiens middelalderlige jødiske samfund - ødelagt i 1421 - står "Nameless Library", der mindes de 65.000 østrigske jøder myrdet i Shoah. Et roligt, vigtigt stop.
Pestkolonnen: Modreformen i marmor, der bruger kunst og hengivenhed til at genvinde en by efter krisen.
St. Stephens katedral Det gotiske hjerte i Wien. I april 1945 brændte dele af katedralen, da plyndrere satte ild til nærliggende butikker - en tragisk afslutning på en krig, der allerede havde kostet byen så meget.
Højdepunkter
Hvad er inkluderet
Afhentningssteder og tider
Turen starter kl. 09.30 og 14.00 Vi møder vores gæster på alle hoteller og ferieboliger i byen, Reichsbruecke mole eller togstationer (Wien Hbf, Vienna West) Andre mødesteder kan arrangeres. A´Rosa Gäste treffen wir am jeweiligen Pier Handelskai 265, 1020 Wien
Rejsendes vurderinger
Vigtig information
- Servicedyr er tilladt
- Der er adgang til offentlig transport i nærheden
- Anbefales ikke til rejsende med fare for hjerte-kar-sygdomme
- Rejsende skal mindst være i moderat fysisk form
- Kæledyr er ikke tilladt i visse besøgte områder
Anmeldelser(32)
The tour guide did a fabulous job showing us sites we did not see and also incorporating sites we had seen and putting the history altogether. It was enjoyable and informative. We appreciate his changing the schedule so we ended up at our last separate tour for the day. Great job all around.
Dear Susan, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I am glad that so much felt fresh and inspiring during your final day in Vienna. In building our portfolio, we focus on three pillars: welcoming first-timers; deepening the connection for repeat visitors; and offering curated walks like our Art Nouveau "Kisses" or our “Hundertwasser-Prater” neighborhood walk. And yes – we do First Glance or Highlight in reverse to end on Belvedere hill to make an afternoon visit at the Upper Belvedere seamlessly possible. Your journey now takes you to Prague, to the home of your ancestors – who built so much of monumental Vienna. Have an unforgettable trip! Warmest regards, Walter SCHINDL Local Services
Walter was a brilliant guide - knowledgeable, personable and with a great sense of humour. He brought Vienna and its history to life and we have a great tour. Highly recommended.
Thank you, Sonia, for your kind words. It was a pleasure to walk with guests so open to history - and to my infotainment style. Glad the tour brought Vienna’s story to life for you. Safe onward travels.
We had an incredible walking tour of Vienna with Brigitte! She was warm, friendly, and made the city come alive with her deep knowledge of its history and culture. Brigitte gave us great local tips on where to eat and what to see, and her food and restaurant recommendations were spot on. She made us feel like we were exploring the city with a good friend who knows every corner. Highly recommend booking with her if you want to experience Vienna through the eyes of a true local.
Patrick and “tribe”, thank you for your positive feedback. Brigitte, GM & head of our Hispanic department lives the idea of hospitality with a personal touch. Infotainment and providing useful handles for exploring our city is the concept of our tours. Like all in the team, Brigitte is a true local with a lot of cosmopolitan experience. Being a strong character like all our guides many love the personal touch. Happy travels!
We are a family of 4 from London and visited Vienna, Budapest and Prague in August 2025. We went on a private walking tour of Vienna with Schindl tours. Alex, our tour guide communicated proactively prior to the trip. He picked us up from the hotel, showed us around the must see locations in Vienna, shared some great stories and history. Alex was mindful that we had a gentle walker in our group and adjusted the pace and itinerary accordingly. I have no hesitation in recommending Alex and his company to take you around Vienna.
Sriram, thank you for your immediate, positive, and detailed review. One could say “you/we nailed it” – you summed up all what makes a private tour a personalized experience. Thanks also for cooperating in making mobility not an issue! Alex, by the way, is one of a handful of guides licensed to guide the Austrian National Parliament and WE cherish his insight. Happy Travels
Vienna is stunning and our guide, Alex, brought it to life for us. Alex was fun to be with, is very knowledgeable and went out of his way to find the answer to a question I had that wasn't related to the tour. Thanks for a lovely time!
Rosa, thank you for sharing your memories of the Vienna tour you had with Alex in late November. We cherish him in our Austria Guide team for sharing his knowledge in that entertaining way and for his caring side. Happy Travels in 2025
Walter is a very kind and informative person. I recommend his visit it was my big pleasure to know him Your friend Soufiane Fès MOUNANA
Walter was knowledgeable and very organized. In 3 hours we managed to see the major sightseeing spots of Vienna, having the time for a coffee also! Really happy to have chosen this tour! Thnx Walter!!
Thanks George! Glad your day trip from Bratislava worked out well.
Brigitte. Was our guide for a tour of Hidden Gems in Vienna. She pivoted the tour to show us the wonderful hidden gems in Vienna. She was so knowledgeable and thoughtful in the tour. She answered our questions with great patience and humour. Her insights into the history, art and culture of Vienna were incredible. She shared anecdotal facts for so many of the interesting sites we visited. From the Jesuit church, to the Jewish memorial. From the Anker (anchor) insurance company building to the Anker clock . She also showed us amazing passageways which connected different areas of interest around Vienna. We learned and saw so much more of Vienna than we ever could have done on our own. Brigitte took the time to ensure we had a proper dinner on Christmas Day. She stopped at a restaurant and booked us a table for our Christmas dinner (when most restaurants were closed).. Lastly, she even hopped on the subway train with us to show us the route back to our hotel. Being with Brigitte was one of our most memorable experiences in Vienna. Thank you Brigitte for your expert guidance through fascinating areas of Vienna.
Hello Gretchen & “Boys”, Thank you for your appreciative review. Like good questions initiate great answers – interested and sharing guests make good guides even better. Glad Brigitte made the tour fit nicely into your Vienna experience. We love our Vienna - hometown for both of us. We wish you and the “boys” a great start into 2024 and inspiring travels ever after! Walter
Our guide, Walter, was fantastic. Born and revised in Vienna, with a decade in the US, we knew every aspect of the city, its history and the significance to the West. He started with a conversation about what we had already seen and how long we were going to be in Vienna and what else we were scheduled to do. Walter taylored our tour to see everything else as well as knowing the history and culture. He was a master of the subway, trains and trolleys so we got to see the whole city which is amazing. He was own time and reminded of an old world gentleman. A fantastic experience that I highly recommend.
Thank you for your positive feedback, Steve! Learning from our walk, we made starting times more flexible to accommodate pre-/post cruise guests. The flexibility of a private tour helps to avoid overlap with other tours and to accommodate special interests.
Walter was amazing! We had a fabulous city tour with my group of 6, and everyone enjoyed Walter's knowledge and humor! Lots of fun and very interesting. Highly recommend and can't wait to return!
Thank you, Nancy! Glad I was able to help in your chase for the flavors of Central Europe. Love your enthusiasm for travel – you’ll always will be welcome in Vienna.
