Vienna in 2 Days: The Ideal Itinerary

Two days in Vienna lets you pair the imperial palaces with a Wachau Valley day trip. This 2-day Vienna itinerary covers the city on day one and the Danube on day two — with the top-rated tours to book.

At a glance

1Day 1: Schönbrunn & old town
2Classical concert
3Day 2: Wachau Valley
4Coffee house & wine

Day 1: imperial Vienna

See Schönbrunn, the Hofburg and Sisi Museum, the old town and St. Stephen’s, then enjoy a classical concert.

Day 2: the Wachau Valley

Day-trip to the Wachau Valley for a Danube cruise, Melk Abbey and wine tasting in the vineyards.

Evening: coffee and wine

Relax in a historic coffee house or a Vienna Woods wine tavern.

Vienna in 2 days — FAQ

Is 2 days enough for Vienna?

Two days covers Schönbrunn, the Hofburg and old town on day one and a Wachau Valley Danube day trip on day two, with concerts, coffee houses and wine in the evenings.

What should I not miss in 2 days in Vienna?

Schönbrunn Palace, the Hofburg and Sisi Museum, St. Stephen’s and the old town, a classical concert, a coffee house, and a Wachau Valley day trip.

Is the Wachau Valley a good day trip from Vienna?

Yes — it’s an easy 1–1.5 hours away, and the Danube cruise, Melk Abbey and wine villages make a scenic, relaxing day.