One day in Vienna links the imperial palaces with the old centre. It starts at Schönbrunn Palace, rides across town to the Belvedere and Karlskirche, then walks past the Albertina and along the Graben to St. Stephen's Cathedral before ending at the Prater and its giant Ferris wheel. Public transport joins the far-apart stops, so it is a full but manageable day.
A day · 2 adults ·
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7U4 + Tram 18 + Tram 62 · about 34–36 min
10:36 Belvedere (Upper and Lower Belvedere) · Morning · 90–180 min15–20 min walk
12:21 Karlskirche (St. Charles Church) · Midday · 45–90 min11–14 min walk
13:17 Albertina · Midday · 90–150 min6–8 min walk
14:53 Graben · Afternoon · 15–30 min3–4 min walk
15:11 Saint Stephen's Cathedral · Afternoon · 45–90 minU1 · about 12–13 min
16:09 Prater and Riesenrad · Afternoon · 1–3 hPick an area, then a place that fits your budget and style.
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Quick answers to common questions.
The one-day plan covers Schönbrunn Palace, the Belvedere, Karlskirche, the Albertina, the Graben and St. Stephen's Cathedral, and ends at the Prater. The palaces lie outside the centre, so short rides join them to the old town.
One day is enough for the headline sights but not for the big museums. Schönbrunn Palace alone usually takes 60 to 150 minutes and the Belvedere 90 to 180 minutes, so the art museums and the old town's side streets wait for the longer plans. As of 1 Nov 2026.
Start early at Schönbrunn Palace, then head to the Belvedere and Karlskirche. Walk from the Albertina along the Graben to St. Stephen's Cathedral, which usually takes 45 to 90 minutes, and keep the evening for the Prater. As of 1 Nov 2026.