Before you travel, read the reviews of tourists about Vienna in 2019-2020. What do they write about the weather, hotels, excursions and shopping in one of the most beautiful cities in Europe? Pros and cons of staying in the Austrian capital in 2021.
Vienna weather reviews
Vienna has a mild climate. There are no frosts, sweltering heat, high humidity and rainy seasons here. The city is surrounded by mountains, and they protect Vienna from rain fronts and strong winds.
Most of the guests come to the Austrian capital during the warmer months. According to tourists, it is pleasant to walk around Vienna in April, May and June.
Milena Malinovskaya: "In June, the bright sun was almost always shining. I do not recommend swimming, the water in the lakes, in my opinion, is not suitable, but the locals open the season in June."
At the height of summer, the air temperature rises to +24 ... + 26 ° С. Vacation prices are the highest. Queues line up at the ticket offices of attractions, and there are no empty seats in popular restaurants.
According to tourists' reviews for 2019-2020, many people like a vacation in Vienna in early autumn, when it is still warm and there are fewer people. Late autumn and winter in the city are not very suitable for excursions. In Vienna, there are about 40 snowy days, and the rest of the time is rather slushy. From November to February, the average daytime air temperature is from + 3 ° С to + 8 ° С.
: "We were in Vienna in November, got on a particularly cold day and were very cold - a light coat did not help."
Vienna hotel reviews
There are many classy 1-5 * hotels in the city, but they are expensive. According to tourists, the cheapest accommodation in Vienna is hostels, student hostels and apartments.
To make your vacation in Vienna a success in 2021, study the reviews of tourists about hotels and choose the one that suits you:
Review of the hotel "Admiral 3 *":
Hope: "Hotel" Admiral 3 * "is located near the Volkstheater metro station, from which it is convenient to get to the center. The Museum Quarter, where the best collections of art are collected, is 5 minutes away. Breakfast is plentiful and fresh."
Review of the hotel "Mozart Apartments Vienna 3 *":
Anya: "Hotel" Mozart Apartment Vienna 3 * "is not new, but the renovation is acceptable, comfortable bed, enough light, hot water and heating without interruption, Russian channels on TV".
Tourists did not like some of Vienna's hotels.
Review of My City Apartments:
Evgeniya: "In My City Apartments for 4 days they never came to clean and did not change towels. We indicated the time of arrival in a letter through" booking ", but we were not provided with information on how to find the keys."
Reviews of tourists about excursions in Vienna
Look for interesting excursions on the Sputnik and Tripster websites. Individual and group, no crowds of tourists and in Russian.
There are many excursions in the city with Russian-speaking guides. Walking tours of the historical and architectural sights of Vienna, excursions to the Vienna Opera, the Albertina Gallery, the Kunsthistorisches Museum and the Hofburg Palace are very popular.
Tourists enjoy trips from Vienna to the Salzkammergut region and to Bratislava. The gourmet tour of Vienna, excursions to the Wachau Valley and the Vienna Woods received many positive reviews.
Read reviews of tourists about excursions and choose routes that you like:
Julius: "We were on an excursion" Conquer Vienna in 2 hours. Thanks for the great opportunity to see the main sights of the city and learn the history of this wonderful place. " More about the excursion →
Natalia: "The guide is incredibly pleasant and positive person! With her the excursion was easy and interesting, not like the usual boring excursions. I am so glad." More about the excursion →
Reviews of tourists about shopping in Vienna
Shopping in Vienna is pleasant, but prices are quite high. According to tourists, there is a large selection of branded clothing in stores, there are beautiful glass products, delicious chocolate and excellent souvenirs.
Winters in Austria are short and not frosty, so Vienna does not have a large selection of warm clothes and shoes. Please be aware that most boutiques close at 19: 00-20: 00 and shops are open until 18:00 on Saturdays.
Oleg P: "In the Beautiful shop you can not only buy china and glass, but also visit a small museum on the third floor dedicated to the history of the company. Long history, stylish design and friendly staff."
Pros and cons of staying in Vienna
Tourists like the old and beautiful city. Almost everyone who has visited Vienna has left positive comments and would like to return to the Austrian capital again.
pros holidays in Vienna in 2021:
- Mild climate.
- Friendly residents.
- Unhurried rhythm of life.
- Beautiful architectural and historical monuments, museums and galleries.
- Delicious cuisine.
- Wonderful coffee shops.
- Interesting shopping.
- Comfortable public transport.
- Vienna Airport is one of the most comfortable and modern in Europe.
ovder: "We appreciated the convenience of waiting for the plane. Soft sofas, on which you can lie down, are excellent groups for relaxation, where you can sit, have a snack and charge your phone or other gadgets."
Minuses:
- You need to apply for a visa.
- No beach holiday.
- Almost all shops are closed on Sundays.
- High prices.
Nikolay_2018: "I almost did not order excursions, the impact on the budget affected - Vienna is very expensive."
Travel tips for Vienna
Housing in the most convenient area - within the Vienna Ring - is not cheap. If you want to save money, settle in districts 2 to 9 and get to the center on foot or by public transport. Prices for housing on the outskirts of the city are even lower - in districts 20 and 21. The closer the metro line is to the hotel, the more comfortable it will be to move around Vienna.
It is not necessary to carry a lot of money, almost everywhere they take cards for payment.
Alena Kashirina: "In Vienna, there were no problems even in a Turkish eatery to make a purchase for a penny with a card."
For shopping, choose the morning time, while there are no queues at the dressing rooms and cash desks. There is a special excitement on Saturdays. Summer sales peak in July and winter sales peak in mid-January, but it's easy to find stores in Vienna all year round with promotions and discounts.
Delicious souvenirs such as pumpkin seed oil, wine, waffles, chocolates, sweets and coffee can be found at Billa, Spar or Merkur supermarkets.
