Category Archives: Austria

Ridiculously useful Austria travel guides, itineraries, packing lists, tours and day trips.

Vienna Packing List (2026 Update): What To Pack and What To Wear

Exterior of Plachutta's Neuer Markt restaurant in Vienna with decorative facade and passersby.

A practical Vienna packing list for 2026, with season-by-season clothing advice, comfortable footwear tips, opera-ready outfit ideas and the travel essentials that earn their place in your bag.

Vienna Travel Costs in 2026: Daily Budgets, Food, Hotels and Transport

Captured in Vienna, this image features a vintage tram against historic architecture and bare trees in spring.

Vienna is moderately expensive by European capital standards. Plan on about €85 a day for a careful budget trip, €175 to €200 for a more comfortable break, and €550-plus for luxury travel, excluding flights.

2 Days in Vienna: A Fast-Paced Weekend Itinerary

Aerial view of Vienna showcasing the town hall, Votivkirche, and architectural landmarks.

This 2 days in Vienna itinerary is built for a quick weekend with smart routing, major sights, classic coffee houses, and practical tips on transport, timing, and where to stay.

12 Best Day Trips From Vienna by Train for Easy City Escapes

Train arriving at Vienna station on a cloudy day, capturing urban life and travel themes.

Looking for the best day trips from Vienna by train? These 12 easy escapes include Bratislava, Melk, Salzburg, Klosterneuburg and the Wachau, with practical tips on travel time, highlights and who each trip suits best.

6 Best Hostels in Vienna/Wien Under €25

Sunny day over MuseumsQuartier in Vienna

Austria’s Vienna (Wien) is not the cheapest of European cities to stay in, but that does not mean you should remove it from your backpacking bucket list! This guide to the best hostels in Vienna will describe what each hostel offers and identify the most popular districts for things to do—looking for hotels? Click to […]