Must see itinerary for Prague and Vienna?
Jul 5th, 2014, 06:21 AM
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Must see itinerary for Prague and Vienna?
I have 3 days each in October to spend in Prague and Vienna. I'll be doing two days in Cesky Krumlov. What are the must-see sites in Prague & Vienna without a car? Tips on hotels are also appreciated. Tnx.
Jul 5th, 2014, 06:43 AM
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We just returned from visits to Prague, Cesky Krumlov, and Vienna....all wonderful cities! Do you have a good guidebook? You can also go online and look at what each place offers. It mostly depends on what you,yourself, are interested in. Prague is full of interesting sights...the Charles Bridge, the Castle District, the Mucha Museum, the Jewish District, Old Town Sqaure, Wenceslas Square. We did a tour with "Taste of Prague" one afternoon...enjoyed it very much. Stayed at the Old Town Hilton and the location was perfect for us. Cesky Krumlov is a charming town, and great for wandering...has a lovely castle. We just spent a day there, so no hotel to suggest. Vienna has Schonbrunn Palace, the Spanish Riding School (where the Lipizzaner Stallions train), the Albertini, grand monuments and parks, Heroes' Sqaure, Hofburg Palace, Vienna Opera House, St Stephen's Cathedral. We stayed at the Hotel Austria, also a perfect location for us. You do need to get a good guidebook, though....
Jul 5th, 2014, 06:54 AM
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My favorite thing to do in both Prague and Vienna is just to wander around. Prague is especially great for this, as there's a beautiful building around every corner.
Dodi has mentioned all or most of the sites I enjoyed. I agree that you should consult a guidebook which will give you even more information. As I recall, we also visited the Belverdere Palace to see the Klimpt paintings, and I especially enjoyed the Hunderwasser apartments.
Dodi has mentioned all or most of the sites I enjoyed. I agree that you should consult a guidebook which will give you even more information. As I recall, we also visited the Belverdere Palace to see the Klimpt paintings, and I especially enjoyed the Hunderwasser apartments.
Jul 5th, 2014, 07:25 AM
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I live in Vienna and have hosted our friends and family numerous times. Everyone has a different idea of what is a "must do." Some want to see all things Imperial, some want a food-related tour, and others have been happy to wander around with me "like a local," stopping at the butcher and markets in the morning and hiking in the vineyards in the afternoon. If you do not have a specific Viennese interest (e.g. art, architecture, classical music, shopping or some such), then whatever the guide books suggest as a Top Ten should be just fine for three days.
Jul 5th, 2014, 08:27 AM
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Just some pics to familiarize you with Prague and Vienna . The places mentioned by Peg, Dodi and 4for travel pretty well cover the "must" spots...many people miss the remarkable Hundertwasser buildings and that's a shame. (see pics).Suffice it to say that Mr.Hundertwasser saw fit to stroll around town stark naked. Must've has a good PR agent.
Vienna below.
https://picasaweb.google.com/stuartt...cenesOfPrague#
Vienna below.
https://picasaweb.google.com/stuartt...cenesOfPrague#
Jul 5th, 2014, 08:31 AM
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Jul 6th, 2014, 08:49 AM
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1. Climb up the church towers in both Prague and Vienna.
2. Visit the library in Vienna.
3. Attend concerts.
4. Try one of the famous cafes in Vienna.
5. Roam around the Vienna palaces at night
6. Visit the Schonbrunn Gardens in Vienna.
ou can find more details on my blog here: ashwinbahulkar.wordpress.com/my-travels-2/central-europe-austria-and-czech-republic/austria-and-prague/
2. Visit the library in Vienna.
3. Attend concerts.
4. Try one of the famous cafes in Vienna.
5. Roam around the Vienna palaces at night
6. Visit the Schonbrunn Gardens in Vienna.
ou can find more details on my blog here: ashwinbahulkar.wordpress.com/my-travels-2/central-europe-austria-and-czech-republic/austria-and-prague/
Jul 6th, 2014, 11:18 AM
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Both cities have way more places than you can see in only 3 days - but we don;t know what YOU enjoy most.
As for hotels - how many people and what is your budget (specific amount in euros - not "medium" or "won't break the bank" - we don;t know the size of your bank.)
Favorites for Prague:
Old Town - architecture tour
Climb City Hall to top
Castle and precincts with cathedral (including walking down Golden Lane)
Charles Bridge
Mala Strana
Jewish District (takes at least half a day with numerous buildings and museum/exhibit
Modern Prague
A host of museums for every interest
Incredible music scene - go to the opera and at least one church concert
For Vienna - I couldn't even start a complete list, but don't miss:
Schoenbrunn Palace and Gardens (via public transit)
Walk around the Ringstrasse
Museum complex (you MUST see the prehistoric Venus of Willendorf)
Palace complex IN central Vienna
Lippanzer stables and performance
Visit a venue with real waltzing (incredible how fast it is - almost like flying)
Have a wurst from one of the stands in late evening
Visit several patisseries to have a pastry "mit schlag" - but do NOT eat a Sacher torte - they are painfully dry
As for hotels - how many people and what is your budget (specific amount in euros - not "medium" or "won't break the bank" - we don;t know the size of your bank.)
Favorites for Prague:
Old Town - architecture tour
Climb City Hall to top
Castle and precincts with cathedral (including walking down Golden Lane)
Charles Bridge
Mala Strana
Jewish District (takes at least half a day with numerous buildings and museum/exhibit
Modern Prague
A host of museums for every interest
Incredible music scene - go to the opera and at least one church concert
For Vienna - I couldn't even start a complete list, but don't miss:
Schoenbrunn Palace and Gardens (via public transit)
Walk around the Ringstrasse
Museum complex (you MUST see the prehistoric Venus of Willendorf)
Palace complex IN central Vienna
Lippanzer stables and performance
Visit a venue with real waltzing (incredible how fast it is - almost like flying)
Have a wurst from one of the stands in late evening
Visit several patisseries to have a pastry "mit schlag" - but do NOT eat a Sacher torte - they are painfully dry
Jul 6th, 2014, 08:01 PM
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Living in Vienna, it's fun to read all the different "must do" ideas, which really underscore the point that everyone's idea of what not to miss is as different as the individual writing the list. I've been here now for two years and have not yet walked around the RIngstraße, climbed the top of Stephansdom, seen Venus, been to a Lippazaner performance, had a wurst from one of the stands in the late evening, or visited a venue with real waltzing!
Jul 7th, 2014, 03:30 AM
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In Prague last month I used http://www.neweuropetours.eu/
just tip the guide at the end. They were quite good as I also used them in Munich.
just tip the guide at the end. They were quite good as I also used them in Munich.
Jul 7th, 2014, 10:29 AM
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Well perhaps 're working there and don;t hav euch time to see/do things.
As a tourist - yes, for 3 different trips plus a coupe of days after a business trip - we probably look for different things than a resident.
As a tourist - yes, for 3 different trips plus a coupe of days after a business trip - we probably look for different things than a resident.
Jul 7th, 2014, 08:32 PM
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nytraveler, I'm not working in Vienna; I am a "Trailing Spouse," with school aged children and the luxury of entire days all to myself. I just prefer seeing a city in ways different from others even when we travel, which is why I like reading "must-see" lists. For example, I've been to Wawel Castle in Krakow, and to Krakow in general a few times and have not seen the painting, "Lady with an Ermine," though it comes up quite often as a must-see. I was in Brussels in the spring for two days and though I love seafood, did not once have moules frites--just wasn't in the mood. And so on…it's just different travel strokes for different folks. 
Sep 10th, 2014, 08:30 AM
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Thank you everyone for the great suggestions and pictures. I'm sure I won't have an idle moment in any of these places. As I will be on my own, I may connect with a few tours or if an ex pat wants to meet up, I'll buy lunch! Now my remaining questions are: what's the weather going to be like in October in these places and what's the best way to get from Zagreb to Vienna and then to Cesky Krumlov and then to Prague? Bus or train or?... Do I need to reserve ahead of time? Tnx... Barbara
Sep 10th, 2014, 08:51 AM
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For a half of a day trip try to make it to průhonický park. It is beautiful and located about 45 mins-an hour outside of Prague. I cannot remember the exact way I got there, but I do know I took the yellow line metro to the end of the line and then a bus right to the park. It is so beautiful and there is a restaurant located there too.
http://www.parkpruhonice.cz/index.php?site=en&p=index
http://www.parkpruhonice.cz/index.php?site=en&p=index
Sep 12th, 2014, 09:21 PM
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In Prague we loved the John Lennon wall and the Museum of National History which has an excellent exhibit on the time of communism in Czechia. There are also some lovely walks on the back side of the castle grounds (which is a must, of course) and also from the top of Petrin Hill (take the cable car up).
