Vienna rewards a slow pace. Three days is enough to see the main sights without rushing between them.

Day one

Start in the old town around St Stephen's Cathedral, then stop at a traditional coffee house for cake and a long coffee.

Day two

Spend the morning at Schönbrunn Palace and its gardens. In the evening, a concert or an opera performance is easy to arrange.

Day three

Visit the museums of the MuseumsQuartier or take the tram along the Ringstrasse to see the city's grand boulevards.