Vienna is a great city to live in.It's hard to get bored with a travel companion.If you are going to Vienna on your own, make sure you have the basic groundworks in place.Make sure you have emergency contact information on hand if you stay in a hostel.Vienna has palaces and museums.Make friends while you are there.You can reach out to others through your classes or hostel.
Step 1: You should stay in a hostel.
It's a good idea to stay at a hostel when traveling alone.Hostels are cheaper than hotels and will help you meet people.Vienna's nightlife is booming and you can enjoy it alone.If you want company for a night out, a hostel is a good option.Basic security is important if you stay in a hostel, you will be sharing a room with others.You should put expensive items under your bed or in a closet if you have a small safe.If you don't like staying in a hostel, consider couch surfing.The couch surfing website can be used to find hosts.If you don't want to stay with strangers, you can look into affordable options like AirBnBs, which can be found online.Taking classes in the city can be used to find people.
Step 2: There is an emergency contact number on hand.
Wherever you go, take some index cards with you.Write down your emergency contact information and any medical conditions you have on these cards.People will know who to call in an emergency.It's important when traveling alone.
Step 3: A bus pass is a good investment.
You can get a pass by stopping by a local bus station.Buses are the easiest way to get around in Vienna, and this will save you money on things like cabs.If you buy a vacation pass, you also get passes for bus tours and a Hop On Hop Off bus pass.You can purchase it online before you leave for Vienna.You can choose the option that makes the most sense for you.If you only stay for two days, you should check to see if they have a two day pass.If you're staying for a week, see if you can get a weeklong pass.
Step 4: It's a good idea to book tours ahead of time.
When traveling alone, walking tours are a good idea.It's great for safety that you will be in a group.This will be a chance to socialize and be shown around the city.There are online walking tours.You can get access to various museums and tourist attractions on some walking tours.Walking tours of places like the Schnbrunn Palace, the state opera house, as well as a few combination bus and walking tours are included in the Vienna Pass.
Step 5: You should map out your first few days.
It's easy to feel overwhelmed if you don't have another person helping you make decisions.It's a good idea to have an itinerary for your first few days.You'll have a better idea of what attractions you like and dislike after you've seen a part of the city.If you want to review transportation routes, you need to write down the most important things.Try to visit all of the attractions in the same day.Have a rough idea of how long it will take.You could visit the museums in the morning and then go to the zoo by the afternoon.
Step 6: Before the event, learn your routes carefully.
It's a good idea to know where you're going.Don't ask for directions or rely on maps too much.If you look like a tourist, you may be vulnerable to theft.People are more likely to target someone who looks lost.
Step 7: You can sample the local cuisine.
The weiner schnitzel and the Austrian strudel are well known in Vienna.It's important to try them while you're there.They can be found on the street for cheap from food carts.There are several large outdoor markets in Vienna where you can buy things like fruits and vegetables.Naschmarkt is the biggest.Purchase food at the market and save money.
Step 8: Go to the museums.
There are many art and cultural museums in Vienna.While you're in Vienna, try to see at least a couple of museums.You can see many different types of museums at the same time.There are museums featuring contemporary art as well as performance spaces in this complex.The Museum of Fine Art is a great place to see Vienna's art.There is art from a variety of countries.
Step 9: See the palace.
The Schnbrun Place is the most visited site in Vienna.The palace has housed royalty in the past.Audio and walking tour guides can help you learn more about the palace's history.Do not take pictures in the palace.This is not allowed.
Step 10: Go to the zoo.
It is easy to see the zoo in a single day.It is one of the oldest zoos in the country and is an interesting place to visit.panda bears, lions, and tigers are some of the animals at the zoo.
Step 11: The museum has a depiction of Sigmund Freud.
The former office and living quarters of Sigmund Freud are where the musuem is located.It has a lot of Freud's old belongings as well as educational material.One of the cheaper exhibits to see in Vienna is this one.
Step 12: There is a performance at the Opera House.
Opera House performances have been taking place in Vienna since 1869.You can buy tickets online.During operating hours, you can see inside if the show is not within your budget.If you attend a show, you need to read the dress code.The dress code is followed.
Step 13: Before you leave, learn a few German phrases.
Learning a few basic German phrases will help you communicate in Vienna.Having a basic grasp of important terms helps.If you need to communicate in an emergency, this can be useful.You will need to help get around in Vienna if you don't know basic German phrases and terms.Try to remember some of the terms before you go.There are phone apps that help you remember basic phrases.
Step 14: Talk to the people around you.
Don't be afraid to speak to people.Strike up a conversation if you're out alone and someone makes eye contact.Ask them where they're from, what brings them to Vienna, and so on.If you're on a walking tour that takes a break midday, it's a good idea to ask other tourists if they want to eat lunch.You can make friends in the city by having lunch with people you meet on tours.If there is a language barrier, try to find someone who can speak multiple languages.You can use gestures to communicate or learn a few phrases in someone else's language.
Step 15: If your hostel has a pub crawl, check it out.
Pub crawls are a feature of many hostels.Do you know if your hostel has a pup crawl?It's a great way to meet people in your hostel and hang out with them for the duration of your stay.It is fun to experience Vienna's active nightlife with other people.
Step 16: You can find a local MeetUp group.
Go to MeetUp.com to create an account.You can enter your interests and be matched with like minded people.If you can attend a meeting, you may be able to meet people looking for friends while on vacation.MeetUp has groups for people who have many interests, such as writing, movies, traveling, and so on.
Step 17: You should take a class.
Food, art, sports, and language classes can be found in hostel flyers.Try to take a class.You can meet people while taking classes, and learn a new skill, while traveling abroad.A cooking class is a popular choice.You will have the chance to make friends when you come home with a few new recipes.
Step 18: Limit the amount of alcohol you consume.
You don't want to lose track of yourself when you are traveling alone.It's important that you don't lower your inhibitions too much as you want to be able to use common sense when meeting new people.If you drink in moderation, you can get to and from your hostel.