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Exploring the Tourist Side of Vienna in 10 Hours

Home to Ludwig van Beethoven, Sigmund Freud, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Vienna, Austria, is an old, charming city that relishes its past and has a history written even in the quaint cafés towering the streets. Although the city has plenty to see, it’s safe to say that it’s not impossible to explore Vienna in 10 hours. Take the Overnight Train If you’re coming into Vienna from other European cities such as Venice or Florence, consider booking a seat with Eurail for an overnight train. You’ll not only save on travel time during the day, but also experience the European train journey. A plethora of coffee shops and fast food stores are inside the Wien Westbahnhof railway station, a place visitors can be pampered with many options for eating and shopping upon entry to this musical city. Explore the Schönbrunn Palace Photo by Shilpa Balakrishnan via Trover.com A visit to Vienna is incomplete without checking out this opulent complex of palace and gardens that belonged to the Habsburg family. From the Roman ruin to the garden pavilion and palm …