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Welcome to part four of my Austrian trip—and yes, this will be the last one! The final stop of our journey was Vienna. We arrived quite late, so we went straight to our apartment to check in. This time, we took a cab because Uber had been causing us unnecessary trouble. It was a bit more expensive but way more convenient.

I booked an apartment called RockApart – Wien Hauptbahnhof Neueröffnung. Based on the name alone, you’d think they blast rock music 24/7 in the stairwell. Thankfully, that wasn’t the case. Inside the apartment, it was completely silent—just warm, cozy, and modern. The heating system was built into the floor itself, meaning no socks needed! Plus, it had a fully equipped kitchen, motion-sensor lights that turned on and off with just a tap, and a smart TV with an incredible sound system. Honestly, I could write an entire blog post just about the apartment—I didn’t even want to leave!

Exploring Vienna

The next day, we set off to explore the city. Since it was a Friday, the number of tourists started increasing. To make getting around easier, I bought a 48-hour pass, which allowed us to hop on and off any public transport in the city.

Schönbrunn Palace

Our first stop was Schönbrunn Palace, about 30 minutes away by tram. In short: it’s a palace—a massive one. The place was buzzing with high school students on a school trip, making it a bit crowded. As for the history behind the palace? No idea—I was too lazy to read about it.

Instead of going inside, we headed straight to the gardens. Since it was still winter, there weren’t many flowers or even leaves, but the sheer size of the garden made up for it. At the far end, there was a hill you could climb to get a panoramic view of Vienna. The weather was perfect—sunny yet breezy—making for a great stroll.

St. Stephen’s Cathedral

Next, we returned to central Vienna to visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral. This gothic masterpiece stood out with its multi-colored roof, unlike any other cathedral I’d seen. Inside, the architecture was jaw-dropping—think grand arches, intricate carvings, and that classic, slightly eerie church atmosphere.

Austrian National Library

From there, we headed to the Austrian National Library. It cost a few euros to enter, but let’s be real—it’s less of a library and more of a museum. You can’t even touch the books, which is probably for the best because they look older than time itself. The ceiling was covered in stunning artwork, giving the whole place a very Harry Potter-esque vibe. If Hogwarts had a reading room, it would look like this.

Hofburg Palace & Gardens

We also visited Hofburg Palace—at least, I think it’s a palace. The area was packed with museums, and every building had incredible architecture. We didn’t go inside any museums (not really museum people), but I took plenty of photos of the exterior. Afterward, we wandered through a few nearby gardens in the city center.

The Last Evening in Vienna

For our final night, we picked up some dinner and relaxed back at our amazing apartment (seriously, can’t get over it). Since the next day marked the beginning of Ramadan, we also bought food for Sahoor.

Final Day: Belvedere Palace & Goodbyes

On our last day, we checked out and took it easy—strolling around the city center, buying a few souvenirs, and making one last stop at Belvedere Palace. At this point, both my mum and I were completely exhausted.

We caught our evening flight back to London, where I dropped my mum off at Gatwick Airport for her flight home. It was such a memorable trip, and hopefully, next time, I can do it all over again with the whole family!

Final Thoughts on Vienna

Vienna is a great city to visit—if you’re in the mood for museums. Otherwise, it’s just like any other European city… but with a lot of museums. I’d definitely come back when my museum appreciation mode is switched on!

Alright, guys, that’s it for my Austrian trip series. Thanks for reading, and until next time!