{"metadata":{"slug":"vienna","name":"Vienna","country_name":"Austria","country_code":"AT","timezone":"Europe/Vienna","currency_code":"EUR","version":4,"launch_status":"active"},"transport_profile":{"summary":"Vienna works best when the stay is anchored around walkable districts with tram and U-Bahn support.","best_modes":["walking","tram","u-bahn"],"warnings":["Airport taxis are convenient but expensive compared with rail.","Outer districts can feel slower if the trip is only two or three days."]},"neighborhoods":[{"slug":"innere-stadt","name":"Innere Stadt","summary":"The polished historic core with maximum convenience and classical atmosphere.","vibe_tags":["romantic","classic","walkable","first-time"],"audience_fit":["couple","solo","friends"],"budget_fit":["premium","luxury"],"pace_fit":["slow","balanced"],"cautions":["Higher nightly cost.","Can feel polished rather than local late at night."],"base_score":9.4},{"slug":"neubau","name":"Neubau","summary":"A stronger creative and cafe-led neighborhood for people who want Vienna with more texture.","vibe_tags":["design","food","local","nightlife"],"audience_fit":["couple","friends","solo"],"budget_fit":["comfort","premium"],"pace_fit":["balanced","packed"],"cautions":["Less direct for airport arrival if luggage is heavy."],"base_score":8.9},{"slug":"leopoldstadt","name":"Leopoldstadt","summary":"Balanced access with easier pricing, park access, and strong metro connections.","vibe_tags":["balanced","food","local","first-time"],"audience_fit":["couple","family","friends","solo"],"budget_fit":["smart","comfort","premium"],"pace_fit":["balanced","packed"],"cautions":["Some streets feel more practical than cinematic."],"base_score":8.7},{"slug":"mariahilf","name":"Mariahilf","summary":"District 6 is the main shopping and transit corridor with active street life and easy connections across the city.","vibe_tags":["shopping","food","nightlife"],"audience_fit":["friends","solo","couple"],"budget_fit":["smart","comfort"],"pace_fit":["balanced","packed"],"cautions":[],"base_score":8.5},{"slug":"wieden","name":"Wieden","summary":"District 4 sits between the Naschmarkt and Belvedere with a lived-in local feel well suited to food lovers.","vibe_tags":["food","local","balanced"],"audience_fit":["couple","solo","friends"],"budget_fit":["smart","comfort"],"pace_fit":["balanced","slow"],"cautions":[],"base_score":8.4},{"slug":"josefstadt","name":"Josefstadt","summary":"District 8 is Vienna's theater district with quiet residential charm and a slow, cultured pace.","vibe_tags":["local","slow","culture"],"audience_fit":["couple","solo"],"budget_fit":["comfort","premium"],"pace_fit":["slow"],"cautions":[],"base_score":8.3},{"slug":"landstrasse","name":"Landstrasse","summary":"District 3 borders the Belvedere area and functions as a reliable transit hub close to Wien Hauptbahnhof.","vibe_tags":["balanced","first-time"],"audience_fit":["family","solo","couple"],"budget_fit":["smart","comfort"],"pace_fit":["balanced"],"cautions":["Less nightlife than central districts."],"base_score":8.1},{"slug":"alsergrund","name":"Alsergrund","summary":"District 9 is a university-heavy area near the Sigmund Freud Museum with a local, unhurried character.","vibe_tags":["local","culture","balanced"],"audience_fit":["solo","friends"],"budget_fit":["smart","comfort"],"pace_fit":["slow","balanced"],"cautions":[],"base_score":7.9}],"airport_transfers":[{"airport_code":"VIE","mode":"taxi","label":"Fixed-fare taxi","duration_min":30,"price_min":38.0,"price_max":55.0,"comfort_score":9.5,"best_for":["family","comfort-first","luxury"],"notes":["Best for low-friction arrival with luggage or children."]},{"airport_code":"VIE","mode":"railjet","label":"Railjet to Wien Hauptbahnhof","duration_min":15,"price_min":4.5,"price_max":6.5,"comfort_score":8.8,"best_for":["solo","couple","budget-first"],"notes":["Fastest value route for most travelers."]},{"airport_code":"VIE","mode":"s-bahn","label":"S-Bahn S7 to the city","duration_min":25,"price_min":4.2,"price_max":4.8,"comfort_score":7.4,"best_for":["solo","friends","budget-first"],"notes":["Good value when speed is less critical."]}],"hotel_slots":[{"slug":"25hours-mq","label":"25hours Hotel Wien MuseumsQuartier","neighborhood_slug":"neubau","style":"design-social","budget_fit":["comfort","premium"],"audience_fit":["friends","couple"],"why_it_fits":"עיצוב אקסצנטרי, בר גג Dachboden מהטובים בוינה, מסעדה, וקרוב לחיי הלילה סביב MQ."},{"slug":"vienna-budget-transit","label":"Budget transit hub base","neighborhood_slug":"landstrasse","style":"budget-practical","budget_fit":["smart"],"audience_fit":["solo","friends"],"why_it_fits":"Best for price-sensitive travelers who prioritize easy metro access over atmosphere."},{"slug":"vienna-creative-hideout","label":"Creative neighborhood stay","neighborhood_slug":"neubau","style":"boutique-design","budget_fit":["comfort","premium"],"audience_fit":["friends","solo","couple"],"why_it_fits":"Useful when the brief wants cafes, design, and local texture over formal grandeur."},{"slug":"vienna-extended-local","label":"Extended local apartment","neighborhood_slug":"neubau","style":"apartment-design","budget_fit":["comfort","premium"],"audience_fit":["couple","solo","friends"],"why_it_fits":"Best for week-long stays that need kitchen access and neighborhood rhythm."},{"slug":"vienna-family-park","label":"Family park-side stay","neighborhood_slug":"leopoldstadt","style":"family-comfort","budget_fit":["comfort","premium"],"audience_fit":["family"],"why_it_fits":"Near Prater and green space, room for kids to decompress after busy days."},{"slug":"vienna-grand-core","label":"Grand core stay","neighborhood_slug":"innere-stadt","style":"classic-luxury","budget_fit":["premium","luxury"],"audience_fit":["couple","solo"],"why_it_fits":"Best when the brief values immediate access, atmosphere, and a high-touch base."},{"slug":"grand-ferdinand","label":"Grand Ferdinand Vienna","neighborhood_slug":"innere-stadt","style":"boutique-romantic","budget_fit":["comfort","premium"],"audience_fit":["couple"],"why_it_fits":"בוטיק על ה-Ringstrasse עם בריכת גג ובר רומנטי. מרגיש הרבה יותר יקר ממה שהוא עולה."},{"slug":"altstadt-vienna","label":"Hotel Altstadt Vienna","neighborhood_slug":"neubau","style":"boutique-artsy","budget_fit":["premium","luxury"],"audience_fit":["solo","couple"],"why_it_fits":"בוטיק קטן עם 62 חדרים, כל אחד מעוצב ע\"י אמן אחר. מיניבר חינם, שירות אישי, תחושת שכונה."},{"slug":"hotel-sacher","label":"Hotel Sacher Wien","neighborhood_slug":"innere-stadt","style":"classic-luxury","budget_fit":["premium","luxury"],"audience_fit":["couple","solo"],"why_it_fits":"החוויה הוינאית האולטימטיבית — שירות ברמה אחרת, Cafe Sacher האגדי, וזכרעת הטורטה המקורית."},{"slug":"sans-souci-wien","label":"Hotel Sans Souci Wien","neighborhood_slug":"neubau","style":"family-luxury","budget_fit":["premium","luxury"],"audience_fit":["family","couple"],"why_it_fits":"סוויטות משפחתיות עם חדרי שינה נפרדים, בריכה מקורה, ספא, ומוזיאון הילדים ZOOM ממש מול הדלת."},{"slug":"meininger-downtown","label":"Meininger Hotel Wien Downtown","neighborhood_slug":"neubau","style":"hybrid-budget","budget_fit":["smart"],"audience_fit":["solo","friends"],"why_it_fits":"היברידי מלון-הוסטל עם מטבח משותף, אזור גיימינג, וקהל ידידותי של טיילים עצמאיים."},{"slug":"motel-one-staatsoper","label":"Motel One Wien-Staatsoper","neighborhood_slug":"innere-stadt","style":"design-budget","budget_fit":["smart","comfort"],"audience_fit":["couple","solo"],"why_it_fits":"מלון עיצובי 100 מטר מהאופרה. חדרים קומפקטיים אבל סטייליסטיים, בר בלובי, value מצוין למיקום."},{"slug":"nh-wien-city","label":"NH Wien City","neighborhood_slug":"mariahilf","style":"family-practical","budget_fit":["comfort","premium"],"audience_fit":["family"],"why_it_fits":"חדרים גדולים עם אזור שינה נפרד, חלקם עם מטבחון, על רחוב הקניות הראשי. ילדים ישנים חינם."},{"slug":"novotel-wien-city","label":"Novotel Wien City","neighborhood_slug":"leopoldstadt","style":"family-comfort","budget_fit":["smart","comfort"],"audience_fit":["family","friends"],"why_it_fits":"חדרים מרווחים למשפחות, מגרש משחקים, ליד פראטר, וקו U1 ישיר למרכז."},{"slug":"ruby-marie","label":"Ruby Marie Hotel Vienna","neighborhood_slug":"mariahilf","style":"lean-luxury","budget_fit":["comfort","premium"],"audience_fit":["friends","couple"],"why_it_fits":"בר 24/7 בחנות כלבו לשעבר, מרפסת גג, אווירה חברתית. בול לקבוצה שרוצה בסיס עם אנרגיה."},{"slug":"vienna-smart-base","label":"Smart central base","neighborhood_slug":"leopoldstadt","style":"modern-comfort","budget_fit":["smart","comfort","premium"],"audience_fit":["family","friends","couple"],"why_it_fits":"Best value-to-access tradeoff for most first builds."},{"slug":"wombats-naschmarkt","label":"Wombat's City Hostel Naschmarkt","neighborhood_slug":"mariahilf","style":"social-budget","budget_fit":["smart"],"audience_fit":["friends","solo"],"why_it_fits":"ההוסטל הכי מדורג בוינה — בר חברתי, מרפסת גג, ליד נשמארקט. מושלם לקבוצות."},{"slug":"zoku-vienna","label":"Zoku Vienna","neighborhood_slug":"leopoldstadt","style":"apartment-modern","budget_fit":["comfort","premium"],"audience_fit":["solo","couple"],"why_it_fits":"לופטים עם מטבח ועמדת עבודה, קומת גג עם coworking ואירועים חברתיים. מושלם לטייל עצמאי."}],"activities":[{"slug":"stephansdom-visit","name":"Stephansdom Cathedral and tower climb","summary":"Vienna's defining Gothic landmark at the city center, combining the cathedral interior with a panoramic tower climb over the rooftops.","category":"landmark","neighborhood_slug":"innere-stadt","vibe_tags":["classic","first-time","walkable"],"audience_fit":["couple","family","solo","friends"],"pace_fit":["balanced","packed"],"duration_hours":1.5,"indoor":true,"rainy_day_ok":true,"day_trip":false,"base_score":9.2},{"slug":"belvedere-klimt","name":"Belvedere Palace and Klimt collection","summary":"Upper Belvedere houses Klimt's The Kiss alongside Baroque state rooms, making it the strongest single art-and-architecture pairing in the city.","category":"culture","neighborhood_slug":"landstrasse","vibe_tags":["classic","romantic","design"],"audience_fit":["couple","solo","friends"],"pace_fit":["slow","balanced"],"duration_hours":2.5,"indoor":true,"rainy_day_ok":true,"day_trip":false,"base_score":9.0},{"slug":"schonbrunn-early","name":"Schonbrunn Palace early entry window","summary":"A structured classical anchor that works best when visited early before crowds build.","category":"landmark","neighborhood_slug":null,"vibe_tags":["classic","romantic","first-time"],"audience_fit":["couple","family","solo"],"pace_fit":["balanced","packed"],"duration_hours":3.0,"indoor":false,"rainy_day_ok":false,"day_trip":false,"base_score":8.9},{"slug":"vienna-opera-evening","name":"Vienna State Opera evening","summary":"An evening at the Vienna State Opera ranging from full productions to accessible standing-room slots, one of the city's defining cultural experiences.","category":"culture","neighborhood_slug":"innere-stadt","vibe_tags":["classic","romantic","nightlife"],"audience_fit":["couple","solo","friends"],"pace_fit":["slow","balanced"],"duration_hours":3.0,"indoor":true,"rainy_day_ok":true,"day_trip":false,"base_score":8.9},{"slug":"hofburg-complex","name":"Hofburg Palace and Sisi Museum","summary":"The Habsburg imperial complex covering royal apartments, the Sisi Museum, and the imperial treasury across a walkable indoor circuit.","category":"landmark","neighborhood_slug":"innere-stadt","vibe_tags":["classic","first-time"],"audience_fit":["couple","family","solo","friends"],"pace_fit":["balanced"],"duration_hours":3.0,"indoor":true,"rainy_day_ok":true,"day_trip":false,"base_score":8.8},{"slug":"ringstrasse-evening","name":"Ringstrasse and cafe evening","summary":"A polished first-night or second-night route with high visual payoff and low planning friction.","category":"walk","neighborhood_slug":"innere-stadt","vibe_tags":["romantic","classic","walkable"],"audience_fit":["couple","solo","friends"],"pace_fit":["slow","balanced"],"duration_hours":2.0,"indoor":false,"rainy_day_ok":false,"day_trip":false,"base_score":8.8},{"slug":"kunsthistorisches","name":"Kunsthistorisches Museum highlight block","summary":"A focused highlight sweep through one of the world's great art museums, covering Egyptian antiquities, Old Masters, and decorative arts without exhaustion.","category":"culture","neighborhood_slug":"innere-stadt","vibe_tags":["classic","design","slow"],"audience_fit":["couple","solo","friends"],"pace_fit":["slow","balanced"],"duration_hours":3.0,"indoor":true,"rainy_day_ok":true,"day_trip":false,"base_score":8.7},{"slug":"museumquartier-linger","name":"MuseumQuartier linger block","summary":"A flexible design and cafe block that can support art-heavy or slow travel days.","category":"culture","neighborhood_slug":"neubau","vibe_tags":["design","local","food"],"audience_fit":["couple","friends","solo"],"pace_fit":["slow","balanced"],"duration_hours":2.5,"indoor":true,"rainy_day_ok":true,"day_trip":false,"base_score":8.7},{"slug":"naschmarkt-and-side-streets","name":"Naschmarkt and side streets food block","summary":"A food-led stretch that works well for daytime exploration without formal reservations.","category":"food","neighborhood_slug":"neubau","vibe_tags":["food","local","balanced"],"audience_fit":["friends","couple","solo"],"pace_fit":["balanced","packed"],"duration_hours":2.5,"indoor":false,"rainy_day_ok":true,"day_trip":false,"base_score":8.5},{"slug":"prater-leisure","name":"Prater amusement park and Riesenrad","summary":"The historic Prater funfair anchored by the 1897 Riesenrad Ferris wheel, with rides and food stalls across a sprawling outdoor park.","category":"leisure","neighborhood_slug":"leopoldstadt","vibe_tags":["balanced","first-time"],"audience_fit":["family","friends","couple"],"pace_fit":["balanced","packed"],"duration_hours":3.0,"indoor":false,"rainy_day_ok":false,"day_trip":false,"base_score":8.4},{"slug":"albertina-modern","name":"Albertina Museum modern and graphic arts","summary":"The Albertina holds one of the world's largest graphic art collections alongside rotating modern exhibitions, well suited to a focused two-hour visit.","category":"culture","neighborhood_slug":"innere-stadt","vibe_tags":["design","classic"],"audience_fit":["couple","solo","friends"],"pace_fit":["slow"],"duration_hours":2.0,"indoor":true,"rainy_day_ok":true,"day_trip":false,"base_score":8.3},{"slug":"spanish-riding-school","name":"Spanish Riding School morning exercise","summary":"The morning training sessions at the Spanish Riding School offer an intimate view of Lipizzaner horses in the baroque Winter Riding School hall.","category":"culture","neighborhood_slug":"innere-stadt","vibe_tags":["classic","first-time"],"audience_fit":["family","couple","solo"],"pace_fit":["slow","balanced"],"duration_hours":1.5,"indoor":true,"rainy_day_ok":true,"day_trip":false,"base_score":8.2},{"slug":"donaukanal-walk","name":"Donaukanal graffiti and street art walk","summary":"A riverside walk along the Donaukanal canal lined with large-scale murals, beach bars, and an alternative street culture distinct from the historic center.","category":"walk","neighborhood_slug":"leopoldstadt","vibe_tags":["local","design","nightlife"],"audience_fit":["friends","solo","couple"],"pace_fit":["balanced","packed"],"duration_hours":1.5,"indoor":false,"rainy_day_ok":false,"day_trip":false,"base_score":8.0},{"slug":"zentralfriedhof-heritage","name":"Central Cemetery musical graves walk","summary":"Vienna's vast Central Cemetery holds the graves of Beethoven, Brahms, Schubert, and Strauss, making it a quiet and atmospheric heritage walk unlike any standard tourist stop.","category":"walk","neighborhood_slug":null,"vibe_tags":["local","slow","culture"],"audience_fit":["solo","couple"],"pace_fit":["slow"],"duration_hours":2.0,"indoor":false,"rainy_day_ok":false,"day_trip":false,"base_score":7.8}],"day_trips":[{"slug":"melk-abbey-danube","name":"Melk Abbey and Danube cruise","summary":"A rail and boat combination reaching the hilltop Melk Abbey above the Danube, returning through Wachau wine country on a scenic river cruise.","transport_mode":"rail-plus-boat","travel_time_min":80,"vibe_tags":["romantic","scenic","classic"],"audience_fit":["couple","family","solo","friends"],"base_score":8.8},{"slug":"wachau-valley","name":"Wachau Valley","summary":"A classic escape for river scenery, wine villages, and a softer pace outside the city.","transport_mode":"rail-plus-local","travel_time_min":75,"vibe_tags":["romantic","scenic","slow"],"audience_fit":["couple","friends","solo"],"base_score":8.6},{"slug":"baden-bei-wien","name":"Baden bei Wien thermal spa","summary":"A short rail hop to the elegant spa town of Baden for thermal baths, casino gardens, and a noticeably slower pace than the capital.","transport_mode":"rail","travel_time_min":35,"vibe_tags":["slow","romantic"],"audience_fit":["couple","solo"],"base_score":8.0},{"slug":"bratislava","name":"Bratislava","summary":"A simple neighboring capital add-on when the traveler wants contrast and a light-border hop.","transport_mode":"rail","travel_time_min":65,"vibe_tags":["balanced","first-time","urban"],"audience_fit":["friends","solo","couple"],"base_score":7.9},{"slug":"salzburg-express","name":"Salzburg express day trip","summary":"A fast rail connection to Mozart's birthplace and Sound of Music country, best reserved for travelers with a specific heritage or cinematic interest.","transport_mode":"rail","travel_time_min":150,"vibe_tags":["classic","first-time","scenic"],"audience_fit":["couple","family","solo","friends"],"base_score":7.5}],"editorial_rules":[{"slug":"vienna-opera-standing","note_type":"budget-hack","title":"Standing tickets unlock affordable opera access","body":"The Vienna State Opera offers standing room tickets for under 5 euro. Arrive 60-90 minutes early. Dress code is relaxed for standing areas.","tags":["budget","culture","first-time"]},{"slug":"vienna-day-trip-threshold","note_type":"day-trip","title":"Do not force a day trip into short stays","body":"Trips under four days should usually stay inside Vienna unless the user explicitly prioritizes a day trip.","tags":["day-trip","duration"]},{"slug":"vienna-family-prater","note_type":"family-logic","title":"Prater works best for family leisure balance","body":"For families with children, Prater offers easy-paced half-day blocks with flexible food options. Combine with Prater park green space.","tags":["family","leisure","balanced"]},{"slug":"vienna-cafe-etiquette","note_type":"local-knowledge","title":"Cafe culture allows lingering without pressure","body":"Viennese coffee houses expect guests to stay long after finishing. Do not feel rushed. Table service is standard.","tags":["food","local","etiquette"]},{"slug":"vienna-sunday-closure","note_type":"planning-logic","title":"Adjust Sunday expectations for retail closures","body":"Most shops and many casual eateries close on Sundays. Plan for museums and restaurant-heavy areas instead. MuseumsQuartier and Naschmarkt stalls remain active.","tags":["sunday","planning","local-knowledge"]},{"slug":"vienna-first-time-core","note_type":"stay-strategy","title":"First stay should bias toward easy access","body":"If the traveler is new to Vienna and only has a short stay, proximity and simplicity usually beat trying to optimize for hidden-local energy on day one.","tags":["first-time","stay","core"]},{"slug":"vienna-rainy-day-pivot","note_type":"weather-contingency","title":"Rainy day cluster around covered attractions","body":"When rain is forecast, prioritize Kunsthistorisches, Albertina, Belvedere upper galleries, and Opera. Schonbrunn gardens lose appeal in heavy rain but interior apartments remain strong.","tags":["weather","rainy-day","contingency"]}]}