Jogging tour through Vienna with many sights

Are you visiting Vienna? Unless you have to work, you can of course sleep in first. Or not. How about a little jog through Vienna before breakfast? Okay, a quick coffee is fine.

In this article, Olaf from EasyCityPass Vienna tells you where to go for a really good jog in Vienna. This route takes you through the famous Neubaugasse, past the MuseumsQuartier, along the Danube, and after 9 km you're guaranteed to be hungry for breakfast. If you've left your running shoes at home, you can of course enjoy this route as a leisurely walk.

Neubaugasse: perfect for shopping in Vienna

Today, I'm taking you on a popular route. When I visit Vienna, I prefer to stay in the 7th district, so we'll start our moderately difficult running route today at Neubaugasse (corner of Burggasse) and run in the direction of the 13A (bus ;-)) towards Mariahilfer Straße, turn left onto it, and run to the Ring.

By the time you get to Burgring, you'll have walked 2 km and have plenty of shopping ideas. It's no secret that Neubaugasse is home to stores that can only be found here and this street is a must when shopping in Vienna is planned. In Mariahilfer, you will find all the great stores that make up a city like Vienna, where shopping becomes a success.

Photo: Damiel J. Schwarz, Unsplash

MuseumsQuartier: the inner courtyard is also worth seeing

At the end of Mariahilfer Straße you will pass the MQ - the MuseumsQuartier. Come back here later, even if you don't feel like visiting a museum, as the courtyard is an ideal place to plan your day or review it over a drink of your choice.

But let's keep going, preferably between the Kunsthistorisches Museum and the Naturhistorisches Museum to the Ring and then follow it to the right. Now comes the reason why this tour will never be your fastest. There is so much to see, photograph, and marvel at.

Heldenplatz, MAK- Museum of Applied Arts, Danube Canal, Votiv Church

Here is a selection of my personal Vienna sightseeing highlights:

Heldenplatz - Opera - Kärntner Straße - Schwarzenberg Platz with its wonderful Café Schwarzenberg (could be your breakfast place later :-)) - city park with Vienna Channel - MAK Museum of Applied Arts AND my favorite museum - Danube Canal (take the way along the water) - Votivkirche - Burgtheater - Vienna City Hall - Volksgarten: Numerous activities await you at these locations!

Photo: Olaf Luft

2 small but very personal tips

After 9 km of sightseeing in your running shoes, you've earned a hearty breakfast. If you like it classic, treat yourself to a roll with jam and a Verlängerter coffee – preferably in one of the cozy coffee houses along the Ringstrasse. If you prefer something more substantial, there are plenty of places around the MuseumsQuartier serving scrambled eggs, porridge, or avocado toast. Important: drink first, then eat – a large glass of water or an isotonic drink will help you feel fit again quickly.

If you still have time, sit down for a few minutes in the Volksgarten or by the Danube Canal and let the impressions sink in. A quick stretch, a few deep breaths, maybe a photo as a souvenir – and you'll start the day with a big smile. Have fun discovering Vienna, on foot, running, or completely relaxed.

Would you like to view and save the jogging route through Vienna on Komoot? Follow this Komoot link and let yourself be guided as if in your sleep.

Thank you very much, it was lovely running with you. The total distance was just over 9 km. Have fun on this route and enjoy Vienna.

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