Vienna is a quintessential European city dripping with history and a fascinating Victorian culture in the form of stately medieval palaces, historical homes, sprawling castles and elegant churches. There are scores of old-fashioned architectural wonders to explore and take a nostalgic journey down memory lane. Here are some super tips for senior travel in Vienna.

Schonbrunn Palace

This is an iconic city monument resonating with history and culture. No trip to Vienna is consummated without paying a visit to the landmark Schonbrunn Palace and knowing about the interesting legacy behind the mammoth heritage structure. The palace is wheelchair-friendly with a separate chair access entrance along with several other facilities for senior visitors. The palace premises house an expansive park replete with pine shaped trees and beautiful fountains. There is a zoo with discounted tickets for the senior travelers and a hedge maze, where visitors can find their way through challenging labyrinth paths.

Kunsthistorisches Museum

This is a rich storehouse of some of the finest paintings in the world. Senior visitors will enjoy watching a variety of exhibits ranging from papyrus, mummies, statues and amulets to everyday items, carved crafts, sarcophagus and traditional costumes. Kunsthitorisches is extremely well-organized with neatly categorized items and interesting snippets of information elucidating the relevance of the objects to Austrian culture and history. The thoughtfully designed museum has several exhibition rooms with large objects lying on the floor and steps adjacent to it to help viewers catch a better glimpse of the displays. Watch for the Egyptian antiques and frescos on high-ceilings.

St Peter's Church

St Peter's Church, located at District 1 Inner City, is a lovely baroque-style structure with columns and a conspicuously unique shape. Look for the exquisite ornate, artistic frescoes and a few traces of Gothic architectural design.

State Opera House

The world-famous opera house can be enjoyed by participating in group tours conducted by professionals or by a catching a live evening performance. Tickets are sold almost a month in advance from the date of the scheduled performance and international visitors can book their tickets via mail.  

Imperial Palace

Senior visitors can take a tour of the magnificent Imperial Palace located at Michaelerkuppel. The vast royal structure was once the nucleus of the Habsburg Empire and there are several well-preserved royal chambers with original furnishings. The Sisi museum portraits a stunning image of the life of the erstwhile Empresses. There is a palace garden with smaller royal apartments and an Imperial Silver Collection house that contains pieces of the royal cutlery.

Vienna is a great destination for senior travel with its monarchical palaces, heritage churches, art galleries, cultural centers and a vast array of museums.