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If you are planning your trip to Vienna, you can find all the places of interest that we recommend you visit and other useful points of interest for your trip, such as the airport , on the interactive map on this page. Simply click on the placeholders in the map, or in the list just below, to go to the in-depth tabs of the individual point of interest.

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If you are looking for a map of Vienna that you can download and print out, here you will find a handy tourist map of the city with Vienna’s main attractions and underground lines.

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Underground map of Vienna

If you will be using the underground to get around during your stay in Budapest, take a look at the map of the lines to better plan your trip; to view, download and print it as a PDF file, click on the button below.

Where Vienna is located

Vienna is the capital of Austria and one of Austria’s nine provinces. The city lies on the Danube River in the eastern part of Austria and is close to the borders with the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary.

Vienna has a long history, dating back to the first millennium; it has a population of about 1.8 million and is the largest city in Austria. The city is known for classical music, opera and ballet, and is also home to numerous museums and art galleries.

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Check out the main monuments, museums, squares, churches and attractions in our map of Vienna. Click on each icon to see what it is.

To help you find your way once you get to your destination, the map you print out will have numbers on the various icons that correspond to a list with the most interesting tourist attractions. This way, you’ll be able to see where each attraction is.

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The map is very easy to use:

• Check out information about the destination: click on the color indicators.
• Move across the map: shift your mouse across the map.
• Zoom in: double click on the left-hand side of the mouse on the map or move the scroll wheel upwards.
• Zoom out: double click on the right-hand side of the mouse on the map or move the scroll wheel downwards.

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Map of Vienna. On this page you find my collection of the best online and printed city maps. Find the most suitable  map  for your needs: find out your way round, find all top landmarks, search for addresses, and find hotels in your favourite spots. If you want to print the online maps, click on the link to the full version ( Vollversion ) where available and print them from there.

General Map Of Vienna

Map of Vienna.  Google Maps are still unbeatable when it comes to spotting attractions, restaurants, hotels, and other points of interest. My favourite feature are the directions. First, choose your starting point, then click on the blue arrow ‘Directions’ and choose your destination. You can explore var

How the city map works:  Zoom in or out to orientate yourself, using the Zoom function on the top right. In the top right part of the map you see the  Danube , and in the middle of the map you should see a round shaped enclosure – that is the inner city, and the almost circle shaped purple line around it is the  Ring boulevard ( Ringstrasse ) . You will probably want to start your orientation from there as this is where most attractions are located.

Mapped Out Walking Routes 

To explore Vienna through self-guided walks in the City Centre and central neighborhoods, use the mapped out walking routes that come with each described walk in Vienna Walks .

Vienna Christmas Markets Map

Because Vienna stages so many exciting Christmas markets it’s best to have a plan where to go. If you visit Vienna in the run up to Christmas find out how you can build Christmas markets into your sightseeing. See the map and the best markets in my Vienna Christmas market guide.

Renting A Car And Driving in Vienna

If you like the idea of driving in Vienna the easiest way to orientate yourself is by using a satellite navigation system. In fact, all the major car rental firms offer those. I have put together a car rental Vienna guide that also includes driving and parking tips in Vienna.

Map For Hotel Search

Staying close to your favourite landmark or in a beautiful residential district makes a difference. If your hotel should be in a specific location use this  Hotel Search Map  below. Click on the map to find hotel deals in a particular location. You will be able to compare deals from the biggest booking sites such as booking.com, expedia.com and agoda.com for each hotel on one page.

Vienna City Map

Map of Vienna.   This map by the local city council is extremely useful. Click on the map below and activate  multiple layers  which indicate points of public interest such as public transport and pharmacies. On top, the map helps you get around our public transport network, find landmarks, points of interest, taxi ranks, pharmacies, city walks and more.

TIP: Use the map link in a separate window when you flick through Vienna Unwrapped. 

Throughout this website, you will also find specific local maps which will indicate recommended sites, for example a  local map including my choice of the best museums.

 Vienna Metro Map

Map of Vienna.   This map outlines the metro stations in Vienna’s centre and beyond:

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Printed Maps of Vienna

Map of Vienna.   The  Streetwise Map  is just simple and useful. It’s laminated, therefore  hard-wearing , can be accordion-folded and fits easily into your pocket. The map covers the area of main Vienna in 1:10,000 which is likely all you need if you are planning a city break. The map includes a  metro map  and a  street directory .

The  Knopf MapGuide  slices Vienna in six districts and maps: Stephansdom; Freyung/ Hofburg; Ring/ Josefstadt/ Alsergrund; Leopoldstadt/ Prater; Karlsplatz/ Wienzeile/ Belvedere, and Schönbrunn/ Hietzing. Great for a focused city break, as each maps features tips and addresses.

The  Popout Map  is for people like me who encounter some difficulties in folding a map. The self-folding, octagonal shaped map includes two pop-out maps, and additional maps of Schönbrunn Palace, the metro, and the city and subregional railway (S-Bahn). It includes a street index and main places of interest.

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Vienna Tourist Map

You can find on this page the map of Vienna monuments, the map of Vienna tourist buses. Vienna is the capital of Austria and one of the most visited city in the Europe with 3.7 million tourists per year. Thanks to its numerous monuments, museums, sightseeings, landmarks and attractions, Vienna was declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Vienna sightseeing map

In Vienna you can visit: • museums: Albertina, Leopold Museum • religious buildings: Karlskirche, St. Stephen's Cathedral, Votive Church • squares: Bergplatz, Heroes' Square • different attractions: Schönbrunn Palace, State Opera, Belvedere Palace

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The Big Bus of Vienna is an original way of visiting Vienna and discover its monuments, museums, attractions while getting on and off at your disposal. This concept of hop on hop off bus or open-top double-decker buses offers a network of 2 tourist tours and routes and 19 stops with commentary in 12 languages.

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The Vienna Sightseeing is a second hop on hop off bus company with open roofs to discover the city of Vienna via a tour. Vienna sightseeing offers a network of 5 lines commented and 45 stops in 16 languages.

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Vienna printable map of top tourist attractions & city travel guide

Vienna city centre free travel guide - must-see sights & best destinations to visit - vienna top tourist attractions map.

Maps of best attractions in Vienna, Austria

Vienna maps will guide you to the best destinations in the city. Vienna is very easy for visitors to find their way around, largely due to an excellent metro (U-Bahn), rail (S-Bahn), tram & bus transportation system. Vienna's top sights, plus hotels, shopping centres, and many of the city’s key landmarks are plotted on our detailed city plans. Public transportation points are also marked, and indicated by the symbols listed in the maps key. Armed with these maps, you should be able to find the accurate location of must-see places. After all, Vienna is one of the culture capitals of the world and is brimming with exciting things to see and do. Much more than Mozart and museums, this stately city is constantly reinventing itself. Modern art and vibrant nightlife are as much part of the Vienna of today as the grand concert halls and baroque architecture of its imperial heyday. Amid the pomp and splendor of its stately parks and palaces drifts an air of romance and easy living - a seductive charm at once relaxing yet compelling. There's something different to experience every day in Vienna. This page includes a range of maps and plans which will help you make the most of your visit to Vienna. If you are either a first-time tourist looking for the top 10 must-do sights or if you are returning to Vienna to discover something new - all you need to ensure an enjoyable trip is some advance planning. For some help in narrowing down the options, we present you with a range of high resolution maps which will help you find the detailed locations of the must-see sights - just click on a selected map to access a large version that can be downloaded and printed, or saved onto your mobile device.

Vienna inner city tourist map with top 10 attractions - Historic old town plan showing main points of interest, landmarks, museums including Stephansplatz & Stephansdom Cathedral - Vienna top tourist attractions map

You can view, download or print a full, high resolution (detailed, large) version of this image by clicking on the plan itself

U-Bahn underground subway metro stations, tram stops, bus routes with numbers - Map of must-see historical places in central Vienna - 3d aerial satellite view & public transport lines - Vienna top tourist attractions map

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Map of top 10 attractions in Vienna

The typical top ten attractions are listed below. You can find the detailed locations of these places on the maps above.

• Schloss Schönbrunn - The magnificent rococo former summer palace and gardens of the Habsburgs are a perfect place to experience the pomp, circumstance and gracious legacy of Austria's former monarchs. A visit to 40 of the palace's lavishly appointed rooms reveals the lifestyle and the eccentricities of Europe's most powerful family, right down to Empress Elisabeth's obsession with her figure. Beyond the palace, Schloss Schönbrunn Gardens invite a stroll past pseudo-Roman ruins, along bucolic paths winding through leafy woods and a stopover in Gloriette.
• Kunsthistorisches Museum - As well as accumulating vassal lands, the Habsburgs assembled one of Europe's finest collections of art and artefacts. The majestic highlight of this museum in the Museum District is the Picture Gallery, an encounter with a vast and emotionally powerful collection of works by grand masters, such as Pieter Bruegel the Elder's evocative and 'industrial' Tower of Babel from the 16th century, or the bright plenitude of Giuseppe Arcimboldo's Summer.
• Schloss Belvedere (Belvedere Castle) - Living up to its Italianesque name 'beautiful view', this palace and garden ensemble is deceptively close to Vienna's centre while still creating a feeling of being worlds apart. Symmetrical, finely sculpted and manicured gardens inspired by France's Versailles connect two exquisite palaces dedicated to Austrian art, complemented by design interiors so stately that these are worthy of a visit in their own right. Altogether, Schloss Belvedere and gardens bring together an astonishing who's who of Austrian art with the finest of 18thcentury palace architecture and landscaping. Not to be missed here is Gustav Klimt's painting The Kiss.
• Ringstrasse Tram Tour - Jump on a tram and explore the Ringstrasse, one of Europe's most un usual streets. Catch Tram numbers 1 or 2 for a complete circuit of the epic boulevard surrounding the medieval city, trundling past a monumental assortment of palaces, parliament buildings, and grand hotels. This circular boulevard of magnificent state buildings, palaces and majestic hotels was carved out of the space once occupied by fortifications protecting Vienna from Ottoman Turk attack in the 16th century. Today, monumental 19th-century architectural masterpieces boldly rise up along the flanks, encircling most of the central Innere Stadt and separating the centre from the gritty, character-laden Vorstädte (inner suburbs).
• Prater & the Ferris Wheel - There are larger and more hair-raising Ferris wheels, but this icon in Vienna's Prater has the most character. Graham Greene sent his fictional character Harry Lime up here for a slow rotation in The Third Man, the film from 1949, and little about it has changed since then. A ride takes you high above the beautiful green open spaces of the Prater, giving you a bird's-eye view of the city and the expanse of wooded parkland and meadows that you can explore on in-line skates, by bicycle or on a walk after hitting ground level.
• Stephansdom - Rising out of the centre as a Gothic reminder of another age, St Stephan's Cathedral is the heart and soul of Vienna. The cathedral boasts a magnificent main nave and a fascinating cluster of other religious attractions below, inside and on top of it. Below are the catacombs, with their eerie collection of the deceased; inside are the cathedral treasures of reliquaries and religious art, which are part of a special exhibition; and rising above it to dizzying heights is the South Tower with its viewing stage offering the most spectacular views over town.
• The Hofburg - The impressive former wintering ground of the Habsburg monarchs for over 700 years not only boasts a fine collection of museums, it's also a living palace that today is home to the Austrian president, Austria's National Library and public offices. A leisurely stroll through the palace complex is an encounter with one gracious or monumental building, statue and square after another, taking in highlights such as the Swiss Courtyard, the grotesquely proportioned Heldenplatz and the diminutive arches of the Outer Palace Gate.
• Spanish Riding School - Admire the discipline and control of the Spanish Riding School, as meticulously schooled Lipizzaner horses strut and pirouette to waltz music. Nothing can match a full performance, but if you can't get tickets, watch the informal morning exercises instead. Not all the classic moves, such as the croupade, the levade, or the capriole, are practiced every day, but, if you're lucky, you should certainly witness some startling equine ballet.
• Staatsoper - The Vienna State Opera attracts music lovers from all over the world. Its grand entrance hall with majestic staircase is a fine introduction to an evening of classical music.
• Karlskirche - This impressive Baroque church, built in the early 18th century, has two distinguished columns on either side and a large dome overhead. It is a magnificent sight which dominates Karlsplatz.
• Christmas markets - Soak up the magical atmosphere of the Christmas markets. Search for Christmas goodies, decorations, and beautifully carved cribs amid a winter wonderland of twinkling trees and snow-capped wooden huts.
• Danube River - Swim in the not-so 'Blue Danube' and chill out on the beach. Yes... there really is a beach in Vienna, and in summer it's packed with sunbathers, swimmers, and watersports fanatics. If you'd rather be on the water than in it, take a mini-cruise along the river.
• Kärtnerstrasse - Indulge in some serious retail therapy in the shops of Graben, Kohlmarkt, and Kärtnerstrasse. Take the pulse of the city's young fashion designers in the trendy Neubau district; gather home-furnishing ideas at the MAK (the Museum of Applied Arts) boutique; then shop for a picnic at the bustling Naschmarkt.
• Nightlife - Party until the small hours at the nightspots under the arches of the U6 U-Bahn tracks and Gürtel highway. As the trains roll overhead, enjoy the latest sounds from international DJs and top bands, including the very best in 'Viennese electronica'. End the night snacking on sausages from a streetside Wiener Würstelstand.

What are some interesting facts about Vienna?

Imperial Grandeur - Few cities can boast the imperial grandeur of Vienna, once the centre of the powerful Habsburg monarchy. Lipizzaner stallions performing elegant equine ballet, the angelic tones of the Vienna Boys' Choir drifting across a courtyard, outrageously opulent palaces such as Schloss Belvedere and Schloss Schönbrunn, and the monumental Hofburg complex – as a visitor today, you feel grandeur everywhere in Vienna.

City of Music - Vienna is one the most musical cities in the world. This is partly due to the vast number of great composers and musicians who were born here or lived and worked here. Visiting Austria's capital therefore means experiencing the works of Mozart, Haydn, Schubert, Beethoven, Johann Strauss (both father and son), Liszt, Brahms, Bruckner and many others in venues such as the Staatsoper and Musikverein. The music of Bach and Händel continues to be performed in Vienna's historic churches today, and Vienna's Collection of Ancient Musical Instruments, paired with a visit to the Haus der Musik, takes you deeper into the texture of music and how it is created. Venues for classical music are augmented by some great clubs and live rock and jazz places.

Living Well - It's hard to imagine a more livable city than Vienna. This is a metropolis where regulars sit in cosy coffee houses and offer credible solutions to world chaos over the noble bean; where Beisln (bistro pubs) serve delicious brews, wines and traditional food; where talented chefs are taking the capital in new culinary directions; and where an efficient transport system will ferry you across town from a restaurant to a post-dinner drink in no time at all. It's safe, it has lots of bicycle tracks and it even has its own droll sense of humour.

New Old City - Vienna is a city where postmodernist and contemporary architectural designs contrast and fuse with the monumental and historic. The MuseumsQuartier is a perfect example, with modern museum architecture integrated into a public space created around former stables for the Habsburgs' horses. Twentieth-century designs such as Loos American Bar are little short of inspiring, while contemporary Vienna is constantly being given new and exciting infrastructural designs such as the new Twin City Liners boat landing (with the restaurant, bar and cafe Motto am Fluss) and the enormous Hauptbahnhof (main train station).

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By Alex Schultz · Last updated on May 4, 2024

One of the most visually stunning cities in Europe, Vienna is full of wonderful art and architecture, with countless museums, palaces, and elegant parks testifying to its wealth and beauty.

Both the capital and culture center of the country, Vienna was once the seat of the Hapsburg dynasty; the Emperors and Empresses were great patrons of the arts, sciences, and music. As such, there are loads of amazing art collections to explore.

Visiting the Vienna State Opera to watch a performance is simply a must when in the city, as Vienna is synonymous with famous composers such as Beethoven, Strauss, and Schoenberg.

A great and easy way to see many of the most famous tourist attractions in Venice in one go is to wander along the Ringstrasse taking in all the fantastic buildings as you go, before heading into the center of the city itself.

It is a city that represents refinement and culture to visitors, who will not lack for things to see and do:

25. State Hall (of the Austrian National Library)

Built in the eighteenth century, the stunning State Hall of the Austrian National Library needs to be seen to be believed; a wonderful statue of Emperor Charles VI, who commissioned it, stands at its center.

A delightful dome with fantastic frescoes lies above, and countless old tomes and books line the shelves; wonderfully carved wooden handrails, columns and banisters complete the refined look of the place.

A veritable feast for the eyes, the State Hall is definitely worth stopping by when in Vienna – you can almost feel the wealth of knowledge emanating from the bookshelves.

24. Naschmarkt

The most popular market in Vienna, the Naschmarkt is fun to wander around. Its plethora of stalls, stands, and shops sell everything from spices and vegetables to seafood, meats, and clothes. Trawling the lively market is a lovely way to spend the afternoon.

Several cafes and restaurants here offer up Viennese classics, with Kaiserschmarrn and Palatschinken being particularly popular amongst tourists and locals alike. A great place to buy either souvenirs or fresh fruit and vegetables; the Naschmarkt has it all.

23. Parliament Building

Located on the Ringstrasse, the elegant Parliament Building was built in Greek Revival style. It is here that the Austrian Parliament holds its sessions.

Classic Greek architecture was decided upon due to democracy’s link with Ancient Greece; its brilliantly white columns and marvelous bronze statues are wonderful to behold, while the lovely Pallas Athene Fountain stands in the foreground of the building. One of the most popular tourist attractions in Vienna, the Parliament Building is well worth visiting for its spectacular design and importance to the country.

22. Kaiserliche Schatzkammer

The Imperial Treasury is located at Hofburg Palace and its extensive collection of valuable treasures is dazzling. Its twenty-one rooms cover 1000 years of history. Among its many highlights are the Imperial Crown of Austria and the Imperial Crown of the Holy Roman Empire.

Divided into a secular and ecclesiastical collection, the crowns, scepters, and jewelry of the Kaiserliche Schatzkammer invariably astound visitors with the opulence and decadence on display.

21. Peterskirche

St. Peter’s Church (as it is known in English) is located on Petersplatz; numerous churches have existed on the site, with the earliest dating back to the Early Middle Ages. The current baroque church was completed in 1733 and is modeled on St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican. While the interior is pretty, the undoubted highlight is its stunning interior, with its wonderful frescoes.

The pulpit, organ, and altar feature equally delightful artistry. What makes the church particularly great to visit is that it is largely hidden away behind the surrounding buildings and appears majestically before you as if out of thin air.

20. KunstHausWien

Designed by esteemed architect and artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser, the KunstHausWien is mesmerizing to behold due to its eclectic exterior – sure to look unlike anything you’ve ever seen before; straight lines hardly feature at all.

The interior is equally bewitching to wander around with its undulating floors, and Hundertwasser’s art pieces are fascinating for their unique look and design. Temporary exhibitions mean that many local residents return time and time again to this special museum.

19. Stadtpark

Bordering the Ringstrasse, the large Stadtpark is divided in two by the Vienna River running through it. The park is a relaxing spot to head to if you’ve had enough sightseeing for one day. With numerous statues and monuments of renowned Viennese scattered about, visitors will come across such famous figures as the composer Strauss and the painter Schindler amidst the greenery on show.

Alongside the plethora of fauna and flora, a children’s park, concert hall and landscaped gardens make it well worth stopping by.

18. Stephansplatz

Located at the heart of the city, Stephansplatz is one of the most important squares in Vienna. The center of the square is dominated by the enormous St. Stephen’s Cathedral, which towers to an impressive 136 meters. The mix of old and new architectural styles on show in Stephansplatz is dazzling.

With lots of shops, restaurants, and bars on offer nearby, as well as many attractions, most visitors to the city pass through at some point for the myriad of things that it has to see and do.

17. Naturhistorisches Museum

Vienna’s Natural History Museum is one of the most important of its kind in the world and is remarkably home to over 30 million objects.

The 39 exhibition rooms cover everything from precious stones and dinosaurs to prehistoric art and stuffed animals. Visitors will learn a lot from its fascinating displays and exhibits. Just as stunning as the extensive collection is the beautiful palace itself, featuring elegant galleries, staircases, and lobbies. Built in the late nineteenth century, the Natural History Museum is located on the Ringstrasse and is identical to the Kunsthistorisches Museum which lies directly in front of it.

16. MuseumsQuartier

An intriguing place to visit, the MuseumsQuartier boasts an intoxicating mix of art, architecture, culture, and leisure; one could spend a lifetime exploring all that it is has to offer. The beautiful buildings are home to numerous museums, artist studios, and cultural initiatives, while the exhibitions and festivals that it hosts draw yet more people to the complex.

With renowned art museums such as the Leopold Museum and the Kunsthalle Wien lying next to the Tanzquartier dance center and the Q21 artist’s group, MuseumsQuartier has a plethora of things for visitors to see and do.

15. Karlskirche

This wonderful baroque church is widely considered to be amongst the city’s most impressive buildings. Consequently, a visit to Karlskirche is a must when in Vienna.

Its beautiful dome is flanked by two columns and the dazzling white facade is adorned with angels from both the Old and New Testaments. Inside is just as fabulous, with a marvelous fresco covering the ceiling and an ornate altar and elegant canopy sitting alongside the towering marble columns. Commissioned by Emperor Charles VI, Karlskirche was completed in 1737 and dominates the huge Karlsplatz on which it lies.

Prater is a large public park located in Leopoldstadt. Its huge green spaces make it a popular spot among locals and tourists alike. While many people visit to relax and unwind amongst the greenery, an amusement park, museum, and even a disco are situated within the park.

While wandering around the park, make sure to take a ride in the huge Ferris Wheel that towers over Prater – the views are breathtaking.

13. Kunsthistorisches Museum

Opened by Emperor Franz Josef I in 1891, the stupendous Museum of Art History (as it is known in English) is located on the Ringstrasse in a magnificent palatial building that dominates its surroundings.

The museum was established to house the Hapsburg’s extensive art collection, and the lavish interior is befitting of all of the wonderful masterpieces on show. Exploring the endless galleries is fascinating, and the list of renowned artists rolls off the tongue as you pass works by Caravaggio, Tintoretto, van Dyck, Raphael, Rembrandt, and Rubens.

12. Albertina

Located in Vienna’s Innere Stadt, the Albertina hosts an amazing collection of artworks, including drawings, paintings, and sculptures.

Once part of the city’s old fortifications, the Albertina has stood since the 17th century and was renovated into a palace before becoming an art museum. Home to one of the most extensive and important print rooms on Earth, the collection is wonderful to explore. Masterpieces by da Vinci, Bruegel the Elder and Toulouse-Lautrec are on display.

In addition to its delightful permanent collection, temporary exhibitions ensure that this is a place worth returning to for both locals and tourists.

11. Vienna State Opera

No visit to Vienna is complete without going to see an opera. The city is synonymous with the majestic art form and the Vienna State Opera is the perfect place to go and watch a performance.

Opened in 1869 on the Ringstrasse, much of the opera house was destroyed by a bomb during the Second World War and it was rebuilt in 1955 in the form of the elegant high Renaissance building we see before us today. The interior is equally opulent, with its marble staircases, luxurious lobbies and the breathtaking auditorium itself.

With numerous operas, ballets and classical concerts being performed daily, the Vienna State Opera has something for everyone to enjoy.

10. Wiener Rathaus

The Wiener Rathaus isn’t a place where visitors can eat wieners, though a notable restaurant serving Vietnamese delicacies is located on the premises. Rather, it serves as Vienna’s town hall, as well as the seat of government for the State of Vienna.

The Gothic-style building, constructed in the 1880s, features the Rathausmann that sits on top of the tower and is a symbol of Vienna. The Wiener Rathaus is currently undergoing an extensive renovation that is expected to be completed in 2023.

9. Spanish Riding School

The Spanish Riding School is a traditional riding school for Lipizzan horses that offers public performances in the Winter Riding School in the Hofburg. The Riding School calls these performances classical dressage, but most viewers would call it magic.

The school has been training horses like this for more than four centuries. The 68 stallions – their ancestors came from Spain – have trained and performed at the Winter Riding School since about 1735. Horses and riders both undergo special training that lasts for many years.

Graben is one of the most famous streets in central Vienna. The word Graben means “trench” in German, and dates back to an old Roman encampment in the Austrian capital. Back in those days, Vienna was surrounded by a city wall, with a trench alongside of it.

The trench was later filled in and became one of the first residential streets in Vienna. Craftsmen originally lived in wooden houses on the Graben, but it gradually evolved into a market place and later residences for the city’s elite. Today it is an up-scale shopping promenade, with many local specialties such as Wien Porzellan.

7. St Stephen’s Cathedral

St. Stephen’s Cathedral, also known as Stephansdom, had humble beginnings as a parish church in the 12th century. Today, it is the home church for the Catholic archbishop in Vienna. The church was destroyed in World War II but was rebuilt in seven years, with worship services still held daily.

The cathedral, one of the city’s most important landmarks, reaches high into the Viennese skyline. Its impressive roof is covered by 230,000 glazed tiles. The cathedral has more than 18 altars, all built at different times, and contains precious works of art as well.

6. Burggarten

The Burggarten is a once-royal garden that is a bit of England in Vienna, as it is patterned after English gardens. The Burggarten was the court garden for the Hapsburg rulers. One Austrian ruler, Kaiser Franz II used to work in the garden, which is now a place where people can enjoy outdoor lunches on pleasant days.

A memorial to that great Austrian composer, Mozart, can be found in one corner of the garden, while the Palmenhaus, a magnificent glass palm house, is located in the northern part. The left part of the Palmenhaus houses the Schmettlerlinghaus where visitors can see tropical butterflies and even bats.

5. Ringstrasse

The Ringstrasse is a road, slightly more than 5 km (3 miles) long, that circles Vienna’s inner city. Ordered built by Emperor Franz Joseph in the mid-19th century, many of the most important buildings in Vienna line both sides of the street: palaces, museums and stately homes.

Buildings along the road include the State Opera, the Natural History Museum, City Hall and the Vienna Stock Exchange. The buildings represent various architectural styles, and are all considered architectural masterpieces. Construction of the Ringstrasse started in 1857, with the street opening in 1865.

4. Belvedere

The Belvedere is an integral part of Vienna’s historic scene, consisting of several palaces and an orangery that dates back to the late 17th century. It consists of the Baroque palaces, the Lower and Upper Belvedere; palace stables and the Orangery, all set in a Baroque-style park. Prince Eugene of Savoy had the complex built for this summer home.

During the French Revolution, the palaces served as home to French royalty fleeing their country. The Belvedere is stunning to look at during the night when it is all lit up, and well as provides great views of Vienna.

3. Hundertwasserhaus

The Hundertwasserhaus is a colorful apartment building near Vienna’s center in the Landstraße district. It is named after Austrian artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser who developed the concept in the 20th century, with noted architect Krawina doing the building’s design.

Each of the 52 apartments is a different color; some just out from the building proper, with several trees covering the roofs, while more trees grow inside other units, their limbs sticking out windows. Construction on the innovative apartment building ended in 1985; today, it is an intrinsic part of Vienna’s cultural heritage.

2. Hofburg Imperial Palace

The Hofburg Imperial Palace has played an integral part of the Austrian government scene since it was built in the 13th century. It has been home to some of Europe’s most powerful royalty over the centuries, including the Hapsburgs and rulers of the Holy Roman and Austro-Hungarian empires.

Today it is a museum and home to the president of Austria. The palace has numerous wings and halls built by various royalty over the centuries, but only three parts are open to the public today: the Imperial Apartments; the Sisi Museum, dedicated to Elizabeth, wife of Emperor Franz Joseph, and the Silver Collection, a collection of Imperial household objects.

24. Schonbrunn Palace

The 1,441 room Schönbrunn Palace, comparable in grandeur to Versailles, is one of the major tourist attractions in Vienna. The palace was built between 1696 and 1712 at the request of Emperor Leopold I and turned into the imperial summer palace by Maria Theresa.

The Palace Park offers a lot of attractions, such as the Privy Garden, the oldest zoo in the world, a maze and labyrinth, and the Gloriette, a marble summerhouse, situated on top of a 60 meter (200 feet) high hill.

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Written by Bryan Dearsley Updated Dec 22, 2023 We may earn a commission from affiliate links ( )

Capital of the Republic of Austria and one of Europe's most visited cities, Vienna (Wien) owes much of its charm and rich history to its splendid location on the banks of the Danube River. For centuries the gateway between West and East Europe, it was the natural nucleus of the once sprawling Habsburg Empire, and to this day remains Austria's most important commercial and cultural hub.

Vienna continues to attract over 17 million visitors each year with its many great historical sightseeing opportunities, its fabled collections of art, glittering palaces, and exceptional musical heritage. This appreciation of the nation's rich culture is still very evident in Vienna's magnificent museums, its fine concert halls, and one of the world's great opera houses.

With an unmistakably cosmopolitan atmosphere, Vienna retains a distinctive charm and flair. This is very much accentuated by its fine old architecture; its famous horse-cabs, known as Fiakers; as well as its splendid coffeehouses with their famous Viennese cakes and pastries.

Whether you're looking for great places to visit in Vienna for a single day, or multiple things to do over several days, you'll have plenty of choices in this elegant city. If time permits, consider taking some day trips to explore the beautiful surroundings and nearby cities . And be sure to refer often to our exhaustive list of the top tourist attractions and things to do in Vienna, Austria.

1. Explore Imperial Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens

2. visit the historic hofburg, 3. kunsthistorisches museum and maria-theresien-platz, 4. a baroque masterpiece: belvedere palace, 5. take the kids to vienna zoo (tiergarten schönbrunn), 6. get your art fix at the albertina museum & albertina modern, 7. the vienna state opera house, 8. see st. stephen's cathedral, 9. see the dinosaur relics at the museum of natural history (naturhistorisches museum), 10. vienna city hall (rathaus) in the historic city center, 11. visit the prater and ride the giant ferris wheel, 12. take in a performance at the spanish riding school, 13. see the royal burial vaults in the imperial crypt and the capuchin church, 14. visit the leopold museum & vienna's museum quarter, 15. st. peter's catholic church (peterskirche), 16. dine like royalty at the famous demel: vienna's ultimate café, 17. st. charles church (karlskirche), 18. see the city views from the danube tower (donauturm), 19. walk by the colorful homes of hundertwasserhaus, 20. take a stroll on donauinsel (danube island), 21. learn about the austrian parliament building, 22. kärntner strasse and the donner fountain, 23. take in a show at the burgtheater: austria's national theater, 24. museum of military history, 25. the franciscan church: st. jerome, 26. jewish museum & judenplatz holocaust memorial, 27. sigmund freud museum, where to stay in vienna for sightseeing, map of tourist attractions & things to do in vienna, vienna, austria - climate chart.

The spectacular 18th-century Schönbrunn Palace (Schloss Schönbrunn) is worth visiting not only for its magnificent architecture, but also for its beautiful park-like setting. One of Vienna's top tourist attractions, this beautiful Baroque palace contains more than 1,441 rooms and apartments, including those once used by Empress Maria Theresa.

Tour highlights include a chance to see the Imperial Apartments, including Emperor Franz Joseph's Walnut Room and his Bedroom, which still has the small soldier's bed in which he died. Of Empress Maria Theresa's rooms, highlights include her richly furnished and decorated garden apartments, along with her Breakfast Room with its floral artwork created by her daughters.

Schönbrunn Park and Gardens is another must-see here. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site , the park, with its sweeping vistas and sumptuous Baroque gardens, is one of several top free things to do in Vienna (although you will have to pay to enter the maze and some of the adjoining buildings, such as the 1883 Palm House). If traveling with kids, visit the Children's Museum for a chance to see them dressed up as a prince or princess.

A good way to get to the palace and avoid the wait at the entrance is on a Skip the line: Guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace and Vienna Historical City Tour . These popular tours begin with a handy pickup from your central hotel or the Opera House. After a narrated drive along the famed Ringstrasse, past major attractions like the Hofburg Palace, City Hall, and the Vienna State Opera, you'll tour Schönbrunn Palace without having to wait in line. The tour continues to Belvedere Palace, where you can see Gustav Klimt's The Kiss and other famous Austrian art with a discounted admission.

Address: Schönbrunner Schloßstraße 47, 1130 Vienna, Austria

• Read More: Visiting Vienna's Schönbrunn Palace: Highlights, Tips & Tours

For more than six centuries the seat of the Habsburgs – and the official residence of every Austrian ruler since 1275 – the Hofburg is perhaps the most historically significant of Vienna's palaces. The official seat of the Austrian President, this sprawling complex consists of numerous buildings reflecting various periods, including architectural flourishes from the Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, and Rococo movements.

All told, this vast complex covers 59 acres with 18 groups of buildings, including 19 courtyards and 2,600 rooms. Its main attractions are the Imperial Apartments , the Sisi Museum , and the Silver Collection , while other notable sites within the complex include the Imperial Chapel (Burgkapelle) and the Hofburg Treasury with its large collection of Imperial regalia and relics of the Holy Roman Empire. Informative guided tours are available in English.

You can stop at the Hofburg and the city's other important tourist attractions on the Vienna Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off Tour . This is by far the best option for first-time visitors who want to see the major sites and get acquainted with Vienna. One-, two-, or three-day options are available.

Address: Michaelerkuppel, 1010 Vienna, Austria

• Read More: Exploring Vienna's Imperial Hofburg Palace: A Visitor's Guide

Vienna's Kunsthistorisches Museum (Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien) is housed in a magnificent building created expressly to show off the tremendous art collections of the Hapsburg royal family. The superb collection of Dutch art features the world's largest collection of works by Pieter Bruegel the Elder, including his masterpiece Tower of Babel .

There are also paintings by Raphael, Titian, Bellini, Caravaggio, and Vermeer, plus portraits by Velazquez. While the museum's specialties are late Italian Renaissance, Baroque, and Flemish painting, the collections go far beyond those with classical Greek and Roman art and Egyptian artifacts.

English language guided tours are available and can be tailored to your specific interests. The museum's café is also worth a visit, especially for its atrium setting and tall, elegantly decorated walls and ceiling.

The museum overlooks Maria-Theresien-Platz, the focal point of which is the grand monument to Empress Maria Theresa. The statue was commissioned by Franz Joseph I and was unveiled in 1887. This massive monument depicts the Empress on her throne while surrounded by major personages of her day, including a number of generals on horseback. The high reliefs depict illustrious figures from the fields of politics; economics; and the arts, including Haydn, Gluck, and Mozart.

If you're able to squeeze in a little more gallery hopping, head over to the Museum of Applied Arts (Museum für angewandte Kunst), or MAK. This superb museum features traditional Austrian crafts and arts along with contemporary art, design, and architecture.

Address: Maria-Theresien-Platz, 1010 Vienna, Austria

Official site: www.khm.at/en/

Among Vienna's most popular attractions, Belvedere Palace is really two splendid Baroque buildings: the Lower (Unteres) Belvedere and the Upper (Oberes) Belvedere. Highlights of the Upper Palace include the Ground Floor Hall with its statues, and the Ceremonial Staircase with its rich stucco relief and frescoes.

Also worth seeing is the Marble Hall. This stunning two-story hall features numerous period sculptures, paintings, and ceiling frescoes. The Lower Palace also boasts a Marble Hall, this one noted for its oval plaster medallions and rich ceiling fresco, as well as a Marble Gallery built to house a collection of historic statues.

Other must-see buildings include the Winter Palace, a Baroque building that once housed the Court Treasury; the Orangery; the Palace Stables, home to the Medieval Treasury; and the Belvedere Gardens and Fountains linking the two palaces.

If there's time left in your Belvedere itinerary, be sure to include the Österreichische Galerie Belvedere. This popular art museum in the Belvedere Palace is well known for its extensive collections, including a rich array of sculptures and panel paintings from the 12th to the 16th centuries. But it is perhaps best known for Austrian Symbolist artist Gustav Klimt's The Kiss , a masterpiece of early modern art.

Address: Prinz Eugen Strasse 27, A-1037 Vienna, Austria

• Read More: Exploring Vienna's Belvedere Palace: A Visitor's Guide

The origins of the Vienna Zoo – also known as Schönbrunn Zoo (Tiergarten Schönbrunn) – can be traced to Emperor Francis I's menagerie. Founded in 1752 it's the oldest continually operating zoo in the world. With many of its original Baroque buildings still intact, it's one of the most pleasant zoos in Europe to visit, particularly if you spend a little time seeking refreshment in the original 18th-century Imperial Breakfast Pavilion that now houses a great café.

A highlight of the zoo's more than 750 species are its giant pandas, including cubs, as well as the many fascinating creatures housed in the interactive Rainforest House and Aquarium. If you're traveling to Vienna with children, be sure to check the zoo's official website for details of feeding times, always a fun family experience. Also worth checking into is the availability of special themed and backstage guided tours.

If after visiting the zoo, you've still got time in your Vienna travel itinerary for more critters, check out Haus des Meeres , a large public aquarium situated in a WWII flak tower. Also worth seeing is the Butterfly House (Schmetterlinghaus), located next to the Opera house and a pleasant place to unwind after all that sightseeing.

Address: Maxingstraße 13b, 1130 Vienna, Austria

Official site: www.zoovienna.at/en/zoo-and-visitors/visitor-information/

All the great names in modern art are represented, often by multiple works, in the magnificent Albertina museum. Representative examples from all the various schools and movements are to be found here, including French impressionists, Vienna secessionists, the Russian avant-garde, the expressionists, and fauvists, represented by their greatest artists.

These include important works by the likes of Chagall, Picasso, Cezanne, Degas, Magritte, Vlaminck, Modigliani, Klimt, Munch, Kandinsky, Münter, Miró, Brach, and Ernst - all are here to compare and admire. All told, this must-visit Vienna attraction is home to over a million works of art plus in excess of 65,000 drawings.

Many of these masterpieces hang in a splendid 17th-century palace where the Habsburg archdukes lived for a century, and their sumptuous State Rooms have been restored to their original glory. In addition to these permanent displays, temporary exhibits are also available for viewing. English language guided tours are available, along with informative audioguides. If traveling with kids, be sure to look into one of the private children's tours, which can also include a fun workshop.

If there's time in your Vienna itinerary, be sure to add the brand new Albertina Modern to your list of must-sees. Located an easy 10 minutes' walk away on Karlsplatz, the Albertina's large collection of post WWII and contemporary art by Austrian and international artists is housed in this newly renovated neoclassical building.

Address: Albertinaplatz 1, 1010 Vienna, Austria

Official site: www.albertina.at/en

One of the world's largest and most splendid theaters, the Vienna State Opera House (Wiener Staatsoper) has hosted many of the world's most prominent composers, conductors, soloists, and dancers. Operatic and ballet performances are staged at least 300 times a year, fuelled by an obsession with music that goes as far back as 1625 when the first Viennese Court Opera was performed.

The current massive Opera House was built in 1869 and is notable for its French Early Renaissance style, while interior highlights include a grand staircase leading to the first floor, the Schwind Foyer (named after its paintings of famous opera scenes), and the exquisite Tea Room with its valuable tapestries.

Capable of accommodating an audience of 2,211 along with 110 musicians, the Opera House is also home to the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. English language behind-the-scenes guided tours are available.

If music is your thing, you may also want to pay a visit to Wiener Musikverein , a concert hall that serves as home for the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra (tickets can be booked online in advance). And the House of Music (Haus der Musik) offers visitors a fascinating glimpse into sound and music through interactive displays and demonstrations.

Address: Opernring 2, 1010 Vienna, Austria

Official site: www.wiener-staatsoper.at/en/

Vienna's most important Gothic edifice and the cathedral church of the archbishopric since 1722, St. Stephen's Cathedral (Stephansdom) sits in the historic center of Vienna. The original 12th-century Romanesque church was replaced by a Late Romanesque one in the 13th century, the remains of which are the massive gate and the Heathen Towers (Heidentürme).

Next came reconstruction in the Gothic style in the 14th century, along with the addition of the choir and the chapels of St. Eligius, St. Tirna, and St. Catherine. The famous 137-meter high South Tower (Steffl) belongs to the 15th-century.

Improvements and further construction followed from the 17th to 19th centuries, and the whole structure was rebuilt after World War II. Highlights include climbing the 343 steps to the Steffl's Watch Room for the spectacular views, and the North Tower, home to the massive Pummerin Bell. For those not wanting to tackle the stairs, a fast lift takes visitors to a viewing platform.

Other features of note are the 14th-century catacombs and the Cathedral Treasure, containing many of the cathedral's most important artifacts. Interesting English language guided tours are available, including an unforgettable 1.5-hour evening tour that takes in the cathedral's superb city views.

Address: Stephansplatz 3, 1010 Vienna, Austria

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Best known for its huge Dinosaur Hall and for the world's largest exhibit of meteorites (which includes the Tissint meteorite from Mars that fell in Morocco in 2011), Vienna's Natural History Museum (Naturhistorisches Museum Wien) is a fascinating place to visit. Its 39 exhibit halls trace such subjects as the origins and development of humans and the evolution of human culture from prehistoric times.

One of its rarest treasures is the so-called Venus of Willendorf, a pottery figurine dating from between about 28,000 and 25,000 BCE. The museum's newest feature is its Digital Planetarium with full dome projection. The building opened in 1889 and is itself a work of art, especially the magnificent ceiling painting above the main staircase.

A variety of fun workshops and guided tour options are available, and audioguides are provided upon request. The museum's latest addition, "Deck 50," features workshops and lectures, as well as fascinating "meet a scientist" sessions that provide a unique opportunity to ask questions of leading experts in a variety of disciplines.

Address: Burgring 7, 1010, Vienna, Austria

Official site: www.nhm-wien.ac.at/en

Located in the heart of historic Innere Stadt and overlooking Rathausplatz, Vienna's City Hall (Weiner Rathaus) is an impressive Neo-Gothic building that serves as the city's administrative center. Remarkable for its size, it occupies nearly 14,000 square meters of the former Parade Ground.

This attractive and much-photographed building was completed in 1883 and is notable for the famous Rathausmann on top of its 98-meter-high tower, a banner-carrying iron figure presented to the city as a gift from its master locksmith.

The arcaded courtyard in the center of the building is the largest of seven courtyards and is used for popular summer concerts. Highlights of a guided tour of the building include the Schmidt Halle, the large entrance into which carriages would once drive to deposit their passengers, and the two Grand Staircases leading to the Assembly Hall.

Other sights included in the tour are the Heraldic Rooms; the City Senate Chamber, notable for its coffered ceiling decorated with gold-leaf and its huge Art Nouveau candelabra; and the Mayor's reception room. Tours are free and are available Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 1pm, and audioguides are also available.

Try to time your visit to coincide with one of the frequent festivals or events held in Rathausplatz. The old City Hall makes an extremely romantic backdrop for everything from colorful Christmas markets to summer music concerts.

Address: Friedrich-Schmidt-Platz 1, 1010 Vienna, Austria

Official site: www.wien.gv.at/english/cityhall/tours.htm

Visiting the Prater (Wiener Prater), a large natural park situated between the Danube and the Danube Canal, is a little like stepping into another world. Covering an area of 3,200 acres, this vast park - once a royal hunting ground - has long been one of Vienna's most popular recreation areas. There's something here for everyone, from thrills and spills in the Wurstel area, with its old-fashioned theme park rides, to dining and dancing, to the dinosaur-themed park for the kids.

A highlight for sightseers is taking a ride on the famous Giant Wheel (Wiener Riesenrad), a Viennese landmark that has provided fine views over the city since 1896. If you can afford it, go for the super luxurious cabin, suitable for parties of up to 12. Other park highlights include the Prater Ziehrer Monument , a larger-than-life statue of composer CM Ziehrer built in 1960; the Prater Museum with its displays documenting the park's history; a Planetarium ; and the Liliputbahn miniature steam railroad traversing a four-kilometer line near the main avenue.

Elsewhere in this vast park there's room enough for horseback riding, swimming in the stadium pool, football, cycling, tennis, and bowls. Also worth visiting is nearby Danube Park (Donaupark). This 250-acre open space is also home to a fun miniature railroad, an artificial lake (Lake Iris), and a theater. Visiting Prater park at night is also fun, and is highly recommended.

Address: 1020 Vienna, Austria

Official site: https://prater.at/en/park-information/

Dating back to the time of Emperor Maximilian II, the superb Spanish Riding School (Spanische Hofreitschule) was established after the ruler had the famous Lipizzaner horses introduced to his courtesans in 1562.

Today, it's one of Vienna's leading attractions, and one of the leading riding schools in the world, thrilling audiences with fabulous displays of equestrian skills in the Baroque Winter Riding School in the grounds of the Hofburg Palace, where it has been located since 1735. Tickets to these popular performances sell out quickly, so be sure to book as far in advance as possible.

If available, purchase a package that includes a behind-the-scenes tour and the chance to visit the stables, along with a morning training session. An on-site café ensures you can linger a little longer-you'll certainly want to.

Address: Michaelerplatz 1, 1010 Vienna, Austria

Official site: www.srs.at/en/

Dedicated to Our Lady of the Angels, Vienna's Capuchin Church (Kapuzinerkirche) is best known for its spectacular Imperial Vault (Kapuzinergruft). This stunning edifice is home to the Habsburg family vault containing the remains of 145 members of the family (almost all Austrian Emperors since 1633 are buried here).

The nine vaults are arranged in chronological order, making it easy to trace the evolution of taste, at least in burials. A highlight includes the Founder's Vault , the final resting place of Emperor Matthias who died in 1619, and Empress Anna, who died in 1618.

Also of interest is the Maria Theresa Vault , a domed chamber dominated by a double sarcophagus in the Rococo style and built for the Empress, who died in 1780. The sarcophagus takes the form of a bed of state, at the head of which is the Imperial couple with an angel and a crown of stars, while along the sides are numerous reliefs depicting scenes from Maria Theresa's life.

Address: Neuer Markt, 1010 Vienna, Austria

Official site: www.kapuzinergruft.com

Since opening in 2001, Vienna's Museum Quartier (Museumsquartier, or "MQ") has been home to a variety of first-rate museums that are well worth exploring. A mix of old and new architecture centered around an area that once served as the former royal stables, it's easy to spend the best part of a day (or two) here.

Must-visits include the famous Leopold Museum , noted for its large collection of works by Austria's leading modern artists, such as Gustav Klimt and Egon Schiele, and MUMOK , the Museum of Modern Art Ludwig Foundation Vienna, featuring more than 10,000 contemporary and modern pieces by renowned artists including Picasso and Warhol.

Another highlight of a visit to the Museum Quarter includes the popular summertime Vienna Festival (Wiener Festwochen). The event's main offices are located here, so it's a hub of activity once tickets become available, and many of the surrounding buildings are used as venues for a variety of cultural events and concerts. Also located here is the Tanzquartier , the country's leading dance center, along with artists' studios and galleries.

Address: Museumsplatz 1, 1070 Wien, Austria

Official site: www.mqw.at/en/

Modeled on St. Peter's in Rome, Peterskirche – the Collegial and Parish Church of St. Peter – is built on a site originally occupied by a Roman church and later by one founded by Charlemagne in 792 AD. The present edifice was built in the 18th century and boasts a massive dome with a superb fresco and many artistic treasures.

Other highlights include the Barbara Chapel with its magnificent portal, and in which Franz Karl Remp's Decollation of St. Barbara is found, and the choir with its High Altar and painting of the Immaculate Conception. The church is also noted for its frequent organ recitals.

Also of note is the nearby Plague Pillar , a 21-meter-tall Baroque pillar built to commemorate the end of the devastating plague of 1679 that cost at least 75,000 Viennese their lives. The nearby Abbey of the Scots (Schottenstift), built in the 12th century and extensively renovated and enlarged since, is also worth popping into. Its school included Johann Strauss and Austria's last emperor, Charles I, among its pupils, while its fine collection of artwork includes pieces from the 16th to 19th centuries.

Address: Petersplatz 1, 1010 Vienna, Austria

Official site: www.peterskirche.at

Founded in 1786, the famous Demel is not only the oldest café and bakery in Vienna, it's perhaps the most memorable food experience you'll have in this wonderful city. Officially known as Hofzuckerbäckerei Demel – shortened to "Demel" by those in the know – this exquisite café serves dishes and cakes carefully prepared by hand to traditional centuries-old recipes.

Some of these delicious treats were once used to satisfy the cravings of Emperor Franz Joseph who secretly had Demel cakes and pralines served during his tête-à-têtes with his lover. Apparently, his unhappy wife, Sisi, was addicted to their legendary violet sorbet.

A highlight of a visit is the Demelinerinnen, the modestly dressed waitresses wearing black dresses with lace collars who still address customers with the formal, " Haben schon gewählt ?" ("Has Madam/Sir already made her/his choice?").

The other highlight, of course, is drooling over the mouthwatering displays of cakes and pastries, including special creations resembling characters or creatures from history and mythology, each a work of art. Reservations can be made in advance online, and are recommended.

Address: Kohlmarkt 14, 1010 Vienna, Austria

Dedicated to St. Charles Borromeo, a saint invoked during times of plague, St. Charles Church (Karlskirche) was built in 1737 and remains Vienna's most important Baroque religious building. This vast building is crowned by a magnificent 72-meter dome and is famous for its twin 33-meter Triumphal Pillars, based on Trajan's Column in Rome, with their spiraling bands depicting scenes from the life of St. Charles.

Interior highlights include the fabulous frescoes of St. Cecilia. Be sure to check the church's official website for details of its regular concert program.

Also worth visiting is the Gardekirche , built in 1763 in the city's southern outer district as the church of the Imperial Hospital and later serving Polish congregations. Of particular interest is the painting above the High Altar.

Address: Kreuzherrengasse 1, Vienna, Austria

Few European capital cities in the 50s and 60s were left without that definitive mid-20th-century landmark, the telecommunications tower, and Vienna is certainly no exception. Standing taller than any other building in the city and in fact the tallest structure in Austria, the 252-meter-tall Danube Tower, the Donauturm, opened to great fanfare in 1964 and continues to attract visitors for its spectacular view over the Danube River.

Highlights of a visit include the speedy elevator ride to the observation deck at 150 meters, from which you can also pick out many of Vienna's most important attractions. The other big draw here actually combines two of a traveler's favorite things to do: enjoying incredible views and partaking in world-class dining experiences.

The Danube Tower is in fact home to two restaurants, one fine dining and the other a casual café-style establishment.

Address: Donauturmstraße 8, 1220 Wien, Austria

Official site: https://www.donauturm.at/en/

Famous as Vienna's "nature and human-friendly" apartment block, the decidedly odd (yet fascinating) Hundertwasserhaus is well worth a visit. Designed by painter Friedensreich Hundertwasser, this brightly colored landmark on the corner of Löwengasse and Kegelstrasse was completed in 1985, and the occupants of its 53 units-perhaps unsurprisingly-consist mostly of artists, intellectuals, and creative types, much like the architect himself.

Although the brightly colored building can only be enjoyed from the outside, you can explore the nearby Kunsthaus Wien, a complex of apartments containing a terrace café where you can rest while soaking up the ambience. Afterwards, pop over to the similarly styled shopping arcade.

Address: Kegelgasse 36-38, 1030 Vienna, Austria

Official site: www.hundertwasser-haus.info/en/

If you took the time to enjoy the views from the Danube Tower, you'll have noticed that the city appears to have not just one, but two rivers running through it. No, you're not seeing double. In fact, what you're seeing is the Danube River (the wider of the two) and, running parallel to it, a canal known as the Donaukanal, or "new Danube." Separating them is a long stretch of land known as Danube Island (Donauinsel), and a sightseeing opportunity you won't want to miss.

Although only 210 meters wide at its widest point, the island is over 21 kilometers in length and is a popular spot to walk and relax for locals. Easily accessible via water taxi or bridge, the island is dotted with interesting dining opportunities (both casual and upscale), and is particularly pleasant for those wanting a quiet stroll along the Danube.

Sports enthusiasts are also drawn here, partaking in activities as diverse as biking and rollerblading, along with canoeing, kayaking, and swimming at one of the many beaches . Danube Island is also the scene of the annual Donauinselfest , Europe's biggest open-air festival, and one so popular an estimated three million visitors drop in to enjoy it each September.

Home of Austria's National and Federal Parliament since 1918, the Parliament Building impresses with its vast dimensions. Completed in 1883 for use by the Imperial and Provincial delegations, it boasts many Greek influences, from its Corinthian columns to its rich decoration. Of particular note are the exterior carvings depicting the granting of the Constitution by Franz Joseph I to the 17 peoples of Austria, along with numerous marble statues and reliefs.

Another highlight is the splendid Pallas Athene Fountain with its four-meter-high statue adorned with a gilded helmet and lance, along with figures symbolizing the Rivers Danube, Inn, Elbe, and Moldau.

English language guided tours are available from the Visitor Center where you can also enjoy displays and multimedia presentations about the history of the building and Parliament itself. (Editor's Note: Please be aware that there may be some restrictions regarding tour access due to ongoing renovations.)

Address: Dr.-Karl-Renner-Ring 3, 1017 Vienna, Austria

Official site: www.parlament.gv.at/ENGL/

Looking to do a little window shopping after all that museum and gallery hopping? Then head to Vienna's most elegant street, Kärntner Strasse. Linking Stephansplatz to the Staatsoper on the Ring and ending at Karlsplatz, this (mostly) pedestrian-friendly area is fun to wander thanks to its lime trees, pavement cafés, fashionable shops, elegant boutiques, and busy shopping arcades.

Although most of the buildings you see today are 18th-century, the Maltese Church still has a few features dating from the 13th-century when the street served as an important trade route (take a peek inside for its coats of arms of the Knights of Malta).

Other notable buildings are Palais Esterházy , built in 1698 and now home to an upscale restaurant, while nearby buildings house high-end clothing stores. Also of note is the exquisite Donner Fountain , built in 1739 by Georg Raphael Donner to reflect the 'caring and wise' city government; it was, of course, commissioned by those who ran Vienna at the time.

The Burgtheater, Vienna's superb National Theater, has long been famous for its productions of German-language plays and performances. Many famous names have acted on its four stages since its founding by Emperor Joseph II in 1776 as the Court Theater. After devastation by bombing and fire in 1945, the theater eventually reopened in 1955 and has since grown in stature as the country's most important theater.

In addition to its size and the caliber of its performances, the building's exterior is impressive on account of its numerous decorative figures, scenes, and busts. Equally as impressive is its interior consisting of rich decoration in the French Baroque style, and a staircase with frescoes by Gustav and Ernst Klimt. Behind the scenes, guided tours are available in English and are well worth the cost.

Address: Universitätsring 2, 1010 Vienna, Austria

Whether you're a military history buff or are simply interested in learning more about Austria's place in the history of European conflict and warfare, be sure to schedule a visit to The Museum of Military History: Military History Institute (Heeresgeschichtliches Museum - Militärhistorisches Institut).

This remarkable collection is all too often overlooked, but those who do venture here are rewarded by the chance to peruse an immense collection of weaponry and exhibits detailing events in which the Austrian military was involved from the 1600s up to the 1950s. Along the way, you'll see weaponry, from muskets to machine guns, cannons to tanks, as well as vintage aircraft. Add to this interesting dioramas and models, along with uniforms and medals, and you'll want to stay right through until closing.

And be sure to spend time enjoying the splendid architecture, too. The museum is located in the city's sprawling Arsenal, and in places, the lavish interior-such as in the memorial hall-rivals that of any of the city's palaces. English language guided tours are available and come highly recommended.

Address: Arsenal 1, 1030 Vienna, Austria

Official site: www.hgm.at/en

The early 17th-century Roman Catholic Franciscan Church (Franziskanerkirche), also known as the Church of St. Jerome, is unique in Vienna for having a Renaissance façade, while its delightful interior is decorated in Baroque style. Highlights include the High Altar from 1707 and a painting of the Madonna and Child from 1550. Other paintings are the Martyrdom of St. Capristan and one of the church's patron saint.

Also of interest is the carved Baroque organ from 1643, the oldest organ in Vienna, notable for its folding doors with their fine carved and painted saints. The church's most famous artifact, however, is a carved image known as the Madonna with the Axe , known for having been carried by Austrian soldiers during their campaign against the Turks in Hungary, and credited for their victory.

Address: Franziskanerplatz 4, 1010 Vienna, Austria

Established to both celebrate and commemorate Vienna's Jewish population, The Jewish Museum (Jüdisches Museum Wien) does a stellar job of both. Established in 1986 and spread across two locations in the city-in Judenplatz and Dorotheergasse-the museum features displays and exhibits relating to the history of Jewish culture and religion in Austria over the centuries.

The Dorotheergasse location consists of the main collection, housed in Palais Eskeles, including artifacts and memorabilia relating to Jewish life in the post-WWiI period. A café and bookshop are also located here.

The Jewish Museum Vienna at Judenplatz houses displays relating to the social, cultural, and religious lives of the city's Jewish population. Highlights include a chance to visit an authentic medieval Jewish synagogue, along with art and photography collections. Afterwards, be sure to spend time in Judenplatz itself and visit the Holocaust Memorial located in the heart of the square.

Address: Dorotheergasse 11, 1010 Vienna, Austria

Official site: www.jmw.at/en

Established in 1971, the Sigmund Freud Museum offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of the most remarkable thinkers of modern times. Located in Freud's former home (it was built in 1891, the year he moved in, and was his home for 47 years), the museum features rooms and exhibits relating to the history of psychoanalysis, including its influence on art and society as a whole.

Many of Freud's original writings are housed in the museum's research library, considered one of the most important such facilities in the world. In addition to personal artifacts from his life, along with his collection of antiques, an impressive modern art collection is housed on the property, too.

Address: Berggasse 13, 1090 Vienna, Austria

Official site: www.freud-museum.at/en/

The Ringstrasse circles Vienna's old city center, replacing the walls that once enclosed it. Most of the city's major attractions are inside or along this ring, with major museums surrounding the buildings of the former Habsburg Palace, the Hofburg. As you might expect, most hotels in this compact center are in the luxury range. Budget hotels are found farther outside the ring or in the attractive neighborhood around Schönbrunn Palace and the zoo.

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Things to Do near Vienna : A delightful two-hour road trip from Vienna, Graz is Austria's second biggest city and is popular for its many well-preserved Baroque buildings, especially those located in the Old Town area. Two hours west, and you're in lovely Linz . Also on the magnificent River Danube and once home to such luminaries as Wolfgang Mozart, Linz boasts numerous great museums and art galleries. For more ideas of great day trips from Vienna , be sure to check out our list of the top excursions to destinations such as the Wachau Valley and Melk Abbey.

Head for the Hills : Widely regarded as one of Europe's most attractive cities, Salzburg sits under the shadow of the 1,853-meter-tall Untersberg, adding a distinctive character to the city's old medieval city center. Innsbruck is another city that's beauty is enhanced by its mountain scenery, and is a special favorite of those who enjoy superlative skiing. Also popular with ski enthusiasts, the dramatic scenery of Kitzbühel is the perfect backdrop for hiking and biking adventures in summer.

Austria Vacation Ideas : The lovely shoreline of the Hallstätter Sea is where you'll find the pretty town of Hallstatt , one of the loveliest destinations in Austria and one that offers a variety of great vacation experiences. The medieval town of Klagenfurt is another great option and is famous for its charming Old Town center with its many galleries, shops, and cafés (and be sure to wander along its old canals, too). Exploring the sites of Bregenz is another good option, and is especially popular for sightseeing due to its location on the shores of Lake Constance.

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Visiting Vienna

Sightseeing in Vienna

It’s quite hard to discover anywhere in central Vienna that doesn’t have something worth pointing at while going “Ooooh”.

But for a few ideas on how best to use your time in the city, try the reviews, descriptions, insider tips, photos and links in the articles below.

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Jump to sections on:

Overview articles

• Old town & Hofburg
• Around the Ring
• Schönbrunn (palace, zoo & more)
• Belvedere (palaces & art)
• Prater (park & entertainments)
• Danube & waterways
• Other major sites
• Seasonal sites (Christmas, etc.)
• Follow the famous (composers, etc.)

(One entrance to the Hofburg Imperial Habsburg complex)

These all tackle specific sightseeing topics:

• An introduction to Vienna for visitors: what you can get from the city and a few basics, like getting around, language, etc.
• My personal top 10 for Vienna : the locations particularly worth your attention
• Tours overview : plenty of reviews and links for walking & themed tours, tours of historical buildings, VR experiences, movie locations, trips on the water, buses, day trips, and useful passes
• Discover all the major museums in categories like art, design, history, culture, music, science & technology, entertainment, etc. (we have a lot of museums)
• Information on churches of particular historical value or with a special connection to one or more personalities (we have a lot of churches, too)
• Three one-day itinerary suggestions with a focus on art, history, and city life & architecture respectively
• What to do in the evening : ignoring the obvious (restaurants, bars & clubs), some options for activities at the end of the day
• What to do for free : a few ideas for those traveling on a tight budget
• Vienna with kids : suggestions that will keep the children happy without involving huge quantities of ice cream (though that remains an option)
• Just for fun… historical photos juxtaposed (I like that word) with how those locations look today
• Follow in the famous footsteps of some of the historical personalities, composers, artists and others associated with Vienna
• Movie location guides for many film and TV productions that used Vienna as a set. From The Third Man to Jack Ryan
• Finally, details of the main hop on, hop off bus services

Sightseeing areas

The map shows you the five main sightseeing areas, with explanations and more detail in the text below (and some extra bonus areas thrown in).

Also consider my suggested self-guided walking tour route , if you want to take in many major sites in the centre in around 90+ minutes. Or look at other tour options for the city.

The old town & Hofburg Palace

(The Neue Burg)

This is the partly-pedestrianised historic centre of Vienna (purple in the map), where you walk around and soak up the atmosphere and beautiful architecture.

Notable highlights include:

• Imperial Apartments (inside the family home)
• Sisi Museum (the story of Empress Elisabeth)
• Silberkammer (court silver and porcelain)
• Imperial Treasury (crown jewels and religious relics)
• Heldenplatz and the Neue Burg (various museums and other important collections)
• Burggarten (park area with the Mozart monument )
• The Volksgarten park (with a beautiful rose garden)
• …and much more .
• Spanish Riding School (where you can see the world-famous Lipizzaner stallions train or perform, or take tour of the stables)
• Albertina (a palace and renowned art museum – view the staterooms and the various top exhibitions on at any one time)
• Stephansdom cathedral (which dominates the city center landscape and is free to go partway inside, with ticketed options for full access , the South and North Towers, and other attractions)
• The Haus der Musik (museum dedicated to sounds and music, with dedicated small exhibitions on the Wiener Philharmoniker orchestra, Mozart, Beethoven, Haydn and other great “Viennese” composers)
• The Michaelerplatz square with its surrounding historical buildings, including the Loos House, Palais Herberstein, the Michaelerkirche, and one magnificent entrance to the Hofburg palace area. Consider, also, the Freyung , Am Hof , Josefsplatz and Judenplatz squares.
• A plague column (a curious-looking monument and the historical equivalent to antibiotics, but remarkably less effective in containing disease)
• Peterskirche (a beautiful Baroque church and classical music venue just a short walk from Stephansdom)
• The Ankeruhr (an Art Nouveau mechanical clock and quite the curiosity)
• The Imperial Crypt (a little macabre, but the Kapuzinergruft houses the tombs of dozens of Emperors, Empresses and their relatives)

(The Kunsthistorisches Museum)

The grey area on the map covers a range of sights built around the giant Ringstraßen boulevard that encircles most of the old town. You can walk the more interesting parts fairly easily.

• The Kunsthistorisches Museum (one of the world’s greatest museums of art history, packed with various treasures from hundreds of years of Imperial acquisitions)
• The Natural History Museum (everything from geology to giraffes in one of the world’s most beautiful museums)
• The Staatsoper (the State Opera House and a splendid building in its own right)
• The Stadtpark (a lovely park with its own Otto Wagner-designed station and the famous golden Strauss statue)
• The MAK (museum of design and contemporary art, with wonderful temporary exhibitions, too)
• The Rathaus (the town hall, with the square in front a common venue for major events like the open-air summer film festival) with the Burgtheater national theatre opposite
• Parlament (Austria’s newly-renovated national parliament building)
• The Museumsquartier (modern art quarter with various museums and cultural spaces, including the Leopold Museum, Kunsthalle, Architecture Centre, Foto Arsenal Wien, and Museum of Modern Art)
• The old city walls (what’s left of the great fortifications that protected Vienna in centuries past)

(The main entrance to Schönbrunn Palace)

The astonishing summer palace of the Habsburgs, with a surrounding park and numerous surprises for the visitor (marked in yellow on the map).

Notable highlights:

• The palace gardens (a feast of colour and horticultural craftsmanship)
• Vienna Zoo (the world’s oldest zoo and home to giant pandas )
• The Gloriette (a lovely building put up mainly to improve the view from the palace)
• The Maze (probably don’t need to explain what this is)
• The Desert House (plants and animals from more arid parts of the world)
• The Palm House (a tropical house full of exotic plants)
• Wagenburg (the Imperial carriage museum)
• The Children’s Museum (where, for example, kids and adults can dress up as Archdukes and Archduchesses)
• …and much more
• The Technisches Museum (a museum of science and technology close to the Schönbrunn complex)

(The Christmas market in front of Karlskirche)

Art lovers, in particular, will enjoy the Belvedere complex and surrounding area, full of Baroque palaces, gardens and art collections (marked in blue on the map).

• Upper Belvedere (palace, art museum and home to Klimt’s The Kiss)
• Lower Belvedere (ditto, but without The Kiss)
• Belvedere 21 (contemporary art)
• The Gardens (beautifully laid out between the palaces)
• The Botanic and Alpine Gardens (next to Belvedere and somewhere to find Edelweiss)
• Karlskirche (a giant baroque church. The square in front of it also hosts numerous seasonal events)
• Schwarzenbergplatz (the huge Soviet memorial and a lighted fountain )
• The Heeresgeschichtliches Museum (museum of military history with some historic exhibits, such as Napoleon’s coat and the car in which Franz Ferdinand was assassinated)

(The giant Ferris wheel)

The Prater is a huge parkland area and entertainment complex popular with locals (marked in red on the map). Notable highlights:

• The Riesenrad (the famous giant Ferris wheel and star of various movies like The Third Man)
• Madame Tussauds (the wax figure museum)
• A planetarium
• Open park area with long walks and cycle paths, meadows, water features, skateboard & mountain bike parks, playgrounds, and similar

Danube & other waterways

(The Donaukanal)

If you’ve been counting, this is area six and not marked on the map. But it’s worth mentioning that various water features and rivers provide opportunities for visitors: from simple hiking paths to watersports and beach bars.

• The Danube passes through the city a little away from the central area and has a long island running through its middle known as the Donauinsel.
• This Donauinsel is a popular recreational area, particularly in combination with the stretch of river (known as the Neue Donau) between the island and the northeast bank of the Danube. The Neue Donau has weirs at either end that stay closed except during major floods, so is like a giant lake.
• The self-contained and large Alte Donau lake adjacent to the Danube has several public lidos, boat hire, lakeside walks and restaurants, and more.
• In the centre, you have the Donaukanal (an arm of the Danube), home to street art, open-air bars (in summer), some unique architecture, landing stages for river trips, as well as cycling routes and footpaths.

Other major sights

(The Danube Tower)

There’s a lot to see in Vienna, and here are some other popular places to grab a sight to savour, perhaps a holiday snap or two, and even a snack to stave off sightseeing fatigue.

• The Donauturm observation tower (if you want to see everything in one go, then visit this for views across the river )
• Zentralfriedhof (the main cemetery, where the likes of Beethoven, Schubert and others are buried)
• Hundertwasserhaus (Friedensreich Hundertwasser designed several stand-out buildings in Vienna. This is the most famous. And, of course, there’s the Hundertwasser Museum , too)
• Haus des Meeres (a large aquarium and vivarium in a converted flak tower)
• Hirschstetten Botanical Gardens (a free gardens with numerous themed areas, plenty of animals, playground, maze, tropical house and other surprises)

Seasonal sights

Visiting at christmas.

(Christmas lights on the Rathausplatz)

The city is hugely popular with visitors during late November and December. Discover seasonal events and attractions, explore Christmas customs, get visitor tips and shopping suggestions, and more in the Christmas in Vienna section.

For example, enjoy an insider view of the Christkindlmarkt and other main Christmas markets , or discover which one is best for your needs. Then get handy tips on how to make the most of your market visit. And once you’ve finished your Christmas punch , you can take a look at the city’s Christmas lights .

Visiting at New Year

(Fireworks at New Year)

Vienna fills up at the end of December, too. Get an overview of all the fun, games, events and more at the New Year in Vienna section.

For example, discover the Silvesterpfad trail used by revellers on New Year’s Eve, and then enjoy the New Year markets the next day (or before).

Visiting at Easter

(Decorated Easter egg at a market)

And no surprise to discover that the city attracts plenty of interest around Easter, which is why I have an Easter in Vienna section for you.

For example (and equally unsurprisingly), we have several Easter markets .

Famous footsteps

(Beethoven’s grave)

Finally, if you’re interested in all the locations associated with the great names that lived or worked in the city, such as Beethoven’s grave , then follow one of these musician, artist and imperial trails :

• Strauss (II)
• Empress Elisabeth
• Otto Wagner
• Hundertwasser

Happy sightseeing!

Last modified: May 10, 2024

Printable Map of Vienna

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At this version of the Vienna Map without pictures you can see all the streets, alleys and places in the city center of Vienna clear printed on an A4 document . This printable document is also perfect suitable to take along at you tour through the inner city of Vienna . On one sheet you can find all the important attractions marked with a red start and a number. The most impressive buildings are coloured brown. For further information to the marked attractions you can also download the PDF file -Vienna Attractions-. Just click the menu at the concerning point. If you prefer to have pictures of the attractions directly at the city map, please click on the right side at -Vienna Map with Pictures- .

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Vienna Tourist Map

Vienna evokes waltz, opera, the banks of the Danube, Celtic history and melody. This city, the capital of Austria, is one of the most beautiful in Central Europe and the second most populated on that side of the continent. In this tourist map, elaborated so that you can know a little about a really fascinating city, we will tell you why it is worth visiting Vienna, since it can be an experience like few in the world if what you look for is a place in which its streets speak of the importance of a city that has been cultural, philosophical and political capital of the world.

• 1 Vienna Tourist Map
• 2 Vienna Tourist Guide
• 3 What to visit in Vienna
• 4 Map of hotels in Vienna

From the time the Celts became the first inhabitants of Vienna in 500 B.C. until today, Vienna has been relevant in history and has played a leading role in cultural, political and philosophical matters. The tourist city of Vienna, lying at the foot of the Alps and on the banks of the Danube River in Central Europe, a tributary that crosses the city from the southeast to the northeast, belongs to the Federal State of Lower Austria and is the tenth most populous city in the European Union. It is known for being the cultural heart of the world and has sometimes held the title of world music capital, world philosophical centre and centre of political debate in the world. It is not in vain that a large part of its infrastructure is considered as artistic heritage since it has important architectural works that are its main tourist sites. It is also the birthplace of the famous Sigmund Freud, the father of psychoanalysis.

Vienna has such beautiful tourist attractions that are a wonderful experience for its visitors. This city has an extension of 414 square kilometers, which makes it the largest in Austria. Close to it, only forty kilometers away is Slovakia, sixty kilometers away is Hungary and a little farther away, about ninety kilometers more, is the Czech Republic. Except in winter, when the temperature can drop to zero degrees and as low as -17 degrees in the event of snowfall, the climate can be friendly to visitors, as it can stay between 11 and 17 degrees; except in summer, when it can reach 35 degrees. It usually has a humid climate. Since 2001 the historic center of Vienna is a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site, as its architecture reflects Europe’s development in various social areas.

Vienna Tourist Guide

What is exotic about Vienna is the way it presents its tradition as an imperial city with modernity. The city has one million six hundred thousand inhabitants and a large part of them are immigrants, which benefited the culture, especially in the gastronomic area; the desserts and cakes are irrefutable proof of this. But it also offers food for the soul and the mind, as it has some one hundred museums available to visitors. Tourists can enjoy a peaceful afternoon at the opera, walk along the mythical Danube, taste the best of Viennese pastries, walk through an architectural centre where the splendour of Central European monarchies still shines and the best of a city that has been at the forefront since the beginning of time is on display. It offers visitors cleanliness, order and beauty, security and good public services, beautiful palaces and well-adorned parks where it would be impossible not to spend the night while enjoying a piece of the sasher cake, the city’s culinary standard.

What to visit in Vienna

Vienna opera house.

The Vienna Opera House is one of the most representative places of the city that during the twentieth century was considered the world capital of music and is also the cradle of the opera genre. This infrastructure is considered a temple for the Viennese and is one of the most important architectural works of the world in terms of opera. It is the headquarters of the Vienna State Opera, a music company with the best worldwide prestige. In terms of architecture, it is a Renaissance-style building, which has many rooms available to visitors, who can access through guided tours, or live the experience of a concert by attending one of the many functions available throughout the year.

Hofburg Palace

The Hofburg Palace is the largest and oldest palace in Vienna and one of the most important in terms of history. It was the official residence of the Habsburg, the monarchy that reigned in the Autro-Hungarian Empire and therefore the main residence of the famous Princess Elizabeth of Bavaria, also known as Princess Sisi, one of the most influential women in political and social matters of the nineteenth century, who precisely achieved the unification of the empire between Austria and Hungary. Visitors will have access to an imposing architectural complex, which is currently also the presidential residence, and is the headquarters of the Austrian National Library and the Winter Riding School. The visit is guided and offers audios in the languages required by the visitors so that they can learn more about the history of the building. In addition, as an extra information, tourists can visit the room of Princess Sisi, who was a devoted practitioner of gymnastics and adapted part of her rooms to be able to exercise in this discipline.

San Esteban Cathedral

St. Stephen’s Cathedral was the setting for Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s ecclesiastical wedding and funeral. But, beyond being the place where these important religious events took place, it is the most important temple in Vienna. It is located in the centre of the city, on the square of the same name. Its infrastructure is remarkable for its spire shape and from the top of its tower you can see impressive views of the city, as well as its characteristic tile roofs. Among its attractions available to the public are the catacombs, the Bell of Pummerin and the image of the crucified Christ.

One of the most beautiful places to visit in Vienna is the Stadtpark, a nature oasis in the city centre, where visitors can disconnect from the city and walk through beautiful natural landscapes and statues of people who represented an icon in national history. This park was opened in 1862 and since then it has been open to the public. Among its monuments, the one erected in honor of Johan Strauss is one of the highlights. Walking through its streets is to walk in the same place where composers like Beethoven, Mozart and Strauss walked.

Belvedere Palace

Vienna is a city full of beautiful and imposing palaces and Belvedere Palace is one of them. It stands out for its baroque architecture and the two buildings, the Upper Belvedere, in which its gardens have been converted into museums displaying works of art including works by Gustav Klimt, as well as the Lower Belvedere. Also for the majesty of its three-level gardens and the fountains that make up this structure. This building was the summer home of Prince Eugene of Savoy and its location makes it accessible to visitors since it is a few meters from downtown and can be reached by subway.

Schoenbrunn Palace

Famous for being the summer residence of the famous Princess Sissi, Schoenbrunn Palace is one of the most formidable and impressive places in Vienna. One of its main attractions is its gardens, especially the one shaped like a labyrinth. In addition, the guided tour includes an audio tour of the impressive and luxurious halls, which contain objects that were used by the monarchy. You can also access the rooms that contain the furniture of the imperial family. It is located about eight kilometers from the center of the Austrian capital, but can be reached by subway, bus and even tram.

Ringstrasse

Walking along the Ringstrasse is like walking along one of the most beautiful avenues in Vienna, a circular structure of about five kilometers in which you can appreciate the most beautiful architecture through buildings and monuments. This avenue borders the area of the historical center and replaced a wall that protected the Austrian capital because these walls were obsolete due to urban growth and hindered traffic in the city. The experience of going there involves travelling by tram, seeing buildings such as the Museum of Fine Arts, the Parliament, some palaces and having access to natural parks. Today, the entire street belongs to the Vienna World Heritage Centre.

Austrian National Library

The Austrian National Library is located in Neue Burg, in the first district of Vienna. Construction began in 1723 and was completed three years later. The baroque style that characterizes this building made it one of the most beautiful to see in the city. This structure is also one of the most beautiful in the world, built in the eighteenth century, next to the Hofburg Palace, has a beautiful imperial hall, high wooden shelves, full of books, beautiful statues, globes and frescoes. Inside there are eight million documents, including papyrus, maps and papers belonging to the imperial Habsburg family. Currently, the Media Act stipulates that every work published in Austria must be submitted to the National Library, four copies for periodicals and two of other printed works.

The Prater amusement park is one of the oldest in the world. It dates back to 1895 and you can still see attractions from the time it was built. This park became an idyllic place, which stands out from the tourist sites to see in Vienna and has the peculiarity that visitors can climb to its attractions, such as the Giant Wheel, which is also the icon of the place and from where you can see a view that reaches sixty meters high. The entrance for visitors is free and the place is easily accessible since it is in a large green area, three meters away from the center of the city.

Hundertwasserhaus

The Hundertwasserhaus, or the house of the Viennese artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser, is one of the most beautiful places in the Austrian capital. This artist’s vision was of a free architecture for all, without standards, specifications or straight lines. The sight of trees coming out of the rooms and a structure totally full of bright colors and irregular shapes is a hallmark that stands out.  The building integrates a shopping mall designed with the same shapes as the house. You can shop there and not just for souvenirs. For now, only the exterior of the building can be visited, however, it is a must for fans of exceptional architecture and buildings in the style of Antoni Gaudi.

Map of hotels in Vienna

The availability of places to stay in Vienna is impressive. The city has at least 820 places, including hotels and inns. So finding a place to stay and spending a few days of leisure and tourism will not be difficult, nor will locating an option that fits your budget. There are hotel rooms that can cost ten dollars and lodgings whose rooms can cost ninety or a hundred dollars a night, depending on the quality and location of the hotel. The most common are four-star hotels, which average $60 per night and offer additional services including wifi. The five-star Das Tigra Hotel is one of the most popular, although the Old ViennaApartaments also has a good place among users, who rate its service as very good.

Video of Vienna’s most impressive tourist attractions