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Vienna, Austria

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Vienna

Austria

Best things to do in Vienna

45 curated attractions in Vienna, Austria. Handpicked for every kind of traveler.

Best time

April - October

Average temp

11°C/52°F

Budget

Mid-range

Safety

Very safe

About Vienna

Vienna, the capital of Austria, is a city defined by its imperial history and the culture that flourished under the Habsburgs. The grand architecture and historical sites reflect this past, with the Vienna State Opera and the Kunsthistorisches Museum sitting alongside the opulent Belvedere Palace. The city attracts millions of visitors each year, drawn by its museums, concert halls, and, of course, the renowned coffee culture. The streets are a blend of traditional and modern, with a cultural scene where you can find everything from classical music to contemporary art. Public transport is efficient, making it easy to explore the many districts, each with its unique charm, while the Danube offers a scenic escape from the urban hustle.

Who it's for

Ideal for culture enthusiasts, art lovers, and those with a taste for history. Anyone expecting a fast-paced city experience may be disappointed, as Vienna moves at its own leisurely rhythm. Those seeking wild nightlife or sandy beaches might find it lacking.

Getting around

Public transport: Very Good

  • The city centre is easily walkable, with major attractions within a twenty to thirty-minute stroll
  • The U-Bahn is reliable and covers most areas, allowing for quick travel across the city
  • Vienna International Airport is about 20 minutes from the centre by train
  • Trams are frequent and often a scenic way to get around
Naschmarkt

Naschmarkt

Food markets & food halls
Schönbrunn

Schönbrunn

Historical Attractions
St. Stephen's Cathedral

St. Stephen's Cathedral

Churches & cathedrals
Vienna Ring Road

Vienna Ring Road

Streets & neighbourhoods
Austrian Parliament

Austrian Parliament

Architecture
Leopold Museum

Leopold Museum

Art museums & galleries
Wien Museum Karlsplatz

Wien Museum Karlsplatz

Cultural
Palais Daun-Kinsky

Palais Daun-Kinsky

Castles & palaces
Art Nouveau district (Jugendstil)

Art Nouveau district (Jugendstil)

Streets & neighbourhoods
Museum of Applied Arts (MAK)

Museum of Applied Arts (MAK)

Art museums & galleries
Rathausplatz

Rathausplatz

Urban Attractions
Jesuit Church

Jesuit Church

Religious
Graben

Graben

Squares & plazas
Kunsthistorisches Museum

Kunsthistorisches Museum

Art museums & galleries
St. Peter's Church

St. Peter's Church

Religious Sites
Ferstel Passage

Ferstel Passage

Urban Attractions
Vienna State Opera

Vienna State Opera

Theatres & opera houses
Schonbrunn Palace

Schonbrunn Palace

Castles & palaces
Vienna City Hall

Vienna City Hall

Modern architecture & skyscrapers
Belvedere Palace

Belvedere Palace

Castles & palaces
Albertina Museum

Albertina Museum

Art museums & galleries
Vienna Zoo

Vienna Zoo

Zoos
Column of Pest

Column of Pest

Monuments & memorials
Hofburg Palace

Hofburg Palace

Castles & palaces
MuseumsQuartier

MuseumsQuartier

Art museums & galleries
Karlskirche (St. Charles's Church)

Karlskirche (St. Charles's Church)

Churches & cathedrals
Time Travel Vienna

Time Travel Vienna

Specialty & quirky museums
Imperial Treasury

Imperial Treasury

Specialty & quirky museums
Imperial Crypt

Imperial Crypt

Cemeteries & tombs
Salzkammergut Lake District

Salzkammergut Lake District

Lakes
Maria-Theresien-Platz Christmas Village

Maria-Theresien-Platz Christmas Village

Festivals and Events
Haus der Musik (House of Music)

Haus der Musik (House of Music)

Specialty & quirky museums
Danube Tower

Danube Tower

Observation decks & city views
Prater Park and Ferris Wheel

Prater Park and Ferris Wheel

Theme parks
Mirabell Palace

Mirabell Palace

Castles & palaces
Austrian National Library

Austrian National Library

Historic libraries & universities
Hundertwasser House

Hundertwasser House

Modern architecture & skyscrapers
Spittelberg Market

Spittelberg Market

Shopping and Markets
Wiener Riesenrad (Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel)

Wiener Riesenrad (Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel)

Family & kids' attractions
Karlsplatz Art Advent

Karlsplatz Art Advent

Festivals and Events
Ankeruhr

Ankeruhr

Fountains, statues & public art
Mozart's Birthplace

Mozart's Birthplace

Historic houses & mansions
Vienna Secession Building

Vienna Secession Building

Art museums & galleries
Palace of Justice

Palace of Justice

Historical Attractions
Spanish Riding School

Spanish Riding School

Family & kids' attractions

Where to eat in Vienna

The places worth planning a meal around.

Café Central

Café Central

Austrian · $$$

★ 4.3 · 30,399 reviews

Café Sacher

Café Sacher

Austrian

★ 3.9 · 20,434 reviews

Brasserie Palmenhaus Wien

Brasserie Palmenhaus Wien

★ 4.2 · 8,987 reviews

Chez Bernard

Chez Bernard

★ 4.4 · 2,111 reviews

The Bank Brasserie

The Bank Brasserie

★ 4.6 · 2,058 reviews

Teddy Bear Café – Freiraum

Teddy Bear Café – Freiraum

Café, Austrian · $10–$20

★ 3.7 · 233 reviews

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