Vienna
Austria · 170 m
Description
Vienna (Wien) is the elegant capital of Austria and a renowned center of culture, history, and quality of life. The city is famous for its magnificent Habsburg palaces, St. Stephen's Cathedral, Schönbrunn Palace, and its historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. As one of the world's great capitals of classical music, Vienna is home to the Vienna State Opera, the Musikverein, and the legacy of celebrated composers such as Mozart, Beethoven, and Johann Strauss. Traditional coffeehouses, vibrant markets, contemporary architecture, and the Danube shape the city alongside the Prater with its iconic Giant Ferris Wheel and expansive green spaces. Blending imperial heritage with modern culture, outstanding cuisine, and an exceptional quality of life, Vienna is consistently ranked among the world's most livable cities.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 3 to 7 days (optimal 4 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: May – June or September
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- St. Stephen's Cathedral
- Historic Centre of Vienna
- Schönbrunn Palace
- Schönbrunn Zoo
- Hofburg
- Naschmarkt
- Prater & Giant Ferris Wheel
- Kärntner Straße
- Graben
- Belvedere Palace
- Upper Belvedere ('The Kiss')
- Kunsthistorisches Museum
- Natural History Museum Vienna
- Viennese Coffeehouses
- Rathaus
- Volksgarten
- Burggarten
- Stadtpark
- Danube Island
- Christmas Markets (November - December)
- Albertina
- Karlskirche
- Kohlmarkt
- Spanish Riding School
- MuseumsQuartier
- Imperial Treasury Vienna
- Leopold Museum
- Vienna State Opera
- Wiener Schnitzel (Meissl & Schadn, Figlmüller Wollzeile or Gasthaus Pürstner)
- Café Sacher (Sachertorte)
- Demel
- Café Central
- Bratislava(Day trip)
- Hundertwasser House
- Fiaker horse-drawn carriage ride
- St. Peter's Church
- Wachau(Day trip)
- Votive Church
- Capuchin Crypt
- Parliament Building
- Burgtheater
- Musikverein
- Vienna Woods(Day trip)
- KunstHausWien
- House of Music
- Secession Building
- Austrian National Library State Hall
- Danube Tower
- Lainzer Tiergarten
Getting there
- Airports:
- VIE
- Train stations:
- Südtiroler Platz-Hauptbahnhof, Wien Hauptbahnhof, Stephansplatz
- Seaport:
- Reachable by ship or ferry