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What to do in Vienna
Popular places to visit
Vienna Christmas Market
When you visit Vienna Christmas Market, a popular shopping spot in Vienna, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums.
Schönbrunn Palace
Visit the world’s oldest zoo, find your way through an 18th-century maze or take a tour around the opulent summer castle of Austria’s former ruling family.
Vienna State Opera
See a performance, visit the nearby opera museum or simply admire the architecture in one of the world’s most revered opera houses.
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Inspiring designs, religious artworks, intriguing legends and great views are featured in the city’s prominent Gothic building, the seat of Vienna’s archbishop.
Hofburg Imperial Palace
Browse splendid museums and opulent rooms and visit theaters and equestrian shows in this historic residential estate of the powerful Habsburg dynasty.
Belvedere
See masterpieces by Klimt, Monet, and Van Gogh and enjoy exceptional city views at this former imperial complex with gardens, stables and two Baroque palaces.
Prater
Ride the famous Ferris wheel or a roller coaster at one of the longest-running amusement parks in the world or simply enjoy a walk in the surrounding park.
Stephansplatz
Vienna’s geographic heart buzzes with street performers, horse-drawn carriages and a procession of shoppers, sightseers and seekers of perfect coffee.
Naschmarkt
Visit Vienna’s oldest, largest and most popular market and enjoy the tastes of the freshly picked produce and mouthwatering snacks from the food carts and bars.
Areas of Vienna
Innere Stadt
Known for its fascinating museums and stunning cathedral, there's plenty to explore in Innere Stadt. Check out top attractions like Vienna State Opera and Vienna Christmas Market, and jump on the metro at Stephansplatz U-Bahn or Herrengasse U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Leopoldstadt
Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Leopoldstadt. If sightseeing is on the list, Giant Ferris Wheel is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Praterstern U-Bahn or Franzensbrücke Tram Stop to see more of the area.
Landstraße
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Landstraße. Spend some time visiting top spots like Landstraßer Hauptstraße, and catch the metro at Rochusgasse U-Bahn or Sechskrügelgasse Tram Stop to see more of the area.
Wieden
Spend some time visiting places like St. Charles Church while getting to know Wieden, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Paulanergasse Station or Taubstummengasse U-Bahn to see more of the area.
Mariahilf
Travellers love Mariahilf for its popular shops, and you can see more of Vienna by jumping on the metro at Neubaugasse U-Bahn or Mariahilfer Gürtel Tram Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Haus des Meeres and Naschmarkt.
Neubau
Known for its ample dining options and fascinating museums, there's plenty to explore in Neubau. You can visit top attractions like Volkstheater and MuseumsQuartier, and jump on the metro at Zieglergasse-Westbahnstraße Tram Stop or Neubaugasse-Westbahnstraße Tram Stop to see more of the city.
- Schönbrunn Palace
- Vienna State Opera
- St. Stephen's Cathedral
- Hofburg Imperial Palace
- Belvedere
- Prater
- Stephansplatz
- Naschmarkt
- Spanish Riding School
- MuseumsQuartier
- Mariahilfer Street
- Hundertwasser House
- Stadtpark
- Schwedenplatz
- Austrian Parliament Building
- Schönbrunn Zoo
- Raimund Theater
- Austrian National Library
- Donau Zentrum
- Burgtheater
- Giant Ferris Wheel
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