Vienna, Austria

An imperial city of coffee houses, classical music, palace gardens, and wine taverns.

vienna state opera and night in Vienna, Austria

🏛️ Sights & Attractions in Vienna

  • Schonbrunn Palace — Schönbrunn Palace was the Habsburg summer residence, with 1,441 rooms, Baroque gardens and a UNESCO-listed park.
  • Hofburg — The Hofburg was the Habsburg dynasty's principal winter residence, now home to museums and the Spanish Riding School.
  • St Stephens Cathedral — St Stephen's Cathedral dominates Vienna's Stephansplatz with its Gothic spire, catacombs and tiled roof.
  • Belvedere — The Belvedere is a Baroque palace complex housing Austrian art, including Klimt's The Kiss, in formal gardens.
  • Kunsthistorisches Museum — The Kunsthistorisches Museum displays Habsburg collections spanning five millennia, including works by Bruegel and Vermeer.
  • Vienna State Opera — The Vienna State Opera is one of the world's leading opera houses, with a diverse repertoire and standing-room tickets.

🥾 Trails & Hikes in Vienna

  • Schonbrunn gardens walk — A walk through the Schönbrunn gardens includes the Great Parterre, Neptune Fountain and Gloriette viewpoint.
  • Prater Hauptallee — The Hauptallee is a 4.4-kilometre chestnut-lined avenue through the Prater, a classic Vienna running and strolling route.
  • Ringstrasse circuit — A Ringstrasse circuit follows the grand boulevard around Vienna's historic centre, passing the Opera, Parliament and City Hall.
  • Vienna Woods hike — The Vienna Woods offer over 1,000 kilometres of marked trails and viewpoints such as Kahlenberg and Leopoldsberg.
  • Danube Island bike — Cycling on Danube Island uses traffic-free paths along a 21-kilometre artificial island with beaches and sport facilities.

🍽️ Restaurants in Vienna

  • Steirereck — Steirereck is a Michelin-starred Vienna restaurant in the Stadtpark, known for contemporary Austrian cuisine and a large wine list.
  • Figlmuller — Figlmüller is a Viennese schnitzel institution near St Stephen's Cathedral, with a reputation for thin, crispy cutlets.
  • Plachutta — Plachutta Wollzeile is a Vienna restaurant famous for boiled beef Tafelspitz and classic Viennese dishes.
  • Skopik & Lohn — Skopik & Lohn is a bistro in Vienna's Leopoldstadt serving updated Austrian and international dishes in a neighbourhood setting.
  • Motto am Fluss — Motto am Fluss is a café and restaurant on the Danube Canal with views of the water and modern Viennese cooking.
  • Cafe Central — Café Central is a historic Viennese coffeehouse in Palais Ferstel that was a meeting place for Freud, Trotsky and writers.

🍸 Bars & Nightlife in Vienna

  • Loos American Bar — The Loos American Bar is a tiny 1908 design by Adolf Loos near the Opera, with marble and a mirrored ceiling.
  • Palmenhaus — Palmenhaus is a glass-fronted café and bar in the Burggarten, serving drinks and food in an Art Nouveau greenhouse.
  • Schwarze Kameel — Zum Schwarzen Kameel is a historic Viennese wine bar, delicatessen and restaurant dating to 1618.
  • Krypta — Krypt. Bar is a basement cocktail bar and club in Vienna's Inner City with a focus on gin and dark, intimate rooms.
  • Balthasar — Balthasar Kaffee Bar is a third-wave coffee and cocktail bar on Praterstraße, shifting from espresso to drinks after 18:00.
  • Dino's American Bar — Dino's American Bar is a Viennese cocktail bar run by mixologist Heinz Kaiser with an apothecary-themed drinks list.

🎯 Activities & Tours in Vienna

  • Vienna: Time Travel Through 2,000 Years of History with 5D & VR — Travel through 2,000 years of Vienna's history in just 60 minutes at one of the city's most unique attractions. Discover 9 interactive scenes featuring Roman Vienna, the Habsburgs, Mozart, the Great Plague, World War II, and more, brought to life with 5D cinema, virtual reality,
  • Historical Hitler Walking Tour of Vienna — This tour is done by a small team of 4 historians that want to make people aware of how fast things can change! Learn about the origins and early years of Hitler on a 2.5-hour walking tour of historic Vienna. On this tour, you will hear the History of Austria and Europe from 1900
  • Walking Tour Vienna — Our tour stands out thanks to our engaging local guides who bring Vienna's history to life with intriguing stories and insights. You can always show your appreciation of your experience by tipping the guide.
  • Best of Vienna : Historic Center Walking Tour — Step back in time and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Vienna on this captivating walking tour. Explore the majestic Hofburg Palace, the elegant Town Hall, and the stunning Austrian Parliament Building as you stroll through the city center. Marvel at the intric
  • Authentic Vienna Food Tour inc. lunch, street food, 3 drinks — Indulge in all things sweet and savory on this Vienna food tour that will give you a total introduction to Austrian cuisine, from upscale dining to delicious street food. With your local guide by your side, you’ll skip past the tourist traps and discover the city’s culinary highl
  • Walking Tour in the Heart of Vienna to Discover Its Hidden Gems — Coming from the hectic hustle and bustle, we go for a walk in the silence. Hidden courtyards, picturesque narrow streets and long forgotten stories are all waiting for you on this exciting tour. Our certified, experienced and enthusiastic tourist guide, will lead you through the
  • Vienna Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone — Embark on a journey through the heart of Vienna with audioguide on your smartphone. Revel in the charm of quaint streets and opulent gardens without the need to stick with a tour group. During your exploration, you're guaranteed to encounter: St. Stephen's, Cathedral, The Imper
  • Vienna City Walk 2h: Highlights & Insights (DE/EN) — This walking tour offers a structured introduction to Vienna and is ideal for gaining an initial overview of the city. Over the course of two hours, key sites in Vienna’s Old Town – including Heldenplatz, the Hofburg and St Stephen’s Cathedral – come together to form a coherent
  • Introducing Vienna Walking Tour: The Capital of the Habsburgs — You now have the chance to learn more about Vienna´s history, architecture, culture, and especially about the people who have lived here and those who are still living here. Get to know Vienna in a unique and different way, not just what’s listed in typical brochures and guide bo
  • Vienna City E-Bike Tour — This is a very detailed local experience tour as it is efficient with timing and effective with the results of sightseeing. This amazing experience is a combination of tailored customer needs and high tech Electric Bikes. Discovering most of the touristic city attractions as wel
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🏨 Hotels & Stays in Vienna

  • Hotel Sacher Wien — Hotel Sacher Wien is a 5-star luxury hotel in Innere Stadt (City Center), Vienna. Located at Philharmonikerstraße 4, 1010 Vienna, Austria. Book directly via Expedia for confirmed rates and availability.
  • Hotel Imperial, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Vienna — Hotel Imperial, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Vienna is a 5-star luxury hotel in Innere Stadt (City Center), Vienna. Located at Kärntner Ring 16, 1015 Vienna, Austria. Book directly via Expedia for confirmed rates and availability.
  • The Ritz-Carlton, Vienna — The Ritz-Carlton, Vienna is a 5-star luxury hotel in Innere Stadt (City Center), Vienna. Located at Schubertring 5-7, 1010 Vienna, Austria. Book directly via Expedia for confirmed rates and availability.
  • Eurostars Grand Hotel Wien — Eurostars Grand Hotel Wien is a 5-star luxury hotel in Innere Stadt (City Center), Vienna. Located at Kärntner Ring 1, 1010 Vienna, Austria. Book directly via Expedia for confirmed rates and availability.
  • Hotel Grand Ferdinand Vienna — Luxury hotel near Vienna State Opera with three restaurants, rooftop pool, and terrace overlooking the city.
  • Living Hotel an der Oper — Upscale hotel near Vienna State Opera with sound-insulated rooms, eco-friendly practices, and multilingual staff.
  • Exe Vienna — Upscale hotel near Wiener Stadthalle with bar, gym, business center, and easy access to the city center via public transit.
  • Palais Hansen Kempinski Vienna — Luxury hotel in a historic palace on Ringstrasse with spa, Michelin-starred restaurant, and cigar lounge.
  • 25hours Hotel Wien MuseumsQuartier — Design hotel near MuseumsQuartier with themed rooms, rooftop bar, and Austrian restaurant.
  • Hotel Topazz — Boutique hotel near St. Stephen's Cathedral with rooftop terrace, design rooms, and personalized service.
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