Vienna's Ringstrasse

The Ringstrasse in the twilight, view of Parliament

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Vienna's Ringstrasse

The most beautiful boulevard in the world is home not only to many of Vienna's best-known sights, such as the Imperial Palace, the Kunsthistorisches Museum and the Natural History Museum, the Vienna State Opera and Parliament. Magnificent palaces, extensive parks and important monuments also line the "display window" of the former Danube monarchy.

View of the Ringstrasse boulevard

Vienna's Ringstrasse

Vienna's Ringstrasse is 5.3 kilometers long. Long enough to provide space for numerous monumental buildings, which were built during the period...

Palais of Archduke Wilhelm at the Ringstrasse in Vienna

Ringstrasse Palaces

The construction of the Ringstrasse also entailed several magnificent palaces that were built by wealthy citizens and royalty.

Vienna State Opera

The most important public buildings on Ringstrasse

Ringstrasse is lined by Austria’s most important buildings: an overview

Strauss Monument

Ringstrasse boulevard monuments

Numerous monuments along the Ringstrasse boulevard honor historical personalities.

Cyclists on the Ringstrasse boulevard

The best bike tours through Vienna

Exploring Vienna by bike brings a breath of fresh air to the usual daily program. Enjoy the benefits of a bike tour through the city and see...

University of Vienna

The origin of the Ringstrasse

The construction of Vienna's Ringstrasse was a masterpiece in terms of urban planning. Building works lasted for more than half a century. Today...

Cover "Vienna's Ringstrasse. The Book"

Book tip: "Vienna's Ringstrasse"

A lavish new book gives insights into the Ringstrasse past and present.

Ring in the shape of the Vienna Ringstrasse

The Vienna Ring

The noble piece of jewelry in the shape of Vienna's Ringstrasse is an exclusive souvenir for fans of Vienna.

Yellow tram at the Ringstrasse in Vienna

Sightseeing by tram

Vienna's most important sights can be viewed in total comfort from a tram: The Vienna Ring Tram and the historic streetcars of the Tramway Museum...

View at Ringstrasse and Parliament

Ringstrasse tour

You can experience the most beautiful boulevard in the world on foot or on board the Vienna Ring Tram.