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Sights in Vienna

Want to know what are the places to visit in Vienna so that you don’t miss a thing? Here’s an overview of all of them, from the magnificent Baroque buildings to “golden” Art Nouveau, to the latest architecture. And over 100 museums beckon… These places are equally exciting for kids and grownups!

Schönbrunn Palace

Imperial Vienna

Walk in the footsteps of the Habsburgs, visit the splendid baroque Schönbrunn and Belvedere Palaces, or stroll along the magnificent Ring Boulevard and take …

Art Nouveau house: Wienzeile

Art Nouveau

"To the Age its Art – to Art, its Freedom." This is inscribed above the portal of the Secession, one of the most famous art nouveau buildings dating from around …

St. Stephen’s Cathedral

St. Stephen's Cathedral

St. Stephen's Cathedral is the symbol of Vienna. Construction commenced in the 12th century. Today, it is one of the most important Gothic …

Volksgarten, Museum of Natural History and Kunsthistorisches Museum, and Parliament

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 …

Prater: Giant Ferries Wheel

Giant Ferris Wheel

The Giant Ferris Wheel in the Prater is one of the city's symbols. Almost 65 meters tall, it offers a breathtaking view of the city on the Danube.

Church of St. Leopold

7 most impressive Churches in Vienna

Vienna has numerous magnificent and beautiful churches which should not be missed on a tour of the city. The churches in Vienna tell …

Danube Tower – outside view

Danube Tower

252 meters high, two fast lifts, 35 seconds up: the observation terrace of the Danube Tower at a height of 155 meters offers the best view over Vienna.

Hundertwasserhaus

Hundertwasser House Vienna

The Hundertwasser House in Vienna is one of Austria’s architectural highlights. The house designed by Friedensreich Hundertwasser draws visitors …

Spotlight on Vienna, Filmstill, Madonna

Spotlight on Vienna

Video: Madonna from the USA shows her favorite places in Vienna

View across the roofs of Vienna

All sights from A to Z at a glance

An overview of Vienna's main sights - from the Academy of Fine Arts to the Zoom Children's Museum.

Blacktip reef shark

House of the Sea

The House of the Sea displays tropical freshwater and saltwater fish, as well as fish from the Mediterranean and domestic waters, and sharks, all at a …

Madame Tussauds

Madame Tussauds

The world-famous waxworks museum Madame Tussauds is the highlight of the Prater, with over 80 wax figures and an interactive experience based on Sisi.

Habsburg Show

Time Travel through Vienna

In Vienna city center, go on a virtual journey through the history of Vienna at "Time Travel Vienna".

Yellow tram at the Ringstrasse in Vienna

Vienna Ring Tram

The Vienna Ring Tram runs along Vienna's Ringstrasse boulevard, passing by the city's most important sights.

Couple in a horse-drawn carriage in the Old City

Through Vienna in a horse-drawn carriage

They are just as much a part of Vienna as St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the Giant Ferris Wheel: the fiakers. For many tourists, a …

University

University of Vienna

The University of Vienna offers guided tours through the main building.

Hietzinger Cemetery, view across the graves

Vienna’s cemeteries

Cemeteries are places of culture and part of Vienna’s history as a city. Apart from thousands of graves, there are also green spaces, trees, churches, …