Vienna sights and attractions
Vienna has no shortage of sights and attractions to keep you busy during your visit: museums, palaces, historical buildings, parks, gardens, a zoo, entertainment complexes ...the list goes on.
The articles below introduce you to the major sights, with photos, descriptions, visitor tips and links to relevant websites. New articles are added regularly, so be sure to keep visiting. And if you're wondering where to focus your time, consider the most popular Vienna attractions.
Vienna zoo
Museums
Christmas markets
Spanish riding school
Zentralfriedhof
The Ring
Rathaus
Parlament
Stefansdom
Kapuzinergruft
Giant ferris wheel
Haus des Meeres
Hundertwasserhaus
The Top 10
The most popular attraction in the city and also home to extensive gardens, the Vienna Zoo, museums and other tourist attractions. Once a summer residence outside the city, it's now easily reached by tram, bus or subway. >> Read more
Some of the most valuable objects of art in the world call Vienna home. But while art museums are as plentiful as fish, there are other museums to keep everyone happy. >> Read more
The biggest event in Vienna is the Christmas market on the Rathausplatz. But it's not the only one. Almost every street corner has its own punch stand. And there are other big markets vying for that number one spot. >> Read more
Vienna is home to the performances of the Lipizzaner horses. Learn about the breed, the history of the school and how you can see them in action. >> Read more
The huge cathedral dominating the city centre has a unique geometrical roof design famous the world over. The square surrounding the building has its own charms, with its street performers and cafes. >> Read more
Among the 2+ million graves in Vienna's main cemetery are such luminaries as Beethoven, Brahms, Schubert and Salieri. It's a little outside the center, but worth a trip if you fancy getting close to some famous composers. >> Read more
The 6.5km boulevard that encircles the old city center is bordered by palaces, museums, galleries, opera and other great historical sights. It's a great route for a lot of sightseeing with little effort. >> Read more
The city government sits in the Rathaus, a nineteenth century building whose forecourt serves as a venue for various events, such as an open-air film festival and ice skating. >> Read more
Austria's governmental affairs are debated in the Parlament building, a neo-classical design which underwent a major restoration recently. >> Read more
The Capuchin Monastery sits above an extensive crypt that is the last resting place of dozens of Emperors, Empresses, Archdukes and their spouses and offspring. The accumulated corpses of one of the most famous dynasties in world history: the Hapsburgs. >> Read more
Another iconic Vienna sight is the Riesenrad in the Prater entertainment area. As well as offering views across the city, it's a giant bit of movie memorabilia having featured in a Bond film, The Third Man and other productions. >> Read more
If you have an indestructible flak tower on your hands, why not turn it into an aquarium? The result is the Haus des Meeres, which is actually a mix of aquarium, vivarium and tropical house. >> Read more
Nestled away among the imperial splendor is an apartment block with a difference. The brainchild of architect and artist, Friedensreich Hundertwasser, the building is a mess of colors and shapes and a hugely popular tourist destination.>> Read more