Best Historic Sites in Vienna

Hohenwerfen Castle is situated on top of a rock pillar, dating back nearly a thousand years, and serves as a museum.

Hochosterwitz Castle is built on a rocky outcrop, dating back to the 9th century, and features 14 fortified gates built in the 1500s.

The Kaisergruft, or Emperors' Crypt, is where the rest of the bodies of about 150 Habsburgs are located.

Ein farbenfrohes architektonisches Meisterwerk mit geschwungenen Linien, Mosaiken und unebenen Böden, das von Friedensreich Hundertwasser entworfen wurde und die Harmonie zwischen Natur und menschlicher Kreativität widerspiegelt.

The Vienna City Hall, or Rathaus, is an architectural marvel with 1,575 rooms and five towers, offering free guided tours and hosting events like the Christmas Market and summer Film Festival in Rathausplatz.

A secret Instagram spot, this 19th-century shopping arcade connects streets in the city centre and hosts charming cafes, boutiques, and restaurants within its elegant vaulted ceilings.

A gigantic palatial complex that used to be the summer residence of Austrian princes back in the 1600s, Belvedere Palace is now a museum split into an upper and lower section, featuring amazing architecture, artwork, decorated staterooms, and beautiful gardens.

The impressive tomb of Emperor Maximilian I, situated in the Hofkirche and surrounded by striking bronze statues.

An imposing medieval castle perched atop a dolomite rock, offering a dramatic silhouette and historical insights.

A magnificent Baroque abbey perched on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Danube, renowned for its stunning architecture and library.

A historic castle in Linz, now a museum offering insights into the region's past and culture.

A significant Augustinian monastery complex near Vienna, showcasing a blend of architectural styles and important artworks.

The final resting place of 150 Habsburg royals, including Empress Elisabeth and her husband Franz Joseph.

The most popular attraction in Austria, a huge Baroque palace complex and former summer residence of the Habsburgs with 1,441 rooms, where Emperor Charles I signed his renunciation of the government.

A castle on the outskirts of town surrounded by a forest.

A crypt holding the remains of Habsburgs spanning centuries, including Maria Theresa and Empress Elizabeth.

A magnificent castle that was a summer residence of the Habsburgs, known for its Roco style rooms and palace gardens.

A massive, well-preserved medieval castle perched on a hill in Salzburg, offering unobstructed views of the old town.