The Vienna City Guide, for Tourists by Tourists | The Essentials to Know with a Touch of Comedy

The airport offers multiple transportation choices to get downtown, but the S7 train is recommended as the best option because it is cheaper and only takes 2 minutes longer than the CAT train.

One of the most iconic buildings in Austria, with colorful tiles on the roof and ongoing restoration since World War II.

The middle of downtown Vienna, filled with tourists, overpriced food, and souvenirs, but with iconic architecture.

One of the two most iconic shopping and walking streets in Vienna, located right next to Stephansplatz.

Visitors should try to grab tickets well in advance, whether for a show or to tour the building.

A massive palace complex with multiple museums, beautiful statues, and tons of old architecture.

The former summer home of the royal family, featuring a huge park, gardens, cityscape views, and a zoo; a quick intercity train ride is required to visit.

Located inside the Hofburg complex.

Located inside the hapsburg complex, the museum is about the former Queen.

The oldest running ferris wheel in the world.

A walking street filled with shops.

Features tons of different museums, perfect to stop by on a rainy day.

Home to thousands of historic books.

Another museum.

A small arcade that features a bunch of small shops and is very picturesque.

A crazy looking house that has trees coming out of it.

A Long Street filled with local vendors selling anything from food to souvenirs.

Extremely local and off the beaten path.

A pretty big Park with a bunch of sculptures and walking paths that makes it feel like you're not even in downtown Vienna.

A beautiful path that loops around the entire downtown area, surrounded by trees on both sides.

Make sure to get there around noon to see the entire parade.

Features two giant columns and is right outside of Ring Road.

First mentioned in the 12th century.

Features a giant bolted Dome.