BEST THINGS TO DO IN VIENNA FOR FIRST TIMERS W/ MAP | 20+ Must-Dos, Hidden Gems & More!
Discover Vienna's imperial grandeur and artistic soul with this curated guide for first-time visitors. From world-class museums and opulent palaces to charming cafés and unique architectural wonders, this map covers the essential experiences and hidden gems of Austria's captivating capital.
Kunsthistorisches Museum
An exceptional collection of European masterpieces, with art from the Habsburg's private collection displayed in a stunning Renaissance Revival building that features a beautiful café.
Albertina
A Habsburg residential palace with a vast collection of artwork, ranging from Monet to Picasso, and 20 restored Habsburg staterooms.
Kunst Haus Wien
A museum designed by Friedensreich Hundertwasser, housed in a former furniture factory, featuring irregular shapes, colorful mosaics, and greenery, with a permanent collection of his work.
Schönbrunn Palace
An epic sprawling palace with 1,441 staterooms, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and home to attractions including the world's oldest zoo and the Imperial Carriage Museum.
Karlskirche
A church where visitors can attend a classical music concert.
Hofburg
One of the largest palace complexes in the world, originally built in the Middle Ages and used today by the Austrian Federal President.
St. Stephen's Cathedral
A Gothic masterpiece famed for its multicolored tiled roof and four towers, where visitors can climb up for panoramic views or explore the catacombs below.
Capuchin's Crypt
A crypt holding the remains of Habsburgs spanning centuries, including Maria Theresa and Empress Elizabeth.
Vienna State Opera House
A landmark on Vienna's Ring Road, best enjoyed through a performance or a guided tour.
City Hall
An impressive neo-Gothic building where the mayor of Vienna works, with guided tours available on select weekdays.
MuseumsQuartier
A vibrant cultural hub with museums dedicated to architecture, modern art, contemporary and international art, Austrian art, and a kid's museum.
Belvedere Palace
Originally built as a summer residence for Prince Eugene of Savoy, today there are two palaces to explore: Upper Belvedere, known for its Baroque design and art collection, and the Lower Belvedere, which houses temporary exhibitions of art and cultural history.
Hundertwasser House
An innovative public housing project completed in 1985, now an Instagram hotspot, with a café nearby where you can admire the photogenic façade.
Vienna Prater
An amusement park dating back to 1895, located on what was once the hunting grounds of Austrian royalty, with a key highlight being the giant Ferris wheel, the Riesenrad.
Café Central
A historic and grand coffee house popular with tourists.
Café Sacher
A historic and grand coffee house popular with tourists.