Explore Vienna's imperial grandeur and vibrant modern life with this guide to the best things to do in Austria's capital. From iconic palaces and world-class museums to lively canals and historic amusement parks, discover the diverse beauty of Vienna in 2025.
Belvedere Palace
A palace with the best showcase of Austrian art and beautiful gardens, close to the city center.
Prater
A 250-year-old amusement park with a giant ferris wheel, classic bumper cars, haunted houses, modern roller coasters, and a Madame Tussauds.
Danube Canal
A canal with restaurants and a hipster vibe where people bike, jog, and exercise.
St Stephen's Cathedral
One of the largest cathedrals in the world, a Roman-esque and Gothic cathedral that stands on the ruins of two earlier churches.
Vienna Central Station
A modern and crowded station to travel to Prague, Budapest, or Salzburg.
Stephansplatz
A promenade with restaurants and nightlife, considered the heart and soul of Vienna.
Schönbrunn Palace
The most famous palace in Vienna, originally a hunting lodge, later the main summer residence for the Hapsburg rulers with 1,441 rooms in the Rococo style.
Hofburg
One of Vienna's most impressive historical sites and the imperial winter residence of the Hapsburg dynasty for over 600 years.
Schönbrunn Zoo
One of the oldest zoos in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site, located near the Schonbrunn Palace.
Maria Theresien Platz
An area with plenty of different museums to explore related to knowledge and history.
Kunsthistorisches Museum
An art history museum with many famous paintings.
Naturhistorisches Museum Wien
The Natural History Museum, located across from the Art History Museum.
Josephinum
The Medical History Museum
Vienna U-Bahn
One of the best ways to get around Vienna.
Vienna State Opera
One of the most famous opera houses in the world, significant because of composers like Mozart and Beethoven.
Danube River
A big river that connects Budapest, Vienna, and Bratislava, and was a major waterway for centuries.
Burg Kreuzenstein
A castle on the outskirts of town surrounded by a forest.
Albertina
Museum that is included in the Vienna Pass.