Vienna Travel Guide: The Best Things to Do, See & Eat

Vienna, Austria's capital, is a city of imperial grandeur and cultural vibrancy. Visit the opulent Schönbrunn Palace, explore art at the Belvedere, and enjoy a coffee at a traditional Viennese café. The city's musical heritage, from Mozart to the Vienna Philharmonic, offers a harmonious experience.

With 323+ hand-picked places to explore, Vienna rewards travellers who look beyond the obvious. Here's our complete guide to the best of the city — organised by what you're in the mood for.

Must-See Attractions & Landmarks in Vienna

The icons and landmarks no first visit is complete without.

• Heldenplatz (rated 4.7★)
• Rathaus (Vienna City Hall) (rated 4.7★)
• Stephansplatz (rated 4.7★)
• Austrian Parliament Building

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Museums & Culture in Vienna

Galleries, museums and cultural landmarks for a deeper look at the city.

• Vienna State Opera (Wiener Staatsoper) (rated 4.9★)
• Kunsthistorisches Museum (rated 4.8★)
• Schönbrunn Palace (rated 4.8★)
• Burgtheater (rated 4.7★)

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Best Things to Do in Vienna

Activities and experiences to fill your days.

• House of Time (rated 4.8★)
• Schönbrunn Zoo (Tiergarten Schönbrunn) (rated 4.8★)
• Time-Busters Escape Room (rated 4.8★)
• Danube Island (rated 4.7★)

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Where to Eat in Vienna

From local classics to standout modern kitchens.

• Restaurant Amador (rated 4.9★)
• Steirereck (rated 4.9★)
• Silvio Nickol Gourmet Restaurant (rated 4.8★)
• Tian Restaurant Wien (rated 4.8★)

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Vienna After Dark: Bars & Nightlife

Where to go once the sun sets.

• Concert Hall at Wiener Konzerthaus (rated 4.8★)
• Aurora Rooftop Bar (rated 4.7★)
• Das Kleine Paradies (rated 4.7★)
• Eberts Cocktail Bar (rated 4.7★)

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Shopping in Vienna

Markets, boutiques and everything in between.

• Altmann & Kühne (rated 4.8★)
• Goldenes Quartier (rated 4.8★)
• Naschmarkt (rated 4.8★)
• Burggasse 24 (rated 4.7★)

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Parks & Green Spaces in Vienna

Room to breathe when you need a break from the streets.

• Botanischer Garten der Universität Wien (rated 4.7★)
• Burggarten (rated 4.7★)
• Donaupark Playground (rated 4.7★)
• Hermesvilla (rated 4.7★)

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Plan Your Trip to Vienna

This is just the start — browse our full, always-growing guide to Vienna, with 323 places across 12 categories, and start building your perfect itinerary.

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