Places & Sights in Vienna
From Vienna to Vorarlberg: lakes, mountains, castles, museums and quiet spots away from the main routes. Filtered here by Vienna.
Ankeruhr: A Jugendstil Masterpiece on Hoher Markt
On Vienna's Hoher Markt, Franz von Matsch's Ankeruhr brings twelve historical figures together with intricate mosaics, a living history book in glass, metal and marble.
Burgtheater: Vienna's Historic Theatre Jewel
One of the most significant German language stages, the Burgtheater on Vienna's Ringstrasse has ranked among Europe's leading addresses for dramatic art since the 19th century.
Circus and Clown Museum: Vienna's Most Colourful Little Museum
In Vienna's second district, the Circus and Clown Museum covers 400 square metres tracing the history of clowns, performers and showpeople, with free admission every Sunday.
Donau City: Vienna's Modern Skyline on the River
With the DC Tower and the towers of the UN complex, Donau City forms a modern skyline on the edge of the Old Danube, Vienna's newest district in constant transformation.
Danube Canal Boat Tour: Discovering Vienna From the Water
A boat trip on the Danube Canal reveals Vienna from an unfamiliar angle, passing street art, historic bridges, and the modern skyline of Donau City.
Flak Tower in the Augarten: A Monument to a Dark Past
In Vienna's baroque Augarten park, two massive WWII flak towers built from over 45,000 cubic metres of reinforced concrete recall one of the city's darkest chapters.
Gasometer Vienna: An Industrial Landmark Reimagined
In Vienna's 11th district, four international architects transformed the historic 19th century gasometers into a modern quarter with housing, offices and an event hall.
The Gloriette: An Architectural Jewel in Schönbrunn Park
Crowning the highest point of Schönbrunn Palace Park, the Gloriette was built in 1775 as a hall of fame for Maria Theresia and offers one of the finest views over Vienna.
Haas Haus: A Postmodern Counterpart to St. Stephen's Cathedral
Built in 1990 by Hans Hollein on Stephansplatz, the glass fronted, curved Haas Haus sets a deliberate modern counterpoint to the gothic St. Stephen's Cathedral opposite.
Haus des Meeres Vienna: An Ocean in the Middle of the City
Inside a former flak tower in Vienna's 6th district live around 10,000 animals from over 600 species, from a tropical house to a 360-degree shark tank, with panoramic views from the rooftop terrace.
Heidi Horten Collection: Modern Art Without Hierarchies
Close to the Albertina and the State Opera, the Heidi Horten Collection shows art from the 20th and 21st centuries, from Klimt to Pop Art, staged with a deliberately personal touch.
Hundertwasserhaus: A Masterwork of the Uneven Line
Built between 1983 and 1985, Friedensreich Hundertwasser's Hundertwasserhaus in Vienna is a colourful apartment building with over 200 trees and shrubs on its balconies and roof terraces.
Jewish Museum Vienna: Jewish Life, Past and Present, in the Heart of the City
Two locations in the historic centre, Palais Eskeles and Museum Judenplatz, trace Jewish life in Vienna from the Middle Ages to the present day.
Karl-Marx-Hof: Landmark of Red Vienna
Built between 1927 and 1930 to designs by Karl Ehn, the Karl-Marx-Hof in Vienna's Heiligenstadt stretches 1.2 kilometres, making it one of the longest residential buildings in the world.
Karlskirche: A Baroque Masterpiece on Karlsplatz
Commissioned in 1713 by Emperor Karl VI and built by Fischer von Erlach, Karlskirche with its striking dome and twin columns ranks among Europe's most significant baroque buildings.
Kunsthalle Wien: A Centre for Contemporary Art
In Vienna's MuseumsQuartier, Kunsthalle Wien holds no permanent collection but presents changing exhibitions of international contemporary art, ranking among the scene's key addresses.
Kunsthistorisches Museum: A Jewel of Art and History
On Maria-Theresien-Platz, the Kunsthistorisches Museum brings together the Habsburgs' imperial art collections under a grand dome, with works ranging from Bruegel to Vermeer.
Leopold Museum: A Highlight of Vienna's Art Scene
In the MuseumsQuartier, the Leopold Museum holds over 8,000 works, including the world's largest Egon Schiele collection alongside major pieces by Gustav Klimt and Viennese Modernism.
Mozart at the Sala Terrena: Chamber Music the Way Vienna Intended It
Just steps from St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Mozart Ensemble Vienna performs compact chamber music concerts in the historic Sala Terrena, focused entirely on Mozart and the Viennese Classical era.
musa Vienna: A Centre for Contemporary Art
Part of the Wien Museum, musa on Felderstraße showcases works from the city's art collection of over 30,000 objects and lets visitors borrow art through its Artothek lending library.
Museum Judenplatz: Remembrance and History in the Heart of Vienna
Above the excavations of a medieval synagogue, Museum Judenplatz tells the history of Jewish life in Vienna and honors the memory of the victims of the Shoah.
Musikverein Vienna: A Temple of Music
Home to the Society of Music Friends since 1870, the Vienna Musikverein's Golden Hall is considered one of the world's best sounding concert halls and the stage of the New Year's Concert.
The Naschmarkt: Vienna's Culinary Heart
Stretching between Kettenbrückengasse and Karlsplatz, the Naschmarkt is Vienna's largest and best known market, offering international specialities, delicacies and a Saturday flea market.
Otto Wagner Houses: Art Nouveau Masterpieces on the Wienzeile
Built by Otto Wagner in 1898/99 on the Linke Wienzeile, the Majolica House with its floral tiles and its gold ornamented neighbour rank among the finest examples of Viennese Art Nouveau.
Palais Epstein: An Architectural Jewel on the Ringstrasse
Right beside the Austrian Parliament, Theophil Hansen's Palais Epstein showcases Italian Renaissance architecture and a permanent exhibition on the history of Austrian parliamentarism.
The Austrian Parliament: A Symbol of Democracy
Built by Theophil Hansen in the style of Greek antiquity, the Parliament on the Ringstrasse has been the seat of Austria's National and Federal Councils since 1883.
Peterskirche: A Baroque Jewel in the Heart of Vienna
Built to designs by Lukas von Hildebrandt, the Peterskirche on Petersplatz occupies one of Vienna's oldest church sites and ranks among the city's finest baroque buildings.
Postsparkasse: Otto Wagner's Masterpiece of Viennese Modernism
Built by Otto Wagner between 1904 and 1906, the Austrian Postal Savings Bank on Georg-Coch-Platz, with its aluminium and marble facade, ranks as a key work of Viennese Modernism.
Schönbrunn Palace: An Imperial Summer Residence of World Renown
A UNESCO World Heritage site since 1996, Schönbrunn Palace pairs Baroque state rooms with sprawling gardens, the Gloriette and the world's oldest zoo.
Schmetterlinghaus: A Tropical Oasis in the Heart of Vienna
In the Burggarten next to the Hofburg, the Art Nouveau palm house turned butterfly house lets visitors experience hundreds of free flying butterflies in a tropical climate.
The Silberkammer: Splendour and Elegance of the Habsburgs
Inside the Vienna Hofburg, the Silberkammer displays imperial table silver, porcelain and ceremonial tableware of the Habsburgs, offering insight into the festive culture of the Viennese court.
Sisi Museum: A Window Into the Life of an Empress
Inside the historic apartments of the Vienna Hofburg, the Sisi Museum uses personal belongings to tell the many sided life of Empress Elisabeth, between myth and reality.
Spanish Riding School: Vienna's Heritage of Classical Riding
Since the 16th century, the Spanish Riding School in Vienna has upheld the classical art of riding with its white Lipizzaner stallions, a UNESCO-recognized intangible cultural heritage.
Spittelberg: A Charming Quarter in the Heart of Vienna
Between the MuseumsQuartier and Mariahilfer Strasse, the Spittelberg quarter preserves its cobblestone lanes lined with Biedermeier houses, boutiques and a famous Christmas market.
St. Stephen's Cathedral: The Gothic Heart of Vienna
For over 700 years, St. Stephen's Cathedral has shaped Vienna's skyline. The South Tower, the Pummerin bell, the catacombs and the treasury turn a visit into a journey through the city's history.
Strudlhofstiege: A Hidden Gem of Viennese Art Nouveau
Built in 1910 to designs by Theodor Johann Jaeger, the Strudlhofstiege in Vienna's Alsergrund district pairs architectural elegance with literary fame from Heimito von Doderer's novel.
Urania: Vienna's Historic Observatory on the Danube Canal
Since 1910, the Urania on Vienna's Danube Canal has shared knowledge beneath its observatory dome, today a versatile cultural center with cinema, cabaret, and adult education.
Viktor Frankl Museum: A Journey Into Logotherapy
Set in the former home of psychiatrist and Holocaust survivor Viktor Frankl, this museum in Vienna's Alsergrund district traces his life and the logotherapy he founded.
Volkstheater Vienna: A Stage for Tradition and the Present
Opened in 1889 as a civic counterpart to the Burgtheater, Volkstheater Vienna, with its grand facade by Fellner and Helmer, ranks among the largest stages in the German speaking world.
The Vienna Fiaker: Horse-Drawn Carriages as Living Tradition
Since the 17th century, fiaker carriages have shaped the streetscape of Vienna's city center, a ride past St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Hofburg, and the Ringstrasse remains a distinctive way to experience the city.
The Vienna Hofburg: A Must for Every Visitor
Built up over centuries, the Vienna Hofburg was the residence of the Habsburgs and today houses museums, the Office of the Federal President and the Spanish Riding School.
The Vienna Prater: Vienna's Oldest Amusement Park
Open to the public since 1766, the Vienna Prater pairs the historic Giant Wheel and the Wurstelprater amusement park with sprawling green spaces in the city's second district.
Vienna City Hall: Neo-Gothic Landmark on the Ringstrasse
With its 98-meter tower, Vienna's City Hall shapes the Ringstrasse, seat of the mayor and city council and backdrop for the film festival and Christmas market.
The Vienna Giant Wheel: Hardly a Visit to Vienna Feels Complete Without a Ride
Built in 1897 to mark Emperor Franz Joseph I's jubilee, the Vienna Giant Wheel is the oldest surviving Ferris wheel in the world, with views across the entire city.
Vienna Secession: A Must for Art Lovers
Built in 1898 as an exhibition house for the Vienna Secession, the building with its golden dome remains a symbol of Viennese Art Nouveau and holds Klimt's Beethoven Frieze.
Vienna State Opera: A Temple of Music and Culture
Opened in 1869, the Vienna State Opera ranks among the world's most significant opera houses with its daily changing repertoire and is the stage of the famous Vienna Opera Ball.
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