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Vienna is a cultural, economic, and political center of Austria, with a rich history and heritage. It lies on the Danube river, surrounded by Lower Austria, and has many landmarks, such as palaces, gardens, and monuments.
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- Start at Stephansdom
- Tour The Imperial Complex at The Hofburg
- Explore A Museum Wonderland
- Step Into Splendor at Schönbrunn Palace
- Admire The Art at Schloss Belvedere
- Step Out at Prater Park
- Sample Vienna’s Coffee Culture
- Sip and Swirl in Urban Vineyards
- Meander Through Local Outdoor Markets
- Hike in The Vienna Hills
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Gothic and glorious, iconic Stephansdom and its 136m(446ft)-high Sorth Tower loom over the central Innere Stadt. While the church is free to enter, you’ll have to pay to get a close-up look at the Gothic masterworks in the central nave. An elevator whisks you up to the 21-ton Pummerin bell in the North Tower. You can also tackle the 343 steps up to...
A show of imperial power through architecture, this 240,000-sq-m (2,583,338-sq-ft) castle complex is where the Habsburgs stacked up their endless collections of art and artifacts. The visit begins in the Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments, then leads through a resplendent enfilade of 17 regal rooms, finishing in the frescoed, columned Prunksaal (S...
Two institutional treasures sit next to the Hofburg, on Maria-Theresien-Platz: a symmetrical pair of grandly domed buildings that house the Naturhistorisches Museum Vienna and the Kunsthistorisches Museum. In these museums’ endless galleries, the collections span seven millennia. Browse meteorites and minerals; antiquities from ancient Egypt, Greec...
Since stately Schloss Schönbrunn is Vienna’s most visited attraction, it pays to get on one of the first tours of the 45 opulent Rococo state rooms, dazzling ceremonial halls and sumptuous private apartments of the summer Habsburg residence and final home of Empress Elisabeth and Emperor Franz Joseph. You’ll emerge onto the grounds of the Schlosspa...
After he commissioned a new palace in 1723, connoisseur of the arts Prince Eugene of Savoy filled it to the brim with masterpieces. Some 50 years later, Empress Maria Theresa turned it into Vienna’s first public museum, the Imperial Picture Gallery. Three centuries on, Schloss Belvedere remains a baroque work of art in itself – and displays a colle...
A former imperial hunting ground turned quintessential Vienna recreational space, the Prater is perhaps most popular for the giant Würstelprater amusement park. The 200 attractions here cover family-friendly rides, swinging adrenaline highs and the famed red Riesenrad (Ferris wheel). A new Prater museum displays historical objects related to the fa...
Vienna’s bentwood-chair-filled, wood-paneled and chandelier-lit living rooms, the famous cafes here really do have suited waiters and live music. They’re places you linger over a coffee, newspaper in hand, and people-watch for hours. Vienna’s coffeehouse culture has been brewing since the late 1600s – but where’s the best spot to find a cup of this...
Encircled by 700 hectares (1730 acres) of vineyards, Vienna is the only European capital where wine is grown within the city limits. The picture-perfect hillside villages of the 19th (Döbling), especially Grinzing, are perfect for tasting both the white grape grüner veltliner, as well as Heuriger (wine tavern) culture. Can’t make it to the vineyard...
You’ll find it hard to find a district or neighborhood without a market and lineup of tasty pavilions at its heart. These gatherings are feasts for the senses, with samples to taste, smells to savor and the sounds of haggling lingering in the air. The city’s most popular bazaars are the 6th district’s Naschmarkt, which has 120 food stalls and a spi...
If you want to venture beyond the green capital’s manicured parks and landscaped lawns, choose one of the 12 signposted Stadtwanderweg(city hiking trails) that thread through the Vienna Woods, which surround the city. Planning tip:Trail 1 tracks through vineyards to the near 500m(1640ft)-high Kahlenberg viewpoint, while number 9 takes you deeper in...
Discover the history, culture and beauty of Vienna, a millennium-old city with imperial palaces, museums and parks. Explore the Hofburg, Schönbrunn, Belvedere, Prater and more with Lonely Planet's tips and insights.
- Schönbrunn Palace. Standing since the 1600’s and holding a major role of cultural importance in Austria, the Schonbrunn Palace is a colossal 1441 room structure and complex that is the main tourist attraction in Vienna.
- Hofburg Palace. The Hofburg Palace is another huge palatial complex that pays tribute to the power and influence of the Habsburg dynasty and served as the main winter palace for the rulers of the Austro-Hungarian Empire for hundreds of years.
- St Stephen’s Cathedral. This monolithic structure stands proud in the Stephensplatz and has been the most important church in Vienna and Austria since its construction.
- Schonbrunn Gardens. Another exceptional part to the Schonbrunn Palace Complex and worthy of a separate visit in its own right, the gardens at Schonbrunn are simply magical.
Jul 30, 2024 · Discover the best attractions and activities in Vienna, the capital of Austria and the City of Music. Learn about the history, culture, and cuisine of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, from palaces and opera to cafes and pastries.
Discover Vienna's artistic and musical masterpieces, imperial palaces, coffee-house culture and vibrant scenes. Find the best time to visit, attractions, neighborhoods, day trips and more in this comprehensive guide.
