Great Attractions to Visit in Vienna, Austria

Renowned for its classical music and opera, Vienna is home to stunning architecture and rich cultural offerings with an undeniable charm. 

The city is also full of ornate palaces, traditional cafes, art galleries and museums, and is the jewel in the crown of Austria.

This former seat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire features stunning buildings in a variety of architectural styles, from Baroque to Art Deco.

So, experience the beauty of this city with our guide below to the must-see attractions in Vienna.

Great attractions in Vienna

Belvedere Palace, Vienna

Home to the world's largest collection of Gustav Klimt paintings, Belvedere Palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and consists of two Baroque buildings.

It also includes formal French-style gardens with many fountains that create beautiful views.

Inside, visitors will find magnificent marble halls lined with eye-catching art.

Belvedere Palace

Golden Hall, Vienna

The Golden Hall is one of the most respected concert halls in Vienna.

Guests will attend a two-hour concert by local and international opera singers.

Here, you'll be able to hear the likes of Mozart and Strauss performed by the Vienna Mozart Orchestra in a 19th-century Neoclassical building.

Golden Hall

St. Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna

This cathedral is located in the heart of Vienna in the historic cobbled streets of the 1st district.

This Gothic-style cathedral, with its pointed, zigzag roof, is a symbol of the city dating back to the 12th century.

as A tour of the cathedral gives visitors the opportunity to climb its towers for stunning views of the city.

You will also be able to see the cathedral's treasure trove and the catacombs filled with various bones along with urns filled with the internal organs of former Habsburg kings.

St. Stephen's Cathedral

Schonbrunn Palace

Schönbrunn Palace and its grounds offer many possibilities for visitors.

Admire the Baroque elegance of the palace's imperial apartments and halls once used by the Habsburg monarchs.

Afterwards, you can stroll through the manicured gardens, inhaling the scent of roses.

Children can also enjoy a trip to the historic Schönbrunn Zoo, which has been in operation since 1752, and see the resident pandas, lions, penguins and sea lions.

On hot days, the 50-metre outdoor pool at Schönbrunn is a great place to relax.

Schonbrunn Palace

Natural History Museum

There are animatronic dinosaurs, hundreds of stuffed animals, birds and rooms of precious stones at Vienna's Natural History Museum. 

Housed in a stunning building designed and built at the same time as another museum opposite it, the exhibition rooms are enhanced with hundreds of paintings and statues.

Arguably the most famous item on display is the 29,500-year-old Venus of Willendorf figurine of a woman found in Lower Austria in 1908.

Natural History Museum

Danube Tower

For expansive views in the heart of one of Vienna's most popular green spaces, visit the Danube Tower, a 1960s landmark.

At 150 metres (492 ft) high, the viewing platform provides stunning views of the360 degree panoramas of the surrounding countryside and many of the city's landmarks.

The tower is also located on the banks of the Danube, making it an ideal location for those who want to swim or boat on the river after lunch, or head to Danube Island for a walk or bike ride.

Danube Tower

Austrian National Library

The Austrian National Library in the Hofburg The largest baroque library in Europe.

Its main hall is 80 metres (262 ft) long, and its roof is crowned by a dome decorated with stunning frescoes by the court painter Daniel Gran.

More than 200,000 volumes are also on display here, including the most comprehensive collection of Martin Luther's writings dating back to the Reformation.

Other highlights on display are a collection of globes, including two magnificent Baroque globes from Venice – one depicting the Earth and the other the sky.

Austrian National Library

Vienna Opera House

Opera lovers can visit one of the finest concert halls in the world with a trip to the Vienna State Opera.

The neo-Renaissance building was built in the 19th century.

Tours of the Opera House operate throughout the day, giving visitors a complete insight into one of the city's most important buildings.

Vienna Opera House