Guidebook for Wien
Entertainment & Activities
Founded as early as 1752 a a royal menagerie by Emperor Franz I, the Schönbrunn Zoo is the world's oldest and home to some 750 wild and domestic animals.
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Schönbrunn dýragarður
13b MaxingstraßeFounded as early as 1752 a a royal menagerie by Emperor Franz I, the Schönbrunn Zoo is the world's oldest and home to some 750 wild and domestic animals.
Huge recreational artificial island created in 1975. In the summer the Viennese flock here to make use of cycle paths, barbecue and swimming areas.
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Donauinsel
Huge recreational artificial island created in 1975. In the summer the Viennese flock here to make use of cycle paths, barbecue and swimming areas.
This huge area on the western fringe of Vienna contains more than 80km of walking paths, meadows and playgrounds. Wild board and deer roam free here.
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Lainzer Tiergarten
Lainzer TorThis huge area on the western fringe of Vienna contains more than 80km of walking paths, meadows and playgrounds. Wild board and deer roam free here.
Sightseeing
It´s Vienna's cathedral, located just in the middle of downtown and you can access to it for free. There is also the possibility of going up the tower for 5 euros where you can enjoy the city view.
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Stephansdom
It´s Vienna's cathedral, located just in the middle of downtown and you can access to it for free. There is also the possibility of going up the tower for 5 euros where you can enjoy the city view.
The former imperial palace, with its many wings and courtyards, has always been of historic importance. The interior reflects Austria's glorious past and is the setting for grand balls.
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Hofburg
The former imperial palace, with its many wings and courtyards, has always been of historic importance. The interior reflects Austria's glorious past and is the setting for grand balls.
This remarkable museum contains a stunning array of paintings, including one of the world's largest collection of Old Masters.
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Kunsthistorisches Museum Vínarborg
Maria-Theresien-PlatzThis remarkable museum contains a stunning array of paintings, including one of the world's largest collection of Old Masters.
The former summer residence of the 17th century war hero Prince Eugen is a splendid Baroque palace with vast French gardens, and is now home to the Austrian National Gallery.
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Belvedere höll
27 Prinz Eugen-StraßeThe former summer residence of the 17th century war hero Prince Eugen is a splendid Baroque palace with vast French gardens, and is now home to the Austrian National Gallery.
This impressive Baroque church, built in the early 18th century, has two distinguished columns on either side and a large dome overhead. It is a magnificent sight which dominates Karlsplatz.
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Karlskirche
10 KarlsplatzThis impressive Baroque church, built in the early 18th century, has two distinguished columns on either side and a large dome overhead. It is a magnificent sight which dominates Karlsplatz.
The former imperial stables have been converted into a large museum complex, exhibiting, among other things, collections of contemporary and modern art.
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Museumsquartier U station
The former imperial stables have been converted into a large museum complex, exhibiting, among other things, collections of contemporary and modern art.
The simple white Secession building is a magnificent Art Nouveau edifice that reflects the ideals of the Secessionist movement - purity and functionalism.
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Secession
12 FriedrichstraßeThe simple white Secession building is a magnificent Art Nouveau edifice that reflects the ideals of the Secessionist movement - purity and functionalism.
Designed by Austrian artist Friedensreich Hundert-wasser, this unconventional colorful building is characterized by uneven floors, rooftop gardens and unique windows.
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Hundertwasser Village
34-38 KegelgasseDesigned by Austrian artist Friedensreich Hundert-wasser, this unconventional colorful building is characterized by uneven floors, rooftop gardens and unique windows.
The former summer residence of the imperial Habsburg family remains today as a magnificent palace with splendid Baroque gardens.
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Schönbrunn-pöllinn
47 Schönbrunner SchloßstraßeThe former summer residence of the imperial Habsburg family remains today as a magnificent palace with splendid Baroque gardens.
Remains of the Roman camp Vindobona can be seen at this underground museum. Excavation show archaeological finds such as pottery and coins.
Roman Ruin
47 Schönbrunner SchloßstraßeRemains of the Roman camp Vindobona can be seen at this underground museum. Excavation show archaeological finds such as pottery and coins.
Everything Else
Kahlenberg and neighboring Leopoldsberg, with wonderful views of the city, are popular for Sunday excursions. From Kalenberg's 425m mountain peak you can even spot the Carpathian Mountains.
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Kahlenberg
Kahlenberg and neighboring Leopoldsberg, with wonderful views of the city, are popular for Sunday excursions. From Kalenberg's 425m mountain peak you can even spot the Carpathian Mountains.
Nussdorf's picturesque location amid hills overgrown with vineyards is complemented by its long narrow streets. Beethoven spent some time here in 1824 while working on his Ninth Symphony.
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Nussdorf
Nussdorf's picturesque location amid hills overgrown with vineyards is complemented by its long narrow streets. Beethoven spent some time here in 1824 while working on his Ninth Symphony.
The centre, also known as UNO City, dominates the skyline. Built in 1970's the building is the Vienna headquarters of the United Nations.
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Alþjóðlega miðstöð Vínarborgar
5 Wagramer Str.The centre, also known as UNO City, dominates the skyline. Built in 1970's the building is the Vienna headquarters of the United Nations.
Drinks & Nightlife
Vienna is the only capital in the world where wine grapes are grown within the city boundaries. Grinzing is today the hub of Heuriger with crowds of people flocking to the wine taverns.
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Grinzing
Vienna is the only capital in the world where wine grapes are grown within the city boundaries. Grinzing is today the hub of Heuriger with crowds of people flocking to the wine taverns.