Imperial palaces, classical concerts, Christmas markets and more – my guide to the top things to do in Vienna will help you make the most of this beautiful city.
I highly recommend taking a guided tour of the palace to gain valuable insight into how the royals lived.
Schönbrunn Palace Vienna, Vienna - Book Tickets & Tours
Vienna’s State Opera House is one of the leading opera houses in the world and is one of city’s top attractions.
Tours & tickets Vienna State Opera
St. Stephen’s Cathedral is the tallest church in Austria, and the tallest of its four towers is the south tower at 136 metres.
St. Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna, Vienna - Book Tickets & Tours
MQ manages to make the museum quarter a great place to hang out.
Tickets & Tours - Museum Quarter (MuseumsQuartier), Vienna
It is beautiful inside but I didn’t get the opportunity to dine there.
Tours & tickets Café Central, Vienna
The Hofburg Imperial Palace is also known as the winter palace, and was the official residence of the Habsburgs.
Hofburg Palace, Vienna - Book Tickets & Tours
It is located at the Hofburg Palace and is home to the world-famous Lipizzaner horses.
Spanish Riding School - Vienna - Tripadvisor
Vienna’s Belvedere Palace was the summer home to Austrian princes in the 1600’s and is another top attraction in Vienna.
Belvedere Palace, Vienna - Book Tickets & Tours
If you want a break from Vienna’s cultural centre, take a trip to nearby Prater Amusement Park.
Prater, Vienna - Book Tickets & Tours
It has seven rooms and is located close to St Stephen’s Cathedral.
Tours & tickets Mozarthaus Vienna
Vienna is a beautiful city at any time of year, but Christmas time is magical.
Vienna: Christmas Markets Tour
The beautiful town of Hallstatt and its amazing Hallstatt Skywalk.
Tours & tickets Hallstatt Skywalk
If you want a short break away from the city, and are a wine lover, then this 4-hour small-group tour should tick both boxes.
From Vienna: Half-day Countryside Wine Tour with Meal
Therme Wien is one Europe’s biggest and most modern city spas that can be reached easily from Vienna’s historic city center on the subway.
The BEST Vienna Thermal, Turkish, & hammam spas 2025
This is superbly located and is one of the best value five star hotels in Vienna.
Hotel Topazz & Lamée in Vienna | 2025 Updated prices, deals
The Sans Souci Wein is a hotel that is only own wish list. Superbly located directly opposite the Museum Quarter, this is a stylish art hotel in the centre of Vienna.
Sans Souci Vienna in Vienna | 2025 Updated prices, deals
It's Vienna’s ultimate art and cultural treasure trove!
Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna - Book Tickets & Tours
This is THE most popular rooftop bar in Vienna and for plenty of good reasons too!
Das Loft Bar & Lounge (2025) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with ...
This place for locals to meet, drink and enjoy hearty Viennese foods.
Figlmüller – Restaurant Bäckerstraße
This is the largest library in Austria and is also the most beautiful.
Austrian National Library, Vienna - Book Tickets & Tours
The Palace of Justice (Justizpalast) is a must-visit in Vienna if you love architecture.
Justizpalast Tours - Book Now
I recommend coming here in the middle of the day as there are no lights on in this church meaning it is very dark in the morning and in the evenings.
Tours & tickets Jesuit Church, Vienna
Is an Art Nouveau palm house where you’ll find hundreds of butterflies fluttering within a tropical rainforest.
Schmetterlinghaus, Vienna - Book Tickets & Tours
This gorgeous rose-filled garden is the perfect spot for a sunny stroll, surrounded by neoclassical monuments and the scent of fresh blooms.
