Vienna, Austria is one of those cities in which dreams are made of. The capital of Austria is one of the true jewels of Eastern Europe and boasts a history and culture that are truly unique.
With a plethora of things to do and see it’s not surprising that nearly 5 million travellers visit Vienna each year.
Please check out our list of things to do in Vienna below and start packing!
Top Ten Things to do in Vienna, Austria
- Visit Schonbrunn Palace - This amazing Palace has been a tourist attraction since the mid 1800’s and with its 1200 lavishly decorated rooms it's a must see for all visitors.
- Indulge in the Viennese Coffee - Vienna is famous for its coffee houses ... the coffee and pastries are to die for.
- The Vienna Zoo - From Pandas to Bison, the Vienna Zoo is a great attraction to check out.
- Take a Stroll in Stadtpark - Home to the Johann Strauss who composed the “Blue Danube” the park is a great way to spend the day and escape the hustle and bustle of Vienna for awhile.
- Visit Prater - This incredible theme park has enough attractions to keep you busy for the day and feature one of the world’s finest Ferris wheels in the world.
- Visit the Jewish Museum- The-10-year-old museum has an amazing collection of exhibits and will provide you with a great background of the Viennese Jews.
- Tour St. Stephens Cathedral - Built in the 12th century, the Cathedral has survived both, a fire in 1258, and extensive damage during World War 2. It is one of the best representations of Gothic architecture in all of Europe and a focal point of Vienna’s downtown core.
- Shop on Mariahilferstrasse - This is the trendiest shopping area in Vienna, full with department stores and small boutiques.
- Attend an opera or music concert - Music is a focal point of Vienna and there are an array of options to choose from, like the Vienna boy’s choir and the State opera house.
- Take in a performance of the Lipizzaner stallions - There are two options to choose from: you can grab a ticket for the full performance, or witness the morning training sessions.
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