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Austria's capital, with the Danube flowing right through the heart of the city. As the country's largest city, with a population of over 1.9 million, it's a great place to experience the energy of a capital.

Updated August 15, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

Vienna
Gateway airport
Wien-Schwechat Airport (VIE)
Best season
May–Oct
Time zone
Europe/Vienna
Sights covered
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St. Stephen's Cathedral

Temples & religious sites

St. Stephen's Cathedral

This Roman Catholic cathedral stands in Stephansplatz, at the heart of Vienna. Known for its striking, colorful roof tiles, it's one of Vienna's signature landmarks and draws many travelers.

Hofburg Palace

Museums & galleries

Hofburg Palace

The Hofburg is a palace at the heart of Vienna and home to the official residence of Austria's president. Its lavish imperial architecture lets visitors take in centuries of history.

Vienna State Opera house

Culture & venues

Vienna State Opera house

Vienna State Opera is the leading opera house in Vienna, the city known as the capital of music. Here you can enjoy world-class opera performances and take in Vienna's artistic atmosphere.

Kunsthistorisches Museum

Museums & galleries

Kunsthistorisches Museum

This Vienna museum houses a comprehensive art collection built on the vast holdings of the Habsburg dynasty. Its paintings from the Renaissance to the 18th century rank among the finest in Europe, including works by Bruegel.

Albertina

Museums & galleries

Albertina

The Albertina is an art museum in Vienna known for its vast collection of drawings and prints. It also has a permanent display of modern art, including Impressionist works, making it well worth a visit.

Austrian National Library

Museums & galleries

Austrian National Library

The Austrian National Library is housed within the Neue Burg of Vienna's Hofburg Palace, its setting lending it a distinctive atmosphere alongside the palace architecture. Browsing the antique bookshelves amid such opulent surroundings is a special pleasure.

Natural History Museum, Vienna

Museums & galleries

Natural History Museum, Vienna

A natural history museum in Vienna, Austria, ranking among the largest and oldest of its kind in the world. The current building was completed in 1889, giving visitors a sense of its historical charm as well.

Karlskirche

Temples & religious sites

Karlskirche

The Karlskirche is a baroque church south of Karlsplatz in Vienna, regarded as one of the city's finest examples of baroque architecture. It's dedicated to a saint who led the Counter-Reformation in the 16th century.

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