Vienna
Austria
Vienna, the former seat of the Habsburg Empire, is a city of imperial grandeur, musical genius, and café culture. This elegant capital on the Danube consistently ranks among the world's most livable cities. From world-class opera houses to cozy wine taverns, from magnificent palaces to contemporary art museums, Vienna offers a perfect blend of tradition and innovation.
Summer
25°C
Winter
2°C
Currency
Euro (€)
Language
German
- 1Magnificent imperial palaces and architecture
- 2World capital of classical music
- 3Famous coffee house culture
- 4Excellent museums and galleries
- 5Traditional wine taverns (Heurigen)
April to May and September to October offer pleasant weather. Christmas market season (November-December) is magical. Summer is warm with outdoor concerts.
Schönbrunn Palace
Magnificent Habsburg summer residence with stunning gardens
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Gothic cathedral in the heart of the city
Belvedere Palace
Baroque palace with Klimt's 'The Kiss'
Vienna State Opera
One of the world's leading opera houses
Kunsthistorisches Museum
Imperial art collection rivaling the Louvre
- 💡Try Sachertorte at Hotel Sacher or Café Demel
- 💡Book opera tickets in advance, or try standing room for €3-4
- 💡Take time to linger in traditional coffee houses
- 💡The Vienna Pass offers good value for palace and museum visits
- 💡Visit a Heuriger (wine tavern) for local wine and food
Vienna has an excellent metro (U-Bahn), tram, and bus network. The Vienna Card offers unlimited travel and discounts. Airport is connected by City Airport Train (CAT, 16 min) or cheaper S-Bahn (25 min).
Just 1 hour away - easy to combine both capitals
Classic central European route by train or plane
Imperial capitals combination along the Danube
