We offer a selection of the most important monuments and cultural institutions of the Austrian capital, including imperial palaces, museums, churches, and historical buildings. Then we venture off the beaten path to discover original and always intriguing museums.
Hietzing, Vienna, Austria
Former baroque imperial palace containing 1441 rooms, surrounded by ornamental gardens, an orangery, and the oldest zoo in the world.
City Center, Vienna, Austria
This imperial museum showcases a monumental collection of European artworks from the 13th to the 19th century, along with Egyptian, Greek, and Roman antiquities.
Landstraße, Vienna, Austria
18th-century baroque architectural complex consisting of two palaces with French gardens and collections of paintings by Klimt and Schiele.
City Center, Vienna, Austria
12th-century Gothic monument with a spire reaching 137 meters. Masses and organ concerts resonate under its carved stone vaults.
City Center, Vienna, Austria
Palatial complex housing royal apartments, museums, the national library, and the offices of the Austrian president since the 13th century.
City Center, Vienna, Austria
Neoclassical building inaugurated in 1869 in the Italian Renaissance style. The main hall has 2200 seats and hosts 300 performances a year.
Karlsplatz, Vienna, Austria
Baroque religious building completed in 1737 with a central dome 72 meters high, twin towers, and a portico with Greek columns.
Hofburg, Vienna, Austria
Large octagonal reading room adorned with a dome and statues, housing seven million books and documents since 1723.
Schönbrunn, Vienna, Austria
This collection presents ceremonial carriages, sledges, and berlins of the Habsburg family, including the imperial coronation carriage.
Leopoldstadt, Vienna, Austria
Former imperial hunting ground turned public park in 1766, with a permanent amusement fair, restaurants, and green spaces over 600 hectares.
City Center, Vienna, Austria
18th-century palace hosting a million works of art with a graphic drawing collection and a significant gallery of contemporary art.
Landstraße, Vienna, Austria
Museum with irregular architecture created by artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser, showcasing permanent collections and temporary exhibitions of contemporary art.
MuseumsQuartier, Vienna, Austria
Permanent collection of over 5000 Austrian art pieces from the early 20th century, including painters of the Vienna Secession.
City Center, Vienna, Austria
Austria's largest museum features 30 million specimens and objects including dinosaurs, minerals, and the renowned prehistoric limestone Venus.
Hietzing, Vienna, Austria
Historic zoo created in 1752 within the grounds of Schönbrunn Palace. It houses over 700 animal species, including giant pandas and koalas.
City Center, Vienna, Austria
Religious building completed in 1733 in the baroque style, featuring a green dome. The interior includes frescoes and gilded sculptures.
Neubau, Vienna, Austria
Cultural center established in the former stables of the Austrian court since 2001. Includes the Leopold Museum, MUMOK, and the Kunsthalle.
Hofburg, Vienna, Austria
Collection displaying the Holy Roman Empire's regalia, the crown jewels of Austria, and the Order of the Golden Fleece ornaments.
City Center, Vienna, Austria
Museum with five floors of exhibits on the science of sound and the history of Viennese classical music. Visitors can conduct a virtual orchestra.
City Center, Vienna, Austria
Concert hall built in 1870, home to the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and host to the annual New Year's concert.
Berggasse, Vienna, Austria
The consulting room and personal apartment where the famous psychoanalyst lived and worked from 1891 to 1938. Collection of original furniture, photos, and documents.
Löwengasse, Vienna, Austria
Unique institution dedicated to the study of artistic and historical counterfeit artworks, presenting a collection of copies and imitations of famous objects worldwide.
Heldenplatz, Vienna, Austria
Ethnological museum with 200,000 cultural artifacts and documents from all continents, including masks, costumes, and traditional musical instruments.
City Center, Vienna, Austria
Museum established in 1863, presenting an international collection of decorative arts, crafts, design, and architecture from the Middle Ages to present.
MuseumsQuartier, Vienna, Austria
Permanent collection of 10,000 artworks from the 20th and 21st centuries, exhibiting cubism, surrealism, and conceptual art in a basalt building.
Dorotheergasse, Vienna, Austria
Cultural institution presenting objects and documents tracing the history of Vienna's Jewish community from the Middle Ages to the present.
MuseumsQuartier, Vienna, Austria
Educational center for children with playrooms, creative workshops, and scientific exhibits exploring the world.
Palais Mollard, Vienna, Austria
Specialized establishment presenting Europe's largest collection of geographic and astronomical globes, with items dating back to the Renaissance.
City Center, Vienna, Austria
Established in 1876 in Ferstel Palace, known for its vaulted ceilings and marble columns, and its long tradition as a Viennese café where intellectuals and artists gathered.
City Center, Vienna, Austria
Interactive museum offering over 70 optical installations and themed rooms creating surprising visual effects. Visitors can photograph the experiences.
City Center, Vienna, Austria
Major historic pedestrian street from the 12th century lined with Viennese classic buildings, international boutiques, cafes, and the Plague Column.
Landstraße, Vienna, Austria
Residential building designed by architect Friedensreich Hundertwasser with multicolored façades, uneven floors, and asymmetric columns incorporating plant life.
Karlsplatz, Vienna, Austria
Modernist building from 1898 emblematic of the Vienna Art Nouveau movement, known for its laurel leaf covered dome and white walls decorated with geometric patterns.
Penzing, Vienna, Austria
Exhibition center showcasing historical machines, railway vehicles, airplanes, and the history of industrial technologies since the 19th century.