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Vienna, Austria

Vienna

Austria · 48.21°, 16.37°

Imperial capital of Habsburg Empire. Baroque palaces, world-class museums, coffee house culture, and classical music. Mozart, Klimt, Sachertorte, and Wiener Schnitzel.

I · What there is to see17 documented places

Le Musée d’histoire de l’art

Le Kunsthistorisches Museum, ouvert en 1891 pour les collections des Habsbourg : la plus grande réunion de Bruegel l’Ancien au monde, Vermeer, Velázquez, Titien, et un cabinet des curiosités de deux mille pièces.

Le Musée Leopold et le MuseumsQuartier

Les anciennes écuries impériales, cent mille mètres carrés devenus quartier des musées en 2001, et le fonds Leopold : la plus grande collection d’Egon Schiele au monde, avec Klimt et Kokoschka.

La Sécession et la Frise Beethoven

Le pavillon de 1898 sous sa coupole de trois mille feuilles de laurier dorées, bâti pour les artistes qui rompaient avec l’académie, et la frise de Klimt de trente-quatre mètres dans le sous-sol.

L’Opéra d’État et le bal

La salle de 1869, où l’on joue plus de cinquante ouvrages par saison, et le Bal de l’Opéra en février, quand le parterre est recouvert pour accueillir cinq mille invités.

Le Naschmarkt

Un marché depuis 1780 le long de la Wienzeile, cent vingt étals sur un kilomètre et demi, et le marché aux puces du samedi à son extrémité, sous les immeubles Art nouveau d’Otto Wagner.

Le Zentralfriedhof

Le deuxième cimetière d’Europe par la taille, ouvert en 1874 : Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms, les Strauss et Schönberg dans le carré des musiciens, sous une église Art nouveau.

La Hundertwasserhaus et le Kunst Haus Wien

L’immeuble municipal de 1985 sans une ligne droite, aux sols ondulants et aux arbres poussant des fenêtres, et le musée que Hundertwasser s’est fait dans une ancienne fabrique de meubles Thonet.

Les cafés viennois

Inscrits au patrimoine immatériel de l’UNESCO : le Central où Trotski jouait aux échecs, le Sperl et ses tables de billard, le Hawelka. On y reste une heure pour un mélange, c’est l’usage.

Le vignoble de Grinzing et les Heuriger

Vienne est la seule capitale à produire un vin en quantité : sept cents hectares dans ses limites. Les Heuriger de Grinzing et de Nussdorf servent leur propre récolte, à la planche.

L’Albertina

Le palais des Habsbourg-Teschen, un million d’estampes et soixante-cinq mille dessins — dont le Lièvre de Dürer — et les salles d’apparat rendues à leur état de 1822.

Schönbrunn Palace

UNESCO World Heritage baroque palace - former summer residence of Habsburgs. 1,441 rooms, stunning gardens, Gloriette monument, and world's oldest zoo. Austria's most visited attraction!

Hofburg Imperial Palace

Former Habsburg winter residence spanning 600 years. Imperial Apartments, Sisi Museum, Imperial Silver Collection, and Spanish Riding School. Heart of Vienna's old town.

II · Where to sleep, where to eat16 verified addresses
Where to sleep
  • Hotel Sacher Wien

    Legendary 5-star opposite the Opera House. Home of the original Sachertorte! Imperial elegance, world-class service, and celebrity guest history.

  • Hotel Bristol Vienna

    Legendary 5-star hotel on the Ringstrasse next to the State Opera. Belle Époque elegance, Korso restaurant, and impeccable Viennese hospitality. One of the great grand hotels of Europe.

  • Grand Hotel Wien

    Belle Époque palace on Ringstrasse. Lavish suites, Michelin-starred restaurant, and rooftop spa. Old-world glamour with modern luxury.

  • Hotel Josefshof Wien

    Charming boutique hotel in Vienna's 8th district. Art-filled rooms, garden courtyard, and excellent breakfast. Walking distance to museums and Naschmarkt. Understated luxury.

  • Ruby Marie Hotel

    Stylish lean luxury hotel with guitar in every room! Rooftop bar, vinyl library, and affordable design. Hip Mariahilf neighborhood.

  • arte Hotel Vienna

    Modern design hotel with comfortable rooms and excellent location near Mariahilfer Strasse shopping. Good value for Vienna with helpful staff and clean facilities.

  • Wombats City Hostel Vienna

    Modern hostel at Westbahnhof station. Clean dorms and privates, wombar, and organized tours. Great social vibe.

  • Hostel Ruthensteiner

    Eco-friendly hostel in quiet garden setting. Family-run, bike rentals, and homemade breakfast. More relaxed than party hostels.

Where to eat
  • Steirereck

    2-Michelin-star in Stadtpark. Modern Austrian cuisine with foraged ingredients. One of the world's 50 best restaurants. Stunning glass pavilion setting.

  • Plachutta Wollzeile

    Vienna's most famous Tafelspitz (boiled beef). Family recipe since 1852. Traditional Viennese atmosphere with impeccable service.

  • Zum Wohl

    Best wine bar in Vienna for Austrian Grüner Veltliner and Riesling. Excellent cheese and charcuterie boards. Knowledgeable staff and cozy cellar atmosphere. Perfect for wine exploration.

  • Demel

    Imperial Viennese patisserie since 1786 — former court confectioner to Emperor Franz Joseph. Exquisite cakes, pralines, and the famous Demel Sachertorte. Rival to Hotel Sacher for the original cake.

  • Figlmüller

    Home of the "Schnitzel as big as a plate" since 1905! Paper-thin breaded veal cutlet hanging off the plate. Tourist magnet but legitimately good.

  • Gasthaus Meixner

    Authentic Viennese Beisl (neighborhood tavern) popular with locals. Excellent Gulasch, Zwiebelrostbraten, and Esterhazy schnitzel. Warm, unpretentious atmosphere that big restaurants can't replicate.

  • Café Central

    Legendary café since 1876. Freud, Trotsky, and Hitler were regulars! Vaulted ceilings, marble columns, and piano music. Try Sachertorte with Melange coffee.

  • Naschmarkt Food Stalls

    Vienna's largest market with 120+ stalls. Fresh produce, spices, Middle Eastern food, and Saturday flea market. Local's favorite for lunch.

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III · What the site knows about it
Working from here

81 out of 100 on the Nomad Score. 9 working hours shared with Western Europe.

The eight criteria in detail
When to go

April-May and September-October

The exact week, in La Fenêtre
The country

Austria

The Cercle’s Carnet

169 addresses in this city, 20 of them cafés.

IV · In pictures
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V · Book on the spot6 tours

Best of Vienna : Historic Center Walking Tour

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Vienna on this captivating walking tour. Explore the majestic Hofburg Palace, the elegant Town Hall, and the stunning Austrian Parliament Building as you stroll through the city center. Marvel at the intricate architecture of St. Stephen's Cathedral and learn about its fascinating history.

4.9(2,042)2 h 30
Free cancellation
from €78

Vienna Classical Concert at St. Peter’s Church

Enjoy an unforgettable journey with the most beautiful classical pieces of Mozart, Bach, Beethoven, Schubert and Vivaldi, in one of the most famous churches in Vienna.

4.7(2,455)
Free cancellation
from €39

Vienna Food Tour: Coffeehouses, Markets, Lunch & Street Food

Get a thorough introduction to Vienna’s dynamic food and drink scene with a local showing you the best places to stop for all manner of sweet versus savoury. Walk through the Grätzls (neighbourhood) with your guide and discover their favourite, only locals know markets and get an insight into traditional Viennese coffee culture in some of our your guide’s most beloved coffee spots, discovering historic gems and locals only hotspots.

5.0(1,275)5 h 30
Free cancellation
from €118

Vienna: Skip the Line Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens Guided Tour

Visit the magnificent summer residence and the gardens of the imperial family in this 2 hour tour. Travel back in time as you are guided through the impressive showrooms, explore the beautiful baroque gardens, and feel like a prince or princess for a few hours. Skip the long line with your guide as you enter the palace, listed as a World Heritage Site and one of the most visited places in Austria. in year 2018 palce was visited by 4 Milion tourists. To ensure you do not miss one moment of this tour, headsets are provided to hear the guide at all times.

4.6(1,782)2 h
Free cancellation
from €63

Vienna: Skip-the-Line Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens Tour

Skip the lines and enjoy the exclusive Highlights Tour of 22 rooms of Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens with a Licensed Guide. Discover the history and legends of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

4.7(1,371)2 h 30
Free cancellation
from €65

Hallstatt Guided Day Trip from Vienna With Skywalk Option

Fascinating Alpine peaks, mirror lakes and original towns lost in the mountains – that all is Salzkammergut! Our tour will grant you bright pictures and lots of pleasant emotions. You will follow one of the very picturesque roads of Austria with unforgettable views of magnificent Alpine nature. You will admire landscapes and colours of fabulous Hallstatt and definitely will be charmed by this spectacular town. It will be not possible to leave without making pictures on the wedding bridge of a white-snow Ort castle. These must-to-see places will help you discovering a delicate soul, a rich story and a natural beauty of the Austrian lake region.

4.6(1,468)13 h
Free cancellation
from €89

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VI · Nearby

Also surveyed: 5 shops and 9 means of transport.