Top Vienna Attractions – A Summary

With its rich heritage of architecture, music and art, Vienna will make your seemingly long holiday whoosh past in no time. From among the abundant choices of museums, palaces and parks, choose your Vienna attractions wisely to make the most of your time in the city.

Schonbrunn Palace Vienna

A fantasy palace come to life, Schonbrunn Palace was the summer home of Royal Hapsburg family during the days of the monarchy. The Palace is deliciously ornate and furnished to match. The lavish rooms, beautiful paintings and interesting exhibits are a lesson in Austrian history while the beautiful French style gardens, the zoo and other interesting buildings on the grounds demand you make a day of your visit here.

Stephansdom

One of the most recognized landmarks of Vienna, this church in Gothic style has a truly impressive nave and is a treasure trove of art.
Visitors are welcome to climb up 300 steps of the church’s tower to enjoy a magnificent view of the city of Vienna.

Hofburg

It is from the Hofburg that the Imperial family of Habsburg ruled over its empire for over six centuries. The royal family was in residence till as recently as 1918 and the palace today houses the Austrian Presidents offices and other governmental departments. Some of the state rooms have been converted into museums to display the Habsburgs wonderful collections of art and show off the palace’s architectural merits to the public.

Staatsoper

Counted among the most superior Opera Houses around the world, this Vienna attraction can be explored through a tour during the day or be viewed in its full glory by attending a performance in the evening. An architectural gem, the Staatsoper is generously outfitted and stages an impressive program of operatic and ballet productions over the course of its 300 day season.

Schloss Belvedere

Summer residence to the Prince of Savoy, the Belvedere is essentially constituted of two palaces and lavish gardens. The Upper Palace, which was originally used for formal functions and entertainment is today a showcase to Austrian art and houses the best of Gustav Klimt’s works. The Lower Palace is a museum composed of the Prince’s apartments and personal collections.

MuseumQuartier

This area derives its name from the fact that is composed chiefly of three major Viennese museums including the Leopold, Kunsthalle and the MUMOK, with several other galleries and artistic exhibits scattered in the vicinity. There is a lot on offer and art enthusiasts have the pleasure of exiting one excellent museum and immediately stepping into the other. Some first-rate cafes, restaurants and shops are also to be found in the nearby streets.

Flohmarkt

A fleamarket operating on Saturdays, this is a wonderful venue for browsing, haggling and entertainment. The market offers everything ranging from porcelain, clothes, books and electrical goods and features both genuine antiques to disguised souvenirs. Have fun but be cautious in your purchases!