Best Things To Do in Vienna, Austria

  1. Kirche Am Steinhof

    4.7 (204 Votes)
    Kirche Am Steinhof

    Church, Religious Site

    What makes Kirche am Steinhof an important attraction in Vienna is that it is one of the significant Art Nouveau churches in the world worth seeing. Designed by Otto Wagner, this church forms an important part of Steinhof Psychiatric Hospital. The location of this church is beautiful i.e on a hillside. As for the church, it is dedicated to Saint Leopold. Inside, you will find stained glass...Read more
  2. Central Cemetery

    4.7 (178 Votes)
    Central Cemetery

    Monument, Cemetery

    Central cemetery in Vienna is a quaint place that houses the remains of some of the most well-known musicians in the history such as Ludwig Van Beethoven, Johannes Brahms, Arnold Schoenberg, Anton Salieri, Franz Schubert, Johann Strauss Sr& Jr, among others. Opened in 1874, this cemetery has become one of the attractions of the city due to history associated with it. As you walk inside this...Read more
  3. Jesuit Church

    4.7 (232 Votes)
    Jesuit Church

    Church, Religious Site

    Better known as the University church, the Church of Jesuits holds a lot of importance to the history of Vienna. Built between 1623 and 1627, this church was influenced and inspired by early Baroque principles. However, it was later remodelled by Andrea Pozzo between 1703 and 1705. Since this church was merged with the University of Vienna’s philosophy and theology section,...Read more
  4. Museum Of Military History

    4.6 (126 Votes)
    Museum Of Military History

    Museum, Military Museum

    One of the most important museums of Austria, the Museum of Military History documents and exhibits the history of Austrian military affairs in all its aspects. On display here are the weapons, armours, tanks, aeroplanes, uniforms, flags, paintings, medals and badges of honour, photographs, battleship models, and documents. Housed inside a ...Read more
  5. Haus Des Meeres

    4.6 (162 Votes)
    Haus Des Meeres

    Zoo, Aquarium, Entertainment

    Managed by Aqua Terra Zoo, the Haus des Meeres is a public aquarium in Vienna that abounds in entertainment and recreation. This aquarium houses atleast ten thousand aquatic beings housed inside an area of around 4,000 square meters. Of special interest to see here would be the tropical freshwater and saltwater fish, along with the Mediterranean and domestic waters sharks. As you visit this aqu...Read more
  6. Kunst Haus Wien. Museum Hundertwasser

    Museum

    Kunst Haus Wien is the only museum in the world that houses the world’s only permanent collection of Hundertwasser's works along with putting up exhibitions of other artists. As you visit this museum, you will be amazed to see its building which is built in a typical Hundertwasser style, equipped with wavy floors and notable lack of straight lines. The building is surrounded by and looks ...Read more
  7. Musikverein

    4.6 (149 Votes)
    Musikverein

    Performance, Stage Show, Concert, Hall

    Musikverein is a popular music concert hall in Vienna. This hall is popular for being home to the Vienna Philharmonic orchestra. There are reasons for which this hall has gained its share of reputation. Its acoustics are of outstanding quality which render it to be one of the finest halls in the world. As for the building, it was designed by Danish architect Theophil Hansen in 1870 in...Read more
  8. Kahlenberg

    4.7 (187 Votes)
    Kahlenberg

    View Point, Hill

    Take a day trip from Vienna and reach the beautiful and picturesque hill of Kahlenberg to experience some enamouring views. From here, you can enjoy a view over the entire city of Vienna and the surrounding areas. Infact on clear days, you can also see parts of Lower Austria from Stefaniewarte at the peak. For those who wish to experience natural beauty and spirituality together can visit ...Read more
  9. Vienna Woods

    4.7 (54 Votes)
    Vienna Woods

    Forest, Nature

    Vienna might abound in historical structures yet the city allows equal opportunities for natural escape with areas such as Vienna woods. These are the densely forested highlands that constitute the northeastern foothills of the Northern Limestone Alps in the states of Lower Austria and Vienna. Surrounded by rivers such as Triesting, Gölsen, Traisen a...Read more
  10. Votive Church

    4.6 (64 Votes)
    Votive Church

    Church, Religious Site

    Votive Church in Vienna has an interesting history to it. This church was built as a result of an unsuccessful assassination attempt of Franz Joseph in 1853. Completed in 1879, this church is a twin-towered, mosaic-roofed neo-Gothic construction which looks ravishing to the lovers of art who visit it. The inside of this church looks beautiful and splendid with frescos and bulbous chandeliers. I...Read more
  11. Imperial Crypt

    4.5 (120 Votes)
    Imperial Crypt

    Museum

    Kapuziner Crypt is a burial chamber that rests beneath the Capuchin church and monastery that was founded in 1618. Ever since its inception, this place has been the significant one for the entombment of members of theHouse of Habsburg. Today, it houses the bones of 145 Habsburg royalty, along with urns containing the hearts or cremated remains of four others including 12 emperors ...Read more
  12. Augustinian Church

    4.6 (71 Votes)
    Augustinian Church

    Church, Religious Site

    Founded in 1327, the St. Augustine’s church is an imposing structure that served as imperial Hofpfarrkirche until 1918. This church is on immense historical importance as it has been host of numerous weddings of the imperial family. Some of the famous marriages have taken place over here such as that of Empress Maria Theresia who married Franz Stefan von Lothringen in 1736, Emperor Franz ...Read more
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    The Danube Cycle path is one of the coveted places to cycle for the sports enthusiasts in Vienna. It is about 365 kilometres in length and runs from the Bavarian city of Passau to the Slovakian capital Bratislava. This cycle path encircles the picturesque river and thus offers a refreshing retreat. While covering this loop, you will come across Liz, a place for exploring modern art and architec...Read more
  14. Museum Of Applied Arts

    4.6 (33 Votes)
    Museum Of Applied Arts

    Museum

    MAK museum in Vienna is a conspicuous museum that houses items on display such as furniture, glass, china, silver, and textiles from the Middle Ages to the present day. A stroll through this museum will acquaint you through precious crafts objects such as the gilded design of Gustav Klimt. Things are exhibited in their original style and manner. Founded in 1863 as the “Royal Imperial Aust...Read more
  15. Mariahilfer Strasse

    Walking Area, Streets

    Mariahilferstrasse is for people who love to shop and explore the local culture as it claims of having the highest number of shops in Vienna. Here, you can curse through department stores, leather goods, furniture and accessories, books and stationery. To keep you entertained, there are street cafes built in authentic European style and manner. It is considered that in the middle ages, this pla...Read more
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  • Are there any tours or transportation from Vienna to Mauthausen?

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  • 3 adults in Vienna October 10 though October 13. We'd like to go to Mass on Sunday and hear the Vienna Boys' Choir. Do we need tickets? Can we count on hearing the choir at Mass on Sunday, October 13? What church, what times?

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    • The schedule of Vienna Boys' Choir is yet to be announced. I suggest you visit the official website of Vienna Boys' Choir to get the correct and updated information. 

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  • I am trying to find a road obstacle course training center for Police Emergency service first responders. There are a few in Austria can u find them for me??

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    • There indeed are plenty of road obstacle course training centers. Every center differs in terms of course modules. It is best that you do your research and ask around locally to choose your pick. 

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