Vienna - the Danube metropolis in the heart of Europe
Vienna is the federal capital of the Republic of Austria and also one of the nine Austrian provinces. With about two million inhabitants, Vienna is the largest city in Austria. Architecturally, Vienna is still characterized mainly by the buildings of the Ringstrasse from the Wilhelminian period, but also by the Baroque and Art Nouveau styles, as well as modernism.
The historic center of the city as well as the imperial Schönbrunn Palace are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These are visited by around 7.5 million tourists every year. With a total of 16.5 million guests, Vienna is one of the most visited cities in Europe.
Why Vienna is so attractive for visitors? The city is diverse and offers numerous sights and varied recreational activities in the adjacent recreational areas along the banks of the Danube - because, about half of Vienna is grassland.
In the center of the city you will find numerous charming accommodations, smaller apartments are mainly on the outskirts of the city, but also great and luxurious hotels are ready for you. Experience the impressive metropolis on the Danube and enjoy incomparable moments in Austria's capital!
What is there to discover during your stay in Vienna?
Vienna is a lively city that looks back on a rich past and offers numerous sights and great excursion opportunities. Right in the city center, many of the attractions can be reached on foot or by e-bike, which you can easily rent.
Top sights in Vienna
- Albertina
- Augarten Vienna Porcelain Manufactory
- Augustinian Church
- St. Stephen's Cathedral
- Belvedere - Palace and Museum
- Burgtheater
- Museum Quarter
- Austrian Film Museum
- Sigmund Freud Museum
- House of Music
- Prater
- Hofburg and Heldenplatz
- Hundertwasser House Vienna
- Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel
- UNO City
If you want to experience something in Vienna, you should not miss the chance to visit a cool event! The best address for this is the Ernst Happel Stadium, which offers space for about 50,000 spectators. Great concerts of renowned artists take place here every year and inspire thousands of visitors!