Vienna Sightseeing Trip

Places of Interest in Austria´s Capital

Spend some time when planning your Vienna sightseeing trip, as there are plenty of sights to discover in this Danube metropolis. Be it history, tradition, modernism or culture: Vienna will enchant every visitor. Explore the attractions in Vienna, district by district, and spend unforgettable holidays in Austria.

Sightseeing Vienna: Sights in the Inner City

St. Stephen´s Cathedral, situated in the historic heart of Vienna, is the most famous monument of the Danube metropolis. This eminent Gothic cathedral, located in the inner city, is a must see when making a Vienna sightseeing tour. Take a walk through the charming city centre of Vienna till reaching the impressive Hofburg Imperial Palace from where the Habsburgian emperors of the Austrian-Hungarian monarchy reigned the empire. Here you can visit the imperial apartments and the museum of the empress Sissy. Another attraction worth seeing is the imperial crypt close to the Hofburg, containing the bodies of the Habsburg rulers. If you are enthusiastic about culture and horses, then you shouldn´t miss a visit to the Spanish Riding School. Experience unique presentations of the famous Lipizzans during a training or one of the impressive gala performances. You still haven´t had enough of Vienna? Then visit the art complex (Museumsquartier) near to the Imperial Palace, parliament, St. Charles´s Church (Kalrskirche) and the shopping street Mariahilferstraße.

Sightseeing Vienna: Sights outside the Inner City

Do not miss the numerous attractions outside the inner city when making a Vienna sightseeing tour. The baroque Schönbrunn Palace (Schloss Schönbrunn) contains an enchanting park, a zoo and the palm house. In the Schönbrunn zoo you can observe plenty of exotic and native animals. Another place of interest worth seeing is the Belvedere Palace (Schloss Belvedere) which houses important artistic treasures. At the Wiener Prater, Vienna´s amusement park, you can take a ride on the Giant Ferris Wheel, Vienna´s most famous landmark and the most frequented attraction in the Danube metropolis.

There is much to see in Vienna, so do not hurry when planning a Vienna sightseeing trip. The Vienna airport hotel hein is the perfect place where to relax after an intensive sightseeing tour through the Danube metropolis. Book a room online right now or send a non binding inquiry and look forward to your holidays in Vienna.