Things To Do in Vienna

MuseumsQuartier is a relatively newfound complex of art and entertainment venues with Vienna’s two most famous and biggest museums located there: the Art Historical and the Natural Historical Museum. Frequented mostly by students and locals it’s also a perfect place to relax after a tour around the historical landmarks along the Ring. Read more ›

Art, youth, music, food, drinks

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Le Loft

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It is a skybar with one of the most breathtaking panoramic views of the city and its attractions. Furthermore it has a unique ceiling made by the artist Pipilotti Rist. Its colours will shine like an evening sky at sunset. Read more ›

Stunning view of Vienna

Le Loft

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We’ll take a bus to the top of Kahlenberg, the highest hill in Vienna, for a beautiful view of the city. On the walk back down we’ll pass a couple of local wine taverns where you can taste some local food and wine while enjoying the view over Vienna and the Danube.

Wine Walking Tour with a Great View of Vienna

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Österreichische Nationalbibliothek

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This seems to be one of the lesser known attractions in central Vienna, but it is well worth a visit, especially if you like books, but even if you don't. It is a baroque splendour of soaring bookcases, beautiful bindings, and ceiling decoration. The overall impression is overwhelming, definitely one the great libraries. Read more ›

Beautiful Library

Österreichische Nationalbibliothek

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Donauinsel

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The Donauinsel is a small island in the Danube river, which resulted when the river was regulated in the last century. Today it is a paradise for cyclists, joggers, inline skaters as well as locals who just want to hang out and slow down from the hectic city life. Read more ›

Natural retreat in the centre of Vienna

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MUMOK

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This grey block contains the biggest collection of modern and contemporary art in Austria. The permanent exhibition contains art of Andy Warhol, Pablo Picasso, Roy Liechtenstein and many more. The temporary exhibitions always have a fresh forward thinking character. Read more ›

museum for modern art.

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Stadtpark

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The "Stadtpark" is the official park of the city. The park dated back to the Habsburg times, when it was planned and erected after tearing down the city wall of Vienna. Nowadays it is most visited by tourists for the famous golden statue of famous musician Johann Strauss. Read more ›

the green heart of Vienna.

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We’ll take you on a private trip to the west of Austria, including the famous Lake District. We’ll first stop at the Benedictine Abbey above the town of Melk, then Hallstatt, followed by the Sound of Music city of Salzburg.

Private Day Tour of Melk, Hallstatt & Salzburg from Vienna

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12 h

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Dachboden

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The Dachboden is “just" a Hotel Bar of the 25 Hour Hotel Spectacle Vienna. Located on the 8th floor, it’s unique, colorful interior with awe-inspiring retro furniture and the breathtaking view of the surrounding area from its terrace are not to be missed. On Wednesdays DJ Hermes floods the place with a fine selection of Swingpop and Cha Cha Jazz. Read more ›

Coffee & Drinks with an attitude

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Schikaneder

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schikaneder is a very alternative place. Hard to describe as it has a chameleon-like charm. But let's see: there is a daily changing movie program me, a bar with fairly priced alcoholic drinks, the totally rundown atmosphere that makes every hipster happy and they have an event program ranging for flee markets to dj line-ups. Read more ›

cinema / bar / club / stage / more

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Freyung Passage

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The passage is an architectural jewel. Ideal to get to know the beauty of Vienna and its architecture. Everywhere you can find small marble columns, capitals, friezes, ornaments wrought iron. So you stroll through the passage captures the beauty and tranquility, looking at the show window of small shops, perhaps you also goes into one or the other Read more ›

Beautiful arcade of shops

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Flea market Kettenbrückengasse

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The biggest flea market of Vienna is situated right next to the "Naschmarkt". Locals love the colourful world and the variety of people and products. You can find nostalgic products right next to some trashy garbage. Read more ›

finest rummage

Flea market Kettenbrückengasse

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Instant Tours, the world’s first Polaroid photography tour, adds a whole new dimension to sightseeing in Vienna. Get creative with our vintage Polaroid cameras, capture your stay in a truly unique way, and take home some one-of-a-kind souvenirs!

Polaroid Photo Tour Vienna: Classic

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2.5 h

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Wiener Wurstelprater

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The Prater is Vienna's biggest recreational area. In the summer time it is crowded with people who want to enjoy the nice weather. Locals love the Prater for the variety of choices. You can hang out in the park and play soccer on the grass, spent some money on the attractions in the amusement park or pay a visit to Madame Tussauds wax museum. Read more ›

For young and old

Wiener Wurstelprater

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Schönbrunn & the Gloriette

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As one of the top-tourist-destinations, I’m not sure if Schönbrunn qualifies as a secret insider tip (hint: it does not). Still it is one of those sights you just cannot miss when you come to this city – not only is it astonishingly beautiful, it also has something to offer for every desire and budget. Read more ›

Royalty in palace, park & a zoo

Schönbrunn & the Gloriette

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Burggarten

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It is a marvelous place to relax. In the centre of the city it sometimes gets very hectic, but if you are in the "Burggarten" you forget all the city around you and calm down and enjoy to lie on the grass between families picknicking and business men enjoying their break. Read more ›

Imperial garden

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Café Sperl

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Every Viennese has the one café he or she prefers. Every single person knows the best coffee, but there is no general opinion of good coffee. If you start a tour through Viennese cafés, don't miss Sperl as an archetype of local coffee culture. Read more ›

Home to the Viennese coffee tradition

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Small-Group Day Trip to Hallstatt & the Lake Region from Vienna

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Experience the Lake Region and the breathtaking Alpine village of Hallstatt on a small-group day trip from Vienna.

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12 h

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English

Tiergarten Schönbrunn

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This zoo is one of the most popular sights of Vienna, for both young and old travellers. It is far away from being a tourist trap, its popularity is just coming from the marvelousness of the spot, the gardens, the architecture, the animals - all leading to a perfect zoo experience. Read more ›

the oldest zoo in the world.

Tiergarten Schönbrunn

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Top Kino

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Topkino is the main arthouse cinema in Vienna, at the same time it is a very popular restaurant/bar, depending on the day time. In summer there is a little outside sitting area, perfect to relax after spending the day at one of the museums of Vienna, which are quite close. Read more ›

arthouse cinemathek.

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Leopold Museum

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The Leopold museum was stocked by the collection of Rudold Leopold, Austrian art patron. During the last century he collected works of Austrian expressionist Egon Schiele, Gustav Klimt, and many other modern art painters. Since 2001 his collection is open to public in the Leopold museum and became increasingly popular over the last decade. Read more ›

museum for the works of Klimt & Schiele.

Leopold Museum

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B72

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The people you meet there are very relaxed and enjoy the music. Whenever there are live musicians there is an entry fee which mostly doesn't exceed 10 euros. The drinks there - ranging from bear to cocktails - are local average. Read more ›

Music, drinks and dance.

B72

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Seasonal Special – Explore historic Vienna’s city center with a vintage Polaroid camera during Christmas time. Get creative and take home special Polaroid memories of the city’s most famous sights.

Polaroid Photo Tour Vienna: Winter Classic

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2.5 h

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Anker Uhr

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This clock (built 1911 - 1914) was created by the painter and sculptor Franz von Matsch and is a typical Art Nouveau design. n the course of 12 hours, twelve historical figures or pairs of figures move across the bridge. Every day at noon, all of the figures parade, each accompanied by music from its era. Read more ›

Stunning clock

Anker Uhr

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cirque rouge

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This burlesque show is the most extravagant in town. The dresses are stunning and the show lets you think that you made a time travel to the 1920s with all its former glory. This show is hosted from time to time, mostly in a 2 month rythm. Read more ›

burlesque extravaganza.

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Secession

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This one-of-a-kind building was founded by famous artists like Gustav Klimt, Koloman Moser and many more at the turn of the century. The Secession should be an adequate exhibition space for the works of these artists, the so-called Secessionist. Read more ›

Ver sacrum.

Secession

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Kapuzinergruft - Kaisergruft

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A unique place in Vienna - full of the dark relicts of Habsburg family. This is the dark side to all the glory and gold you can see in the rest of the city. This burial vault was only reserved for the emperors of the Habsburg monarchy and their close relatives. Read more ›

Dark and macabre

Kapuzinergruft - Kaisergruft

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Get an entertaining overview of Vienna on a full-day walking tour with a friendly local guide! Besides seeing the main sights, you’ll be introduced to cultural and culinary hotspots, and given info and ideas for the rest of your stay.

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6.5 h

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Stephansplatz

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Being one of the two topmost tourist attractions, St. Stephen’s is definitely far off the “insider tips”. But this is not about the cathedral, but the square in front of the church which is a lively area and a great place to sit down, have a coffee and enjoy the mixed atmosphere of this city with breakdancers, rich shoppers and street musicians. Read more ›

The Square, not the Cathedral

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Naturhistorisches Museum

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When you have an urge of some knowledge

Naturhistorisches Museum

Because it is not only created for tourists, it is less crowded in the morning hours and once you are there, you will almost certainly never want to leave. The museum is stuffed with interesting stuff that is educative and entertaining. It is a perfect place to take your children to to start an educational process a bit earlier than at school. Read more ›

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Reinwein

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Wine & Craft Beer Bar

Reinwein

Very authentic Viennese pub with selected Austrian wines, draft beer and a lot of different craft beers from all over the world. Locals often spend their time here after work to drink a glass of beer or wine and meet their friends. Read more ›

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Westlicht Galerie

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The Westlicht gallery opened its doors in 2001 and because of its increasing popularity expanded in 2012 with a second gallery called Ostlicht. Westlicht hosts photographies of national and international artists and provides exhibition space for the art of phototgraphy. Read more ›

Austrian photography.

Westlicht Galerie

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Vienna has a lot of small breweries and a lot of bars that specialize in beer from all over the world! We will visit some of those places and taste some of Vienna's best craft beers and also some beer specialties from around the world.

Vienna Beer Tour

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Kunsthistorisches Museum

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The Kunsthistorisches Museum aka KHM is one of the top art historic museums worldwide. It dates back to the private art collections of the Habsburg family. It features Egyptian, Roman and Greek collections as well as paintings from masterminds like Tizian, Rubens, Rürer and many more. Read more ›

world renowned art palace

Kunsthistorisches Museum

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Türkenschanzpark

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The Türkenschanzpark is a park on the outskirts of Vienna, mostly used by locals d so crowded. The unusual makeup of the landscape is one of the park's appealing features. Other great features of this great site are the large playground and the nice Cafe-Restaurant Mayerei with large terrace. Read more ›

Green-oasis

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Architekturzentrum Wien

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The show rooms of the "Architekturzentrum Wien" serve as exhibition and venue rooms and for research work in the fields of architecture and the history of contruction. The emphasis lies on the building and planning of cities during the last two centuries. Read more ›

all about architecture.

Architekturzentrum Wien

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Augarten

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To call "Augarten" a park would not do him justice. It is a splendurous place shaped by trees, walkways and flowers. The grey unattractive tower is a relict and constant reminder of WWII. It used to be a bunker for the Viennese population and should stand a bombardement. Read more ›

Perfect spot to promenade.

Augarten

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Discover the hidden secrets of Budapest on a private 12-hour tour from Vienna! Visit the top sights, explore the busy boulevards, and wander along peaceful backstreets with your personal guide.

Private Day Tour of Budapest from Vienna

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Wien Museum

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The museum of Vienna is exposing the history of the city to locals and tourists. From the first settelments of the romans, who gave Vienna it's name ("vindobona"), to the medieval times with all its precious armory and glory and finally the modern art of Vienna. Read more ›

Vienna - from past to present

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Setagaya Park

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Setagayapark, situated near a retirement home, was designed 1992 by landscape gardener Ken Nakajima from Japan. Setagayapark emulates a Japanese landscape with several ponds and streams and it contains the densely-planted garden elements that are typical of Japanese gardens. Read more ›

Japanese hide-out

Setagaya Park

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Tea Please

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Hard to find lovely Tea Shop

Tea Please

Rare possibility of talking about tea, tasting it and buying it. They also have the important accessories at this lovely tea place, hidden behind vines. It's run by an black Austrian ex-singer and his Japanese wife. And they really care or tea. Read more ›

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Alte Donau

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The Alte Donau (Old Danube) is a side arm of the Danube river. The difference to the main river is, that the water is not speeding down and you won't be dragged away, but as it is not a sea, so there is always fresh cool water. The Alte Donau is also surrounded by much green und small houses; perfectly to leave the city and its hectic aside. Read more ›

Viennas biggest public swimming pool

Alte Donau

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Get an entertaining overview of Vienna on a half-day walking tour! Besides seeing the main sights, you’ll be introduced to cultural and culinary hotspots, and given info and ideas for the rest of your stay.

Half-Day Walking Tour of Vienna

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Zentralfriedhof

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Viennas Zentralfriedhof is with his over 3 million buried corpses one of the biggest cemeteries of Europe and ranks because of its many architectonical extraordinary graves among the top attractions of Vienna. Read more ›

macabre sightseeing

Zentralfriedhof

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Narrenturm - fools tower

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The museum is a very prominent building and found in the former hospital of Vienna - nowadays the university campus of Vienna. Which is - by the way - also a great place to relax in the summer. The exhibition rooms of the museum contain a large collection of pathologic and anatomic probes that were used to study new diseases. Read more ›

former psychiatric clinic - museum today

Narrenturm - fools tower

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Café Savoy

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This coffee house is one of the most wonderful decorated and astonishing houses of Vienna. It beholdes its charme for the last three centuries. It is not crowded with tourists like most other coffee shops in Vienna, especially the ones in the first district. Back in the 18th century concubines looked after the well-being for the male visitors. Read more ›

sensational architecture

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Der Garten

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"Der Garten" is a newly opened summer location at the Prater park. Best accesible by taking tram line No. 1 to its final stop Prater. The place offers different kinds of sport activities like baseball, water football, tennis, etc and combines it with drinks and food and at some evenings parties and DJs. Read more ›

Hidden in the Prater

Der Garten

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Small-Group Day Trip to Salzburg from Vienna

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Discover the charming birth place of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart from Vienna in one day on a small-group day trip.

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12 h

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Otterkringer Brauerei

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The Ottakringer brewery is the last large brewery remaining in Vienna and is also famous for its events. Groups or individuals can visite the site and take part of brewery-tour. The tour lasts approximately 1 hour and ends with a beer tasting session. Read more ›

Otterkringer Brewery-Tour

Otterkringer Brauerei

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Friedhof der Namenlosen

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Anonymous corpses which were found in the river Danube between 1845 and 1940 were buried here. The small cemetery consists of two parts: the older one, where 487 corpses who have been found between 1945 and 1900 were buried, is full of trees and other plants whereas the younger one, which has been founded in 1900, is better-kept. Read more ›

Anonymous victims of the river Danube

Friedhof der Namenlosen

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Badeschiff

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Combine a summer day swimming with a culinary masterpiece and then swing on the dance floor in the cargo holds of the Badeschiff! They also have a bowling alley, a sushi "haus", a sun deck and lofts where you can chill in the night. Read more ›

Badeschiff

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Aqua Terra Zoo

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There is no place like the Aqua Terra Zoo of Vienna. On 4000 sqm you can see tropical birds, free-running monkeys, terrarium animals like crocodiles and snakes and also aquatic animals like fish, tortoises and sharks. It's mostly beloved by children, school groups, but also as a grown-up you will enjoy it there. Read more ›

A place for young and old

Aqua Terra Zoo

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Explore Salzburg and the beautiful Lake Region, the backdrop of The Sound of Music, on a 12-hour sightseeing tour from Vienna. Travel with your private driver to Salzburg and meet your local guide for a personalised experience in Mozart’s birthplace.

Private Full-Day Tour to Salzburg from Vienna with a Local Guide

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Kahlenberg

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To get one of the best views over the city, the Kahlenberg is a great choice, especially if you combine it with a small hike. Even though a direct bus connection is available for €2 it is much more rewarding if you take the hour-long walk and watch the view over Vienna unfold a little bit more with every step up. Read more ›

A great view and a nice walk

Kahlenberg

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MAK - Österreichisches Museum für angewandte Kunst / Gegenwartskunst

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Incredible Design & Architecture Museum

MAK - Österreichisches Museum für angewandte Kunst / Gegenwartskunst

The MAK (Museum of Applied Arts) is a spectacular place for design and architecture, both Austrian and International. The building itself is a piece of art, the permanent exhibitions present highlights of Viennese Modernism (Gustav Klimt, Koloman Moser, Adolf Loos etc.), various changing exhibitions throughout the year. Read more ›

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Blumengärten Hirschstetten

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Hirschstetten Flower Gardens feature a variety of beautiful flowers and plants from all over the world. Besides a Palm House there are a number of themed gardens such as the Wedding Garden, the Indian Garden or the Mexican Garden. Hirschstetten Flower Gardens are well known for their seasonal exhibitions such as Christmas or Easter Flower Shows. Read more ›

Flower Gardens

Blumengärten Hirschstetten

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Kirche am Steinhof

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This church at the psychiatric hospital of Vienna was designed by Otto Wagner - one of the big architects of the so called "Jugendstil" - Viennas own Art nouveau style. It is on top of a hill and worth hiking up to. If you are a fan of architecture it should be on your schedule. Read more ›

Masterpiece of Art Nouveau

Kirche am Steinhof

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Therme Wien

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Vienna is one of very few citys which have a thermal spa in the neighborhood. And the Viennese people do appreciate this fact. The thermal spa Vienna is easily accesible via tram line 67 and was just renovated to fullfill the requirements of a health and wellness resort in the 21st century. Read more ›

Therme Wien

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Jüdisches Museum der Stadt Wien | Jewish Museum

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A beautiful museum!

Jüdisches Museum der Stadt Wien | Jewish Museum

Judaism has played an incredibly significant role in the development of Vienna. The Jewish life has been so enriching to Vienna, but the Viennese Jews were forced to leave multiple times. Today, the community is blooming, and the Jewish Museum of Vienna tells the unique Story of the Jews in Vienna. Read more ›

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St. Marxer Friedhofspark

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Six hectares Biedermeier-cementary with over 5.000 historic graves which is now a public green area ideal for a reflective walk. Mozart is said to have been buried here in a mass grave, but the exact site of his burial can no longer be identified. Read more ›

Where Mozart was presumptive burried

St. Marxer Friedhofspark

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Salon Kitty Revue

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Burlesque is a form of striptease with a very long history in Vienna. Back in the old times, when Austria was a monarchy there were lots of etablissements and varietes where men could enjoy some dance and drinks. Nowadays it is more of a funny style of performance. The show moderation can be English or German! Read more ›

the art of burlesque.

Salon Kitty Revue

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Allianz Stadium

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