Vienna is famous for majestic imperial buildings (Hofburg - Imperial Palace, Schönbrunn Palace, Belvedere, St. Stephen’s Cathedral), beautiful architecture, summer festivals and events, churches, and delicious Viennese coffee and cuisine.
- Hofburg, the imperial palace of the Habsburgs
- St. Stephen’s Cathedral (Stephansdom)
- Vienna City Hall (Rathaus)
- Hundertwasserhaus
- Butterfly House
Hofburg, the imperial palace of the Habsburgs
- What is Hofburg famous for?
- The Vienna Hofburg was once the political center of the Habsburg Monarchy and is one of the largest palace complexes in the world.
- Today it houses a part of the National Library as well as a number of collections and museums.
- Serves as the official residence and workplace of the President of Austria.
- Where is Hofburg?
- The Hofburg lies at the center of Vienna
- What you can visit in Hofburg?
- Sisi Museum | Imperial Apartments | Silver Collection
- Where is the entrance to the museum?
- The entrance to the museums is directly below the great copper dome called the Michaelerkuppel
- What are the opening hours?
- 10 am to 5 pm
- How much is a ticket?
- 15 E
- Can I buy online tickets?
St. Stephen’s Cathedral (Stephansdom)
- What is St. Stephen’s Cathedral famous for?
- St. Stephen’s Cathedral is the symbol of historical Vienna and one of the city’s landmarks. It is one of the most important Gothic structures in Austria.
- Where is St. Stephen’s Cathedral?
- St. Stephen’s Cathedral is in Stephansplatz, in Vienna, close to Metro U1 and U3 station Stephansplatz.
- What are the opening hours?
- Monday – Saturday 6 AM – 10 PM, Sunday and Public Holidays 7 AM – 10 PM
- How much is a ticket?
- 13 E – Audio Guide for the church, catacombs guided tour, North tower, South tower, treasures of the church. It is free to enter some parts of the church.
- Note that the main nave is closed during Mass (eight times a day).
- Can I buy online tickets?
- No. You can check the official site for more info: https://www.stephanskirche.at/calendar.php
Vienna City Hall (Rathaus)
- What is Vienna City Hall famous for?
- Vienna’s City Hall (Weiner Rathaus) is an impressive Neo-Gothic building that serves as the city’s administrative center.
- Where is Vienna City Hall?
- In the city center, next to Metro U2 station Rathaus
- Can I visit Vienna City Hall?
- Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there are currently (2020) no public tours through the Vienna City Hall. You can still take amazing pictures of this magnificent building on the outside areas.
- Usually, guided tours through the Vienna City Hall offer visitors a close-up look at the Council Chamber, the two Coat of Arms Halls, the Stone Halls, Festival Hall, Senate Chamber, Grand Staircases, and the Arcade Courtyard with a view up the Rathausmann.
- Tours take place on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 1 PM, except on Council or Diet meeting days and public holidays.
- In front of the City Hall, there is Rathausplatz square. Is the city’s most popular site for open-air festivals or events.
- What is the official site?
Hundertwasserhaus
- What is Hundertwasserhaus famous for?
- The Hundertwasserhaus in Vienna is a building designed by the artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser and located in the 3rd Viennese district. The floors of the building are uneven. This building is the best example of a house where nature and humans coexist. There are more than 200 trees and shrubs on the balconies and on the roof.
- Where is Hundertwasserhaus?
- Kegelgasse 36-38, 1030 Vienna, Austria. Metro U4 station Landstraße Wien Mitte is approx. 1 km away and tram line 1 station Hetzgasse is approx. 100 m away.
- Can I visit the Hundertwasserhaus?
- This is an apartment house and can be visited only from outside.
Butterfly House
- What is Butterfly House famous for?
- The Butterfly House is a unique, tropical oasis, in one of the most beautiful Art Noveau palm houses in the world, right in the center of Vienna where you enter a fantastic environment populated by colorful creatures, the butterflies.
- Inside there is a waterfall, a small pond, and several bridges.
- Where is Butterfly House?
- Hofburg, 1010 Wien, Austria, in the city center
- What are the opening hours?
- Daily, 10:00 – 15:45
- How much is a ticket?
- 7 E
