Discover Vienna’s 75 best Landmark Hunter spots for your trip

Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel

★ 4.5 · 50,168 reviews

Ride the Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel, a slow-turning landmark of the Prater. Settle into a wooden cabin and watch the city spread out below at an unhurried pace.

St. Stephen's Cathedral

★ 4.7 · 140,861 reviews

Stand beneath the Gothic spire of St. Stephen's Cathedral, the symbol of Vienna. Walk the nave, admire the colourful patterned roof from the square, and explore the catacombs and treasury if time allows.

Hofburg

★ 4.7 · 60,268 reviews

Step into the Hofburg, the monumental heart of Habsburg Vienna. Walk through its courtyards and gardens, then tour the imperial apartments and silver collection inside.

Schönbrunn Palace

★ 4.7 · 186,583 reviews

Step into Schönbrunn Palace, the Habsburgs' grand summer residence on Vienna's western edge. Tour the rococo state rooms, then spend time in the formal gardens with their maze and long walks up toward the Gloriette.

MuseumsQuartier Wien

★ 4.6 · 34,360 reviews

Explore MuseumsQuartier Wien, Vienna's cultural hub of old stables and modern galleries. Wander its courtyards, pick a museum or simply settle at a cafe between exhibitions.

Hundertwasser House

★ 4.5 · 35,652 reviews

Seek out Hundertwasser House, the colourful apartment block that looks nothing like the rest of Vienna. Circle it from the street, spot the trees on its balconies and roof, and photograph its uneven, patchwork facade.

St. Charles's Church

★ 4.6 · 32,083 reviews

Visit St. Charles's Church, the Baroque landmark with its towering green dome beside Karlsplatz. Step inside to study the frescoed ceiling, then ride up to the platform to see the paintings up close.

Spanish Riding School

★ 3.5 · 3,817 reviews

Experience Vienna's equestrian tradition at the Spanish Riding School, home of the Lipizzaner stallions. Enter the Baroque riding hall to learn the school's classical dressage heritage through a tour, training session or performance.

State Hall of the Austrian National Library

★ 4.6 · 5,795 reviews

Step inside the State Hall of the Austrian National Library, where Baroque grandeur meets half a millennium of books. Wander beneath the ceiling frescoes and along the historic shelves in a visit of roughly 45 minutes.

Lower Belvedere

★ 4.5 · 10,344 reviews

Step into the Lower Belvedere, the elegant baroque palace tucked into Landstraße. Wander through richly decorated halls and painted ceilings while taking in the current exhibitions, then stroll over to the Upper Belvedere nearby.

30-Minute Fiaker Ride in the Old Town

★ 4.5 · 1,362 reviews

Ride through imperial Vienna in a classic horse-drawn Fiaker. Pass the Hofburg and the Ringstrasse sights in half an hour.

Johann Strauss monument

★ 4.7 · 5,290 reviews

Meet the Waltz King at the Johann Strauss Monument, a gilded bronze statue in the city park. Photograph the golden figure, then stroll the quiet paths and statues around it.

Imperial Crypt

★ 4.6 · 12,932 reviews

Descend into the Imperial Crypt, the final resting place of the Habsburgs. Walk among the sarcophagi of emperors and empresses in a quiet, solemn setting that brings centuries of dynastic history close.

Austrian Parliament

★ 4.7 · 4,281 reviews

Tour the Austrian Parliament, a neoclassical landmark on the Ringstrasse. Follow a guide through its lavish chambers and see the grand columns and Pallas Athena fountain outside.

Karlsplatz

Cross Karlsplatz, one of Vienna's biggest squares, with the Baroque dome of the Karlskirche rising above it. Take in the church's facade and the flow of city life around the open space.

Vienna City Hall

★ 4.7 · 4,504 reviews

Take in Vienna City Hall, a neo-Gothic landmark built from some 30 million bricks. Admire the towers and the Rathausmann above, then step into the ceremonial halls and corridors of a building still in daily civic use.

Kärntner Straße

Walk Kärntner Straße, the pedestrian spine of Vienna's old town. Follow it past shops, cafés and historic façades between the cathedral area and the Ring.

Maria Theresa Memorial

★ 4.8 · 259 reviews

Pause at the Maria Theresa Memorial, the commanding tribute to Austria's famous empress. Circle the pedestal to examine the carved figures and enjoy the park between the two grand museums.

Mozart Monument

★ 4.7 · 3,556 reviews

Meet the Mozart Monument in the Burggarten, Vienna's tribute to its most famous composer. Look closely at the marble carving and the treble clef flowerbed, then wander the surrounding park.

Heldenplatz

Cross Heldenplatz, the broad square beside Vienna's Hofburg. Take in the monumental buildings around you and enjoy the open space at your own pace, any hour of the day.

Michaelerplatz

★ 4.8 · 701 reviews

Step onto Michaelerplatz, the square at the doorway to the Hofburg. Take in the surrounding facades, peer at the exposed ruins underfoot and linger on a bench between sights.

Light of Creation Votivkirche Immersive Light Show

★ 4.8 · 10,492 reviews

Step into Light of Creation at the Votivkirche, where a historic church becomes a canvas for light and sound. Sit back for 30 minutes as six Genesis-inspired sequences of projection and music unfold across its walls and ceiling.

Jüdisches Museum Wien - Judenplatz

★ 4.4 · 886 reviews

Discover medieval Jewish life in Vienna and see the monumental memorial on Judenplatz. A solemn, informative visit for history lovers.

Ankeruhr

★ 4.4 · 14,765 reviews

Catch Vienna's Ankeruhr in motion on Hoher Markt. Watch the copper figures of this Art Nouveau clock glide across its face, then take in the ornate details up close.

Schönbrunn Gloriette

Climb to the Schönbrunn Gloriette, the colonnaded landmark crowning the palace gardens. Walk up through the grounds and look back across the palace and the Vienna skyline from the top.

Danube Tower

★ 4.6 · 21,646 reviews

Rise above Vienna at the Danube Tower, Austria's tallest structure. Take in a 360-degree view of the city and river from the terraces, with a cafe and restaurant for a break.

Museum of Applied Arts

★ 4.5 · 5,211 reviews

Explore the MAK, Vienna's museum of applied arts in a grand 19th-century building. Move between fashion, furniture and design in the permanent collection, then step into the design lab and the changing exhibitions.

Graben

★ 4.8 · 850 reviews

Stroll Graben, a lively pedestrian street in Vienna's old city. Browse the shops, admire the ornate facades and soak up the buzz, especially when the festive lights are on.

Central Cemetery

★ 4.7 · 1,321 reviews

Wander Vienna's Central Cemetery, a huge parkland resting place for the city's artists. Seek out the composers' section and the Mozart memorial among decorated graves and tree-lined paths.

St. Peter's Church

★ 4.7 · 8,896 reviews

Step into St. Peter's Church, an ornate Baroque interior tucked into Vienna's lively centre. Admire the sculpture and painted dome, and catch an organ recital if your timing is right.