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Top places to visit in Vienna

6 places worth your time in Vienna, with what each is actually like and when to go.

Last updated 2026-08-08

1. Schönbrunn Palace

Schönbrunn Palace
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The Habsburg summer residence, 1,441 rooms, with formal gardens climbing to the Gloriette.

2. St Stephen's Cathedral

St Stephen's Cathedral
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The Gothic centre of the city, with a patterned tile roof and a south tower climb of 343 steps.

3. Kunsthistorisches Museum

Kunsthistorisches Museum
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The Habsburg collections — the world's largest Bruegel holding, plus Vermeer, Raphael and Caravaggio.

4. Belvedere

Belvedere
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Two baroque palaces holding Klimt's The Kiss and a strong Austrian modernist collection.

5. Naschmarkt

Naschmarkt
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A long market of produce, Levantine food stalls and restaurants, with a flea market on Saturdays.

6. Hofburg and the Spanish Riding School

Hofburg and the Spanish Riding School
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The winter palace complex, and the Lipizzaner horses performing classical dressage in a baroque hall.

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