Vienna often surprises visitors with its inimitable mix of old and new. From the beauty and elegance of the finest horses to heart-pleasing classical music, Christmas markets through to the wine taverns there are a lot of things to do in the Austrian capital. Centuries-old cafes make for a great place to chill out and the city does have some niche museums better than pretty much any city on earth. Travel to Vienna and experience the central European charm that compliments a cool edge to its old world allure.
Lainzer Tiergarten
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Originally conceived as a private hunting ground by Emperor Ferdinand I, the Lainzer Tiergarten is now a public nature reserve, and the largest and wildest of Vienna's city parks. Mainly a zoo, this i...
Museumsquartier
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An exciting art complex near the Imperial Palace, the MuseumsQuartier is one of the ten largest cultural parks in the world, which offers renowned art museums of the city, such as the Leopold Museum a...
Naturhistorisches Museum
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The Naturhistorisches Museum or Museum of Natural History of Vienna is among the largest museums in Vienna, with the displays covering an area of 8,700 square m...
Opera House
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Today, the Vienna State Opera is considered one of the most important opera houses in the world and probably the most beloved symbol of Viennese arts. This is also one of the busiest opera houses in t...
Österreichisches Filmmuseum
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Österreichisches Filmmuseum or Austrian Film Museum was founded by a film enthusiast known as Peter Konlechner. The museum preserves and displays the colle...
Österreichisches Museum für Volkskunde
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Österreichisches Museum für Volkskunde or Austrian Museum of Folk Life and Folk Art is located in the Schönbor...
Parliament
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Designed by the Danish architect Theophil Hansen, this is another of the most important buildings of the Australian capital, where the two Houses of the Parliament of Austria conduct their sittings. T...
Porcelain Museum
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Located in Augarten, Porcelain Museum illustrates the history of Viennese porcelain. The exhibitions provide details on the origins of porcelain in China as well as the founding of the porcelain facto...
Pötzleinsdorfer Schlosspark
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Located in the 18th district, Pötzleinsdorfer Schlosspark is one of the most beautiful parks in Vienna. Park's green areas are home to rare plants and anim...
Prater (Park)
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This is a large public park and a popular place to spend a weekend afternoon with family, and a perfect place to enjoy one of Vienna's most famous symbols - the Giant Ferris Wheel. One part of its con...
Schloss Schönbrunn
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One of the most important cultural monuments in the country, Schönbrunn Palace, consisting of palace and gardens, is part of the World Cultural Heritage and one of Austria's most visited sites. V...
Schmetterlinghaus
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The beautiful Butterfly House is a tropical greenhouse with an amazing collection of live butterflies, living in an exciting recreation of their natural rain forest environment. Located right in the h...