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Overview

Baroque streetscapes and imperial palaces set the stage for Vienna's artistic and musical masterpieces alongside its coffee-house culture and vibrant epicurean and design scenes.

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Best Things to Do

From museums to markets to urban vineyards and more.

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Best Time to Visit

Whether you want to see live music, sip a lager in a Biergarten (beer garden), or avoid the crowds, here’s our guide to the best time to visit Vienna.

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Transportation

On a bike along the Danube, aboard a U-Bahn or on the tram around the Ringstrasse, we have all the tips you need for getting around the Austrian capital.

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Free Things to Do

Despite its luxe palaces and ornate architecture, a trip to Vienna doesn't have to blow the budget – there's plenty to do that's completely free.

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Best Neighborhoods

Vienna is a perfect balance of the urban and the outdoors. Explore the city one neighborhood at a time with this guide.

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Day Trips

From budget beer in Bratislava to hiking through the Vienna Woods, these are the best places to visit on a day trip from Vienna.

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