Top Things To Do In Vienna

Vienna is one of the most famous travel destinations in Europe. This beautiful city offers various tourist attractions that bring tourists from all around the world. It is one of the most amazing cities not only in Austria, but in all over the continent.

Vienna, the city that never woke up. Pearl of the Balkans. The biggest trash can of Eastern Europe. Mock it, as you wish - it is and remains a significant city and proves highly popular among tourists. Vienna is - as I am confident you have found out already - the capital of Austria, but also the biggest city of the nation (with a population of 1.7 millions) and due to its past as a capital of a vast empire, it is packed with sightseeing attractions, things to do and places to go to. All that makes Vienna a "European grade A capital" that I would rank among the top 6 with Rome, London, Prague, Paris and Budapest in terms of general appeal.

Museum of Fine Arts

Equally, the excitement for the Museum of Fine Arts is shared by both travellers and the Viennese themselves. Its major art works by Brueghel, Raphael, Rembrandt, Rubens, Tintoretto, Titian, and Vermeer make it one of the leading princely collections in Europe. My tip: Combine your visit with a Sunday brunch under the magnificent marble cupola of the museum.

Tour Around Vienna

Vienna is as compact as a Swiss army knife, and most of its landmarks are within the three square kilometers of the city centre. It is therefore easy to tour Vienna, whether on foot, by bike, tramway or seaway. There are many places to go in Vienna.

The Best Shopping In Vienna

Vienna – with its charming antiques boutiques, luxury hat ateliers and lively markets – is seriously underrated as a shopping destination. Telegraph Travel experts Diane Naar-Elphee and Barbara Cação round up their pick of the best options, whether you are after traditional Viennese 'candy mosaic rock', a dirndl with a modern twist or some one-off Art Deco jewellery.

Vienna's most prominent delicatessen and wine shop is where local foodies buy for the festive seasons and do their gift shopping

The shop's long time favourites among locals and travellers have been 'Ver Sacrum' fabric and leather bags and accessories.

The Best Vienna Nightlife

Vienna's club scene is all about parties with music of the highest quality. Electronic music from Vienna is known for creating an international sensation - and with good reason. The parties range from chic to underground. Clubs such as Flex have already attained cult status. The program there is just as varied as at the city's other party venues.

Café Culture

things to do in Vienna is to experience the city’s café culture, which has been around for decades. The city’s coffee houses have a unique charm; an old-world ambience, complete with chandeliers, marble-topped tables and newspaper holders – the coffeehouses have been the public living rooms for the Viennese. Cafe Central, the grandest of Vienna’s coffeehouses is worth a visit as is the literary Cafe Bräunerhof. Young Viennese flock to Alt Wien, which resembles an English pub. You can also make your way to Kleine’s located in the charming cobble stoned Franziskanerplatz, Vienna’s old quarters. Order a coffee (or a beer or wine) and linger over it as you people-watch.

Wine Taverns

Along with the cafes, the Heuriger or the wine tavern is an indispensable part of Vienna’s culture. Typically these taverns serve wine that has been harvested from vineyards in and around Vienna. Here, you will usually get to sample the new wine from grapes harvested in the current year. Many of the taverns also create their own blends. Check out Hengel-Haselbrunner, which has been around since the 17th century or the cosy Buschenschank Schöll. Sip some wine, nibble on some cheese and let the live musicians entertain you as you raise a toast to fine Viennese wine.