10 things to do and see in Vienna

Stephansdom church –  go in the back door and climb the tower to see panoramic views of Vienna. Take a trip inside to see the amazing architecture of this gothic church.

Hofberg – International congress and events center. Beautiful architecture and amazing landscapes, it’s the perfect place to meander through on a hot day.

Albertina Museum – housing great artists like Michael Angelo, Picasso and Rembrandt.

Schönbrunn Palace - The palace and gardens illustrate the tastes, interests, and aspirations of Vienna.

Prater Amusement Park - Vienna’s local theme park housing an assortment of rides including a huge wooden ferris wheel (Riesenrad), built in 1897.

Time to feed – take a visit to either Kleines Café, Café Sacher or Café Pruckel and try local delicacies such as flakey apple strudel, caramelized crepes or platters of local cheese!

Belvedere Palaces – two magnificent palaces, the upper and the lower, built in the 18^th Century. The palaces with their extensive gardens are considered to be one of the world’s finest Baroque landmarks.

The Rathaus Building –also known as City Hall, this is not only an extremely impressive gothic building but in the square in front, you can find small markets, or exhibitions.

Danube Island – a man-made island on the other side of the river Danube, this is the place to be if you are a sport enthusiast. This is where the roller bladers and skate boarders hang out and the island has a lot more sport activities on offer, you can even swim in the river during the summer! It is not as pretty/cultural as the rest of Vienna but you can still find some good bars and restaurants, especially running along the river bank.

The Danube Tower – the tallest tower in Vienna offering 360 views of the city and its surroundings. If you don’t want to just look at the view, you can dine in two revolving restaurants or even bungee jump off the side!

I would always suggest this in any small city that you just wonder, its always the best way to get a feel for the place and an idea of city life. Its easy to meander from one side to the other of central Vienna – this way you get to stumble across small markets, cute parks and local eateries. This, I think is the best part of Vienna, every corner you turn is just as idyllic as the last.

Bon Voyage x