Vienna beyond Schönbrunn
Most of the sights below lie in or near the historic centre, so you can combine several on foot or with a short U-Bahn ride. Schönbrunn is in the 13th district and takes about 10 to 20 minutes by U4 from the centre.
Public transport is simple to budget for. Since 1 January 2026 Vienna sells no 48 or 72-hour tickets. A single ride costs €3.20 (€3.00 digital) and a 24-hour ticket €10.20 (€9.70 digital). The Vienna City Card lowers several prices, for example the Schönbrunn Classic Pass costs €42 with it instead of €49.
Imperial Vienna
The Habsburg story continues in the city. These sights pair best with a Schönbrunn visit.
Hofburg
Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments, reopening on 19 November 2026. The Treasury is closed on Tuesdays.
Belvedere Palace
Klimt's The Kiss in the Upper Belvedere. Adults pay €23 for the Upper Belvedere, with a time slot.
The Imperial Treasury in the Hofburg costs €16 online for adults. The Belvedere has three houses, and the 2-in-1 ticket for the Upper and Lower Belvedere costs €32. Prices are as of October 2026.
Our picks: getting around Vienna
A sightseeing pass, a hop-on hop-off bus and a guided walk.
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Digital sightseeing pass for Vienna
A one- or multi-day pass for many Vienna attractions. Whether it pays off depends on how many you visit; check the list on the tour page.
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Hop-on hop-off bus tour
An open-top bus with audio commentary in nine languages, for 24 hours or longer. Schönbrunn entry is not included.
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Guided walk through the city centre
A two-hour walking tour of the old town highlights, one of the most-reviewed in Vienna.
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In the old town
Four stops within a short walk of each other.
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Entry to the cathedral is free. Parts of it are paid, such as the South Tower at €8 (children 6 to 14: €3). The Pummerin bell, which weighs 21 tonnes and was cast in 1711, hangs in the North Tower and is reached by lift. The first Romanesque church on the site was consecrated in 1147. Tower hours differ between sources, so check before you go.
Vienna State Opera
The house was built from 1863 to 1869 and reopened in 1955 after war damage. Guided tours take about 40 minutes and cost €18 for adults and €14 for seniors, visitors under 27 and children from 6. The opera sells 435 standing places on the day of the performance from 10:00.
Albertina
The regular ticket costs €19.90, and the Vienna City Card gives 10 percent off. Opening hours differ between the German and English pages we checked, so confirm them on the museum's own website.
Kunsthistorisches Museum
The museum has the largest Bruegel collection in the world. Entry needs a time slot, which is free to book. The listed schedule is Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00, Thursday until 21:00. The museum was closed on Mondays from 1 September to 4 October 2026, so check the current days. We did not find the regular ticket price on an official page.
Coffee, markets and neighbourhoods
The places where Vienna is less formal.
Coffee house culture
Vienna's coffee house culture is on Austria's national inventory of intangible cultural heritage, entered by the Austrian UNESCO Commission in 2011. It is not a World Heritage Site. Plan a stop of an hour or more, since staying is part of the custom.
MuseumsQuartier
The courtyards are free and open around the clock. The Enzi outdoor furniture is free to use. The complex has 61 cultural institutions, including the Leopold Museum at €19 (reduced €16). The baroque Hofstallungen buildings date from the 18th century.
Naschmarkt
The stalls are open Monday to Friday from 6:00 to 21:00 and on Saturday from 6:00 to 18:00. Sunday is closed, although the restaurants stay open. The Saturday flea market runs from 6:30 to 14:00.
Hundertwasserhaus
The apartment block at Kegelgasse 34 to 38 in the 3rd district is a residential building, so you can only see it from outside. The KunstHausWien next door is open daily from 10:00 to 18:00 and costs €16 (reduced €13, students up to 25 €7). A free film runs in the neighbouring Kunstcafé.
Outdoors and evenings
For fresh air or a night out.
Prater and the Giant Ferris Wheel
The Wurstelprater amusement area is free to enter, and single rides cost between €1 and €20. The Riesenrad costs €14.50 for adults and runs daily from 9:00 to 23:45 according to the city's tourism site, while some guides list other times. It stands 64.75 metres high and was built in 1897 for Emperor Franz Joseph's 50th jubilee.
Danube Island
The island is about 21 km long and was built between 1972 and 1988 together with the New Danube as flood protection. It has 135 km of paths and free bathing bays. Take the U1 or U6 to Neue Donau.
Concert in the Schönbrunn Orangery
An evening concert with the Schloss Schönbrunn Orchester, a soprano and a baritone and a Mozart and Strauss programme runs daily from 19 October 2026 to 2 January 2027, normally at 20:30. It lasts about 1 hour 45 minutes including a break. Ticket prices are listed only in the booking shop. See tours and concert packages.
Costs and opening days compared
Adult prices, as of October 2026. A dash means we found no verified figure.
| Sight | Adults | Closed or notable |
|---|---|---|
| Imperial Treasury | €16 online, €18 on site | Tuesday |
| Upper Belvedere | €23 | Time slot needed |
| Albertina | €19.90 | – |
| Kunsthistorisches Museum | – | Time slot needed |
| St. Stephen's South Tower | €8 | – |
| State Opera tour | €18 | About 40 minutes |
| Giant Ferris Wheel | €14.50 | – |
| KunstHausWien | €16 | – |
| Naschmarkt | Free | Sunday closed |
The getting there page explains the U4 ride back to Schönbrunn.
Things to do in Vienna: frequently asked questions
What should I see in Vienna besides Schönbrunn?
The Hofburg and the Belvedere are the natural second palaces. In the old town, St. Stephen's Cathedral and the State Opera are within walking distance of each other. The Prater and the Naschmarkt add a more local side.
Is the cathedral free?
Entry to the cathedral is free. Towers and some areas charge admission, for example the South Tower at €8.
Which Vienna museums have time slots?
The Belvedere, the Kunsthistorisches Museum and the Imperial Treasury work with time slots. The Treasury has required one since 1 April 2026.
Is Vienna's coffee house culture a World Heritage Site?
No. It is listed in Austria's national inventory of intangible cultural heritage, which is not the UNESCO Representative List.
Are there 48 or 72-hour public transport tickets?
No. Since 1 January 2026 Vienna's public transport sells only the 24-hour and 7-day passes beyond single rides. The 7-day ticket costs €28.90 (€25.20 digital).
Can I visit Vienna and Schönbrunn in one day?
Yes, if you pick one or two city sights. The Palace Ticket takes about 75 minutes, so one city sight in the morning and Schönbrunn in the afternoon is realistic.