About Vienna
Vienna is the capital, most populous city, and one of the nine states of Austria. It is Austria's primate city, with just over two million inhabitants. Its larger metropolitan area has a population of nearly 2.9 million, representing nearly one-third of the country's population. Vienna is the cultural, economic, and political centre of the country, the fifth-largest city by population in the European Union, and the most populous of the cities on the river Danube.
Cheap flights to Vienna
The lowest round-trip fare found by Destina Holidays travellers in the last 30 days was $509 from Toronto, travelling 9 Nov – 12 Nov. These are the cheapest fares from the most searched cities.
- JFK New York to Vienna15 Feb – 1 Mar · VIE from$830
- YTO Toronto to Vienna9 Nov – 12 Nov · VIE from$509
- LAX Los Angeles to Vienna1 Dec – 9 Dec · VIE from$788
- CHI Chicago to Vienna27 Oct – 29 Oct · VIE from$916
- IAD Washington to Vienna29 Nov – 9 Dec · VIE from$1,026
- SFO San Francisco to Vienna5 May – 12 May · VIE from$951
- BOS Boston to Vienna4 Dec – 9 Dec · VIE from$839
- MIA Miami to Vienna8 Feb – 23 Feb · VIE from$924
Cheapest month to fly
Airlines travellers compared most often: Aer Lingus, ITA Airways, Austrian Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, Air Canada, TAP Air Portugal.
Prices are per adult in US dollars, taken from searches between 20 Sep and 20 Oct 2026. Fares change often, so search your dates for live prices.
Search flights to ViennaPlaces to visit in Vienna
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Schonbrunn Palace
Landmark · 3 mi from centreThe Habsburg summer residence features lavish state rooms, formal gardens leading up to the Gloriette viewpoint and the historic Tiergarten zoo within its grounds; book palace tickets ahead in busy seasons.
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St. Stephen's Cathedral
ReligiousVienna's Gothic cathedral with its colorful tiled roof dominates the old town, and visitors can climb the steep south tower for views or join a guided tour of the catacombs below.
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Hofburg
LandmarkThe vast former imperial palace complex in the center houses the Imperial Apartments, the Sisi Museum, the Spanish Riding School and the imperial treasury with its crowns and regalia.
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Kunsthistorisches Museum
MuseumA great art museum with an outstanding collection of works by Bruegel, Vermeer, Rubens and Raphael, housed in an opulent building whose domed cafe is worth a stop on its own.
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Belvedere
MuseumTwo baroque palaces separated by formal terraced gardens, housing Austrian art from the Middle Ages to the present, including Gustav Klimt's famous painting The Kiss in the Upper Belvedere.
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Vienna State Opera
EntertainmentOne of the world's leading opera houses, offering guided tours of its grand interior by day and inexpensive standing-room tickets sold shortly before many performances.
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Naschmarkt
MarketVienna's popular open-air market stretches for several blocks, with stands selling spices, cheese, produce and international food, small restaurants, and a flea market on Saturdays.
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Prater
ParkA large public park with an amusement area and the historic Giant Ferris Wheel, plus the long chestnut-lined Hauptallee avenue that is ideal for walking, running and cycling.
Things to do in Vienna by type
90 tours, tickets and experiences across 9 categories. Pick a type to see what is available for your dates.
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Art & culture 37 experiences An Evening at Schoenbrunn - Palace Visit and Concert -
City tours 27 experiences Big Bus Vienna Evening Tour -
Day Trips & Excursions 23 experiences Austrian Lakes and Salzburg - Full-Day Private Tour -
Tickets & Attraction Passes 11 experiences Big Bus Vienna Hop-On Hop-Off Ticket -
Shows, sports and special events 9 experiences An Evening at Schoenbrunn - Palace Visit and Concert -
Gastronomy & nightlife 9 experiences Dinner and Concert at Schönbrunn Palace -
Cruise & Water Tours 4 experiences Boat trip in Vienna Downtown -
Transport & Rentals 2 experiences Parndorf Shopping Outlets - Shuttle Bus Transfer -
Zoo, Aquarium & Nature 2 experiences The Secrets of Wachau Valley with Wine Tastings and Boat Cruise - Small Group Tour
- 1-3 hours 19
- Flexible 7
- Over 6 hours 4
- Up to 1 hour 2
- 3-6 hours 1
- Couples 6
- Senior 5
- Youth 4
- Families 4
- Private 15
- Small group 5
- Wheelchair accessible 3
Top experiences in Vienna
Tours, tickets and experiences you can book with Destina Holidays, from 90 available.
Exclusive After Hours Schönbrunn Palace Tour, Dinner and Concert
From $147 per adult
An Evening at Schoenbrunn - Palace Visit and Concert
From $101 per adult
World War II, Nazi Regime & Hitler Walking Tour
From $27 per adult
Vienna Central Cemetery Guided Tour: Famous Graves & Stories
From $27 per adult
Christmas Market and Concert at Schönbrunn Palace
From $84 per adult
Explore Vienna with Schoenbrunn Palace Skip the Line Ticket - Half-Day Tour
From $87 per adult
Mozart and Strauss concert at the stunning Schönbrunn Palace
From $68 per adult
Day Trip to Hallstatt with Skywalk Lift and optional Boat Ride- Full-Day Tour
From $104 per adult
Vienna PASS - Access to 90+ Attractions
From $127 per adult
Dinner and Concert at Schönbrunn Palace
From $105 per adult
Sightseeing Vienna Hop-On Hop-Off Tour and Audioguided Walking Tour
From $38 per adult
Big Bus Vienna Hop-On Hop-Off Ticket
From $30 per adult
Where to stay in Vienna
Popular hotels in Vienna, out of 614 properties you can book.
Grand Ferdinand
From $178 per night
SO/ Vienna
From $282 per night
Ibis Wien Mariahilf
From $74 per night
Daniel Vienna Hotel
From $119 per night
NH Wien City
From $126 per night
Miiro Spittelberg
From $194 per night
NH Collection Wien Zentrum
From $173 per night
Miiro Palais Rudolf
From $294 per night
NH Wien Belvedere
From $140 per night
Hotel Schani Wien Hauptbahnhof
From $113 per night
Leonardo Hotel Vienna Schönbrunn
From $106 per night
NH Danube City
From $102 per night
Best time to visit Vienna
Based on recent weather records, the most comfortable time to visit Vienna is June and August to September, when average daytime highs are around 71–83°F and rain falls on about 10 days a month.
Average daily low and high temperatures and days with at least 1 mm of rain, from recent weather records. Highlighted months are the most comfortable for sightseeing.
Vienna weather forecast
- Wed 21 Oct 71° 52° 75%
- Thu 22 Oct 57° 50° 85%
- Fri 23 Oct 63° 45° 1%
- Sat 24 Oct 54° 41° 18%
- Sun 25 Oct 60° 40° 45%
- Mon 26 Oct 60° 47° 50%
Know before you go
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)1 US dollar ≈ €0.89
- Language
- German
- Calling code
- +43
- Driving
- On the right
- Time zone
- Europe/ViennaUTC+2
Upcoming public holidays in Austria
- National HolidayNationalfeiertag
- All Saints' DayAllerheiligen
- Immaculate ConceptionMariä Empfängnis
- Christmas DayWeihnachten
- St. Stephen's DayStefanitag
- New Year's DayNeujahr
Banks, offices and some attractions may close on public holidays, and flights and hotels often fill up early around them.
Getting to Vienna
These are the airports closest to central Vienna. Compare fares into each one, as a slightly longer transfer can sometimes mean a much cheaper flight.
- VIE Wien-Schwechat Airport11 mi (18 km) from the city centre
Getting around Vienna
Several stations have more than one name. Get the idea the city and the railways have a tense history?
Public transportation
Vienna has a good public transportation system, which includes rail, commuter rail, underground, trams (trolleys), and buses. The underground is very efficient and will take you to within a few minutes walk of anywhere you are likely to want to visit. The subway alone has the second highest per-capita ridership in the world, and that is not accounting for the 27 tram lines, dozens of train lines or numerous buses.
Accessibility
The entire U-Bahn system has step-free access, but entering the platform is only allowed with a valid ticket. Buses are all low-floor, with lifts for full wheelchair accessibility. The tram system runs a mixture of older high-floor and modern low-floor trams. At tram stops with digital displays, it is indicated whether the next tram arriving is step-free accessible. Wiener Linien generally schedules the trams so you won't have to let more than one go by before a low-floor one comes along.
Fares
Public transportation within the city proper, including most everywhere you are likely to visit (the entire subway and tram network) is a single zone, the Vienna core zone (Kernzone Wien). Any transportation can be used: subway, any train – even high-speed ones – as long as you are traveling between two Vienna stations, trams, buses, night buses, most regional buses, and an interurban railway (the Wiener Lokalbahn) within the city limits.
Vienna travel FAQ
When is the best time to visit Vienna?
Based on recent weather records, the most comfortable time to visit Vienna is June and August to September, when average daytime highs are around 71–83°F and rain falls on about 10 days a month.
What is the weather like in Vienna?
August is usually the warmest month in Vienna, with average highs of 83°F (29°C). December is the coolest, with average lows of 33°F (1°C). The wettest month is typically September, with about 173 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Vienna?
Wien-Schwechat Airport (VIE) is the closest airport, about 11 miles (18 km) from the centre of Vienna.
How much are flights to Vienna?
The cheapest round-trip fare Destina Holidays travellers found to Vienna in the last 30 days was $509 from Toronto, travelling 9 Nov – 12 Nov. November is currently the cheapest month to fly, with fares from $509.
What currency is used in Vienna?
Vienna uses the Euro (EUR). At the latest exchange rate, 1 US dollar ≈ €0.89.
What time zone is Vienna in?
Vienna uses the Europe/Vienna time zone (currently UTC+2). Remember to check for daylight saving changes when planning connecting flights.
How do I get around Vienna?
Several stations have more than one name. Get the idea the city and the railways have a tense history?
What are the best places to visit in Vienna?
Top sights in Vienna include Schonbrunn Palace, St. Stephen's Cathedral, Hofburg and Kunsthistorisches Museum. The Habsburg summer residence features lavish state rooms, formal gardens leading up to the Gloriette viewpoint and the historic Tiergarten zoo within its grounds; book palace tickets ahead in busy seasons.
What are the top things to do in Vienna?
Popular experiences you can book in Vienna include Exclusive After Hours Schönbrunn Palace Tour, Dinner and Concert, An Evening at Schoenbrunn - Palace Visit and Concert and World War II, Nazi Regime & Hitler Walking Tour. Destina Holidays offers 90 tours and activities here.
What kinds of tours and activities can I book in Vienna?
The most popular types of experiences in Vienna are art & culture (37), city tours (27), day trips & excursions (23) and tickets & attraction passes (11). Filter by type when you search to compare prices and availability for your dates.
Where should I stay in Vienna?
Popular areas for hotels in Vienna include Vienna. Well-reviewed options include Grand Ferdinand and SO/ Vienna.
How many hotels can I book in Vienna?
Destina Holidays currently lists 614 properties in and around Vienna, from budget stays to luxury hotels. Search your dates to see live prices and availability.
