Popular places to visit
Vienna Technical Museum
Rich with history, Vienna Technical Museum is a cultural attraction worth visiting in Vienna. Discover the area's fascinating museums and churches.
Schönbrunn Palace
The summer playground of the Habsburg emperors features landscaped gardens, beautiful ruins, an imperial zoo and a Baroque palace where Rococo runs riot.
Vienna State Opera
This “people's opera house” spends 300 nights a year wowing audiences with its world-class opera company.
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Ancient, glorious and shot-through with history, this Gothic pinnacle makes the skyline of central Vienna its own.
Hofburg Imperial Palace
Explore this grand former imperial home, with galleries, museums and even live horse-riding performances.
Prater
One of the world's oldest amusement parks, which has a century-old Ferris wheel that offers the best seat in town for views over Vienna.
Activities
Vienna: Skip-The-Line Ticket to the Museum of Technology
Vienna: Hallstatt & Alpine Peaks Day Trip with Skywalk Lift
Concert in St. Anne's Church Vienna: Mozart, Beethoven, Haydn and Schubert
Vienna Classical Concert at St. Peter’s Church
Day Trip to Danube Valley incl. boat ride in summer
Vienna: Spanish Riding School Training
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Other neighbourhoods around Penzing
Ottakring
The museums and churches are just a few things visitors like about Ottakring. Ottakringer Brewery and Brunnenmarkt are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Ottakring S-Bahn or Weinheimergasse Tram Stop to get around the larger area.
Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus
Noted for its shopping and museums, there's plenty to explore in Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus. Top attractions like Mariahilfer Street and Wiener Stadthalle are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Mariahilfer Straße, Geibelgasse Tram Stop or Staglgasse Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Meidling
The historical sites and shopping are a few things visitors like about Meidling. Check out Euro Plaza while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Hetzendorf S-Bahn or Altmannsdorfer Straße Tram Stop to get around town.
Neubau
Known for its ample dining options and fascinating museums, there's plenty to explore in Neubau. You can visit top attractions like MuseumsQuartier and Leopold Museum, and jump on the metro at Zieglergasse-Westbahnstraße Tram Stop or Neubaugasse-Westbahnstraße Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Josefstadt
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Josefstadt. Top attractions like Theater in der Josefstadt and Palais Auersperg are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Florianigasse Tram Stop or Laudongasse Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Mariahilf
Travellers love Mariahilf for its popular shops, and you can see more of Vienna by jumping on the metro at Neubaugasse U-Bahn or Mariahilfer Gürtel Tram Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Haus des Meeres and Naschmarkt.