Vienna City Guide

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Vienna City Guide

Cultural and Social Life

Vienna offers numerous attractive sights, ranging from historical imperial buildings to

modern architecture. In order to get a first impression of the city it may be helpful to attend a

sightseeing tour by bus or a walking tour through Vienna.

Vienna Sightseeing Tours

(Guided city tours / Hop On Hop Off Bus)

Weyringergasse 28A-30

1040 Wien

Phone: +43 1 712 46 83 0

Red Bus City Tours

(Guided bus tours)

Führichgasse 12 / Ecke Lobkowitzplatz 1

1010 Wien

Phone: +43 1 512 40 30

Walks in Vienna

(Guided walking tours through the city)

Verein Wiener Spaziergänge

c/o Kerstin Timmermann

Werdertorgasse 9/2

1010 Wien

Tel: +43 1 774 89 01

Please find below a selection of the major sights and attractions:

Hofburg (Imperial Palace)

The Hofburg was inhabited by the imperial family until 1918 and was thus the political centre

of the monarchy. The Imperial Palace now houses various offices of the Austrian republic,

such as the office of the Federal President, and office of cultural institutions. The imperial

apartments, imperial silver collection and Sisi Museum can be visited.

Hofburg – Michaelerkuppel

1010 Vienna

Phone: +43 1 533 75 70

Naschmarkt

Located in the sixth district, in between Linke Wienzeile and Rechte Wienzeile streets, the

Naschmarkt is Vienna’s most popular and most famous market. Besides the traditional

market goods (fruits, vegetables, bread, cheese etc.) there are also some small restaurants.

There is a flea market in the adjoining area on Saturdays.