Vienna
Austria · WienAT
Capital and largest city of Austria
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.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 2,028,289
- Coordinates
- 48.208, 16.372
- Timezone
- Europe/Vienna
- Elevation
- 198 m
Overview of Vienna
Vienna is the kind of big-city destination you find in Wien, Austria. About 2,028,289 people are based here. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Its strongest draws are nature, water sports and culture. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Vienna
Nature in Vienna
(20)Nature lovers get Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Forest and Gardens. All of it is drawn from Vienna's recorded activities. That is 20 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Water Sports in Vienna
(19)Looking for water sports? Vienna has Bodyboard, Canoeing, Diving, Jet Skiing and Kayaking. In all, 19 activities are recorded in this category. This reflects only what is documented for Vienna.
Culture in Vienna
(18)For culture, expect Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Castles. The full list runs to 18 activities. Straight from the activity profile stored for Vienna.
Adventure in Vienna
(13)Our data lists Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks and Boat Rides as adventure options here. In all, 13 activities are recorded in this category. This reflects only what is documented for Vienna.
Sports in Vienna
(12)Vienna records Biking, Golf, Horse Trails, Hunting and Running under sports. All of it is drawn from Vienna's recorded activities. That is 12 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Nightlife in Vienna
(10)Under nightlife, Vienna is tagged with Bars, Casinos, Clubs, Disco and Events. In all, 10 activities are recorded in this category. This reflects only what is documented for Vienna.
Wellness in Vienna
(7)The wellness shortlist for Vienna: Farms, Hammam, Ranches, Spa and Therms. Everything listed here comes from what Vienna is actually tagged with. Altogether 7 options are tagged here.
Family in Vienna
(4)Family in Vienna covers Aquariums, Playgrounds, Water Parks and Zoo. Each one is worth building half a day around. Straight from the activity profile stored for Vienna.
Shopping in Vienna
(2)Looking for shopping? Vienna has Food and Shopping. Plan them together and you have a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Vienna.
More to do in Vienna
(2)Other activities lovers get Fishing and Secret. All of it is drawn from Vienna's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Vienna
June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Snow activities belong to December to February. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
Getting there & around
Long-distance travel plus local networks make Vienna straightforward to reach and cross. Time zone: Europe/Vienna.
Similar destinations
Places near Vienna that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vienna known for?
- Vienna, in Wien, Austria, is best known for nature, water sports and culture. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 2,028,289 residents.
- What can you do in Vienna?
- Recorded activities in Vienna include Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Forest and Gardens. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Vienna?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Snow activities belong to December to February. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
- Where is Vienna located?
- Vienna is located in Wien, Austria. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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