Capital and largest city of Austria
“Explore charming old towns, remarkable landmarks and hidden stories waiting around every corner.”
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.
What it’s like to be here — and what to go and see.
Mild weather and blooming scenery set the stage for relaxed exploration.
Long, sunny days give you extra hours to explore and soak it all in.
Mellow light and mild weather are perfect for slow, scenic strolls.
Fewer visitors and cozy atmospheres make for a relaxed, unhurried visit.
A rough, general read — not a precise guide.
The main sights sit close together, easy to reach on foot.
With metro, regional trains, trams and buses, a car is rarely necessary here.
Traffic is common in a city this size; a taxi can be easier than driving yourself.
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