Vienna (Wien) Travel Guide — All 23 districts

Key Highlights in Vienna (Wien)

Stephansdom (St. Stephen's Cathedral), Schönbrunn Palace & Gloriette, Hofburg Imperial Apartments & Spanish Riding School, Belvedere Museum (Klimt's 'The Kiss'), Prater Giant Ferris Wheel (Riesenrad) Vienna (Wien) is a constituent Austrian federal state (Bundesland) anchored by its capital in Vienna, connected by ÖBB Railjet intercity and regional trains; an ÖBB Vorteilscard (Classic €73/year) cuts most ÖBB fares.

Regional Cuisine & Local Food in Vienna (Wien)

Traditional Vienna (Wien) cuisine celebrates seasonal alpine and Danube basin ingredients, artisanal pastries, and centuries-old Viennese Kaffeehaus, Wirtshaus, and Heuriger traditions.

• Wiener Schnitzel vom Kalb & Erdäpfelsalat: Pan-fried golden veal cutlet in airy breadcrumbs served with warm Viennese potato salad, lemon, and lingonberries.
• Tafelspitz mit Apfelkren & Schnittlauchsauce: Emperor Franz Joseph's favorite dish: prime beef simmered in root-vegetable broth served in copper pots with apple-horseradish and chive sauce.
• Original Sachertorte & Wiener Apfelstrudel: Dark chocolate sponge layered with apricot jam under glossy icing, served with unsweetened Schlagobers (whipped cream) and a Wiener Melange.

Regional beers, Rieslings & drinks: Wiener Melange, Einspänner, Wiener Gemischter Satz DAC Wine & Ottakringer Zwickl

Featured Cities & Historic Towns in Vienna (Wien)

All 24 Cities, Historic Towns & Municipalities in Vienna (Wien)

Click any city, wine town, or village below for its dedicated travel guide, local dining guide, ÖBB Railjet rail access, and € EUR daily budget: