https://https://uk.trip.com/toplist/tripbest/recommend/austria/best-things-to-do/10070100027090
left-leaf
trip-best
Best Things to Do
right-leaf

Top 50 Best Things to Do in Austria [2025]

Schönbrunn Palace
Schönbrunn Palace
Schönbrunn Palace
Show All Photos
Schönbrunn Palace

Schönbrunn Palace

4.7
/5
1311 reviews
󰺂
9.3
From €15.00
Based on 44,204 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +43 1-81113239
Address: Schönbrunner Schloßstraße 47, 1130 Wien, Austria
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
trip_best_image
Featured in 2025 Global 100 – Best Things to Do
Highlights:
Spring Garden Maze Walk
󱓊French garden & Greek statues
󱨠Saved by 737 users󱨠650 positive reviews
Verified User Reviews
Avatar 1
Avatar 2
Avatar 3
The Schönbrunn Palace is undoubtedly an amazing historical site, with its magnificent architecture and tranquil surroundings making up a fascinating tourist attraction. Walking inside the palace, you will be deeply attracted by its gorgeous decorations and long history. Every detail reflects Austria's rich cultural heritage, making it a must-see experience for history buffs and ordinary tourists.
Visit the Schönbrunn Palace. You can visit the indoor part first. Then go outdoors. Those who like to take pictures should be mainly outdoors. There are still a lot of materials. The weather is very good.
Show All Reviews
The Golden Hall
The Golden Hall
The Golden Hall
Show All Photos
The Golden Hall

The Golden Hall

4.5
/5
351 reviews
󰺂
9.3
From €33.00
Based on 1,341 reviews
Vienna City Centre | >100 km from downtown
Phone +43-1-5058190
Address: Musikvereinspl. 1, 1010 Wien, Austria
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-2.5 hours
trip_best_image
Featured in 2025 Global 100 – Night Attractions
Highlights:
󱨜Listen to top classical music at the Musikverein Golden Hall
󱓊400 concerts yearly, including New Year's
󱨠Saved by 533 users󱨠263 positive reviews
Verified User Reviews
Avatar 1
Avatar 2
Avatar 3
The experience at Vienna’s Golden Hall is unique, with its gorgeous interior and excellent acoustics making every note vivid and infectious. I was fortunate to attend a concert, and I was very satisfied with the comfort of the seat and the overall atmosphere. It is not only a place of pilgrimage for music lovers, but also a treasure of cultural and historical intersections. Highly recommended to friends seeking a high-quality music experience!
Watching the palace concert performed by the Vienna Mozart Orchestra in the Golden Hall, the actors were dressed in costumes, which made me feel very involved. I paid for the tickets through Ctrip.com, and soon received an order with a confirmation QR code after placing the order. I did not need to print it out, and could check the ticket with the screen of my mobile phone to enter the venue.
Show All Reviews
Vienna Music Society
Vienna Music Society
Vienna Music Society
Show All Photos
Vienna Music Society

Vienna Music Society

4.5
/5
228 reviews
󰺂
9.3
From €33.00
Vienna City Centre | >100 km from downtown
Phone +43-1-5058190
Address: Musikvereinspl. 1, 1010 Wien, Austria
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-2.5 hours
Highlights:
Glass Hall hosts 2025 Golden Soloist Award
󱓊World-class concerts at Golden Hall
󱨠Saved by 147 users󱨠Recently viewed by 1,000+ people
Verified User Reviews
Avatar 1
Avatar 2
Avatar 3
The Vienna Music Association, also known as the Friends of Music Association, is one of the most famous music institutions in the world. Its core building is the world-famous Golden Hall. Architectural style • Exterior design: The Music Association building was built by Danish designer Theofer Hanssen between 1867 and 1869. The overall style imitates the Greek temple. The exterior walls are red, beige and gray. The front facade is supported by three goddess statues, which is classical and unique. • Interior decoration: The interior of the Golden Hall is magnificent. The surrounding walls are supported by Greek goddess columns. The ceiling is painted with exquisite oil paintings of Apollo, Muse and music angels. The hall also has busts of music masters such as Mozart, Brahms and Strauss. Sound effects •Acoustic design: The sound effects of the Golden Hall are known as the most advanced in the world. The architect hollowed out a space under the wooden floor of the high platform, carefully calculated the division of the upstairs box and the arrangement of the goddess columns on the wall, so that the sound of the band's performance vibrates and reverberates in the hall, and the lingering sound can enjoy the same level of music performance regardless of the distance and height of the audience. Performances • Quantity and quality of concerts: More than 900 concerts are held each year, including the year-round performances of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and performances by the world's top artists. The Vienna New Year's Concert on January 1st each year is even more eye-catching worldwide. • Program content: The performance content is rich and diverse, covering symphony, chamber music, solo and other forms, attracting music lovers from all over the world. Cultural and historical value • Historical evolution: Founded in 1812, it is one of the oldest and largest music organizations in the world. Many famous composers in history, such as Beethoven and Schubert, have close ties with the association. • Music Collection: Manages one of the most important music archives in the world, with a rich collection of music history, manuscripts, scores, musical instruments, etc. Visitor Experience • Ticket Purchase and Viewing: Visitors can watch concerts by purchasing tickets in advance or on-site, and standing tickets are available for some performances. When watching performances, the audience usually wears formal attire to show respect for music. • Visit and Learn: In addition to watching performances, visitors can also visit the exhibition hall and archives of the Music Association to learn about the rich music history and culture.
Like the Eiffel tower in Paris, the Golden Temple of Amritsar, the PolyArt Gallery of Beijing or the Inca trail of Cusco, this is the iconic experience of Vienna. It is an explosion of harmony, felt full force. Less obvious, but perhaps more splendid, is the level of excellence of the performers, whose dedication and heartfelt practice over the years never quite sidelines their exceptional talent. They are great not only because of the amazing work they have done to become better.
Show All Reviews

No.

4

Kunsthistorisches Museum
Kunsthistorisches Museum
Show All Photos
Kunsthistorisches Museum

Kunsthistorisches Museum

4.8
/5
316 reviews
󰺂
8.8
From €21.00
Based on 10,195 reviews
Vienna City Centre | >100 km from downtown
Phone +43 1 525240
Address: Maria-Theresien-Platz, 1010 Wien, Austria
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-4 hours
Highlights:
󱓊Cultural buildings on Ring Road
󱓊Monarchs' collected treasures
󱨠Saved by 496 users󱨠223 positive reviews
Verified User Reviews
Avatar 1
Avatar 2
Avatar 3
The art museum is definitely worth a visit. If you like museums, you should at least set aside half a day. There is no time to see it all. There is also a nice cafe inside where you can take photos and check in.
Beautiful art works and many exhibits to see. Good place to visit for Austrian and Egyptian history.
Show All Reviews

No.

5

Belvedere Palace
Belvedere Palace
Show All Photos
Belvedere Palace

Belvedere Palace

4.7
/5
321 reviews
󰺂
8.5
From €21.00
>100 km from downtown
Phone +43-1-795570
Address: Prinz-Eugen-Straße 27, 1030 Wien, Austria
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
Highlights:
󱓊Napoleon portraits & Baroque gardens
󰋄Baroque architecture & artistic essence
󱨠Saved by 461 users󱨠194 positive reviews
Verified User Reviews
Avatar 1
Avatar 2
Avatar 3
Love the palace in the museum, I think it’s very worthy visiting!!! a little bit expensive, but is still very worthy. Make sure you go earlier, cause there is just too many things to see.
Belvedere is one of Vienna’s most beautiful and historically significant landmarks, consisting of two baroque palaces—the Upper Belvedere and the Lower Belvedere—set in stunning gardens. Originally built as a summer residence for Prince Eugene of Savoy, it now houses one of the most impressive art collections in Austria, particularly known for its rich collection of Austrian art from the Middle Ages to the present.
Show All Reviews

No.

6

Hofburg Palace
Hofburg Palace
Show All Photos
Hofburg Palace

Hofburg Palace

4.7
/5
547 reviews
󰺂
8.2
From €19.84
Based on 12,924 reviews
Vienna City Centre | >100 km from downtown
Phone +43-1-5337570
Address: 1010 Vienna, Austria
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
trip_best_image
No.2 of Night Attractions in Austria
Highlights:
󱓊Habsburg Baroque Winter Palace
󱨜World Heritage &Vienna's landmark
󱨠Saved by 381 users󱨠256 positive reviews
Verified User Reviews
Avatar 1
Avatar 2
Avatar 3
It's quite good. There's a note at the door saying no taking photos, but you can still take photos if no one is watching. There's a free toilet at the door, don't go to the toilet next door that charges 1 euro. You don't need to buy a ticket, you can use the toilet. Learn about Sissi's history, there's a Chinese interpreter, scan the ticket, go upstairs and get it in the lobby. No English is a problem
It hosted many important people and dynasties of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, especially the Habsburg dynasty. Although the Hofburg Palace was mostly used as a winter home, Schönbrunn Palace was preferred as a summer residence. There are 4,659,852 historical artifacts in the palace.
Show All Reviews

No.

7

Vienna Operahouse
Vienna Operahouse
Show All Photos
Vienna Operahouse

Vienna Operahouse

4.6
/5
277 reviews
󰺂
8.0
From €31.79
Based on 8,268 reviews
Vienna City Centre | >100 km from downtown
Phone +43 1 514442250
Address: Opernring 2, 1010 Wien, Austria
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
trip_best_image
No.3 of Night Attractions in Austria
Highlights:
󰋄300 shows yearly & classical operas
󰋄The Romanesque opera house built in 1869
󱨠Saved by 368 users󱨠102 positive reviews
Verified User Reviews
Avatar 1
Avatar 2
Avatar 3
The Vienna State Opera is one of the most famous opera houses in the world and is known as the "World Opera Center". It is not only an architectural masterpiece, but also a symbol of music and culture. Interior decoration: The interior decoration is magnificent and elegant. There are many oil paintings on the walls of the lounge and corridors, depicting the most exciting scenes in the best operas of the most accomplished musicians. At the top of the corridor near the main staircase, there are busts of music masters such as Haydn, Schubert, Brahms, Wagner, Strauss and his son, which highlights its profound cultural heritage. Facilities and functions • Auditorium and stage: There are six floors of auditorium, with a total of 1,642 seats upstairs and downstairs, 567 standing seats behind, and more than 100 boxes on the third floor. The total area of ​​the stage is 1,508 square meters, including the front stage, side stage and backstage. The total height of the stage is 53 meters and the depth is 50 meters. It can automatically rotate, rise and fall, and open and close horizontally. The orchestra pit is also very spacious, which can accommodate a 110-person orchestra, providing good conditions for performances. • Modern equipment: The restored theater equipment has been fully modernized and is more suitable for opera performances. It can broadcast live performances to radio stations in 50 countries or regions and 9 TV stations at the same time, meeting the needs of different audiences. Performances and reputation • Performance content and quality: The Vienna State Opera performs about 300 performances every year, including all the repertoires of classical operas. The theater stipulates that unknown works or debuts are not allowed to be performed, and only those masterpieces that have long been recognized can be performed. Its performance content is rich and varied, whether it is opera or ballet, the program is not repeated every day. At the same time, the theater employs a respected and skilled music master as the theater manager, the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, which dominates the music world, as the permanent opera orchestra, and has hired world-renowned singers to play the leading roles in the opera at a high price, ensuring the high quality of the performance. • International reputation: The world's most famous composers, conductors, performers, singers and dancers are all honored to be able to perform at the National Opera. Its reputation is not only in Europe, but also in the world, and it has become an important symbol of Vienna, the land of music. Tourist Experience • Ticket purchase and viewing: Visitors can choose to buy concert tickets or standing tickets. The price of standing tickets is relatively cheap, and you can enter for only 3 or 4 euros, but you need to queue up in advance. The best seat in the audience is the box in the middle. If the emperor wants to come to enjoy the performance, the lights in the small box will be a symbol of music and culture.
The Vienna State Opera is a masterpiece of cultural sophistication and architectural grandeur. Walking into this historic venue, I was immediately captivated by its opulent interiors, where every detail—from the chandeliers to the red velvet seating—speaks to Vienna’s love for music and art. Watching a live opera performance here, accompanied by world-class acoustics, felt like stepping into another era.Why visit? This is more than an opera house; it’s a symbol of Vienna’s soul and a must-visit for music lovers and history enthusiasts alike. Insider tip: Check out the affordable standing-room tickets for a spontaneous yet unforgettable night of world-class opera!
Show All Reviews

No.

8

Lake Hallstatt
Lake Hallstatt
Show All Photos
Lake Hallstatt

Lake Hallstatt

4.7
/5
327 reviews
󰺂
7.7
Based on 509 reviews
66.9 km from downtown
Phone +43-5-95095100
Address: Austria
Recommended sightseeing time: 2 hours
trip_best_image
No.1 of Water fun & Cool Retreats in Austria
Highlights:
󰀆Boat ride & scenic views
󱨜Skywalk overlooks lake & mountains
󱨠Saved by 214 users󱨠117 positive reviews
Verified User Reviews
Avatar 1
Avatar 2
Avatar 3
The biggest highlight of Lake Hallstatt is its lake and mountains, clear lake water and unique cultural landscape, which is reflected in the following aspects: Natural scenery - Lake Hallstatt is surrounded by the Dakhstan Alps, and the lake and mountains are intersecting. Composed of picturesque scenery. - The lake is clear and blue, reflecting the mountains and wooden houses, forming a beautiful visual enjoyment. - In the early morning, the lake is often covered with mist, and in the evening, the lake shore is dotted with yellow leaves of mangrove trees. The scenery of the four seasons is different and each has a charm. Cultural landscape - Harstadt is the name for Harstadt culture in the early Iron Age of Europe and has a long history. - The town is famous for its fairy-tale wooden house architecture, and each house has a unique style. - The Church of the Human Bone is a unique local attraction that displays Europe's largest collection of painted . Travel experience - visitors can row in the lake, enjoy the lake and mountains, and feel the tranquility and beauty of nature. - In winter, you can visit the Millennium Glacier Caves and enjoy spectacular ice walls and cave views. - Local cuisine is dominated by fresh lake aquatic products such as specialty salmon cooking, as well as local cheese and red wine. With its beautiful natural scenery and deep cultural heritage, Lake Harstadt has become one of the world's most desirable tourist attractions.
Hallstadt is a pearl of Austria, with its beautiful natural scenery, unique cultural landscape and deep historical heritage, it has become one of the world's most desirable tourist attractions. Natural Landscape: Visual Enjoyment of the Wonderland on Earth - Halstadt is located on the shore of Lake Halstadt, surrounded by the Dakhstan Alps, and the lakes and mountains are interspersed, making up a picturesque beauty. - The clear lake reflects the mountains and wooden houses, with different seasons and unique charms in each season. - Hiking enthusiasts can follow the lake trail, through the forest, to the high ground overlooking the lake, and enjoy the tranquility and beauty of nature. Cultural landscape: fusion of history and art - Hallstatt is known for its long history and is the name given to Hallstatt culture in the early Iron Age of Europe. Visitors can visit one of the world’s oldest salt mines, learn about the history of salt mines and experience the thrill of sliding wooden slides. - The architectural style of the town is mainly fairy-tale wooden houses, each family shows its own style, and the residents also plant flowers behind the front house, making the whole town full of poetry. - The Church of the Human Bone is a unique attraction that displays Europe’s largest collection of painted scorpions reflecting the local historical and cultural context. Travel experience: a rich variety of activities and cuisine - visitors can row at Lake Harstadt, enjoy the lake and mountains, and feel the tranquility and beauty of nature. - In winter, the Millennium Glacier Cave is a must-see attraction, with visitors enjoying spectacular ice walls and fantastic cave views. - Local cuisine is dominated by fresh lake aquatic products such as Harstadt's specialty salmon cooking, as well as local cheeses and red wine, each bite gives visitors a unique taste of the land. Halstadt has become a popular tourist destination with its beautiful natural scenery, unique cultural landscape and deep historical heritage. Whether enjoying the lakes and mountains, exploring history and culture, or enjoying local cuisine, Hallstatt brings visitors an unforgettable experience.
Show All Reviews

No.

9

Austrian National Library
Austrian National Library
Show All Photos
Austrian National Library

Austrian National Library

4.5
/5
120 reviews
󰺂
7.7
From €12.50
Based on 2,978 reviews
Vienna City Centre | >100 km from downtown
Phone +43 1 53410
Address: Josefsplatz 1, 1015 Wien, Austria
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Habsburg Royal Library Ruins
󱓊Explore Habsburg dynasty historical sites
󱨠Saved by 451 users󱨠54% positive reviews
Verified User Reviews
Avatar 1
Avatar 2
Avatar 3
The environment inside the Austrian National Library is indeed different from other public libraries. The sculptures are exquisite, the books are thick and neat, but the lack of readers can read them in person. The overall ticket is still worth it. Because it does keep 95 percent of the original, original architecture and design
Easily the most beautiful library in Europe and possibly the world. It is very historical and was built hundreds of years ago. Do not miss out this gem.
Show All Reviews

No.

10

Fortress Hohensalzburg
Fortress Hohensalzburg
Show All Photos
Fortress Hohensalzburg

Fortress Hohensalzburg

4.7
/5
401 reviews
󰺂
7.7
From €19.48
Based on 12,253 reviews
Altstadt | >100 km from downtown
Phone +43 662 84243011
Address: Mönchsberg 34, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
trip_best_image
No.4 of Night Attractions in Austria
Highlights:
󱓊Puppet manipulation & regular shows
󱓊Puppet show & hands-on experience
󱨠Saved by 174 users󱨠148 positive reviews
Verified User Reviews
Avatar 1
Avatar 2
Avatar 3
Salzburg is the hometown of the great composer Mozart and a famous Baroque ancient architecture resort in Austria. There are many churches in the city, which is very suitable for walking. The beautiful Salzach River divides Salzburg into the new city and the old city. The steeple churches and monasteries with unique characteristics and long history, the tree-lined gardens and fountains of various shapes make Salzburg particularly beautiful. There are also fascinating residential houses full of medieval characteristics, Mozart's birthplace, Mozart Conservatory, Mozart Square and Mozart Memorial Bronze Statue, etc. The beautiful scenery of the Alps and the colorful architectural art are integrated, making Salzburg known as one of the most beautiful cities in the world. This time we are going to visit Salzburg at night.
Thats a fantastic experience! We took the funicular up to Fortress Hohensalzburg, which made the trip effortless and enjoyable. The ticket included access to the fortress, where we explored its rich history and stunning exhibits. The views from the top are breathtaking, offering a perfect panorama of Salzburg and the surrounding area. We also climbed the tower (thankfully it's one-way traffic!), though we couldn't get onto the last platform because it was packed with people.
Show All Reviews
1
2
3
4
5